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Pound for pound list as of November 2018: Loma still on top

By Matthew Saljanin

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 09: Vasiliy Lomachenko celebrates his Junior Lightweight bout victory over Guillermo Rigondeaux at Madison Square Garden on December 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 09: Vasiliy Lomachenko celebrates his Junior Lightweight bout victory over Guillermo Rigondeaux at Madison Square Garden on December 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 15: Gennady Golovkin gestures during the WBC-WBA-IBO Ring Middleweight Title bout at T-Mobile Arena on September 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 15: Gennady Golovkin gestures during the WBC-WBA-IBO Ring Middleweight Title bout at T-Mobile Arena on September 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) /

6. Gennady Golovkin

38-1-1, 34 KOs

Previous Ranking: 3

At one point in time the middleweight king and the most avoided man in boxing, GGG’s aura of invincibility is gone, but he is still one of the best fighters in the sport. While never quite a mainstream star, GGG quickly became a fan favorite among boxing fans for his exciting style and highlight reel knockouts. His reign at middleweight was one of pure dominance, including a 23-fight knockout streak.

Some fans use his fight with Daniel Jacobs as a sign of slippage, mainly because it marked the end of his knockout streak, but that is unfair. Jacobs himself is an elite middleweight in the world, and GGG was able to defeat him. GGG also followed up his victory over Jacobs with another impressive performance against Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. Despite the judges ruling that fight a draw, most observers felt GGG should have been awarded a close decision. He may have lost a step compared to the fighter he was five years ago, but he is still an elite level fighter, which should be evident to anyone who watches him fight.

Following the loss to Canelo in the rematch, it will be interesting to see where GGG goes from here. While he certainly looked great in the fight, very few people are crying robbery this time around, as Canelo deserved the win. Golovkin would still be favored over just about any other middleweight. He also will have options as to which network to sign with in the aftermath of HBO ending it’s boxing coverage. If he would like to make a trilogy with Canelo, signing to DAZN would be his best move, but I am sure Showtime and ESPN will make strong offers.

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