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The Sporting News super middleweight boxing rankings: Canelo … – Sporting News
Canelo Alvarez returned to action and returned home on May 6 when he faced Britain’s John Ryder at a packed Estadio Akron in Zapopan.
It was Canelo’s first fight in his home country of Mexico since 2011 and a first outing since undergoing hand surgery on the back of his trilogy win over Gennadiy Golovkin last year.
Alvarez bust Ryder’s nose at the end of round two and dropped him heavily in round five. The challenger fought with commendable heart and guts from that point but Canelo ended as a clear unanimous decision winner on the scorecards.
Canelo now wants a rematch at light heavyweight against Dmitry Bivol, the WBA champion who beat him last year. He remains king at super middleweight, however, even if David Benavidez has something to say about that after his dominant win over former Canelo victim Caleb Plant in March.
MORE: Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder highlights and how the fight played out
The Sporting News recently gathered opinions from members of its combat team to produce a Top-12 list at super middleweight. Everyone agreed on the elite-level players, while opinion was split on the bottom of the list, which features both former champions and up-and-comers:
Berlanga holds the distinction of scoring the most consecutive first-round knockouts in the modern era. “The Chosen One” halted 17 opponents inside the first three minutes before being taken the eight-round distance by Demond Nicholson in October 2021.
That fight began a trend with Berlanga being extended the 10-round distance in his subsequent three outings. The fact that the knockout streak ended when the New Yorker’s competition level increased has many fans believing that he’s lacking in other areas.
The 25-year-old recently signed with Matchroom Boxing, who still have high hopes for one of boxing’s biggest hitters.
The Kazakhstani star is a training partner of unified middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin and a formidable force in the division.
Akhmedov won his first 16 bouts before being shockingly upset by Carlos Gongora (KO 12) in a bout that he was winning comfortably. That fight took place during the pandemic and it’s been suggested that inactivity may have played a factor in his defeat.
The 27-year-old has since bounced back with two stoppage wins and a points triumph over Gabriel Rosado (UD 10).
Parker had crossed every “t” and dotted every “i” in a six-and-a-half pro career but ran out of luck in his most recent outing against former world title challenger John Ryder in November.
With the bout just warming up, Parker broke his right hand in the fourth round and was unable to continue. Other than recovery, future plans for the Derby-based fighter are unknown, but he had shown promise in previous wins over Sherzod Khusanov (KO 1) and Marcus Morrison (UD 10).
Still rated No. 6 by the WBO, Parker should walk into something meaningful once he’s fully healed.
The last time we saw Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell in the ring, he’d been knocked out in spectacular fashion by one Caleb Plant. However, the 38-year-old boxer-puncher is a former two-time WBC champ and has shared the ring with some solid competition.
However, despite holding wins over the likes of Sakio Bika (UD 10), Caleb Truax (TKO 1), and Avni Yildirim (UD 10), Dirrell is still chasing an authentic career-defining win. Unfortunately, Father Time is likely to intervene because the clock is ticking on the Michigan-based veteran.
Despite having been a professional since 2016, it’s a bit early to predict Shishkin’s ceiling in the sport. But in terms of the eye test, the Russian fighter has impressive punch variety, excellent judgement of distance, and ample ring craft.
Shishkin took a step up in class last time out when he faced former world title challenger Jose Uzcategui in December. He passed that test with flying colours, posting a 12-round unanimous decision over the durable Venezuelan.
The 31-year-old Shishkin has called out Canelo, but he’s still on a learning curve and needs to keep his feet on the ground.
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This Armenia-born Canadian has put together an excellent winning run and, although he’s yet to mix with top-level competition, this experience will serve him well going forward.
Promoted by Camille Estephan’s Eye of the Tiger Management, Bazinyan is now in a position to seek out big fights. The 27-year-old holds a top-5 position with three of the four main governing bodies, so he is right in line for an eliminator or a world title shot.
Either way, expect something significant from Bazinyan in 2023.
With an eye-popping 130-2 record as an amateur, it was decided early that Morrell would be fast-tracked as a pro
The Cuban Star took part in a 12-rounder in just his third professional fight and claimed a unanimous decision win over Lennox Allen to win the WBA interim title. The 25-year-old then picked up the lightly regarded WBA “regular” belt at the expense of Mario Cazares. Three knockout wins in title defences followed: Alantez Fox (TKO 4), Kelvin Henderson (TKO 4), and Aidos Yerbossnuly (TKO 12).
Southpaw Morrell, who has gone back and forth with the ever-outspoken David Benavidez recently, enjoyed what could prove to be a breakout mainstream win on the Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia undercard in April 2023, when he demolished Yamaguchi Falcao inside a round. His Brazilian opponent had never previously been stopped.
