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It's time to take stock of the outgoing 2017! For 12 months, boxing fans were able to see the defeat of perennial champions, the victories of young prospects, the interruption of unbeaten streaks and many other interesting events. We present a rating of the top 10 boxers, regardless of the weight category.
No. 1. VASILY LOMACHENKO (10-1-0, 8 KOs)
Boxer of the year according to XSPORT.ua. Note that before the duel with Guillermo Rigondeaux"Hi-tech" was not a contender for the first and, possibly, for the second place. It was assumed that a victory over the Cuban would not be able to lift him to the first line, since a boring chess battle was expected. However, the bright manner with which the Ukrainian won became.
2017 began for Lomachenko with an April duel with Jason Sosa. A boxer from Puerto Rico could not oppose anything to the Ukrainian in terms of technique, speed and endurance. Vasily played with him, broke and forced him to refuse to continue the fight before the ninth round. Bitterness remained only due to the fact that "Hi-Tech" could not win the WBA Regular title, which the boxing organization refused to put on the line.
In August, Vasily held his second fight of the year. This time his opponent was Miguel Marriaga, who spoke one category lower and lost earlier Nicholas Walters And Oscar Valdez. The opponent is not top-level, but all the strong opposition at that time either wanted a lot of money or were busy. The same infamous Orlando Salido constantly disrupted negotiations for revenge. In the duel with Marriaga, "Hi-tech" showed his superiority very easily and forced the opponent to surrender before the 7th round.
Extreme for the Ukrainian was the duel against the Cuban Guillermo Rigondeaux, who bombarded Vasily with mockery and insults on Twitter. It was expected that it was the Jackal that would be able to impose competition on the Ukrainian and even win. Of course, Hi-Tech had an advantage in height and weight, but this did not stop some experts from calling the Cuban a favorite. However, an equal fight did not work out and Lomachenko very easily outboxed the opponent and again forced him to surrender before the seventh round - the 4th time in a row. The defeated opponent complained of a hand injury,.
No. 2. TERENCE CRAWFORD (32-0-0, 23 KOs)
For the current year Terence Crawford was able to move from the 6th to the 2nd line of the XSPORT .ua rating. Such success was made possible thanks to the American winning the prestigious WBA and IBF titles, which allowed him to become the only undisputed world champion in super lightweight.
Terence started the year with an easy win over Felix Diaz, and finished his performances in August, . The confrontation between the two champions turned out to be interesting, but transient. The Namibian decided to go for the American with a checker for a goal and on the counterattack he missed a sufficient number of blows to fly into a knockout in the third round. Note that Crawford will start 2018 as a stellar featherweight boxer, where he will have many attractive fights.
No. 3. SRISAKET SOR RUNGVISAI (44-4-4, 40 KOs)
Who knew until 2017 about the Thai boxer of the second flyweight (up to 52.1 kg) Srisakete Sor Rungvisai? There are few such people in the boxing world. Previously, Srisaket had only two high-level top fights. In the first Thai lost Carlos Cuadras, and the second won Jose Salgado. In 2016, he had 5 fights, three of which were against debutants, and two against opponents with a rating in which there are more losses than wins.
After this, a little-known Thai in 2017 was invited to fight with the first number of the list of the best boxers, regardless of the weight category. Roman Gonzalez. The boxer from Nicaragua was expected to pass Sor Rungvisai very easily. However, Srisaket forced his felling on him and had a very equal fight. The judges, after such a confrontation, surprisingly, gave the victory to the Thai. At the same time, boxing experts almost unanimously called it controversial.
In September of this year, Sor Rungvisai had a rematch with Gonzalez, and in order to cool the ardor of experts,.
No. 4. ANTHONY JOSHUA (20-0-0, 20 KOs)
About Anthony Joshua, as a new heavyweight star, only lazy people don't talk about it. The Briton makes his way to the boxing Olympus without defeat, and all victories are won by knockout. In doing so, he collects full football stadiums of British fans.
