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I was just looking at the talent filled divisions that are Lightweight and Welterweight and couldn't decide which has the most talent in it! I think that now Floyd has retired I may just edge towards Lightweight. Thank God for these 2 divisions though.
Which do you guys think is the best division in the sport today?
Heavyweight.
No just kidding, at the current moment, simply because of how stacked it is at the top I would say lightweight but they are both excellent divisions. Would like to go more detailed but I'm currently all in before the flop online so I have to tend to my hand.
Lightweight purely because of the most intriguing match ups like Joan Guzman vs Nate Campbell Juan Manuel Marquez vs Joel Casamayor Michael Katsidis vs Juan Diaz all the top Lightweights facing eachother so it for certain edges the Welterweight division at the moment.
True but there is Cotto Margarito at welterQuote:
Originally Posted by ssss
Lightweight or Supermiddleweight.
Super Bantamweight.
It's only problem is that Izzy (assuming his wars haven't affected him,) will be a truely dominant champion.
I like the welterweight division - has been great for a while.
Thats one match up and is currently to only interesting fight at Welterweight at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyuTrue but there is Cotto Margarito at welterQuote:
Originally Posted by ssss
Zab Judah always interests me. I always wonder which one will turn up!Quote:
Originally Posted by ssssThats one match up and is currently to only interesting fight at Welterweight at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyuTrue but there is Cotto Margarito at welterQuote:
Originally Posted by ssss
Since Tszyu sorted him out there is only 1 judah now - the chicken dance JudahQuote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyuZab Judah always interests me. I always wonder which one will turn up!Quote:
Originally Posted by ssssThats one match up and is currently to only interesting fight at Welterweight at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyu
For me it's like this...
Welters
Light Fly
Super Bantam
Super Middles
Light Heavys
Lightweights
Bantams
Middles
Super Flys
Super Feathers
Feathers
Light Welter
Light Middle
Cruisers
Minis
Flys & Heavys
I am really surprised to see Super Middle over Lightweight here.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
Right now I think Lightweight as there are fights that will definately give clarity to who's where. By this time next year I think that WW will be back in that position.
Super middleweight is a very good division with a ton of young talent, so I understand that. Light heavyweight is the one that had me scratching my head.
I still think that 168 while is has some stars is a rather shallow division at least in comparison with lightweight.Quote:
Originally Posted by amat
Lightweights are doing what we all wanted the welterweights to do. Which is fight each other. The Welters have had so many opputunities and talent to fight each other but becase its filled with people afraid of each other no one wants to fight.
Trully the two fighters who were not afraid in Welter are fighting each other this weekend...and its gonna be fight of the year!
#1 Lightweights
*Joel Casamayor
*Nate Campbell
*Juan Diaz
*Michael Katsidis
*Joan Guzman
*Juan Manuel Marquez
*Manny Pacquiao
*Humberto Soto(in the near future)
*Edwin Valero(in the near future)
#2 Welterweights
*Miguel Cotto
*Antonio Margarito
*Andre Berto
*Paul Williams
*Shane Mosley
*Zab Judah
Maybe but they have some great prospects in addition to the guys up top which I think factors into the division past the top 10. Andre Ward, Andre Dirrell, Karo Murat (who reminds me a lot of Abraham), Buddy McGirt Jr (who I think still has potential), Carl Froch (who I don't think has a lot of potential) and there are some others. I think it's a better division then light heavyweight definitely at the top and the prospects.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheepI still think that 168 while is has some stars is a rather shallow division at least in comparison with lightweight.Quote:
Originally Posted by amat
I just feel that it's bit more deep with Pac just stepping up and JMM getting there also Guzman it does have the talent to move up but until the fights happen I put it there for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by killersheep
I've got no problems moving it down, If I'm honest I put the list together in like 10 minutes didn't give it tooo much thought and just went with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by amat
I could def. see your point and it makes sense... After thinking it over I'd def. move Light Heavys down around the Cruisers.
Welter then Middle
Well I must admit I am surprised to see lightweight in 6th place.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
Check out my updated list, now lightweights are in 5th.Quote:
Originally Posted by rjj tszyuWell I must admit I am surprised to see lightweight in 6th place.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
The thing with the Lightweights is that fighters like JMM, Guzman, Soto etc. etc. have yet to fight there so until they fight there I can't move them up once the fights happen I'm sure it will catapult to the top.
Then again it looks like the Super Middles are also starting to set up the fights but at least the fighters are there they aren't waiting for anyone to move up.