2012 It's an era where boxers act more like fighters and less like promoters.
Muhammad Ali has died, and there is an award named after him in his honor.
Yes, the threat of UFC has changed the game a bit, it's more competitive, less avoiding, but boxing isn't dead and UFC is still more popular, but boxing fans are still happy. ESPN has been making better fights. Versus and NBC have been showing some quality prospects. Showtime has reluctantly resigned from the boxing business, their team has moved to espn, nbc, or versus. (Note: Nobody really has an undefeated record, maybe Andy Lee.) HBO has vowed to have less ppv fights.

1 Miguel Cotto: He lost to Margarito in his youth, but his experience, intelligence, and staying power earned him the top spot.
2 Manny Pacquiao: Finally he faced someone who could decision him. He fought many great wars.
3 Andy Lee: Won a belt over a well known fighter, through a risky gamble with the champ.
4 Kelly Pavlik: Very poplar in Vegas, many compare his venues to Tyson type auras.
5 Antonio Margarito: Aging now, but always consistent, he lost, but always brought his A-game, a Hagler type.
6 Joan Guzman: He lost to Manny when he was younger, had wars with now aging Soto, but when Pac is gone, he is sure to take over.
7 Wladimir Klitschko: Him and Steward made a great team.
8 Mikkel Kessler: Germany loves this kid, he's had his ups and downs but he's legit.
9 Pauli Malinaggi: Down in the pound for pound list, from being number 7.
10 Rafael Marquez: Nemesis, Vazquez, has recently announced his retirement.
11 Edwin Valero: Still fighting in Japan, can't find a marquee matchup to break the top ten, but keeps winning.



Warren has kept Amir Kahn pretty safe for awhile.
In 2011, Amir suffered a suprise knockout, Larry Merchant cried.
Yes... Larry is still alive and on HBO. haha

Chavez is good, but not great. He's now a gatekeeper of his division. He fills arenas too, much the way Gatti used to.

Andre Berto, suffered multiple knockouts. He's talented, and fought through hard fights. Future is in question.

John Duddy dies after a brutal boxing match. A very tough warrior. All heart, less talent.

Juan Diaz is a favorite but couldn't get past the best. Has fallen from the top ten p4p.

Mayweather hasn't retired, but fights when he pleases. Many are tired of his antics.

Donaire was shot in the back by Vic Darchinyan. Vic is still serving life in prison.