Who's Really the Best Pound-for-Pound Boxer in the World?

Who has the most accurate boxing ranking system?

Everybody has an opinion, but not everyone is an expert. When trying to figure out who is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, it's important to refer to boxing bodies that keep ranks of fighters and put out rankings. There are four major ones, The Ring magazine, ESPN, The Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB), and BoxRec.

The Ring magazine

The oldest and most respected of all the boxing ranking systems, The Ring magazine has been ranking fighters for over 100 years. Their rankings are based on a combination of factors, including a fighter's record, strength of schedule, and recent performances.

ESPN

ESPN is one of the most popular sports networks in the world, and their boxing rankings are widely respected. Their rankings are based on a combination of factors, including a fighter's record, strength of schedule, and recent performances, as well as input from a panel of experts.

The Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB)

The TBRB is a non-profit organization that ranks fighters from all over the world. Their rankings are based on a combination of factors, including a fighter's record, strength of schedule, and recent performances, as well as input from a panel of experts.

BoxRec

BoxRec is a website that provides comprehensive information on professional boxing, including fighter records, rankings, and news. Their rankings are based on a combination of factors, including a fighter's record, strength of schedule, and recent performances.

Who are the current top 5 pound-for-pound boxers?

According to the four major boxing ranking systems, the current top 5 pound-for-pound boxers are: 1. Canelo Álvarez (Mexico) 2. Terence Crawford (USA) 3. Naoya Inoue (Japan) 4. Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine) 5. Dmitry Bivol (Russia)

Canelo Álvarez

Canelo Álvarez is a Mexican boxer who holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO super middleweight titles. He is widely considered to be the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Álvarez has a record of 58-2-2, with 39 knockouts. He has defeated some of the biggest names in boxing, including Gennady Golovkin, Miguel Cotto, and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Terence Crawford

Terence Crawford is an American boxer who holds the WBO welterweight title. He is undefeated, with a record of 39-0, with 30 knockouts. Crawford is known for his exceptional boxing skills and power. He has been compared to Floyd Mayweather Jr., and many believe he has the potential to be even better.

Naoya Inoue

Naoya Inoue is a Japanese boxer who holds the WBA, WBC, and IBF bantamweight titles. He is undefeated, with a record of 24-0, with 21 knockouts. Inoue is known for his incredible punching power and aggressive fighting style. He is considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.

Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk is a Ukrainian boxer who holds the WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight titles. He is undefeated, with a record of 20-0, with 13 knockouts. Usyk is known for his exceptional boxing skills and movement. He is considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.

Dmitry Bivol

Dmitry Bivol is a Russian boxer who holds the WBA light heavyweight title. He is undefeated, with a record of 21-0, with 11 knockouts. Bivol is known for his size, strength, and power. He is considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.