British & Irish rankings - Let me know your thoughts

[robpalmer135]

Heavyweight (201lbs+)
1. David Haye (WBA World Champion)
2. Derek Chisora (British & Commonwealth)
3. Sam Sexton
4. Martin Rogan
5. Audley Harrison
6. Michael Sprott (Prizefighter)
7. Matt Skelton
8. Tyson Fury (English)
9. John McDermott
10. Larry Olubawimou
11. Tom Dallas
12. David Price
13. Dave Fergersoun
14. Coleman Barrett (Irish)
15. Richard Towers


Cruiserweight (200lbs)
1. Ola Alafoabi
2. Herbie Hide
3. Enzo Maccarinelli
4. Rob Norton (British)
5. David Dolan
6. Terry Dunston
7. Tyrone Wright
8. Leon Williams
9. Matty Askin
10. Ian Timms
11. Tony Conquest
12. Jon Lewis Dickinson
13. JJ Ojuederrie
14. John Ibbitson
15. Mark Krence


Light-Heavyweight (175lbs)
1. Nathan Cleverly (WBO No.1)
2. Danny McIntosh (English)
3. Tony Bellew (Commonwealth)
4. Bob Ajisafe
5. Ovil McEnzie
6. Steve McGuire
7. Michael Sweeney
8. Darren Stubbs
9. Travis Dickinson
10. Tony Jeffries
11. Paul Morbey
12. Menay Edwards
13. John Waldren (Irish)
14. Hari Miles
15. Billy Boyle

Super-Middleweight (168lbs)
1. Carl Froch
2. Brian Magee (WBA No.1)
3. Paul Smith (British)
4. Tony Quigley
5. James DeGale
6. George Groves (Commonwealth)
7. Kenny Anderson (Celtic)
8. Tony Dodson
9. Patrick Mendy (Prizefighter)
10. Paul David (English)
11. Carl Dilks
12. Anthony Fitzgerald (Irish)
13. Daniel Cadman
14. Kerry Hope
15. Matthew Barr


Middleweight (160lbs)
1. Matthew Macklin (European)
2. Darren Barker (British)
3. Andy Lee
4. John Duddy
5. Martin Murray (Commonwealth)
6. Gary O'Sullivan (Irish)
7. Danny Butler
8. Paul Samuels
9. Howard Eastman
10. Cello Renda
11. Craig Denton
12. Billy Joe Saunders
13. Liam Cameron
14. Henry Coyle
15. Matt Hainy


Light-Middleweight (154lbs)
1. Ryan Rhodes
2. Sam Webbe (British)
3. Anthony Small
4. James Moore
5. Prince Aaron (Prizefighter)
6. Max Maxwell
7. Yassine El Macchie
8. Brian Rose
9. Neil Sinclair (Irish)
10. Martin Concepcion
11. Ben Flournoy
12. Steve O'Meara
13. Alex Mativenko
14. Nathan Graham
15. Joe Shelkirk


Welterweight (147lbs)
1. Kell Brook (WBO No.1)
2. Matthew Hatton (European)
3. Ashley Theopanane
4. John O'Donnell
5. Craig Watson
6. Michael Jennings
7. Denton Vassel (Commonwealth)
8. Mark Thompson
9. Kevin McIntyre (Celtic)
10. Michael Lomax
11. Lee Purdy
12. Bradley Pryce
13. Young Mutley
14. Stephen Haugain
15. Gary Young

Light-Welterweight (140lbs)
1. Amir Khan (WBA World Champion)
2. Paul McCloskey (European)
3. Ajose Oleguseun (WBC No.1 & Commonwealth)
4. Lenny Daws (British)
5. Nigel Wright (English)
6. Jason Cook
7. Steve Williams
8. Colin Lynnes
9. David Barnes
10. Dean Byrne
11. Frankie Gavin (Irish)
12. Barry Morrison
13. Peter McDonough
14. Tyrone Nurse
15. Curtis Woodhouse


Lightweight (135lbs)
1. John Murray (European)
2. Kevin Mitchell
3. Andy Murray (Irish)
4. Lee McAllister (Commonwealth)
5. Gavin Rees
6. John Watson
7. Alex Arthur
8. Willie Limmond
9. Gary Buckland
10. Martin Gethin (English)
11. Ryan Brawley
12. Gary McArhhur
13. Ben Murphy
14. Ryan Barrett
15. Stephen Ormond


Super-Featherweight (130lbs)
1. Ricky Burns (WBO World Champion)
2. Stephen Foster Jnr (European)
3. Gary Skykes (British)
4. Anthony Crolla (English)
5. Carl Johanesson
6. Paul Appleby
7. Andy Morris
8. Liam Walsh (Commonwealth)
9. Paul Truscott
10. Eddie Hyland (Irish)
11. Kevin O'Hara
12. Scott Lawton
13. John Kays
14. Lee Selby
15. Femi Fehnitola


