Fighter of the year 2013- so far

[Rantcatrat]

At this point, if Matthysse knocks out Garcia, he's at the top of the list because he will have wins over two of the top 4 guys in his division at that point. Garcia can't claim the same because Judah isn't equivalent to Peterson in my eyes, and Garcia didn't dominate Judah.

If Rigo came back against another good competitor, he has to be at the top of the list. Out of everyone, he earned a win against the best competition. But, one win doesn't earn you the nod. He needs to get back in the ring.

I don't rate the Mayweather win over Guerrero as anything very special. A win over Canelo is better but it isn't ground breaking.

If Golovkin knocks Stevens out, he's by far the most active of the bunch and Stevens, Macklin and Rosado are good wins. I'm not sure that his activity over good, but not great fighters, trumps Matthysse's wins (if so) over Garcia and Peterson.

Kovalev's win over Cleverly was also solid, but he would need another win over a top ten guy to be in the picture with the other guys mentioned.

Bottom line is that there is too much left of the year to speculate.

[p4pking]

Agreed, there is still time for any of these guys to fight twice more before the year is up as well. Obviously Floyd won't and I agree he probably shouldn't get it in any case, but given his profile it's likely if he beats Canelo soundly. Whoever wins between Garcia and Matthyse is probably the right choice more I think about it, they have both had huge years and just the fact this fight is happening is terrific.

[Tam Seddon]

Froch would have had a decent year when he beats Groves.

[KickMuck]

Rigo/Donaire for me ..I would say GGG but they have not been fights ..just a beating.

I'm sure over the next couple of months they could well be topped though.

edit:

Martin Murray's win against Sergio Martinez (does that count?)