Current top 10 favorite fighters

I got to thinking the other day, i'm an American, but most of favorite fighters are from other countries. :scratchchin:

We're talking your current favorite fighters here, my top 10 in no particular order are:

1. Miguel Cotto - (class act, my favorite 'Rican fighter ever)
2. Nonito Donaire - (gotta love this little guy)
3. Sergio Martinez - (a pleasure to watch, even if he does have a few "ticks" and is a bit histrionic at times)
4. & 5. Wlad and Vitali Klitschko - (I just like them because they have no fucking sense of humor)
6. Brandon Rios - (don't ask why, the little prick, lmao)
7. Manny Pacquiao - (fun to watch, all-time great)
8. James Kirkland - ( I like how he came back from adversity, and stomped a mudhole in Perro's ass.)
9. Orlando Salido - (respect to this pug for taking care of business against Lopez twice, he made me a fan)
10. Gabriel Campillo - ( I'd like to see more of this dude, including a rematch with Cloud)

Who you kats got?

1. Erik Morales (the guy still is taking on strong opposition, and although I still want him to retire, he does me proud every time out)

2. Miguel Cotto (lets his fists do all the talking)

3. JMM (class act and one of the best technicians to ever lace them up, if Hopkins has found the fountain of youth, than Marquez is drinking the piss from whoever sipped it lol)

4. Sergio Martinez (the man is desperate for anyone worthy to come bring him a fight, how rare is it that you hear a guy calling out EVERYONE when he's already the big fish in his weight class)

5. Campillo (he was a huge underdog against Cloud and the decision was utter bullshit, the fact that the IBF denied him a rematch is bigger bullshit)

6. Wlad Klitschko (the guy fights everyone yet is criticized for not fighting anyone who can test him, it's not his fault that everyone else in the division can't hold his jockstrap)

7. Jose Pedraza (local guy who won medals at the Central American games and the Amateur Championship in Italy a couple years back, he's very likely going to be the future of PR boxing)

8. Orlando Salido (he's the Glen Johnson of the featherweight division, came here twice, took his lumps and forced the outcome)

9. Abner Mares (he has skills, a bit dirty and a weak opponent choice for his next fight, but he's a smart fighter and when pushed he's an all natural fighter)

10. Jorge Linares (always have liked this kid, a good pure boxer with crazy power)

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Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

1. Erik Morales (the guy still is taking on strong opposition, and although I still want him to retire, he does me proud every time out)

2. Miguel Cotto (lets his fists do all the talking)

3. JMM (class act and one of the best technicians to ever lace them up, if Hopkins has found the fountain of youth, than Marquez is drinking the piss from whoever sipped it lol)

4. Sergio Martinez (the man is desperate for anyone worthy to come bring him a fight, how rare is it that you hear a guy calling out EVERYONE when he's already the big fish in his weight class)

5. Campillo (he was a huge underdog against Cloud and the decision was utter bullshit, the fact that the IBF denied him a rematch is bigger bullshit)

6. Wlad Klitschko (the guy fights everyone yet is criticized for not fighting anyone who can test him, it's not his fault that everyone else in the division can't hold his jockstrap)

7. Jose Pedraza (local guy who won medals at the Central American games and the Amateur Championship in Italy a couple years back, he's very likely going to be the future of PR boxing)

8. Orlando Salido (he's the Glen Johnson of the featherweight division, came here twice, took his lumps and forced the outcome)

9. Abner Mares (he has skills, a bit dirty and a weak opponent choice for his next fight, but he's a smart fighter and when pushed he's an all natural fighter)

10. Jorge Linares (always have liked this kid, a good pure boxer with crazy power)

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It's hard to imagine Salido losing 11 fights, he must have reinvented himself, either that or he just knows how to beat Lopez. It will be interesting to see how Salido does now against the other top dogs in his weight class, a 3rd fight with Lopez is pointless.

Jmm-made me a fan in the first pac fight

Martinez-fun to watch and seems like a genuinely good dude

Maidana-only knows one way, disappointed in the one sidedness in the alexander fight but oh well

Katsidis-past his best now but always made for a fun watch

Bradley-comes to take care of business

Mikey garica-hopefully one day will get to see him mash up broner, but might be to small

Wlad klitschko-borring or whatever but dude fights in such a way that nobody can even test his chin anymore...

