Saddo's Pound For Pound Voting (Summer 2010) voting open till May 31st

1 PBF
2 Pac
3 Paul Williams
4 Chad Dawson
5 JuanMa Marquez
6 Bernard Hopkins
7 Tim Bradley
8 Sergio Martinez
9 Yuri Gamboa
10 JuanMa Lopez

My problem with current p4p lists is the inclusion of Bernard Hopkins. Bernard, at this point, better than Sergio Martinez and Chad Dawson p4p? That's a travesty and the reason the p4p lists have no credibility to me anymore.

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Originally Posted by Mo Frazier

My problem with current p4p lists is the inclusion of Bernard Hopkins. Bernard, at this point, better than Sergio Martinez and Chad Dawson p4p? That's a travesty and the reason the p4p lists have no credibility to me anymore.

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I think B Hop deserves to be above them both for now. He has won his last three fights including taking Kelly Pavlik's undefeated record.

I don't see how a fighter can be dropped whilst he's still winning. Martinez is 1-1-1 in his last 3 fights, regardless of you being able to make a case for him winning all three.

Dawson is doing well but has yet to face a real defining opponent. Both absolutely deserve to be on the p4p rankings but you can't knock B Hop down just because you 'think' the other guys are better.

P4P rankings are subjective, but only in accordance with strict criteria. B Hop's resume speaks for itself.

I really wouldn't argue with most opinions when coming to the rankings. Like everyone i'd have floyd and pac at the top in either order. Easy to only remember the last fight we see but you can't really go wrong either way without either of them loosing or fighting each other.

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

P4P rankings are subjective, but only in accordance with strict criteria. B Hop's resume speaks for itself.

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What criteria? Like I said, I believe p4p to be the best fighters in the world regardless of what they've done in the ring. It's more of a judge on talent then actual accomplishments, I leave that to 'greatest' lists. Martinez is 1-1-1 and could very wello be 3-0, the fact that he has the draw is a TRAVESTY. If you look at B Hop in the ring and then Martinez in the ring, who is the better more talented fighter? It's not even close it's Martinez.

If you limit that criteria to 'has won a title' like I did, then you get a more fair criteria and you judge actual p4p talent rather then stacking accomplishments against each other.

No big quarrells with the list, but like most I don't think haye belongs anywhere near top 10. The fact that he is ranked above a guy like Chris John is mind boggling to me.

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

P4P rankings are subjective, but only in accordance with strict criteria. B Hop's resume speaks for itself.

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What criteria? Like I said, I believe p4p to be the best fighters in the world regardless of what they've done in the ring. It's more of a judge on talent then actual accomplishments, I leave that to 'greatest' lists. Martinez is 1-1-1 and could very wello be 3-0, the fact that he has the draw is a TRAVESTY. If you look at B Hop in the ring and then Martinez in the ring, who is the better more talented fighter? It's not even close it's Martinez.

If you limit that criteria to 'has won a title' like I did, then you get a more fair criteria and you judge actual p4p talent rather then stacking accomplishments against each other.

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I think that's a ridiculous way to judge the rankings. It's no longer a rankings list but a predictions list.

Why not have Gamboa, Kell Brook, Devon Alexander all in the top 10? Hell I reckon that cashflow is going to be special in another 15 years or so....

Of course you have to take into account acomplishments, otherwise what is the point of acomplishments?

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

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Originally Posted by amat

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

P4P rankings are subjective, but only in accordance with strict criteria. B Hop's resume speaks for itself.

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What criteria? Like I said, I believe p4p to be the best fighters in the world regardless of what they've done in the ring. It's more of a judge on talent then actual accomplishments, I leave that to 'greatest' lists. Martinez is 1-1-1 and could very wello be 3-0, the fact that he has the draw is a TRAVESTY. If you look at B Hop in the ring and then Martinez in the ring, who is the better more talented fighter? It's not even close it's Martinez.

If you limit that criteria to 'has won a title' like I did, then you get a more fair criteria and you judge actual p4p talent rather then stacking accomplishments against each other.

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I think that's a ridiculous way to judge the rankings. It's no longer a rankings list but a predictions list.

Why not have Gamboa, Kell Brook, Devon Alexander all in the top 10? Hell I reckon that cashflow is going to be special in another 15 years or so....

