In my
opinion, a hall of famer must have at least 21+ world title fights with a
winning record, and at least 12 to 15 fights vs. ex-world champions. Once
Mayweather jr., Cotto, Pacquiao and Marquez retire the will be a void to fill.
When that era ends a new one begins. In this new era
which boxers are on their way to possibly becoming the next stars and the future
of boxing? Eliminating the prospects but focusing on the current and ex
champions. Here is my top 10 list:
1.
Roman “El Chocolatito” Gonzalez: 27 year old,
current record 39-0 (33KO), out of Managua, Nicaragua. He’s 5’3” with a reach
at 63” in world title bouts he has a record of 9-0 (5KO) and 4-0 (2KO) vs.
ex-world champions and current champions. He’s one of this era’s best talents.
2.
Danny “Swift” Garcia: 26 years old, current record
28-0 (16KO), out of Philadelphia, USA of Puerto Rican ancestry. He’s 5’8.5”
with a reach at 68.5 and a 6-0 (2KO) in world championship bouts and 6-0 (2KO)
vs. ex-world champions or current world champions. Current WBA Super World Light Welterweight
Champion and WBC Light Welterweight Champions. He’s defeated Nate Campbell,
Kendall Holt, Erik Morales (2), Amir Khan, Zab Judah, and Lucas Matthysse. Garcia will likely finish his career in the
Jr. Middleweight division.
3. Juan “El Gallo” F. Estrada: 24
years old, current record 26-2 (19KO) out of Sonora, Mexico. He’s 5’4” with a
reach at 66” and has a record of 2-1 (0KKO) in world championship bouts, and
1-2 (0KO) vs. ex-world champions or current champions. Estrada’s best win was
vs. Brian Viloria and has been defeated by Roman Gonzalez and Juan Carlos
Sanchez Jr. Estrada is one of Mexico’s best talented boxers and is currently
the WBO Flyweight champion, and WBA Super World Flyweight Champion.
4.
Keith “One Time” Thurman: 25 years old, current
record 23-0 (21KO) out of Florida, USA. He’s 5’7.5” with a reach at 69” with
good boxing and power at 154 lbs. and 147 lbs. Record: 3-0 (2KO) vs. ex-world champions or
current champions. His victories have been over Carlos Quintana, Jan Zaveck,
and Julio Diaz, but no true defining fight.
5.
Devon Alexander: 27 years old, current record 26-2
(14KO) out of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He’s 5’8.5” with a reach at 70” that
has fought quality opposition with a record of 7-2 vs. ex-world champions or
current champions. He’s a former IBF & WBC 140 lbs. World champion. Alexander
has defeated Randall Bailey, Marcos Maidana, and Lucas Matthysse. Lost fights
vs. Devon Alexander and Shawn Porter.
6.
Adrien “The Problem” Broner: 25 years old, current
record 28-1 (22KO), He’s 5’6.5” with a reach at 69.5” , a 3 division world
champion WBO Super Featherweight Champion, WBC Lightweight world Champion, and
WBA Welterweight Champion. Adrien’s record is 6-1 (5KO) in world championship
fights and is 4-1 (2KO) vs. ex-world champions. Victories over Daniel Ponce De
Leon, Antonio DeMarco, Gavin Reese, and Paul Malignaggi.
7. Mikey Garcia:
26 years old, current record 34-0 (28KO) out of Oxnard, California of Mexican
Ancestry. He’s 5’7” with a reach at 60” has a 4-0 (2KO) record in world
championships fights and 4-0 (3KO) vs. ex-world champions or current champions.
He’s best victories have been vs. Mauricio Pastrana, Orlando Salido,
Juan Manuel Lopez, Roman Martinez, and Juan Carlos Burgos.
8.
Terence “Hunter” Crawford: 26 years old, current
record 24-0 (17KO) out of Omaha, Nebraska. He’s 5’8” with a reach at 70” with a
record of 2-0 (1KO) in world championship fights. Best victories have been vs.
Ricky Burns and Yuriorkis Gamboa. He will likely finish his career in the
welterweight. A possible showdown vs. Mikey Garcia could be his defining fight.
9. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez: 24 years old, current
record former WBC Light middleweight Champion, and WBA Light Middleweight
Champion. A 6-1 (3KO) record in world championship fights, and 8-1 (2KO) vs.
ex-world champions and current world champions. His best victory has been vs.
Austin Trout
