Gervonta Davis recently got dropped from The Ring’s list of Top 10 Pound-for-Pound (P4P) boxers following his draw with Lamont Roach. Fans were disappointed to see Davis, who has never been defeated, removed from the pound-for-pound list while other fighters who have recently lost, like Artur Beterbiev and Devin Haney, remained on the list. This decision has sparked controversy among boxing enthusiasts and calls for a reevaluation of the criteria used to rank boxers in the pound-for-pound list.
The latest Top 10 Pound-For-Pound list by The Ring includes names like Oleksandr Usyk, Naoya Inoue, Terence Crawford, Dmitry Bivol, Artur Beterbiev, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, Saul Canelo Alvarez, Junto Nakatani, Devin Haney, and David Benavidez. Some questionable rankings, such as the inclusion of fighters like Haney and Nakatani, who have yet to secure significant victories against credible opponents, have raised doubts about the credibility of the list.
Critics argue that fighters like Saul Canelo Alvarez, despite his carefully selected opponents over the past three years, should not be exempt from scrutiny. Beterbiev’s recent loss to Bivol, along with his previous defeat, have led many to question his placement on the list. Similarly, Haney’s struggles against Ryan Garcia and Nakatani’s lack of notable wins against top talents have also been highlighted as reasons for their questionable rankings in the pound-for-pound list.
Overall, the controversy surrounding Gervonta Davis’ removal from the pound-for-pound list has sparked a larger debate about the criteria and fairness of ranking boxers in such prestigious lists. With fans and experts calling for more transparency and consistency in the ranking process, it remains to be seen how The Ring will address these concerns and adjust their criteria for future pound-for-pound rankings.
