Jake Paul has yet again caused a stir within the boxing world, this time by giving his very own interpretation of the pound-for-pound list.
Over the years, many boxing fans and writers have had their say on the mythical ranking which is essentially just a person's subjective opinion ranking the best fighters in the sport, irrespective of weight class.
Jake Paul is 5-0 (4 KOs) as a pro boxer
On Thursday, the YouTuber-turned-boxer took to social media to share his opinion.
Jake placed Tyson Fury at top spot - a decision which pleased the Gypsy King as he reacted by saying: "Get up there Jake Paul, man knows his stuff."
He also excluded Canelo Alvarez from his list following his defeat to Dmitry Bivol earlier this year.
Jake had ties in three positions, resulting in a total of 13 fighters making up his list instead of the traditional number of 10.
Explaining his ranking, Jake said: "First and foremost, Tyson Fury has just been so dominant in the heavyweight division for so long.
Fury is Jake's pound-for-pound king
He gave a positive reaction to the list on social media
"He beats every heavyweight by KO/TKO including Oleksandr Usyk.
"There hasn't been a heavyweight in the history of the sport who hasn't fallen off eventually and Tyson Fury has remained on top and I think will retire on top.
"However, what Usyk has done from cruiserweight to heavyweight has been impressive and his dominance, versatility, and boxing ability is second to none.
"Terence Crawford and Errol Spence is obvious and all it just needs to be settled.
![]()
Canelo doesn't feature in Jake's list
"Artur Beterbiev is the only current champion who holds all KO's and that's not talked about enough.
"Dmitry Bivol being in the same weight class means they need to settle who's better, however, Bivol knocks Canelo Alvarez off the list not only for beating him at 175lbs but for being willing to go to 168lbs.
"We all know it'd be the exact same fight at 168lbs which bumps Canelo off this list, plus Canelo is ducking David Benavidez and Jermall Charlo.
"Moving on, it p***es me off that most pound-for-pound lists don't include Amanda Serrano or Katie Taylor.
"Like, WTF. This is boxing, not just men's boxing and both have a lot more accolades then some names Y'ALL put on your S***TY lists.
Jake put his charge Serrano in joint fifth place with her rival Taylor
"I have the ladies tied because Serrano beat Taylor at 135lbs and the judges robbed her, but at 126lbs Taylor would be KO'd and we all know it. Can't argue otherwise 10 years bad luck.
"Shakur Stevenson making easy work of everyone in his weight class and knocking down Valdez is such a statement. He gives me young Floyd flashbacks.
"Moving on, y'all can't have your lists with people like Vasyl Lomachenko who doesn't even hold a belt in that weight class which puts Devin Haney on this actually good list that is the real pound-for-pound list moving forward.
"Also it's a sin to have someone who just lost on your list. How can you not have undisputed champions on your lists?! Y'all are goofy. Which puts Jermell Charlo in at #8.
Jake is never afraid to divide opinion
"David Benavidez is being ducked by everyone in his weight class and has obliterated top level talent which puts him on the list as arguably one of the most feared people in the sport.
"Not a big enough name for them to risk losing. Wait till MVP gets behind him!
"Naoya Inoue self explanatory.
"You can disagree with this list but that just means you have 0 IQ and are sexist, plus don't love your Mom. I'II keep y'all updated with my incredibly accurate list moving forward thank you!"
No comments:
Post a Comment