Britain’s pound for pound

By Joseph Clark - 12/08/2014 - Comments

By jochef: Nothing gets a good old debate going quite like a pound for pound list, not just weather or not you agree with the rankings, but also how you came to decide where to place the fighters in question. I simply went on gut feeling and if all these guys were the same weight and faced each other who would win.

No. 10 Jamie McDonnell
Holder of the WBA Bantamweight title, I can see a big year coming in 2015 with maybe a unification fight and hopefully some more mainstream recognition.

No. 9 Billy Joe Saunders
Even with a good performance against Eubank jr, he himself will admit he still has lots to learn, I feel the best is yet to come.

No. 8 James Degale
Arguably more talented than George Groves, but in both the amateurs and professional he has two big losses against the saint so I simply couldn’t put chunky above him.

No. 7 George Groves
Has certainly lost his edge since the Carl Froch wonder punch, I hope to see Him return to the form he showed in Froch v Groves 1

No. 6 Scott Quigg
Seems to be somewhat protected and I would like to see him fight more top level opposition, he certainly has the tools to mix it with the best, the Frampton fight is a must for 2015!

No. 5 Tyson Fury
Controversy always surrounds Tyson, but with his performance against Chisora he is right at the top of the heavyweight pile in the Uk and number 1 contender to wladimir Klitschko.

No. 4 Carl Frampton
Solid in every department, he is just as good fighting on the back foot as he is the front, and with the Mcguigan team behind him he will just keep getting better and better.

No. 3 Amir Khan
Since moving up in weight and with Virgil Hunter in his corner I think Khan is back to his best! A good performance against Alexander should put him in pole position to face Mayweather.

No. 2 Carl Froch
If my list was based on toughness, punch resistance, fan base or CV then Froch would be number 1 but was just pipped at the post on my list, it was hard for me not to put him at the top.

No. 1 Kell Brook
Ok I know not everyone will agree with me but if all the fighters on this list were the same size would any of them beat brook? I just think he has the best all round game and the Porter fight told us everything we needed to know, Kell Brook is the real deal.

Others to mention-

Anthony Joshua, won’t be long before he’s on the list.

Callum Smith, top prospect breaking through.

Paul Smith, Should be world Champion after controversial fight with Arthur Abraham, I think they have agreed to rematch in Germany some time next year

Tony Bellew, needs to prove himself against a proper cruiserweight.

David Haye, says he is going to fight again, if he’s still got it then he will probably get on my list.

please comment and tell me who’s on your list.



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