So who are the current top 5 HWs? (in order)

[Spicoli]

Have to think Joshua ultimately ko'ing a sharper and more aggressive Wlad more impressive what Fury did with him. He did it first but he's done zilch after and AJ would do well not to get twisted up in that circus until Fury shows he's recovered and serious about the ring again. Joshua, Wilder (iffy), Wlad, Ortiz, Parker.

[powerpuncher]

AJ
Wilder
Wlad
Ortiz

Wlad has lost 2 in a row. Wilder isn't great but I think that he beats wlad at this point. Ortiz needs to be more active.

[Master]

Ortiz needs to be in shape and stop being over active with the food.

[ono]

1: AJ
2: Wilder
3: Wlad
4: Ortiz
5: Parker

I need to qualify these ratings. It's hard to split AJ and Wilder. But AJ has the Wlad win now and that trumps anything Wilder has done. Wlad showed last night that he is nowhere near finished and still a world class heavyweight. I'd favour him over anyone bar the two above him.

Fury misses out because of inactivity. Ignoring that, I'd still have a hard time ranking him above Wlad. There wasn't really anything in their fight and I think Fury is the type of fighter who could quite easily get chinned by anyone knocking on the door of world level. So I'm not sure where I would rank him even if he was active. Sounds harsh, but the Klitschko win was so far and above anything he had even threatened to ever achieve, and Wlad's performance was so odd that night that I still don't know what to make of it. I just think Wlad would still easily beat everyone else who isn't AJ or Wilder whereas I think even a fit and active Fury is a total toss up even with the likes of David Price. I just think everything came together for him against Wlad. He got into his head and just waited and waited. Once Wlad actually opened up in the 12th and let his hands go, Fury looked in trouble and god will only know why he didn't do that earlier. I actually don't even think Fury believes he could pull something like that off again and that's why he think he will remain retired.....regardless of what he's said since last night.

[Freedom]

AJ
Klitschko
Povetkin
Ortiz
Pulev

Joseph Parker really isn't that good, he received a home gift decision over Takam. Wilder has avoided all the decent HWs.

Tyson Fury is very good, but because of his personal problems and inactivity, I didn't include him.

[Master]

AJ
Klitschko
Povetkin
Ortiz
Pulev

Joseph Parker really isn't that good, he received a home gift decision over Takam. Wilder has avoided all the decent HWs.

Tyson Fury is very good, but because of his personal problems and inactivity, I didn't include him.

Povetkin had his chance to fight Wilder and took drugs. He should not be on your list.

[Alpha]

AJ
Klitschko
Povetkin
Ortiz
Pulev

Joseph Parker really isn't that good, he received a home gift decision over Takam. Wilder has avoided all the decent HWs.

Tyson Fury is very good, but because of his personal problems and inactivity, I didn't include him.

Povetkin had his chance to fight Wilder and took drugs. He should not be on your list.

I agree. If Fury is out then Povetkin should be too until he beats a contender to get rated again. Same with Browne. I had Parker drawing with both Takam and Ruiz.

[brocktonblockbust]

Aj
wilder
wlad
fury
briggs

[palmerq]

Aj
wilder
wlad
fury
briggs

you are mistaken brocktodamus oquendo is about to reclaim his rightful place as the 5th best heavyweight in the world !

[Gandalf]

James Toney
Wilder
Joshua
Fury
Klitschko