Top 5 P4P Now?

[miron_lang]

I think HBO guys like Roy Jones are putting him at #2 because of skillset. I completely agree, skill wise Nonito is right below Pacquiao but considering every factor such as resume I have to place him third or forth.

When it comes to skills i dont think anybody can deny him that number 2 slot.

Its PURELY Subjective these p4p Rankings so its justified to do that. But i would equate a fighters recent work and the quality of opponent.

Between 4 and 6 is where i wold put Donairre. Pac, Floyd and Marquez are definitely above him.

but potentially That skillset + power on both hands = Scary

[Kev]

I think HBO guys like Roy Jones are putting him at #2 because of skillset. I completely agree, skill wise Nonito is right below Pacquiao but considering every factor such as resume I have to place him third or forth.

When it comes to skills i dont think anybody can deny him that number 2 slot.

Its PURELY Subjective these p4p Rankings so its justified to do that. But i would equate a fighters recent work and the quality of opponent.

Between 4 and 6 is where i wold put Donairre. Pac, Floyd and Marquez are definitely above him.

but potentially That skillset + power on both hands = Scary

I disagree. Just because something is subjective it should still conform to strict and established criteria.

Scoring a fight is subjective, but that sure as hell doesn't mean a judge can get away with just picking who he likes. We criticise poor judging so it's entirely consistent to criticise poor ranking.

I think Donaire justifies his p4p status now, but until yesterday and his fine demolition of Montiel, he didn't. He had only ever fought one world champion in his career, and that over three years ago. Sure he had talent but he hadn't built the achievements to justify the ludicrously high top 4 ranking the Ring have given him for the past year.

If you just want to go on potential and talent then Gamboa, Rigondeux and Khan must all be knocking on the top 5 right? I mean their skillsets are there for everybody to see, and nobody is faster than Gamboa and Khan.

Never mind that they haven't actually beat, or even fought the top guys in their weight classes yet I believe they will win so I'm putting them top 5 now.

That's the kind of thought process I expect from an Eastside boxing member, not the voting panel for the world's most prestigious magazine.