In 2017, Joshua fought the most important fight of his career. At the famous 90,000-seat Wembley football stadium, Anthony met with the former Ukrainian heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko. Both boxers showed a bright spectacle, but the winner was the Briton, who, although he was knocked down, was able to win by technical knockout in the 11th three-minute period.
In October, the second fight took place Joshua, who came on as a substitute Kubrat Pulev. Having the status of a favorite, Joshua treated Takamu with disdain and underestimation. The British did not even smell of defeat, but during the battle he was slow and less dangerous than usual.
No. 5. KIT THURMAN (28-0-0, 22 KOs)
Undefeated American welterweight Keith Thurman in 2017, he only entered the ring once. The American fought his duel back in March, defeating the dangerous and by decision of the judges.
Dirty and hard, Garcia has always been considered the favorite of the judges, because even for nondescript fights he received a victory on the cards of the majority of the referees. After the fight with Thurman, he also raised his hands in the air, confident in his victory. This despite the fact that he looked worse than Thurman. Keith was faster, smarter and more diverse than his opponent, thanks to which he was awarded a place in the top 10 boxers of 2017.
No. 6. GENNADY GOLOVKIN (37-0-1, 33 KOs)
Kazakh dominator Gennady Golovkin dropped by one position over the year and became sixth in our ranking. Such a minimal drop was influenced by his fights in 2017. First in March, GGG won a controversial decision against Daniel Jacobs, which became a very dangerous and uncomfortable opponent for the Kazakh.
If after the fight with the American the judges helped Golovkin, then in the fight in Saul Alvarez in September they got in the way. Against Alvarez, Gennady looked less technical and faster. But due to the pressure, he had an advantage in accurate hits and pressure. However, the judges were adamant and gave a draw.
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No. 7. SAUL ALVARES (49-1-2, 34 KOs)
The Mexican superstar, in addition to the duel with Golovkin, had another superfight this year. In May, Alvarez met with Julio Cesar Chevez Jr.. The son of a big champion from Mexico promised that he would give a fitting rebuff to Canelo, but he went out just to make money. Saul destroyed his opponent with powerful hits and brought the fight to victory by decision.
Note that in the future, Usyk should be higher in the ratings, regardless of weight categories. However, now Alexander suffers due to the lack of stars in the cruiserweight. To be more precise, there is only one star and it is he himself. To advance to the first positions, the Ukrainian needs to become the owner of the majority of heavyweight belts and successfully move to the heavyweight division.
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World Boxing Association (WBA, WBA) founded in 1921. In accordance with the rules of the WBA (WBA), a boxer who holds the title of champion according to the WBA (WBA) and one of three other associations receives a special title:
"super champion" (super champion) for fighters who have the right to defend their title in battles with applicants from other versions;
After that, the regular WBA title becomes vacant and is played among the contenders.
The WBA also practices "spraying" its belts. In each of the weight categories, the WBA has:
"super champion"- who is obliged to defend his title every two years with applicants not necessarily from his version, and who does not have to be a champion in one of the other versions.
"regular champion"- an ordinary champion who is required to defend the title against a mandatory challenger according to the WBA
"interim champion"- in fact, the first number of the rating, but not having the rights of a mandatory contender, but also having the "title" of the champion.
World Boxing Council (WBC, WBC) established in Mexico City, Mexico on February 14, 1963 as an international boxing organization. WBS has introduced new safety requirements in boxing. So, for example, she set a limit of 12 rounds instead of 15 previously in force and expanded the range of weight categories.
International Boxing Federation (IBF, IBF) It was founded in September 1976 as the United States Boxing Association (USBA). In April 1983, an international division (BASSh-M, USBA-I) was created in the organization. In May 1984, the New Jersey-based BASSh-M was renamed MBF.
The outgoing 2015 in boxing was not like all the previous ones. The world has finally seen the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. But after that, the planet did not stop rotating. In addition to the most money fight in history, we witnessed great fights in various weight categories. The heavyweight division was no exception. Of course, the main event for the heavyweights took place on November 28 in Düsseldorf. But besides the defeat of the great champion, there was something to pay attention to.