Mbilli is yet another thunderous hitter in the super middleweight division. Out of the Frenchman’s 20 knockout victories, 13 of them have come in three rounds or less.
As is the case with some of the other contenders on the list, Mbilli is yet to be matched against a truly elite opponent. However, all the signs suggest that the 27-year-old knockout artist is for real and that his time is coming. For evidence, see Mbilli’s one-punch knockout of Nadjib Mohammedi.
He was forced to go the 10-round distance in his first outing of 2023 against Ecuador’s Carlos Gongora, although he was a comfortable unanimous decision winner on the cards.
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It’s been a rough ride for John Ryder (excuse the pun). Following four losses at the domestic level — to Billy Joe Saunders, Nick Blackwell, Jack Arnfield, and Rocky Fielding — the London-based southpaw improved his game and ascended the ranks.
In November 2019, after turning in a career-best performance, Ryder suffered what many felt was a bogus decision loss to then-WBA and Ring Magazine champion Callum Smith. Not to be outdone, the 34-year-old Ryder bounced back with quality wins over Daniel Jacobs and Zach Parker to set up the opportunity of a lifetime.
Canelo proved a step up in class too far, but Ryder did his prospects of future big nights no harm at all as he continued to fire back and bravely completed the 12-round distance. Once a broken nose has heeled, “The Gorilla” would be an intriguing foe for many of the names on this list.
Plant burst onto the world scene in 2019 when he claimed the IBF championship at the expense of Jose Uzcategui (UD 12). Three accomplished title defences followed before the Nashville, Tennessee, native was matched with pound-for-pound superstar Canelo Alvarez in November 2021.
Despite boxing well early, Plant was worn down and stopped in the penultimate round of boxing’s first-ever undisputed super middleweight title fight. It was a tough loss, but the 30-year-old got back on the horse, hired Stephen “Breadman” Edwards as chief second, and sought new challenges.
Last October, Plant scored a brutal one-punch knockout of former two-time champ Anthony Dirrell. However, his loss to Benavidez and the nature of it gave the 168lbs division a clear one and two.
Boxing’s ultimate bogeyman, Benavidez is the popular choice among many fans to dethrone undisputed champ Canelo Alvarez. Whether that comes to fruition remains to be seen, but the lightning-quick slugger from Phoenix by way of Las Vegas is game for it.
Benavidez, 26, was taken the distance for the first time in over five years by Plant and some of his highlight reel knockouts have been breath-taking. Despite the fact that he’s twice held the WBC title in this weight class, the feeling is that his biggest nights lie ahead.
His beatdown of Plant only added to Benavidez’s fearsome reputation. Will he get the big one next?
MORE: Who will be appearing on the Benavidez vs. Plant undercard
Canelo moved into the super middleweight division in December 2018 and less than three years later he was anointed as the first undisputed champion in that weight class. The Mexican star defeated three previously unbeaten opponents to confirm his supremacy: Callum Smith (UD 12), Billy Joe Saunders (TKO 8), and Caleb Plant (TKO 11).
In truth, Canelo was a nailed-on Hall of Famer long before he entered the 168lbs division, and anything he achieves now is merely icing on his Canastota cake.
After enjoying a long-awaited homecoming against Ryder, the four-weight world champ now has a Bivol rematch in his sights, while Benavidez is another fan-friendly option.
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Paddy Pimblett doesn’t expect to be ranked after beating Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 — so he’ll settle for Bobby… – MMA Mania
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Tony Ferguson is not ranked in the Top 15 at 155 pounds.
That’s why Paddy Pimblett doesn’t expect to earn a spot on the lightweight ladder with a victory over the former interim champion when they collide at the upcoming UFC 296 pay-per-view (PPV) event, locked and loaded for Sat., Dec. 16, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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“I’ll be honest, I don’t see myself being put in the Top 15 after a win against Tony,” Pimblett told The Energized Show (transcribed by MMA News). “Bobby Green didn’t, and Bobby Green fought — beat him before I did, you know what I mean? So, I can see me fighting someone like that: Bobby Green, Grant Dawson, you know what I mean? Someone like that to get in the rankings.”
Pimblett and Green have a score to settle after this “fathead” incident at UFC San Diego.
“I mean, that’s what I can see after I beat Tony,” Pimblett continued. “Like, especially if the big fella Conor’s [McGregor] coming back in UFC 300, lad. The missus will be due a couple of weeks after that. So, it’d be nice to get another, another fight in, get another payday in before the twins are due.”
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The promotion is currently working on its lineup for the blockbuster UFC 300 card in April, which may be headlined by former two-division champion Conor McGregor. Pimblett vs. Green would be a strong addition, assuming “King” prevails this weekend at UFC Austin.