Pwill-just wish he would learn to keep his dam right up

Linares-fun as hell to watch

Lucas matthyse- always getin a raw deal

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Originally Posted by armin

Jmm-made me a fan in the first pac fight

Martinez-fun to watch and seems like a genuinely good dude

Maidana-only knows one way, disappointed in the one sidedness in the alexander fight but oh well

Katsidis-past his best now but always made for a fun watch

Bradley-comes to take care of business

Mikey garica-hopefully one day will get to see him mash up broner, but might be to small

Wlad klitschko-borring or whatever but dude fights in such a way that nobody can even test his chin anymore...

Pwill-just wish he would learn to keep his dam right up

Linares-fun as hell to watch

Lucas matthyse- always getin a raw deal

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I like Bradley and Peterson as well, but they just aren't one of my current 'favorites'. I may be more of a fan after I see how Bradley does against Pacquiao in June, and how Peterson does against Khan in May.

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Originally Posted by Mars_ax

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Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

1. Erik Morales (the guy still is taking on strong opposition, and although I still want him to retire, he does me proud every time out)

2. Miguel Cotto (lets his fists do all the talking)

3. JMM (class act and one of the best technicians to ever lace them up, if Hopkins has found the fountain of youth, than Marquez is drinking the piss from whoever sipped it lol)

4. Sergio Martinez (the man is desperate for anyone worthy to come bring him a fight, how rare is it that you hear a guy calling out EVERYONE when he's already the big fish in his weight class)

5. Campillo (he was a huge underdog against Cloud and the decision was utter bullshit, the fact that the IBF denied him a rematch is bigger bullshit)

6. Wlad Klitschko (the guy fights everyone yet is criticized for not fighting anyone who can test him, it's not his fault that everyone else in the division can't hold his jockstrap)

7. Jose Pedraza (local guy who won medals at the Central American games and the Amateur Championship in Italy a couple years back, he's very likely going to be the future of PR boxing)

8. Orlando Salido (he's the Glen Johnson of the featherweight division, came here twice, took his lumps and forced the outcome)

9. Abner Mares (he has skills, a bit dirty and a weak opponent choice for his next fight, but he's a smart fighter and when pushed he's an all natural fighter)

10. Jorge Linares (always have liked this kid, a good pure boxer with crazy power)

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It's hard to imagine Salido losing 11 fights, he must have reinvented himself, either that or he just knows how to beat Lopez. It will be interesting to see how Salido does now against the other top dogs in his weight class, a 3rd fight with Lopez is pointless.

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agree that a 3rd fight would be pointless, especially right now, Lopez didn't learn shit from his loss and is looking up to a year suspension from the WBO and maybe even from fighting in PR due to his comments, unless he makes a huge change in his life and career the guy isn't gonna do much more, I actually wouldn't mind a Salido/Gamboa rematch cause even though Gamboa won clearly Salido did get the KD, so lets see if he would be able to make some tweaks and show up better than last time out

In no particular order:

Sergio Martinez, Lucian Bute, Timothy Bradley, Brian Viloria, Wladimir Klitschko, Vitali Klischko, Gabriel Campillo, Juan Manuel Marquez, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Hernan Marquez, Toshiaki Nishioka

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Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

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Originally Posted by Mars_ax

It's hard to imagine Salido losing 11 fights, he must have reinvented himself, either that or he just knows how to beat Lopez. It will be interesting to see how Salido does now against the other top dogs in his weight class, a 3rd fight with Lopez is pointless.

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agree that a 3rd fight would be pointless, especially right now, Lopez didn't learn shit from his loss and is looking up to a year suspension from the WBO and maybe even from fighting in PR due to his comments, unless he makes a huge change in his life and career the guy isn't gonna do much more, I actually wouldn't mind a Salido/Gamboa rematch cause even though Gamboa won clearly Salido did get the KD, so lets see if he would be able to make some tweaks and show up better than last time out

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Lopez appears to done at the championship level, Salido exposed all his flaws, and gave him 2 beatdowns, his confidence has to be shattered.

