What exactly do we mean by the best fighters in the world, “pound-for-pound”? And how do we decide who gets to be on the list?
The “Pound-For-Pound” Puzzle
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Matthew O Brien
One Man’s Take On Boxing’s Top 10, Pound-for-Pound
A hypothetical ranking of boxing’s elite, regardless of weight…
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Floyd Mayweather (Previous Position: 1)
Record: 47-0 (26 KOs)
Current Belts: WBC/WBA ‘Super’ World Welterweight (147lbs); WBC World Light–Middleweight (154lbs)
Surely, this is still the only position in the rankings not up for debate.
Carl Froch vs. George Groves Hours Away: Who Wins?
Who wins Froch-Groves?
A few weeks ago, I would’ve confidently picked Carl Froch by early to mid rounds KO. Now, I’m not so sure – but I’m still leaning towards the Cobra.
Boxing: Five Memorable “Psych Jobs”
Boxing is an inherently psychological undertaking. It is an activity that exposes the contestants to far more than the simple prospect of defeat: the potential combination of public humiliation and genuine physical harm percolate in a fighter’s mind to a degree that few who have not lived the experience can reasonably quantify.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr. Critics Keep Moving the Goal Posts to Greatness
For any boxer starting out his career, to become a champion is the ultimate goal. For those that succeed in becoming a champion, the next step is to become a great champion.