Once again the Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao speculation has kicked into overdrive. People seem more optimistic this time around that the two will face off against each other on May 2, 2015. If that fight doesn't happen look for Mayweather to possibly challenge Amir Khan or a top junior welterweight moving up.
Rigondeaux's next bout will be on New Year's Eve in Japan against Hisashi Amagasa. Rigondeaux should be able to handle Amagasa fairly easily, as he does all of his opponents. This fight will not be televised in the U.S. but hopefully things change for Rigondeaux in 2015 and fans see him against other top fighters on national television.
The trash talk between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is in full effect once again. May 2, 2015 seems to be the target date for this mega fight, but fans have been let down before. If that mega fight doesn't come to fruition look for a lot of people to call Pacquiao out looking for a big payday.
# 4 Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 52 KO)He may not be the most exciting to watch but Klitschko is putting together one of the most impressive heavyweight reigns of all-time. His next fight is scheduled for April 25th in Brooklyn and his rumored opponent is U.S. product Bryant Jennings. If Klitschko beats Jennings look for him to take on Tyson Fury or the winner of a fight between Bermane Stiverne and Deontay Wilder.
In his most recent bout Bradley fought to a draw against slugger Diego Chaves. Many were shocked by that score because it looked like Bradley wont he fight clearly. Bradley is now 0-1-1 in his past two fights and really needs a win his next time out, even if his last bout should have been a victory.
# 6 Juan Manuel Marquez (56-7-1, 40 KO)The future remains uncertain for the legendary Marquez. Recent reports had him back in the gym getting in shape for a possible farewell fight. However the latest news is that an injured knee that is not responding as well as Marquez would have hoped may cause the veteran to retire. If Marquez does fight on look for a long line of opponents wanting a shot at him.
Garcia is in a similar situation to former Top 10 P4P fighter Andre Ward. Ward was removed from the list this month after a year of inactivity not related to an injury. Garcia's last fight was in January of this year so if he is not in the ring by February he will be dropped from the rankings. Like Ward, the reason for Garcia's inactivity is due to a contract dispute, one that he can hopefully settle soon.
It seems that everyone wants a piece of Cotto. Gennady Golovkin has called the superstar out but it looks like Cotto will be facing off against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on May 2nd of 2015. That is a date Floyd Mayweather usually fights on and there have been rumors that Cotto could have a rematch with Mayweather so pay attention to that date.
Golovkin is quickly becoming a star in the boxing world and his power and improving English could help him become a superstar. His next fight is set for February 21st against Martin Murray but Golovkin is already looking for bigger things and has called out Miguel Cotto as well as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. for a chance at a big PPV fight.
The only reason newcomer to the rankings Gonzalez isn't a superstar is because he fights in the flyweight division. That division doesn't get much national attention so many casual fans have never seen the power punching Gonzalez tear through opponents. Gonzalez has talked about moving up to the junior bantamweight division but hopefully fans get to see a rematch with Juan Francisco Estrada before that happens.
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