Of course you have to take into account acomplishments, otherwise what is the point of acomplishments?

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No as I clearly stated accomplishments do factor in, an unproven guy won't make it but honestly do you think B-Hop is one of the 5 best fighters in the world right now? You're giving in to the fact that he hasn't lost in a bit even though he's been made to look shit.

Predictions are subjective as are these lists, that's all they share in common. It's who I believe the best proven fighters in the world are. Go look at my list and tell me those aren't 20 very talented fighters worthy of acclaim. I don't have B-Hop on there because I don't think he's one of the 20 best fighters in the world right now, I'm not going to let big wins from years past cloud my judgement on whether he's the best or not, I find you're method of judging to be ridiculous just look at your argument against Martinez. Saying the middleweight champion can't be one of the 10 best fighters because he's 1-1-1 while other guys might be 3-0 is ridiculous. A different set of judges and he's possibly 3-0 or 2-0-1 or 2-1 with a knockout of Kermit Cintron rather then a draw.

What's your 'strict' criteria Bilbo if you want to call me ridiculous. This is why you piss me off on the boxing board sometimes with your generalities, go look at my list and tell me where to find Gamboa and Alexander ??? I'm using my own judgement here not following some stupid little boxrec formula.

1. Pacquiao
2. Mayweather
3. Williams
4. Martinez
5. Dawson
6. Donairre
7. JMM
8. Mosley
9. Caballero
10. Wongjongkam

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

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Originally Posted by amat

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

P4P rankings are subjective, but only in accordance with strict criteria. B Hop's resume speaks for itself.

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What criteria? Like I said, I believe p4p to be the best fighters in the world regardless of what they've done in the ring. It's more of a judge on talent then actual accomplishments, I leave that to 'greatest' lists. Martinez is 1-1-1 and could very wello be 3-0, the fact that he has the draw is a TRAVESTY. If you look at B Hop in the ring and then Martinez in the ring, who is the better more talented fighter? It's not even close it's Martinez.

If you limit that criteria to 'has won a title' like I did, then you get a more fair criteria and you judge actual p4p talent rather then stacking accomplishments against each other.

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I think that's a ridiculous way to judge the rankings. It's no longer a rankings list but a predictions list.

Why not have Gamboa, Kell Brook, Devon Alexander all in the top 10? Hell I reckon that cashflow is going to be special in another 15 years or so....

Of course you have to take into account acomplishments, otherwise what is the point of acomplishments?

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That's exactly what it is. You are predicting who the best fighters in the world are with size/weight leveled.

Your way is just as flawed. Each division constantly fluctuates in strength. A fighter in the welterweight divison may not be good enough to win a title but is still clearly far more talented than a "champion" from a weaker division.

Jermain Taylor entered The Rings top ten list after beating Hopkins. He was then booted off before losing because his performances against Ouma/Spinks were poor. Likewise Hopkins has been dropped because he's clearly only a top fighter on past accomplishments not current form.

Where did the "strict criteria" you apply come from?

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

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Originally Posted by amat

What criteria? Like I said, I believe p4p to be the best fighters in the world regardless of what they've done in the ring. It's more of a judge on talent then actual accomplishments, I leave that to 'greatest' lists. Martinez is 1-1-1 and could very wello be 3-0, the fact that he has the draw is a TRAVESTY. If you look at B Hop in the ring and then Martinez in the ring, who is the better more talented fighter? It's not even close it's Martinez.

If you limit that criteria to 'has won a title' like I did, then you get a more fair criteria and you judge actual p4p talent rather then stacking accomplishments against each other.

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I think that's a ridiculous way to judge the rankings. It's no longer a rankings list but a predictions list.

Why not have Gamboa, Kell Brook, Devon Alexander all in the top 10? Hell I reckon that cashflow is going to be special in another 15 years or so....

Of course you have to take into account acomplishments, otherwise what is the point of acomplishments?

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That's exactly what it is. You are predicting who the best fighters in the world are with size/weight leveled.

Your way is just as flawed. Each division constantly fluctuates in strength. A fighter in the welterweight divison may not be good enough to win a title but is still clearly far more talented than a "champion" from a weaker division.

Jermain Taylor entered The Rings top ten list after beating Hopkins. He was then booted off before losing because his performances against Ouma/Spinks were poor. Likewise Hopkins has been dropped because he's clearly only a top fighter on past accomplishments not current form.