It should be noted right away that it is impossible to make such a rating that would suit everyone. Therefore, this New Year's "hit parade" is nothing more than the opinion of the author. So let's go.
10. Vyacheslav Glazkov (Ukraine, 31 years old)
In 2015, Glazkov fought 2 fights - in a boring confrontation he defeated Steve Cunningham by decision of the judges and knocked out the Trinidadian Kertson Manswell, who had 11 defeats at that time. However, the main events in Vyacheslav's career will take place in the new year. After Tyson Fury flushed the IBF down the toilet, the title became vacant. And at the very beginning of 2016, the Ukrainian will have the first championship fight in his career - against the American Charles Martin, for this very IBF belt. Well, let's wish Glazkov good luck.
Weak opposition, no championship fights.
9. Bermain Stivern (Canada, 37 years old)
Stiverne rose to public prominence in 2013 by defeating Chris Arreola via unanimous decision. This was followed by a rematch in which Stiverne had already knocked out Arreola and won the then vacant WBC title. In early 2015, Burmain held a major on this moment fight of his career after losing his newly won title to Deontay Wilder. At the end of the outgoing year, the Canadian returned to the ring, defeating the little-known Derrick Rossi.
Unlike Glazkov, he defeated serious opponents and took part in championship fights.
8. Bryant Jennings (USA, 31)
The American debuted in the professional ring quite recently - in 2010, and already in 2012 he was awarded the title of "Prospect of the Year" by the authoritative version of Sports Illustrared. In 2014, he fought 2 fights - against the notorious Arthur Shpilka and Mike Perez - both won, and at the end of the year he had an ideal track record of 19-0 (10 knockouts). The outgoing 2015 was definitely the worst year in Jennings' career. At first, the American lost to Wladimir Klitschko, and last weekend he was beaten ahead of schedule and in all respects by one Cuban puncher (more on him below). However, Bryant Jennings is relatively young in the heavyweight division and has the perfect physique to continue his career.
Unlike Stiverne, he fought with Wladimir Klitschko and lasted the entire distance of the battle.
7. Kubrat Pulev (Bulgaria, 34 years old)
The Bulgarian spent 2015 successfully, judging by the result - two wins in two fights. However, the rivals of the "Cobra" can not be called top. Suffice it to say that Kubrat won his last victory over Maurice Harris, who has almost the same number of victories and defeats in his track record - 26 versus 21. Of course, victories over such opponents will not bring Pulev closer to the champion titles. But at the same time, after the knockout defeat from Wladimir Klitschko in 2014, it was quite normal to take a break and return to big boxing as a more confident fighter.
Unlike Jennings, he not only boxed with Klitschko, but also for the first time in many years managed to seriously shock the champion (even if he eventually lost ahead of schedule).
6. Anthony Joshua (Great Britain, 26 years old)
London Olympic Champion. The youngest (and therefore the most promising) boxer in our rating. The only representative of the top 10 who completed all his fights ahead of schedule. He has all the qualities of a future super-champion: he is strong, fast, has good dimensions (height is almost 200 cm, arm span is about 210 cm), he approaches fights in excellent physical shape. He was a sparring partner of Wladimir Klitschko and received the warmest reviews from the Ukrainian. However, the Briton's opponents are carefully selected to put it mildly. In the last fight with the most serious opponent of his career, Dillian Whyte (I'm sure not everyone knows this), Joshua experienced certain problems, although he knocked out his compatriot in the 7th round.
Unlike Pulev, he is an Olympic champion, and has not yet lost in a professional ring.
5. Luis Ortiz (Cuba, 36 years old)
The Cuban nicknamed "Real King Kong" - the interim champion of the WBA - is a real threat to all heavyweights of our time without exception. Ortiz has an excellent school, having spent more than 360 fights in the amateurs. He switched to professionals quite late - at the age of 30. Of his 24 victorious fights, 21 finished ahead of schedule. Has in his arsenal a deadly blow from the left hand. With rather large dimensions, in the ring it looks very well-coordinated, feels the distance well, attacks and counterattacks in a timely manner. In addition, it is inconvenient for rivals, as it is left-handed. Of the minuses - he was disqualified for 9 months for the use of illegal drugs, and also never spent all 12 rounds of the title fight in the ring.
