I like Crawford, don’t get me wrong. But I like the guys ahead of him for a) recent activity and/or b) recent strength of competition. Still, it’s a toss up for those 7-10 spots imo. Like 10 solid options there that could all be good picks. You’ve got yourself a very good list as well.
Loma is the only surprise there I say the charlo brothers don’t get there respect enough. There practically unknown to the causal yet kings of there divisions.
For me Loma is the definition of losing one fight and suddenly being crap to boxing fans. About 95% or his pro career has been title fights. I would still fancy him to beat everyone at lightweight if they fight him.
Yeah fingers crossed we see that. It’s weird, about a year ago people were talking about the lightweights division like it was on par with The 4 kings era. Now half of them are seen as crap cause they lost a fight . Boxing fans are mental.
I hate how boxing fans/media handles losses. That’s the one thing I prefer in UFC. Losses are important, but if you lose to a good fighter, you’re still a good fighter. Loma is an elite fighter. Probably in the Hall of Fame when he decides to call it a career. Haney has yet to fight a truly elite fighter. I think he’s elite, and I think most people would probably agree. But, Loma can definitely beat him!
I once had an argument online with someone who said Sugar Ray Robinson can’t be considered a great due to his loses. I think it’s a mixture of the Mayweather affect and Social Media giving absolute morons a voice . People you would normally walk away from and laugh at in a pub.
Have you not seen much of him? Incredible boxer. And 3 weight champ and currently holds 3 belts (and Ring) at Bantamweight. He is an easy inclusion for me. I can see why anyone would put him as first,