A Salido/Gamboa rematch would be great, I believe Salido does much better the next time.

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Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

In no particular order:

Sergio Martinez, Lucian Bute, Timothy Bradley, Brian Viloria, Wladimir Klitschko, Vitali Klischko, Gabriel Campillo, Juan Manuel Marquez, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Hernan Marquez, Toshiaki Nishioka

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I forgot to add Bute to my list, he may be the best Super-Middleweight in the division, there's a good chance he'll fight "SOG" :rolleyes: Ward next if he gets by Froch.

Cotto fav fighter.
Froch who takes on all comers.
Ward who is a potential great.
Kevin Mitchell quality fighter
Tyson Fury entertaining and potential
Eubanks Junior
Kendall Holt great puncher
Groves – talented and funny.
Manny
Sergio Martinez

In no particular order.

Miguel Cotto
Juan Manuel Marquez
Yuriorkis Gamboa
Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao
Bernard Hopkins
Andre Ward
Sergio Martinez
Erik Morales
Guillermo Rigondeaux

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Originally Posted by Master

Cotto fav fighter.
Froch who takes on all comers.
Ward who is a potential great.
Kevin Mitchell quality fighter
Tyson Fury entertaining and potential
Eubanks Junior
Kendall Holt great puncher
Groves – talented and funny.
Manny
Sergio Martinez

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Unless they fight in the U.S. like Froch has, we don't get to see a lot of your lads in the UK, it's a shame really, a lot of it has to do with the time difference.
For example, up until Joe Calzaghe demolished Jeff Lacy. I amost didn't know who he was, to be honest at the time I thought he was a fraud, with an obscure strap, (WBO) who only fought pub-bums in the UK. Boy was I ever wrong! :-X

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Originally Posted by Manos de Piedra

In no particular order.

Miguel Cotto
Juan Manuel Marquez
Yuriorkis Gamboa
Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao
Bernard Hopkins
Andre Ward
Sergio Martinez
Erik Morales
Guillermo Rigondeaux

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Hopkins used to be one of my all time favorites, I can remember watching him even before he was a middleweight champ, "X" used to be a deadly body puncher, I believe that's where he got the handle/alias "the executioner". I've always respected Hop and what he's been able to accomplish, I just wish the mo-fucker would retire, i've seen enough.

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Originally Posted by Manos de Piedra

In no particular order.

Miguel Cotto
Juan Manuel Marquez
Yuriorkis Gamboa
Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao
Bernard Hopkins
Andre Ward
Sergio Martinez
Erik Morales
Guillermo Rigondeaux

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Hopkins used to be one of my all time favorites, I can remember watching him even before he was a middleweight champ, "X" used to be a deadly body puncher, I believe that's where he got the handle/alias "the executioner". I've always respected Hop and what he's been able to accomplish, I just wish the mo-fucker would retire, i've seen enough.

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I always worry for him when he steps in the ring, he just looks a little vulnerable at his age.

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In no particular order.

Miguel Cotto
Juan Manuel Marquez
Yuriorkis Gamboa
Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao
Bernard Hopkins
Andre Ward
Sergio Martinez
Erik Morales
Guillermo Rigondeaux

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Hopkins used to be one of my all time favorites, I can remember watching him even before he was a middleweight champ, "X" used to be a deadly body puncher, I believe that's where he got the handle/alias "the executioner". I've always respected Hop and what he's been able to accomplish, I just wish the mo-fucker would retire, i've seen enough.

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I always worry for him when he steps in the ring, he just looks a little vulnerable at his age.

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Hopkins is similar to Jones Jr, in that he loves making dat money, it's the hardest thing for both of them to walk away from. In Hopkins case there were a lot of times, even when he was middleweight champion, when he fought for peanuts. I believe his first really good payday was when he fought Trinidad back in 2001, so it's somewhat understandable. In RJJ's case, he's just fucking greedy, he's made a ton of money from his shit PPVs over the years, and unless he's blown it all, has more money then he knows what to do with.