He spent 2015 with shock, knocking out 3 opponents, the last of which was the aforementioned Bryant Jennings.
Unlike Joshua, he fought with serious opponents and defeated them.
4. Deontay Wilder (USA, 30)
The Bronze Bomber is one of the most controversial heavyweight boxers of our time. A track record of 35-0 with 34 knockouts (Iron Mike himself could be envious), the world champion belt in the most prestigious version (WBC) - it would seem, what else is needed to be considered the best? The answer is simple - we need fights with serious boxers. Yes, Wilder destroys one opponent after another. True, these rivals - whether it be the American Jason Gavern or the Frenchman Joan Dupas - cannot boast of anything serious. Wilder's toughest opponent to date is our No. 9 Burmaine Stiverne. And that fight lasted the whole distance. And this despite the fact that the Canadian is far from the most formidable boxer in the division. In general, boxing fans have accumulated a lot of questions for Wilder. We are waiting and hoping that in 2016 the American will have at least one fight with a serious opponent (preferably with someone from this rating from 1 to 6 place)
Unlike Ortiz, he owns a full-fledged world champion belt, and also has a more impressive track record.
3. Tyson Fury (Great Britain, 27 years old)
The main troublemaker that reigned in the heavyweight division for over 10 years. A man who created a sensation like the world hasn't seen since Mike Tyson's first loss in his career. Gypsy king who does not recognize authorities. Tyson Fury has taken the boxing elite by storm after just one fight. But what. The Irishman defeated Wladimir Klitschko himself. He won not by a random blow and not by cutting or stopping the fight. He won confidently and coolly, outboxing the champion and sending him into a deep depression. For all his clumsiness and lack of coordination, Tyson Fury is an insanely talented boxer by nature. Having impressive dimensions, he copes with them very skillfully and looks plastic and relaxed in the ring. At the same time, we will not make hasty conclusions and put the gypsy fighter at the head of the rating. Let's just wait for the rematch.
Unlike Wilder, Wladimir Klitschko won.
2. Alexander Povetkin (Russia, 36 years old)
The Russian Vityaz has noticeably changed after a single defeat two years ago (I hope everyone remembers from whom). In the next four fights, Povetkin ahead of schedule defeated far from the most passable boxers - Charr, Takam, Perez and Wah. Alexander became a more prudent fighter, acting in combination and bringing his fights to early victories. We can say that now Povetkin is experiencing a second youth and is ready for new achievements. By the way, the change of coach benefited Alexander. So far, Povetkin has only won with Ivan Kirpa, and wins by knockouts. We will wait for the new championship fight of our Russian Knight. One of the most likely opponents is Deontay Wilder (the one with a terrible knockout list). It seems that such a fight will attract the attention of fans from all over the world and become an adornment of the heavyweight division.
Unlike Fury, he has been in big boxing for a long time, fights with the best and has more than one significant victory over famous fighters.
1. Wladimir Klitschko (Ukraine, 39 years old)
I am sure many (if not most) will not agree with the first number of our rating. This is everyone's right. Again, this rating is nothing more than the opinion of the author. It makes no sense to list all the regalia of Wladimir Klitschko - everyone already knows them very well and is even tired of the constant victories of the Ukrainian. Perhaps Vladimir himself was tired. Whatever one may say, at the age of 39 it is difficult to find motivation for the next new opponent, no matter what they say about it. No matter how the Jr. Klitschko rematch with Fury ends (they say it will take place in the UK in 2016), Wladimir and his older brother have already secured their places in the international boxing hall of fame. No, I'm not a big fan of the Klitschko brothers and don't really share some of the things they do (or did) in the ring. However, I urge everyone to look at things objectively, putting aside all political aspects and leaving only the sports component at the head of our rating. Still, we have a sports hit parade.
