Chronology of 90’s Pound For Pound Race

**Stuart___** · 10-08-2019 09:06 PM

In my opinion De La Hoya was a worthy no. 1 in 1997.

There’s an argument Jones could have reclaimed the top spot when he beat Virgil Hill in 1998.

I thought De La Hoya lost Quartey in early 1999 so he deserved to drop off then.

**TitoFan** · 10-08-2019 09:16 PM

Strange.
You look up Ring magazine Fighter of the Year throughout the years and you get Evander Holyfield in '96 and '97. DLH was chosen in '95. Before that it was RJJ ('94).

**Spicoli** · 10-09-2019 02:40 AM

Originally Posted by TitoFan

Strange.
You look up Ring magazine Fighter of the Year throughout the years and you get Evander Holyfield in '96 and '97. DLH was chosen in '95. Before that it was RJJ ('94).

All for Holyfield there as he was labeled a dead man walking and Ring mag picked Tyson by KO 1 pre fight

. Oops on that one eh Ring. Holyfield and Roy seem singular fight distinctions for Fighter of year. Oscar had a breakout year with wins over 2 current champs and a top form Leija off great fight with Gabe Ruelas and Azumah Nelson 'w'. Maybe they considered another current champ with Hernandez before the voting hit also.