NAOYAINOUE reminded his fans Monday why he is one of the best pound-for-pound boxers on the planet.
In their unification bantamweight rematch, Nonito Donaire was defeated by the Japanese knockout specialist in just two rounds.
He still trails Canelo alvarez in SunSport’s top ten P4P lists, despite Dmitry Bivol's defeat.
The list also includes unbeaten stars Terence Crawford, Josh Taylor and Tyson Fury.
After Oleksandr Usyk's September loss, there is no place for British singer Anthony Joshua.
Below is a list of the top talents that SunSport has rated.
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10. Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez – super-fly - - 34
This is a stunning record with 51-3 and a staggering 41 in the distance. It was across the smallest divisions, where KOs are a rare find.
Juan Francisco Estrada's 2021 defeat was a setback to Nicaraguan form and status as a P4P member. However, Estrada had defeated his Mexican counterpart back in 2012.
He was a lighter man, but his feat of dismantling dangerous Mexican banger Julio Cesar Martinez was remarkable and brought back the memory of his greatness.
9. Dmitry Bivol - light-heavyweight - 31
Before going against Canelo, the Russian had been inactive for almost five years. The bookies gave little hope to Canelo so he was placed in this list with his dominant UD win.
Many people didn't see the masterclass coming after six previous points wins were somewhat disappointing.
Artur Beterbiev, a fellow world champion, remains the 12st 7lbs fight most fight fans want to see.
This list would be topped by the winner of the all-Soviet slugfest.
8. Gervonta Davis - lightweight - 27
Although the Baltimore banger is one the most exciting fighters, he still attracts a lot of attention.
He will be criticized harshly by his critics, who claim he is not worthy of a spot because he has chosen opponents to win world titles in three different divisions.
His fans will proclaim that he is the best natural talent in the game, a mini-Mike Tyson and a threat for everyone.
After taking his time May 28, the leftie assassin smashed Rolando Romero in round six. This brought him to 27-0 with 25 within the distance.
With a few more household names, it will be difficult to dispute his place on any P4P List.
7. Vasyl Lomachenko - lightweight - 34
Before Teofimo Lopez's 2020 defeat, Teofimo Lopez was the Olympic champion and fastest man to win three world titles. He was also No1. This shows how ridiculous these lists can be and how fast it moves.
Loma's two victories in convincing fashion since his second defeat seem to have remediated any mental or physical issues. His record is now 16-2.
Tragically, the little Ukrainian genius, who is a natural featherweight competing in a few classes above, is now fighting against Russian forces, putting his career on hold.
Even if his career ends tomorrow, he will be remembered as an all-time great.
6. Josh Taylor - super-lightweight - 31
Although the 19-0 Scot was not at fault for Jack Catterall's win, his air of invincibility is definitely diminished.
Taylor was a British boxing legend prior to this bout. He had won undisputed 10th glory by racing against the best and beating them convincingly.
Taylor will need to rematch Catterall in order to be able move forward with his career. The outcome could have an important impact on his position on these subjective lists.
He could also make a jump to welterweight, where there are nearly a dozen mouthwatering fights to repair his reputation.
5. Oleksandr Usyk - heavyweight - 35
After being crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion in 2012, the Olympic gold medalist looked weak in his first two heavyweight bouts. But he made a mockery out of his doubters in September when he trained Anthony Joshua to win three heavyweight world titles.
Southpaw's mastermind hasn't boxed in Ukraine since 2015, and unfortunately Russia's invasion may make it impossible. This makes his 19-0 record even more impressive and his belt collection even more impressive.
He could be elevated further by a second victory over AJ or a fight with Fury and Deontay Wilder.
4. Naoya Inoue - bantamweight - 29
Japan's pocket rocket has now set a new record of 23-0 - with 20 within the distance - as well as world titles in all three divisions.
He is 5ft 5in tall and a powerpuncher. However, he keeps boxing's mainstream radar off his radar by avoiding interviews and unnecessary attention. His sensational 2019 points win with Nonito Donaire was box-office action.
The rematch, which took place on June 7, was a two-round demolition match that proved why he is known as The Monster.
Inoue is determined to win the WBO title and has pledged to jump up to another weight if he is not offered - where he can add to his legacy.
3. Tyson Fury - heavyweight 33
This 6ft 9in switch hitter can now be considered a 19-ton power puncher and can dance and move like an average middleweight.
Add a Mensa-level Ring IQ and the most bizarre powers of recovery and you'll wonder how anyone can beat this Gypsy King.
It will be difficult to maintain the top spot after an era-defining victory over Joshua's victor in a Usyk vs Joshua match.
2. Canelo Alvarez - super-middleweight - 31
The 57-22-2 four-weight icon should not be punished for daring be great and attacking light-heavyweight, especially since so many of his peers and rivals play the hurt game much more safely.
The legacy of the 31-year old is secure and his work to climb from 10st 7lbs to 12st 7lbs will be always admired.
Two controversial decisions against Gennady and Bivol are now the only marks of a remarkable blueprint for how boxing should be done.
GGG will be his next opponent in a three-way bout on September 17th for all belts.
1. Terence Crawford - welterweight - 34
The three-weight world champion has won every 38 of his contests within the squared circle.
A staggering 29 of the switches-hitter's wins were within the distance. They have faced stars like Shawn Porter and Kell Brook. Victor Khan was also undisputed at superlight.
His resume is lacking a clash with Errol Spence, a long-standing rival.
