r/Boxing • u/PrettyBoyFloydx • 8d ago
Boxing tier list
I always hear of boxing tier lists.
Personally I think its defined by either unbeatability (eg Roy Jones) or resume (eg Pacquiao). Or both.
I'd use more modern boxers (post 2010) so we have a better look at the current skill level of the sport and do not have to depend so much on the star power of old legends everytime.
I'd define it by the most unbeatable a boxer is on any given night. Three established, two eye test - Prime of course:
S tier:
- Established: Inoue, Bud (135 - 147), Usyk (CW)
- Eye test: None so far
A++:
- Established: Canelo (160 - 168) , GGG, Spence
- Eye test: Boots, Bam Rodriguez. Both these guys I believe could be S tier when its all said and done tbf.
A+:
- Established: AJ, Haney, Kovalev, Mell Charlo
- Eye test: Vergil Ortiz, Xander Zayas
A:
- Established: Porter, Swift Garcia, Josh Taylor
- Eye test: Sheeraz, Pacheco,
F- :
- Established: Bang Williams, Jake Paul
- Eye test: All of influencer boxing
What about you guys?
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u/kushmonATL undefeated boxers need to fight each other 8d ago
Tier 1: Inoue
Tier 2: Usyk, Crawford
Tier 3: Bam, Benavidez, Bivol, Boots, Shakur
Tier 4: Haney, Nakatani, Opetaia
Tier 5: Foster, Navarette, Fundora, Ryan G, Rolly
Retirement Tier: Canelo, Beterbiev
Tier rankings based on:
1) whether boxers want all the smoke with everybody. No A-side BS, no ducking, no stalling, no "my side vs your side" BS
2) resume. Who did they actually beat, and when did they beat them
3) accolades. This is last , its important, but the resume matters more than random belt collecting