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In a grudge match, undefeated WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision over José Benavídez Jr. (28-3-1, 19 KOs) in a non-title WBC special event on Saturday night’s Benavidez-Andrade card at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Returning after nearly 2 1/2 years, Charlo was stronger than the aggressive Benavidez and won most of the rounds. Benavidez was wobbled in the tenth. Scores were 98-92, 99-91, 100-90.
Give props. He fought well. He knows how to fight.
Charlo did a good job moving, countering, and even leading in many rounds of the fight. Yes, he did well. However, I question if he can even stop Canelo who is much stronger than Benavidez Jr. Charlo will need to beat Canelo on points should they fight. I dont see a KO for Charlo against Canelo.
lol Canelo has never been knocked down let alone knocked out. Charbum absolutely has no chance of even hurting him. Charbum will be the one getting laid out if they fight.
Please nobody wants to see Charlo vs Canelo. The only fight for Canelo is Benavidez.
Benavidez vs Bivol is what we really want to see
Charlo very dominant, Jose put a valiant effort, but lacks fundamental
He should be ashamed he could not ko Benavides
Boxing should not let this fights go on
In the weigh in looks like over weight boxer is not a problem
But this like putting one live on risk
Charlo was too strong for Benavides
Can’t say I’d be too proud beating a guy two weight classes below me. And he couldn’t stop him? The commentators kept saying solid performance by Charlo and i get it .. he was out 40 months. But still, this was a super middle weight fighting a blown up welterweight. I guess that’s what Benavidez gets for all the pre fight talk. I pick Plant and Morrell over Charlo.
Not to bad after almost three years without fighting but nowhere close to challenge any one of the big names at Super Middle. Plant, Mibilli, Morrel and Benavidez would smoke him.
This fight did not settle in my gut correctly because Charlo missed weight. Under such weight related circumstances, Benavidez hung in there with a solid chin. Charlo’s punches were creative, and his jabs were mean.
Agree E man …Charlo had some good moments….but clearly that finisher that beast we are use to seeing .,.not there… hopefully it is rust…but …Charlo struggling with something else…can clearly see it…I hope that Charlo is “ok” outside the ring…
Yep, how good would charlo have been if he had of sweated off the extra 3-4 pounds and actually made weight ? Possibly a more even playing field for the smaller Benevidez Jr……
Hopefully charlo fights plant next
Not bad for charlo.good fight to get the rust out! Benavidez was talk,talk bullishht and no pop in his punches! Great sportsmanship on charlo at the post fight interview. Bobo gettn’ KO by benavidez next fight! Its a total mismatch, bobo too weak for the hard punching destroyer in benavidez! Bobo’s promoters don’t realize the danger they put him for picking this fight. Benavidez by brutal KO of the year on the 8th or a “no-mas” call out!
Dominated a welter weight (blown up). He got rounds in and maintained composure surprisingly.
I’m at the fight and there are no ring girls! WTF!!!
Benavidez about to stop Boo-boo. One more round
Done.
It was expected! A bobo blow out! Benavidez is in onother level, and not the bums bobo is used to fight and strugled with when he was champion! The most “avoided” title just was too big for bobo!
I don’t think it was right that Charlo be allowed to come in so heavy in violation of the contractual catch weight limit of 163. He likely was close to 170 when he stepped into the ring, more than 7-8 lbs heavier than Benavidez. He enjoyed a height advantage too. Totally unfair. Credit to Jose for putting up a valiant effort. Charlo couldn’t knock him out either. I personally am not very impressed with Charlo. He wants the big money that fighting Canelo or David Benavidez would bring, but it’s obvious that he would be no match for either. His more immediate goal should be to fight Plant, so he can save face and exact revenge for Plant slapping him. This is the reason that Plant slapped him too, to force him to choose Plant as an opponent with the title on the line.
Jose Benavides was out boxed. He did show he has a decent chin. Charlo didn’t have enough punching power to stop Benavides. Charlo will not beat Alvarez.
Just wanted to note….Charlo …I am praying for you….you are a man before a fighter…In your corner in “life”….hang in there champ…
Charlo is done at top level. I think Plant beats him at 168 and benavidez would knock him out as quick as he did Andrade. If he has to fight Adames at the middleweight limit, then he loses that too.
Way to go Charlo!
ok, lets just hope that we dont now have
canelo-charlo. if so, another hard pass for me
Surprised he couldn’t KO him. Jose Jr, a career Welterweight comes in at a catch weight of 163. Meanwhile Charlo, a natural Middleweight comes in 3.4# over at 166.4. So you had an overweight out of shape Welterweight fighting a Super Middleweight.
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