My Top 10 Fights For 2007............

[TheBESTP4P]

if PBF vs GOLDEN BOY is made, come may 5th guess who'll be sitting RINGSIDE??

[Tito BHB]

if PBF vs GOLDEN BOY is made, come may 5th guess who'll be sitting RINGSIDE??

Mann no shit i would sell myself for that shit!! ahah
peace

[albsur2006]

Here are my top ten fights for 2007:

10. Joan Guzman vs Edwin Valero: I don't know why, but I've been dreaming about this matchup. The winner would be the heir apparent at super feather and would have the right to fight the big boys in the division, meaning PacMan, MAB, and EM.

9. Paul Williams vs Antonio Margarito: Nobody is scared of the Boogeyman. In fact, Williams has been calling out Tony for a while. Now Williams is the mandatory for Tony's belt. This should be an all out slugfest that will prove a ton of things about both guys. Williams looks like Hearns at 147, is he the real deal? Is Tony actually all that Arum has built him up to be? This is a fight that MUST and barring any setbacks, WILL happen.

8. Edison Miranda vs Arthur Abraham II: Everyone saw the first fight and I'll be honest, I still don't see how the hell Abraham won on points. Talk about a screwjob. The IBF saw what happened and still has Edison ranked as the #1 contender. Both fighters have a ton of heart and a genuine hatred for one another. The second fight will be more thrilling than the first, and that's saying a lot.

7. Joe Calzaghe vs Mikkel Kessler: This could be the biggest fight in the history of super middleweights. A bonafide unification. JoeCal should stop fucking around with Bernard Hopkins (who is almost 42), Roy Jones (who is THIS close to being washed up), and Jermain Taylor (who still has unfinished business at middleweight). Although this fight won't have the mainstream US appeal that a Hopkins-Calzaghe fight would have, this fight would define JoeCal's career and give Kessler the chance at making history.

6. Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Sugar Shane Mosley: Ever since Mosley stopped Vargas, I've been salivating for this fight. This would be a great fight and would pit the #1 P4P fighter in the sport versus against one of the true stars of the welterweight division in the past decade. It will also show us if Mosley actually still has gas left in the tank or if Vargas was just that bad. For Floyd, it could be a great setup for another fight to be mentioned later in the list and would only enhance his celebrity.

5. Ricky Hatton vs Jose Luis Castillo: This would be the greatest war in the past decade. Both fighters have a ton of heart and have a ton of skill as well. JLC wants to move up to 140 or 147, Hatton wants to move down to 140 again. What a great fight, Hatton hasn't really fought a worthy opponent since Tszyu. Collazo was worthy but I honestly believe Hatton doesn't belong at 147.

4. Miguel Cotto vs Diego Corrales: Corrales wants to come all the way up to 147 and Cotto is starting his campaign at 147. Both fighters have HUGE followings and the matchup is actually intriguing. Cotto has a pretty good skill set but ever since the Torres fight people have been wondering if his chin will end up being his Achillies heel. Cotto hasn't been in with a puncher since Torres. Corrales doesn't have to weight drain himself anymore and because of this, I believe he will be more healthy and explosive at 147. What a fight.

3. Wladimir Klitschko vs Samuel Peter II: I'm predicting that after Wlad gets rid of Brock and Peter gets rid of Toney, these two fighters need to hookup in what will be the biggest heavyweight fight in a long while. Yeah, some of you might be saying that the division needs to get unified first, but I'm saying that this fight will provide the universally recognized heavweight champion of the world. The first fight was exactly what we expected, Wlad would probably escape danger because of his skills. But I think that Peter is so determined and so hungry that a second fight is warranted in this situation.

2. Jermain Taylor vs Winky Wright II: I had the first fight scored 115-113 Taylor, but I definitely thought a draw was more than fair. Winky was crying like he won the fight without a doubt, but I don't think anyone watching that fight saw it as onesided. What everyone could agree on was the pure competiveness of the fight. It was probably one of the best technically and dramatic fights in the past couple of years and an example of a fight living up to the hype. The second fight will be more important and probably more exciting.

1. Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Oscar De La Hoya: You knew this one was coming. Unlike some of the crap that gets put on PPV (i.e. Tyson exhibitions), this is a fight no one will have a problem shelling out $50 for. The #1 P4P fighter in the sport, Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather, lifestyle flashy. Floyd has an amazing skill set and is the most technically sound boxer I've ever watched. Even though, he doesn't have a ton of pop at 147 and he's not a brawler, his technique always keeps you into the fight and watching what he is gonna do next. If he wins this fight, this will serve as a passing of the torch. Everyone keeps an eye on Floyd Mayweather. ODLH, the biggest non heavyweight star in the history of boxing, needs this fight to retire. While he is the biggest star in the sport, everyone knows that ODLH hasn't ever really beat anybody except Genaro Hernandez. He hasn't become the biggest star in the sport not with winning or skill but with his talent outside of the ring. He beat an old washed up Julio Cesar Chavez, he barely beat and drugged out and washed up Pernell Whitaker, in my eyes he got a gift Vegas decision against Quartey, he ran like a coward in the championship rounds against Felix and paid for it with a loss, he lost twice against Shane Mosley, he beat Vargas after Trinidad already demolished him, and he lost against a much bigger B-Hop. He hasn't truly won a big big fight in his career except against Genaro in his career. He knows this and it eats him up. This is why even though he's acting like he doesn't need the fight, he knows everyone questions his boxing legacy. This is why this fight WILL happen. Not to mention it will probably be the biggest PPV in history.

BTW, no PacMan on the list. But I wanna see him fight.

[jbirdy]

albsur your gotta put some more hatton clashes up there mate.

[jbirdy]

loads of potential quality fights on the horizon boys. the chances of the big undefeated fighters all still having that O is very unlikely. who do you boys think might still have that O this time next year?
taylor
calzaghe
hatton
cotto
mayweather
kessler
valuev
anyone else felas cos this was off the top of my head
this might even be worth starting a seperate post for

[Violent Demise]

Jorge Arce-Lorenzo Parra: Vic Darchinyan is overrated. These two are the best of the division
Antonio Margarito-Alex Garcia: Margarito should grow some balls and fight this guy
Rickey Hatton-Jose Luis Castillo: Let's see Hatton try that rough house shit with Castillo
Wladimir Klitschko-Nicolay Valuev: Just to end this foolish "Valuev is a good fighter" talk
Mikkel Kessler-Joe Calzaghe: To see Calzaghe get exposed for the overrated fighter he is
Erik Morales-Juan Manuel Marquez: Always wanted to see this fight
Jermaine Taylor-Sergio Mora: Just to see Mora get knocked out
Rafael Marquez-Israel Vazquez: Marquez is very underrated
Allan Green-Peter Manfredo: Just to see Manfredo get knocked out

[TheBESTP4P]

Jorge Arce-Lorenzo Parra: Vic Darchinyan is overrated. These two are the best of the division
Antonio Margarito-Alex Garcia: Margarito should grow some balls and fight this guy
Rickey Hatton-Jose Luis Castillo: Let's see Hatton try that rough house S*** with Castillo
Wladimir Klitschko-Nicolay Valuev: Just to end this foolish "Valuev is a good fighter" talk
Mikkel Kessler-Joe Calzaghe: To see Calzaghe get exposed for the overrated fighter he is
Erik Morales-Juan Manuel Marquez: Always wanted to see this fight
Jermaine Taylor-Sergio Mora: Just to see Mora get knocked out
Rafael Marquez-Israel Vazquez: Marquez is very underrated
Allan Green-Peter Manfredo: Just to see Manfredo get knocked out

dont say that too loud in the city of GLENDALE bro! hahaha

[CutMeMick]

Ok these are the top 10 fights that I most want to see in 2007 in reverse order. See if you agree or disagree :P


10Daniel Ponce De Leon vs Isreal Vasquez A classic slugfest in the making, this one wouldn't be going 12 rounds!

9 Jorge Arce vs Vic Darchinyan These two little guys both bring entertainment to the ring, both punch well above their weight and if they met it could be one of the most explosive fights of 2007.

8 Arturo Gatti vs Diego Coralles Gatti is contracted for one more fight, Coralles having lost his last two fights is going to move up to welterweight. Could this fight be more appetising? This is a natural fight for fight fans, a blood and guts war that could truly be a pick'em fight.

7 Edwin Valero vs Eric Morales Assuming that Morales loses to the Pacman later this year, if he does decide to fight on what more entertaining fight could he be involved in than this? With Valero's future in America still uncertain due to that failed scan this one may not be possible, but oh how much do I want to see it!

6 Bernard Hopkins vs Oleg Maskaev Ok I know a lot of people don't care for this one, but it's a top 10 list and I have to stick at least one heavyweight fight on here don't I? Personally I'd love Bernard to do this and reach this historic milestone becoming the first and only true middleweight to win a heavyweight crown. Jones and Toney both campaigned at higher weights for the majority of their careers, Bernard was fighting at 160 just over a year ago! At age 42 to boot this would be a feat to catapualt him into the the top 10 p4p of all time.

5 Jermain Taylor vs Winky Wright 2Their first fight was a pulsating contest, nonstop action swinging both ways. I thought a draw was just about fair, but regardless this fight needs a rematch! Could be one of the best fights next year without a doubt.

