I?ve always been a fan of boxing, but not always a fan of the matchups. That?s been the problem of the promoter-managed nature of the sport and the overabundance of sanctioning bodies.
It was a problem evidenced a few weeks ago when Shane Mosley stepped into the ring against Sergio Mora in what was mercilessly ruled a draw. Though Mosley is a fighter who rarely disappoints, that bout got me thinking of today?s top boxers to watch ? not necessarily the pound-for-pound titleholders and links to their greatest hits.
No. 1, Paul Williams: It?s not a name that rings in most boxing fans ears, but Williams has been one of the best fighters to watch. His bout last year against Sergio Martinez further cemented that fact. The two went the full 12 rounds as Williams picked up a majority decision. Despite the lack of a knockout, there was no shortage of action. The two stood toe-to-toe the entire time.
It?s the same philosophy that Williams had in bouts against Verno Phillips, Antonio Margarito and Winky Wright ? all bouts that Williams won. Unfortunately, because of his size (he?s 6-foot-1 with an 82-inch reach), he hasn?t attracted the top fighters in the 147-pound division. That?s forced him to fight at
