June 2015 Heavyweight Ranking So much for clarity. Several of the top 15 fought each other since my last ranking, and with a few exceptions, there was very little movement in the ratings as a result. Just a week before my last ranking update on January 22nd, previously 10th ranked Deontay Wilder took on his… Read More Top 15 Heavyweights – June 25, 2015
This past weekend, Bermane Stiverne and Deontay Wilder met to determine the next worthy challenger to the heavyweight crown, currently held by Wladimir Klitschko. The fight was considered by most observers to be a complete toss-up, with predictions divided almost evenly between the two. The only thing known about Wilder was that he carried a… Read More Wilder UD12 Stiverne – and ranking update
January 2015 Heavyweight Ranking It’s been more than 8 months since my last attempt at ranking the heavyweight division. It hasn’t been an incredibly active period for the heavies, but the good news is that the best are actually fighting each other, which is very gradually providing some clarity in the division. The champion is… Read More Top 15 Heavyweights – January 11, 2015
Top 15 Heavyweights – April 29, 2014 The heavyweight division sucks. That’s the current narrative, anyway. In fact, throughout the years, that’s often been the narrative. The common consensus throughout most heavyweight eras is that one or two great fighters are dominating an otherwise weak division. Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Larry Holmes, and Mike Tyson… Read More Top 15 Heavyweights – April 29, 2014
This one isn’t a repost as much as a discovery. Earlier today, I was in my basement, pouring through boxes, doing some cleaning. I had just moved a month ago, and unpacking has been slow. In one of the boxes I found a folded up piece of paper. The paper contained my own heavyweight ranking,… Read More Historical Heavyweight Ranking – August 2011
Reposted from Blogger Top Ten Heavyweights, 12/29/07 – December 29, 2007 I haven’t done a top ten list in a few months. However, not much has changed in the heavyweight division, especially in the top 5. Wlad is still number 1, but hasn’t fought since July. Maskaev and Peter have yet to get it on. A lot… Read More Repost – Blogger – December 29, 2007 – Top Ten Heavyweights, 12/29/07
Reposted from Blogger and http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=11741&more=1 on 07/18/07 Top Ten Heavyweights as of 07/18/2007 – July 23, 2007 1.) Wladimir Klitschko – Four of his last five victories have been over Ring-ranked top ten opponents. His recent domination of Lamon Brewster added to this impressive streak. Wlad is clearly head and shoulders above the rest of the division. (Ranked #1 on 04/27 list) 2.)… Read More Repost – Blogger – July 23, 2007 – Top Ten Heavyweights as of 07/18/2007
Reposted from Blogger Top Ten Heavyweights as of 04/27/07 – April 27, 2007 1.) Wladimir Klitschko (IBF Champion) – With none of the other titleholders available, Wlad decided to take the toughest possible fight in Lamon Brewster. Brewster may be rusty, but he’s still relatively young (for a heavy), hits like he has bricks in his gloves, and… Read More Repost – Blogger – February 27, 2007 – Top Ten Heavyweights as of 04/27/07
Reposted from Blogger and http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=10267&more=1 on 03/15/07 An Alternative to Unification: A Rematch Between Wladimir Klitschko & Sam Peter – February 1, 2007 First of all, let me begin with an apology. I’m quite confident many boxing fans are getting tired of reading about Wladimir Klitschko. Thanks to his recent win over Ray Austin, his status as the number one heavyweight,… Read More Repost – Blogger – April 8, 2007 – An Alternative to Unification: A Rematch Between Wladimir Klitschko & Sam Peter
Reposted from Blogger Top Ten Heavyweights as of 02/15/07 – February 15, 2007 1.) Wladimir Klitschko (IBF Champion) – Wlad has defeated three straight top-ten opponents, easily the longest such streak in the division. He is and probably always will be vulnerable, but for now he’s number 1. He should handle Ray Austin fairly easily in March.2.) Samuel Peter – One legitimate and… Read More Repost – Blogger – February 15, 2007 – Top Ten Heavyweights as of 02/15/07
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