Not a huge shakeup on the list but we do welcome a new member to our pound-for-pound top ten.
Inside Fights Pound-for-Pound Rankings
1. Floyd Mayweather Jr
Last Month: 1
“Rumors have been running rampant about Mayweather working with Don King and possibly fighting again before the end of the year, though obviously the opponent won’t be Pacquiao. The only thing for sure, however, is nothing’s for sure.” – Corey Willinger
2. Manny Pacquiao
Last Month: 2
“Though the fight is being buried by countless boxing pundits as fraudulent and even unethical, Pacquiao will face the recently relicensed Antonio Margarito this November.” – Corey Willinger
3. Paul Williams
Last Month: 3
“Up next for Williams is a rematch of a 2009 thriller with Sergio Martinez. Another win over Martinez would confirm Paul’s place behind the two biggest stars in boxing.” – Trent Pusey
4. Juan Manuel Marquez
Last Month: 4
“After defeating Juan Diaz yet again in July, Juan Manuel Marquez is looking to continue his lightweight supremacy by locking up with all-action contender Michael Katsidis in his next fight.” – Trent Pusey
5. Bernard Hopkins
Last Month: 5
“Is it coincidence that B-Hop wants to come back to the light heavyweight division just weeks after Chad Dawson is dethroned? Regardless, the ageless Hopkins returns in December to take on Jean Pascal.” – Trent Pusey
6. Andre Ward
Last Month: 7
“Ward is one of the final four still standing in the Super Six World Boxing Classic and most people’s favorite to win it. Ward will have the opportunity to prove he’s the best American in the tournament and in the division whenever he faces Andre Dirrell.” – Corey Willinger
7. Wladimir Klitschko
Last Month: 8
“Wladimir Klitschko rematches Sam Peter this month. Peter knocked him down three times in 2005. Wladimir will certainly show how much he has improved since then in the rematch.” – Trent Pusey
8. Timothy Bradley
Last Month: 9
“Tim Bradley embodied pound-for-pound stature when he moved up to welterweight in July. Negotiations have now begun on a proposed January bout with Devon Alexander.” – Trent Pusey
9. Shane Mosley
Last Month: 10
“Mosley will only prove one thing when he steps into the ring against Sergio Mora: whether or not he’s a shot fighter. A win could show his critics he’s still a threat to anyone not named Floyd Mayweather.” – Corey Willinger
10. Sergio Martinez
Last Month: NR
“Martinez has certainly put in his time in the fight game, and a middleweight championship defense against Paul Williams looms in his future. A win would catapult the newcomer in the rankings.” – Corey Willinger
Dropped Out: Chad Dawson (6)