Unlike everyone else, he hasn't lost in the ring for over 11 years, most time holding title fights and defending his countless belts.
This is how our rating of boxing heavyweights of the turn of 2015-2016 turned out. Surely everyone will have their own comments and suggestions regarding the distribution of places, and, perhaps, the inclusion of completely different boxers in the list. Ruslan Chagaev, Derek Chisora, Lucas Brown, Andy Ruiz, Malik Scott, or even Antonio Tarver - each of these (and perhaps not only these) heavyweights can claim a place in such a ranking. Well, our rating turned out to be just that. Wishing you a new year 2016 Special attention draw on one interesting character who still returns to big sport.
Bonus: David Haye (UK, 35)
Yes. It will finally happen in 2016. Haymaker will return to the ring. The date has already been determined - January 16, and the opponent is the Australian Mark de Maury. 3.5 years have passed since the last fight of David Haye, when he knocked out compatriot Chisora. All this time, Haymaker was recovering from injuries, trying to punish the gypsy king Fury in the ring and just enjoying life. I think no one will argue, Haye is definitely needed by the heavyweight right now. Haye is the person who is able to cause problems to any of the above boxers, regardless of the position of our rating. Haye has noticeably gained muscle mass and is in excellent condition. Adding to this perfected technique, plasticity and natural reflexes, it becomes even more interesting to follow the return of the Briton.
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The purpose of the site is to document the fights of every professional boxer. BoxRec publishes ratings for all active boxers, as well as ratings for all retired boxers. In 2005, BoxRec was officially recognized by the Boxing Association Commission (ABC).
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The site is updated with the help of volunteer editors from many countries around the world, following the example of adding articles to Wikipedia. Each editor is assigned to a country, or, in some cases, regions within countries, and maintains entries for boxers in that country or region. BoxRec also rates each active wrestler by weight class using a computerized scoring system as a basis.
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Rating of the best boxers regardless of weight category
| Number | Boxer | Fights | Weight category | Title(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saul Alvarez | 49-1-2 (34 KOs) | Average weight | WBA super champion, WBC, IBF, IBO middleweight champion. |
| 2 | Terence Crawford | 34-0-0 (25 KOs) | Welterweight | WBO Welterweight Champion, The Ring Light Welterweight Champion. |
| 3 | Gennady Golovkin | 38-1-1 (34 KOs) | Average weight | |
| 4 | Anthony Joshua | 22-0-0 (21 KOs) | Heavy weight | WBA super champion, IBF, WBO, IBO heavyweight champion. |
| 5 | Errol Spence | 25-0-0 (21 KOs) | Welterweight | IBF Welterweight Champion. |
| 6 | Oleksandr Usyk | 16-0-0 (12 KOs) | First Heavyweight | WBO, WBC, WBA, IBF cruiserweight champion. |
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Boxing is an exciting sport with fans among both men and women. The boxer rating implies a list of the strongest men in the world, but each of the following is a special person and the owner of his own record. Therefore, their incredible achievements do not allow arranging boxers by numbers. All of them were athletes from God and great warriors who will forever remain in the memory of people.
Muhammad Ali
The recent death of the greatest boxer who not only changed the culture of boxing, but also influenced the minds of people around the world, allows us to put the author of the “flutter like a butterfly and pity like a bee” style in the first place.
Over a 20-year career, Ali had 61 fights, in which there were only 5 defeats. The title "boxer of the year" was given to him for five years. A sense of distance, endurance, a remarkable blow - all this was the main plus of Mohammed Ali and helped win battles.
All his life, the boxer defended his beliefs and even lost his title due to his refusal to serve in Vietnam. But he, like a tumbler, always got up and started again.
Mike Tyson
Over a 20-year career, he spent 60 fights (of which 6 were defeats). In the first round or in the first seconds, furiously and powerfully - that's form style black heavyweight. For his 9 knockouts carried out in less than 60 seconds, he even got into the Guinness Book of Records. Tyson was the youngest champion in the heavyweight boxing ranking - he was only 20 years old when he defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986.
