by Author Rooks/ Boxing Contributor
The Intense Battle for Supremacy
The year 2023 in the boxing world was marked by an intense and memorable struggle for the top spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, mirroring the heated competition for the title of Best Boxer of the Year. The remarkable performances from a range of boxers, including Terence Crawford, Naoya Inoue, David Benavidez, and Devin Haney, made the choice for the top position incredibly challenging. The race ultimately centered around Inoue and Crawford, with each athlete showcasing exceptional skill and dominance in their respective categories.
Who is boxing's pound-for-pound king today? Terence Crawford or Naoya Inoue? pic.twitter.com/7ETS3hm7fC
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 26, 2023
CBS’s Elite Ranking: The Top 10
CBS’s ranking for 2023 brings to the forefront the best in the boxing world. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 boxers in the pound-for-pound category:
Rank | Boxer | Weight Class | Record |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Naoya Inoue | Junior Featherweight | 23-0, 21 KOs |
2 | Terence Crawford | Welterweight | 39-0, 29 KOs |
3 | Canelo Alvarez | Super Middleweight | 60-2-2, 38 KOs |
4 | Oleksandr Usyk | Heavyweight | 19-0, 13 KOs |
5 | Devin Haney | Junior Welterweight | 31-0, 15 KOs |
6 | Dmitry Bivol | Light Heavyweight | 21-0, 11 KOs |
7 | Tyson Fury | Heavyweight | 34-0-1, 25 KOs |
8 | Errol Spence Jr. | Welterweight | 28-1, 22 KOs |
9 | Gervonta Davis | Lightweight | 29-0, 27 KOs |
10 | Shakur Stevenson | Lightweight | 21-0, 10 KOs |
Future Prospects and Anticipations
This Top 10 Pound-for-Pound list by CBS not only honors the current achievements of these boxing luminaries but also sets the stage for upcoming confrontations and potential shifts in the rankings. As a barometer of boxing excellence, the list reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of the sport, where both emerging talents and established champions are in a constant state of competition.
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