Quote Originally Posted by Smashup
THE PUGIL LIST: TEN TO WATCH IN 2007



7. CHRIS JOHN (38-0-1, 20 KOs) - I want to see any man who has legitimately defeated, by unanimous decision, Juan Manuel Marquez. Granted, the fight was held in Indonesia, but there was no hint of controversy and the closest scorecard read 116-112. At 27, John is in his prime, and needs to step up his level of competition now. His resume also holds very good decision wins over Derrick Gainer, Ratanachai Sor Vorapin, and underrated Osamu Sato. Came to boxing via martial arts, which probably accounts for unorthodox ring movements that befuddle opponents in their timing and trajectories. Needs to up his pace as WBA featherweight champ, as he only averages two fights a year. However, if both are on American TV I would be happy.
Good read...but there was controversy.

JMM lost points on low blows that were not legit low blows...otherwise...he might have won.