Fighter of Year Right Now?

[holmcall]

Fans are starting to talk about “Fighter of the Year.” I think Pavlik blew his shot against Bernard Hopkins who blew his against Calzaghe. Antonio Margorito’s name has been prominent. “The Tijuana Tornado” did a number on the rugged Miguel Cotto and Kermit Cintron. And then, of course, there is Manny Pacquiao who has won two big ones so far this year. In the unlikely event he whips Oscar in December, he becomes a slam dunk for the award in my opinion.

If Calzaghe becomes a true “Legend Killer” by beating both Hopkins and Jones in 2008, he becomes bona fide contender, but if Jones beats both Joe and Tito Trinidad in the same year, well, who knows what might happen when the ballots are cast?

But wait, what about Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan, who has fought three times this year showing tremendous improvement with new discipline and focus.

Antonio might well get it, but if I were casting a vote TODAY, it would go to the “Raging Bull” out of Australia by way of Armenia.

Who would you vote for-today?

[CFH]

Tough one. If Pac beats ODH, it's got to be him. As it stands right now, I'd probably go with either Margarito, Calzaghe, or Hopkins.

[C-Lo]

Tough one. If Pac beats ODH, it's got to be him. As it stands right now, I'd probably go with either Margarito, Calzaghe, or Hopkins.

Pac def gets it if he beats Oscar. If Calzaghe beats Jones that's also pretty sweet year on paper. Hopkins has a loss to Calzaghe even if people think he won. A loss is still a loss and Fighter of the Year needs to be winning that year. Hopkins def wins performance of the year though.

Margarito is fighter of the year at this point though. Pac and Calzaghe need wins to pass him.

[WelshDevilRob]

Pacman if he beats Oscar.

[No Contest]

Well Vic the Vulture does deserve mention, IMO he should have got the nod against Gorres. Thats 3 good wins in 08 for Vic the prick.

[No Contest]

Don't count out ODLH, he could just give it to himself if he beats Pac.....

[hfahrenheit]

bhop.

[holmcall]

Well Vic the Vulture does deserve mention, IMO he should have got the nod against Gorres. Thats 3 good wins in 08 for Vic the prick.

Yep; it's no contest!

[SweetPea]

Right now at this very moment, it's probably Margarito.

If Pac beats Oscar, then it'll be Pac, no doubt.

If Pac loses and Joe wins, then it'll be Joe.

If Pac loses and Joe loses, then it'll be Margarito.

If a nuclear bomb explodes and Billy Dib is the only human left alive on the entire planet, then Billy Dib will win Fighter of the Year.

[C-Lo]

Right now at this very moment, it's probably Margarito.

If Pac beats Oscar, then it'll be Pac, no doubt.

If Pac loses and Joe wins, then it'll be Joe.

If Pac loses and Joe loses, then it'll be Margarito.

If a nuclear bomb explodes and Billy Dib is the only human left alive on the entire planet, then Billy Dib will win Fighter of the Year.

That's hilarious!

I beg to differ though. If Billy Dib were to survive, the yearly honor would be discontinued.

[holmcall]

Right now at this very moment, it's probably Margarito.

If Pac beats Oscar, then it'll be Pac, no doubt.

If Pac loses and Joe wins, then it'll be Joe.

If Pac loses and Joe loses, then it'll be Margarito.

If a nuclear bomb explodes and Billy Dib is the only human left alive on the entire planet, then Billy Dib will win Fighter of the Year.

Organov?

[JT Rock]

Might be Calzaghe if he wins against Jones..

[holmcall]

Might be Calzaghe if he wins against Jones..

Probably should be, as he will forever be known as "The Legend Killer."

[TheChosenOne]

as of today it is hopkins

[C-Lo]

The problem for the Raging Bull is he had a draw earlier in the year. That blemish will probably keep him from getting the nod even though it was close and against a quality fighter.

If Pac beats De La Hoya, it goes to him hands down. Winning the Ring championship at 130 versus Marquez, then winning a title in his 5th weight class, then beating a bigger man two weight classes up...couldn't argue with that. Three wins between 130-147 pounds.

If Pac loses, I think it will go to Margarito or Calzaghe (if he beats Jones). Jones would have an outside shot with a win.

I see alot of "IFs." Margarito has it right now. IF Pacquiao wins, then he takes it, HANDS DOWN. IF Pacquiao loses and Calzaghe wins, then it's between Margarito and Calzaghe. But IF Pacquiao loses and Roy Jones wins, then he's gotta be up there. Then he will have had victories over Trinidad and an undefeated Calzaghe.