Right now my top 10 is as follows
1. Wladimir Klitschko IBF - Totally dominated Chris Byrd
2. Oleg Maskaev WBC - Came from behind to TKO Hasim Rahman, only other title holder to TKO someone to win the title
3. Calvin Brock - Drew with Timor Ibragimov but hasn't lost and has fought quality opponents
4. James Toney - inspite of his size he has not touched the canvas from a heavyweight punch, I still have my doubts but he has shown he can dish it out and take it like a heavyweight
5. Sam Peter - With limited true boxing skill he has shown he can still KO pretty much anyone
6. Hasim Rahman - he's down and maybe out but he's still a dangerous fighter
7. Sergei Lyakhovich - his layoff has been LONG as hell and there's still no word on who or when he's going to fight next which is why he's my FIGHTER WHO HAS FALLEN FARTHEST
8. Lamon Brewster - the eye injury looks to keep him out a while and the trainer change seemed to not work at all we just need to see more from him with McGirt to see if that's a good fit
TIE AT #9
9. Ray Austin - big ups to the man for earning a draw with Sultan Ibragimov, we still have to find out if he's actually good or if Sultan just isn't all that
9. Shannon Briggs - he's been on a winning streak...yes it's vs bums but it's a win streak none the less
10. Larry Donald - he's had a "loss" (in Germany to Nicolai Valuev) and a draw (to Ray Austin) this guy has skill and speed and he could in my opinion out duel Sam Peter anyday of the week!
Nicolai Valuev needs to fight better opponents and fight outside of Germany if he is to gain my respect
Joe Mesi needs to fight in America vs name talent if he's going to get back up there
Audley Harrison and Dommonick Guinn are as good as done
Up and comers remain: Malik Scott, Eddie Chambers, Chazz Witherspoon, Alexander Dimitrenko, Damian Wills, Alanzo Butler, Chris Arreola, and JD Chapman
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