1. Wladimir Klitschko
2. Vitali Klitschko
3. Miguel Cotto
4. Tavoris Cloud
5. Andy Lee
6. Peter Quillen
7. Ishmial Sillahk(sp?)
8., 9. & 10.: Deontay Wilder, Seth Mitchell, & Joe Hanks

I don't really seek out fighters to follow just for shits and giggles. Ishmial Sillahk is the only one out of this group that I have just started to follow.

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Originally Posted by Mars_ax

I got to thinking the other day, i'm an American, but most of favorite fighters are from other countries. :scratchchin:

We're talking your current favorite fighters here, my top 10 in no particular order are:

1. Miguel Cotto - (class act, my favorite 'Rican fighter ever)
2. Nonito Donaire - (gotta love this little guy)
3. Sergio Martinez - (a pleasure to watch, even if he does have a few "ticks" and is a bit histrionic at times)
4. & 5. Wlad and Vitali Klitschko - (I just like them because they have no fucking sense of humor)
6. Brandon Rios - (don't ask why, the little prick, lmao)
7. Manny Pacquiao - (fun to watch, all-time great)
8. James Kirkland - ( I like how he came back from adversity, and stomped a mudhole in Perro's ass.)
9. Orlando Salido - (respect to this pug for taking care of business against Lopez twice, he made me a fan)
10. Gabriel Campillo - ( I'd like to see more of this dude, including a rematch with Cloud)

Who you kats got?

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Kudos on that. Means you're not entirely nationalistic, and can like a boxer for his merits, not just where he comes from. I like all fighters on your list, except maybe Rios (like to watch him fight... hate his personality), the Klitschkos (boring, although not entirely their own fault)... and I haven't seen enough of Campillo.

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Originally Posted by El Kabong

1. Wladimir Klitschko
2. Vitali Klitschko
3. Miguel Cotto
4. Tavoris Cloud
5. Andy Lee
6. Peter Quillen
7. Ishmial Sillahk(sp?)
8., 9. & 10.: Deontay Wilder, Seth Mitchell, & Joe Hanks

I don't really seek out fighters to follow just for shits and giggles. Ishmial Sillahk is the only one out of this group that I have just started to follow.

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I don't understand the Deontay Wilder call. Care to explain?

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Originally Posted by Mars_ax

I got to thinking the other day, i'm an American, but most of favorite fighters are from other countries. :scratchchin:

We're talking your current favorite fighters here, my top 10 in no particular order are:

1. Miguel Cotto - (class act, my favorite 'Rican fighter ever)
2. Nonito Donaire - (gotta love this little guy)
3. Sergio Martinez - (a pleasure to watch, even if he does have a few "ticks" and is a bit histrionic at times)
4. & 5. Wlad and Vitali Klitschko - (I just like them because they have no fucking sense of humor)
6. Brandon Rios - (don't ask why, the little prick, lmao)
7. Manny Pacquiao - (fun to watch, all-time great)
8. James Kirkland - ( I like how he came back from adversity, and stomped a mudhole in Perro's ass.)
9. Orlando Salido - (respect to this pug for taking care of business against Lopez twice, he made me a fan)
10. Gabriel Campillo - ( I'd like to see more of this dude, including a rematch with Cloud)

Who you kats got?

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Kudos on that. Means you're not entirely nationalistic, and can like a boxer for his merits, not just where he comes from. I like all fighters on your list, except maybe Rios (like to watch him fight... hate his personality), the Klitschkos (boring, although not entirely their own fault)... and I haven't seen enough of Campillo.

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Rios is a little dickhead, but his fights are usually entertaining. Eventually Brandon will run into someone who tears him a new asshole, I'm going to enjoy that too. ;) lmao

As for being Nationalistic, not at all anymore when it comes to pro boxing. I have my favorites and I don't care what country they happen to be from. I'd like to believe that fighters from other countries appreciate their American fans.:cool:

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Originally Posted by El Kabong

1. Wladimir Klitschko
2. Vitali Klitschko
3. Miguel Cotto
4. Tavoris Cloud
5. Andy Lee
6. Peter Quillen
7. Ishmial Sillahk(sp?)
8., 9. & 10.: Deontay Wilder, Seth Mitchell, & Joe Hanks

I don't really seek out fighters to follow just for shits and giggles. Ishmial Sillahk is the only one out of this group that I have just started to follow.