A phenomenal blow with both hands, speed and character, which raised him to unprecedented heights and caused him to fall. Tyson has been the strongest for 10 years and still remains great, despite the fact that the last time he returned to the ring for the sake of money. And the fact that, in addition to the title of great, he can still be awarded the title of the most scandalous - well, this way of attracting the attention of the public has always been very effective.
Lennox Lewis
A monumental boxer whose 41 wins with only 2 losses made him the best in the world according to The Ring magazine.
Its advantages are weight, dimensions, versatility, a deadly blow with both left and right, and the ability to act at all distances.
All of Lennox's rivals were in best form, and he himself found the strength to leave with the title of undefeated champion. At the same time, the athlete did not participate in any scandal and always remained himself. He not only did not spend the money earned for the championship, but also increased it.
Joe Louis
Four-time boxer of the year, who had 69 fights and only 3 losses in his 17-year career. After the first loss, he bounced back during the rematch, keeping within just one round.
He held the heavyweight title for almost 12 years and managed to defend it 25 times. This record has not been beaten so far and allow us to consider him the best boxer in the world.
Speed, accuracy, technique, the ability to take a hit and, most importantly, recover from it - these are the skills that allowed the "Brown Bomber" to rule for so long. His victories were of great importance during World War II, as they disproved the theory of white racial superiority.
Roy Jones
The boxer of the decade who managed to win titles in 5 weight categories, from middleweight to heavyweight. He has 72 fights to his credit (of which only 9 defeats), and his professional career has lasted from 1989 to the present. Jones was the title of the best boxer according to the Ring magazine, regardless of weight, from 1996 to 2003. Incredible speed, a developed sense of distance, the manner of dropping hands, provoking an opponent are the main features of Roy Jones's "handwriting".
Rocky Marciano
For 7 years he spent 49 fights, remaining undefeated. A very tough heavyweight who never lost his championship title to anyone, defending it 6 times. His masterful short strokes resembled a bulldog, which hung in a death grip and no longer let go of the victim. With a height of 180, he could not be monumental like Tyson or Lewis - he won all the fights with blood, incredible willpower and his sacrifice in battle.
In terms of physical and boxing characteristics, Rocky was inferior to the rest of the ranking of the best boxers in the world, but his unbending character and willpower gave him the opportunity to become a champion and then continue a successful career as a businessman.
Only two boxers in the history of boxing (the second Jin Tunney) found the strength to give up the championship title and remain undefeated in history.
Vitaliy Klichko
Doctor Iron Fist has 47 wins and 2 losses (45 of them by knockout). His world record, listed in the Guinness Book of 26 knockouts in a row, and Vitaly himself has never been knocked out.
It was after the fight with Klitschko that Lennox Lewis left boxing, forgoing a rematch (and a lot of money).
George Foreman
The oldest boxer in history (at the moment he is 67 years old). 76 victories and only 5 defeats secured him the glory of a brutal boxer, who is now a preacher.
Tyson's crushing punch was compared to Foreman (George's arms were even longer). The athlete managed to return to boxing after a 10-year break and win at the age of 45 over Michael Moorer, who was only 27.
Larry Holmes
The boxer held his champion title for a long time - for 8 years. Holmes was not afraid to hold 5 or more fights a year (and in 1975 there were 10). He has 69 wins out of 75 fights (of which 44 by knockout).
Holmes started his professional career late (almost at the age of 30), and he had his last entry into the big ring at the age of 53, and with a positive result, when he managed to defeat 36-year-old Eric Ash.
Joe Frazier
The prototype of Rocky's character in the film of the same name, who had 37 fights with 4 defeats, and from two boxers - Foreman and Ali. Frazier's nickname was "Smoking" because of the condition of his boxing gloves after the fight. High pace, powerful onslaught and movements that cannot be calculated - these are the main advantages of this heavyweight.
Frazier was Muhammad Ali's archrival and lifelong enemy due to him calling him "Uncle Tom".
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