We've talked earlier about how the sport has aged over the past 15-20 years. In the 1970's, 1980's and very early 1990's one had great fights between established top fighters in their early 20's.
As examples
Duran was 21 when he was beaten by 21 year old Esteban Dejesus. Ray Leonard was 22 when he beat 21 year old Wilfred Benitez. Tommy Hearns was 22 when he knocked off 23 year old Pipino Cuevas. Donald Curry was 24 when he drilled 23 year old Milt McCrory.
My question today is who are the top fighters today 25 or under?
Amir Kahn is an obvious choice. Devon Alexander probably is too. Victor Ortiz maybe?
Who are the sport's young guns today? Who should we already be paying attention to?
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