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I don't understand the Deontay Wilder call. Care to explain?

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An undefeated up and coming heavyweight...he's got to fill out a bit, but I just have hope for all 3 of the last fighters I mentioned. I hope they turn out better than Dominick Guinn & Joe Mesi. Those guys are young enough to take over the division when the Klitschko's retire and if they do maybe boxing fans in the US wake up to the heavyweight scene again.

1. Morales
2. Pac Man
3. Linares
4. Mitchell
5. Martinez
6 A Lee
7. Mayweather
8. Bute
9 Froch
10. Ward

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Originally Posted by roberto duran legend

1. Morales
2. Pac Man
3. Linares
4. Mitchell
5. Martinez
6 A Lee
7. Mayweather
8. Bute
9 Froch
10. Ward

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I like Andy Lee, I hope he's able to win a title some day.

I think Lee could take Sturm and he'd give Sergio a hard run...I would like to see Andy Lee vs Matthew Macklin.

1. Marquez

2. Nonito Donaire

3. Jorge Linares

4. Floyd Mayweather

5. Kendall Holt

6. Jhonny Gonzalez

7. Toshiaki Nishioka

8. Juan Carlos Burgos

9. Kevin Mitchell ( he's not a domestic level fighter like Burns.. DUde has elite boxing ability

10. Vernon Paris

Honorable Mention: Kazuto Ioka

Favorite gangster fighter of all Time: Ji Hoon Kim aka Lava

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Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita

1. Marquez

2. Nonito Donaire

3. Jorge Linares

4. Floyd Mayweather

5. Kendall Holt

6. Jhonny Gonzalez

7. Toshiaki Nishioka

8. Juan Carlos Burgos

9. Kevin Mitchell ( he's not a domestic level fighter like Burns.. DUde has elite boxing ability

10. Vernon Paris

Honorable Mention: Kazuto Ioka

Favorite gangster fighter of all Time: Ji Hoon Kim aka Lava

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West Coast!

1. Pac
2.Cotto
3.Pavlik
4. Juan Ma Lopez
5. Lucian Bute
6. Vic Ortiz
7. Andre Berto
8. Yuriorkis Gamboa
9. Sergio Martinez
10.Chris Arreola

I'm amazed nobody has mentioned Adrien Broner, unless I missed it.

IMO Broner is the future of world boxing.

1. Kevin mitchell
2. Adrien Broner
3. George groves
4. Floyd mayweather
5. James Kirkland
6. Andre Ward
7. Brandon rios
8. Miquel cotto
9. Kell brook
10. Maidana

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Originally Posted by Jaymitch81

I'm amazed nobody has mentioned Adrien Broner, unless I missed it.

IMO Broner is the future of world boxing.

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WOW that is some statement there bud , come back to me after
he has been layed out :o

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Originally Posted by Jaymitch81

I'm amazed nobody has mentioned Adrien Broner, unless I missed it.

IMO Broner is the future of world boxing.

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Oh my, a Broner fanboy. :lolhaha:

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Originally Posted by Pavlik

1. Pac
2.Cotto
3.Pavlik
4. Juan Ma Lopez
5. Lucian Bute
6. Vic Ortiz
7. Andre Berto
8. Yuriorkis Gamboa
9. Sergio Martinez
10.Chris Arreola

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Geezus Pavlik, Crisco Arreola? :-X

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Originally Posted by Mars_ax

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Originally Posted by Pavlik

1. Pac
2.Cotto
3.Pavlik
4. Juan Ma Lopez
5. Lucian Bute
6. Vic Ortiz
7. Andre Berto
8. Yuriorkis Gamboa
9. Sergio Martinez
10.Chris Arreola

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Geezus Pavlik, Crisco Arreola? :-X

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Nice Guys with a big punch me like:D

Adrian Broner
Sergio Martinez
Roman Gonzalez
Robert Guerrero
Abner Mares
Mikey Garcia
Takashi Uchiyama
Sharif Bogere
Carlos Buitrago
Joan Guzman



no particular order, top 5 would be Broner, Martinez, Mares, Gonzalez, Garcia/ Guzman (if he stays on track)