As from 4 November 2010, this page is no longer being updated. Please visit the governing body websites for world rankings.
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Staff at the BBC Sport website have banged their heads together and compiled a list of the world's top-10 boxers, pound-for-pound. Taking weight out of the equation, this subjective list factors in fighters' recent results, as well as their style, resilience and punching power.
POUND-FOR-POUND TOP 10
1. Floyd Mayweather - Welterweight United States (41-0, 25KOs) So masterful was Mayweather against Shane Mosley, we felt compelled to put him back on top of our list. Alas, doesn't look like a match with Manny Pacquiao will happen any time soon.
2. Manny Pacquiao - Welterweight Philippines (51-3-2, 38KOs) A bout with Floyd Mayweather having fallen through, Pacquiao will instead step up yet again to fight Antonio Margarito for the WBC light-middleweight crown in November.
3. Juan Manuel Marquez - Lightweight Mexico (51-5-1, 37KOs) Marquez defended his undisputed lightweight crown with ease against Juan Diaz in July and is set to face rampaging Aussie Michael Katsidis in November.
4. Nonito Donaire - Super-flyweight Philippines (24-1, 16KOs) The 'Filipino Flash' has claimed world titles at flyweight and super-flyweight and the next step could be a match against undisputed bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel.
5. Paul Williams - Middleweight United States (39-1, 27KOs) Williams beat Kermit Cintron in bizarre fashion when Cintron fell through the ropes and a rematch with Sergio Martinez could take place in November.
6. Shane Mosley - Welterweight United States (46-6, 39KOs) Mosley was beaten handily by Mayweather, losing almost every round. He's had a stellar career, and at 38, he might now decide to call it a day.
7. Pongsaklek Wonjongkam - Flyweight Thailand (76-3-1, 40KOs) Aged 33, Wonjongkam has already engaged in 80 fights and recently reclaimed the WBC title. A throwback fighter, he deserves his place on the list.
8. Andre Ward - Super-middleweight United States (22-0, 13KOs) Ward outfoxed Mikkel Kessler to take the WBA belt and has since beaten Allan Green. His bout against Andre Dirrell in September should confirm his class.
9. Juan Manuel Lopez - Featherweight Puerto Rico (29-0, 26KOs) The unbeaten former super-bantamweight world champion stepped up to claim the WBO title in January and his next engagement is against Rafael Marquez in November.
10. Yuriorkis Gamboa - Featherweight Cuba (18-0, 15KOs)
Gamboa, the WBA title-holder, faces IBF title-holder Orlando Salido in September in what should be an explosive enounter. After that, Juan Manuel Lopez?
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