4 Joe Calzaghe vs Mikkel Kessler I know Joe would prefer to sidestep this one in favour of a shot at Hopkins or Roy Jones but this fight simply has to be made. Both unbeaten, both double world champions, the winner would literally take it all. As far as I'm aware no fighter has ever truly unified the super middleweight division and I'm not even sure if anyone has held all 4 world titles at one weight simultaneously, Hopkins maybe? Regardless this fight would be huge for real fight fans.

3 Miguel Cotto vs Ricky Hatton Forget Castillo this surely has to be the most entertaining matchup in the junior welterweight division! Both fighters are pure aggression, both are vulnerable and both are evenly matched. This has fight of the year all over it. For Hatton a chance to prove his worth stateside, for Cotto a chance to join enter the top 10 p4p, the Hall of Fame beckons for the winner no doubt.

2 Marco Antonio Barrera vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Barrera ends his career apparently next year and what better way to bow out than victory over Manny Pacquaio, the last man to knock him out. Barrera has reigned as the premier small man fighter for a decade, a final megafight against the current king of the featherweights would be a fitting end for the great man win or lose.

1) Floyd Mayweather vs Oscar De La Hoya If it happens, and it must, this will unquestionably be the biggest fight in 2007 a PPV dream and Oscar's swansong. Out of all the fighters out there if anyone can beat Floyd it sure must be the goldenboy. People go on about how Baldy is Floyd's first natural welterweight opponent, well DLH is a natural 154 lber now and outshines Baldomir in every area. Could be the best fight of the year, certainly the biggest this is Floyd's legacy defining fight.

CC #399 for you bilbo for taking the time..... as for your list I agree with all except for #7 & #8 don't think there is much in any of those fights.
Fights I wanna see the most:
Dawson vs. Adamek
Cotto vs. JLC at Welterweight
PAC vs. MAB/JMM II
Vasquez vs. RMarquez at Super Bantam
Arce vs. Pongsaklek or Vic
ODLH vs. PBF

[Kev]

Cheers for the buddy returned!

Not seen much of Adamek and Dawson though heard Ademek was lucky against Paul Briggs again.

The fact that Chad Dawson is a Dan Birmingham fighter makes me assume he must be over rated but I guess that is just me stereotyping based on all the Lacy hype.

[CutMeMick]

Cheers for the buddy returned!

Not seen much of Adamek and Dawson though heard Ademek was lucky against Paul Briggs again.

The fact that Chad Dawson is a Dan Birmingham fighter makes me assume he must be over rated but I guess that is just me stereotyping based on all the Lacy hype.

classic bilbo here folks!!!

[Wacko3205]

babe. Nice list.

Fights for me...

#1: Floyd vs Margarito...just to shut everyone up.
#2: Baldomir vs Hatton...because I think @ 147 Baldo's got chances.
#3: Wlad vs Valuev...come on now...surely this needs no explanation.
#4: Wright vs Taylor II...because Wright won the first one & he'd win this one.
#5: Abraham vs Miranda II...set things straight.
#6: Calzaghe vs Kessler...to sort things out.
#7: Hopkins vs Jones II...to even the score.
#8: JMM vs Pacquiao II...to sort things out.
#9: Oscar vs Floyd...because too many people want it...& if not them...then fwockin ME!
#10: Kessler vs Lacy...because they are 2 of the heaviest hitters at 168lbs & it would crack!

That's it for me.

[Wacko3205]

Can't do it babe...gotta wait 24 hours.

Someone else will have to hit you for 400.

[Violent Demise]

Can't do it babe...gotta wait 24 hours.

Someone else will have to hit you for 400.

Damn, I was going to hit him with 141 but I got wait 24 hours. Forgot I cracked him yesterday

[Pantera]

Cheers for the buddy returned!

Not seen much of Adamek and Dawson though heard Ademek was lucky against Paul Briggs again.

The fact that Chad Dawson is a Dan Birmingham fighter makes me assume he must be over rated but I guess that is just me stereotyping based on all the Lacy hype.

#400 for Bilbo. You 'da man!!! It's in honor for me to be the one!!

[Kev]

Cheers for the buddy returned!

Not seen much of Adamek and Dawson though heard Ademek was lucky against Paul Briggs again.

The fact that Chad Dawson is a Dan Birmingham fighter makes me assume he must be over rated but I guess that is just me stereotyping based on all the Lacy hype.

#400 for Bilbo. You 'da man!!! It's in honor for me to be the one!!

Aww thanks Pantera for helping me reach this little milestone and you Wacko

I've returned it of course!

@violent demise, keep clicking bro I'd be honoured if you could give me my 150th