Where did the "strict criteria" you apply come from?

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Exactly, it's not like ranking a fighter in a division where you compare records in order to see who has actually earned a title shot. There generally is no P4P title to fight for so you're right it's really just a prediction contest. You shouldn't rank fighter A higher then fighter B because of a couple good wins when you think fighter B is BETTER. Hopkins is on there but do you think there are less then 5 fighters who have better form then Hopkins right now? NO WAY.

Pacquaio ( yes still number one on my list )
Mayweather
Wlad
Williams
Martinez
Dawson
Bradley
B- Hop
JMM
Vitali

Do heavyweights count?

1-Manny Pacquiao (to be the man youve got to beat the man, floyd hasnt beaten THE MAN yet)
2-Floyd Mayweather
3-Juan Manuel Marquez
4-Bernard Hopkins
5-Nonito Donaire
6-Shane Mosley
7-Paul Williams
8-Chad Dawson
9-Wlad Klitschko
10-Juanma Lopez

Pac hasn't 'Beat the man' yet eiether, coz he aint beaten PBF. I think they should share number 1 spot

Hopkins at 4 :o

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Originally Posted by BIG H

Pac hasn't 'Beat the man' yet eiether, coz he aint beaten PBF. I think they should share number 1 spot

Hopkins at 4 :o

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Bhop is untested at 175pounds. His last 2outings have been complete dud fights but i still think on his day he has that world class ability that makes him such a special fighter

1) Floyd
2) Pac
3) Martinez
4) Williams
5) Wladimer Kllitschko

mines based on who i think is the best skill wise and form of late

1.mayweather
2.pacman




3.bradley
4.gamboa
5.andre ward
6.cabbalerro(think thats how u spell it)
7.sergio martinez
8.devon alexander
9.david haye
10.lucian bute

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

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Originally Posted by amat

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

P4P rankings are subjective, but only in accordance with strict criteria. B Hop's resume speaks for itself.

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What criteria? Like I said, I believe p4p to be the best fighters in the world regardless of what they've done in the ring. It's more of a judge on talent then actual accomplishments, I leave that to 'greatest' lists. Martinez is 1-1-1 and could very wello be 3-0, the fact that he has the draw is a TRAVESTY. If you look at B Hop in the ring and then Martinez in the ring, who is the better more talented fighter? It's not even close it's Martinez.

If you limit that criteria to 'has won a title' like I did, then you get a more fair criteria and you judge actual p4p talent rather then stacking accomplishments against each other.

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I think that's a ridiculous way to judge the rankings. It's no longer a rankings list but a predictions list.

Why not have Gamboa, Kell Brook, Devon Alexander all in the top 10? Hell I reckon that cashflow is going to be special in another 15 years or so....

Of course you have to take into account acomplishments, otherwise what is the point of acomplishments?

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The P4P lists are evolving. The thing is that promoters and others have discovered that although they are/were Hypothetical and Mythical that they do in fact carry value. And now that can be exploited.

People keep referring to the Ring Magazine as the bible of boxing thus it carries more credibility as a list.

Next comes the politics. (I define politics as "vying to get what you want".)

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Originally Posted by HattonTheHammer

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Originally Posted by BIG H

Pac hasn't 'Beat the man' yet eiether, coz he aint beaten PBF. I think they should share number 1 spot

Hopkins at 4 :o

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Bhop is untested at 175pounds. His last 2outings have been complete dud fights but i still think on his day he has that world class ability that makes him such a special fighter

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Hopkins is untested at 175?? He fought possibly his best fight of his career against the number one in Antonio Tarver and was a big underdog.

1. Mayweather
2. Pacman
3. JMM
4. Hopkins
5. Williams
6. Martinez
7. Ward
8. Mosley
9. Bradley
10. Dawson

1. Floyd Mayweather
2. Manny Pacquaio
3. Juan Manuel Marquez
4. Bernard Hopkins
5. Shane Mosley
6. Chad Dawson
7. Paul Williams
8. Israel Vazquez
9. Juan Manuel Lopez
10. Timothy Bradley

is it correct?

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Originally Posted by Iceman778

is it correct?

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1. Floyd Mayweather
2. Manny Pacquaio
3. Juan Manuel Marquez
4. Israel Vazquez
5. Rafael Marquez
6. Sergio Martinez
7. Lucian Bute
8. Fernando Montiel
9. Chad Dawson
10. Paul Williams

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Originally Posted by skel1983

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Originally Posted by HattonTheHammer

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Originally Posted by BIG H

Pac hasn't 'Beat the man' yet eiether, coz he aint beaten PBF. I think they should share number 1 spot

Hopkins at 4 :o

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Bhop is untested at 175pounds. His last 2outings have been complete dud fights but i still think on his day he has that world class ability that makes him such a special fighter

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Hopkins is untested at 175?? He fought possibly his best fight of his career against the number one in Antonio Tarver and was a big underdog.

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Fine, but would you actually pick Hopkins over Dawson at 175 at this stage? No way I would.

1. Pacquiao
2. Mayweather (he must beat Pac or PWill to be #1... period!)
3. Williams
4. Donaire
5. Juanma Lopez
6. Martinez
7. Mosley
8. JMM
9. Caballero
10. Hasegawa

1. Pacman
2. PBF
3. Sergio Martinez
4. Tim Bradley
5. Vic Darchinyan
6. Paul Williams
7. F. Montiel
8. Chris John
9. JMM
10. Ivan Calderon

01 Mayweather
02 Pacquiao
03 Dawson
04 S. Martinez
05 Hopkins
06 JMM
07 Williams
08 Calderon
09 F. Montiel
10 Donaire
11 Bradley
12 Caballero
13 R. Marquez
14 Juan Manuel Lopez
15 John
16 Moreno
17 W. Klitschko
18 Mares
19 Y. Perez
20 V. Klitschko

1. Floyd Mayweather
2. Manny Pacquaio
3. Juan Manuel Marquez
4. Rafael Marquez
5. Sergio Martinez
6. Lucian Bute
7. Fernando Montiel
8. Chad Dawson
9. Paul Williams
10. Celestino Caballero

Updated after last weekends fights

VOTING CLOSES AT 23:00hrs GMT TOMORROW.

GET YOUR VOTES IN NOW.

1. Manny Pacquiao
2. Floyd Mayweather Jr
3. Paul Williams
4. Chad Dawson
5. Juan Manuel Marquez
6. Nonito Donaire
7. Sergio Martinez
8. Fernando Montiel
9. Celestino Caballero
10. Chris John

been thinking about this all day so here it goes

1.Mayweather
2.Pacquiao
3.JMM
4.Williams
5.Martinez
6.Mosley
7.Montiel
8.Bradley
9.Juanma Lopez
10.Caballero

Pacman
PBF
Hopkins
JMM
Dawson

Wlad Klitschko
Mosley
Williams
S.Martinez
Cotto

Donaire
Ward
Adamek
V.Klitschko
Rafa Marquez

Juanma Lopez
Bradley
Haye
Calderon
Cabballero

1. Manny Pacquaio
2. Floyd Mayweather
3. Chad Dawson
4. Juan Manuel Marquez
5. Paul Williams
6. Sergio Martinez
7. Timothy Bradley
8. Rafael Marquez
9. Lucian Bute
10. Celestino Caballero

Voting is now closed

results tomorrow

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Goddamnit, I forgot to vote.

I just can't take you seriously anymore Jaz. When I used to look at whatever avatar you had I'd picture a militant black man who would gladly cut of the heads off myself and my cracker-brethren when the revolution came while reciting verses of the Koran. Now I just see a fat Indonesian kid smoking a cigarette. Like Tyson after his defeat to Douglas, your mystique is gone.

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Originally Posted by JazMerkin

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Goddamnit, I forgot to vote.

I just can't take you seriously anymore Jaz. When I used to look at whatever avatar you had I'd picture a militant black man who would gladly cut of the heads off myself and my cracker-brethren when the revolution came while reciting verses of the Koran. Now I just see a fat Indonesian kid smoking a cigarette. Like Tyson after his defeat to Douglas, your mystique is gone.

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What colour is that fat Indonesian kid? That's right, homie ain't white. He's there to lull you whities into a false sense of security... and THEN WE STRIKE! The hour of the revolution is close... shake milkyboy shake :cool:

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Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

i don't see how the hell Haye could be top 10 p4p without both Klitschko's being ahead of him, both have better resumes

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I can not be more agree with you!!