Featherweight (125lbs)
1. Martin Lindsay (British)
2. Stephen Smith (Commonwealth)
3. John Simpson
4. Patrick Hyland (Irish)
5. Ricky Owen
6. Chris Male
7. Joe Murray
8. Ryan Walsh
9. Rhys Roberts
10. Del Rogers
11. Esham Pickering
12. James Ancliff
13. Mickey Convey
14. Dai Davies
15. Martin Ward

Super-Bantamweight (122lbs)
1. Rendall Munroe (WBC No.1)
2. Jason Booth (British)
3. Jamie Arthur (Commonwealth)
4. Scott Quigg
5. Kris Hughes
6. Willie Casey (Prizefighter)
7. Paul Hyland (Irish)
8. Carl Frampton
9. Michael Hunter
10. Davey Savage Jnr
11. Gavin Ried
12. Josh Wale
13. Mark Moran
14. Michael McGuire
15. Rob Turley


Bantamweight (118lbs)
1. Jamie McDonnell (European & Commonwealth)
2. Stuart Hall (British)
3. Gary Davies
4. Ian Napa
5. Craig Lyon (English)
6. Michael Walsh
7. Martin Power
8. Kid Galahad
9. Matthew Edmonds
10. Ross Burkinshaw


Super-Flyweight (115lbs)
1. Lee Haskins (British & Commonwealth)
2. Andy Bell
3. John Donnelly
4. Don Broadhurst
5. Jamie Conlan
6. Delroy Spencer
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Flyweight (112lbs)
1. Shinny Bayaar (British)
2. Ashley Sexton (English)
3. Chris Edwards (Commonwealth)
4. Paul Edwards
5. Usman Ahmed
6. Luke Wilton
7. Kevin Colgan
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[15829]

really good list, would hardly change anything

[stujones]

Heavyweight (201lbs+)
1. David Haye (WBA World Champion)
2. Derek Chisora (British & Commonwealth)
3. Sam Sexton
4. Martin Rogan
5. Audley Harrison (Prizefighter)
6. Tyson Fury (English)
7. Michael Sprott
8. Matt Skelton
9. John McDermott
10. Larry Olubawimou
11. Tom Dallas
12. David Price
13. Dave Fergersoun
14. Coleman Barrett (Irish)
15. Richard Towers


Cruiserweight (200lbs)
1. Ola Alafoabi
2. Herbie Hide
3. Enzo Maccarinelli
4. Rob Norton (British)
5. David Dolan
6. Terry Dunston
7. Tyrone Wright
8. Leon Williams
9. Matty Askin
10. Ian Timms
11. Tony Conquest
12. Jon Lewis Dickinson
13. JJ Ojuederrie
14. John Ibbitson
15. Mark Krence


Light-Heavyweight (175lbs)
1. Nathan Cleverly (WBO No.1)
2. Danny McIntosh (English)
3. Tony Bellew (Commonwealth)
4. Bob Ajisafe
5. Ovil McEnzie
6. Steve McGuire
7. Michael Sweeney
8. Darren Stubbs
9. Travis Dickinson
10. Tony Jeffries
11. Paul Morbey
12. Menay Edwards
13. John Waldren (Irish)
14. Matthew Barney
15. Hari Miles


Super-Middleweight (168lbs)
1. Carl Froch
2. Brian Magee (WBA No.1)
3. Paul Smith (British)
4. Tony Quigley
5. George Groves (Commonwealth)
6. James DeGale
7. Kenny Anderson (Celtic)
8. Tony Dodson
9. Patrick Mendy (Prizefighter)
10. Paul David (English)
11. Anthony Fitzgerald (Irish)
12. Carl Dilks
13. Daniel Cadman
14. Kerry Hope
15. Matthew Barr


Middleweight (160lbs)
1. Matthew Macklin (European)
2. Darren Barker (British)
3. Andy Lee
4. John Duddy
5. Martin Murray (Commonwealth)
6. Gary O'Sullivan (Irish)
7. Howard Eastman
8. Danny Butler
9. Paul Samuels
10. Cello Renda
11. Craig Denton
12. Billy Joe Saunders
13. Liam Cameron
14. Henry Coyle
15. Matt Hainy


Light-Middleweight (154lbs)
1. Ryan Rhodes
2. Sam Webbe (British)
3. Anthony Small
4. James Moore
5. Prince Aaron (Prizefighter)
6. Max Maxwell
7. Yassine El Macchie
8. Brian Rose
9. Neil Sinclair (Irish)
10. Martin Concepcion
11. Ben Flournoy
12. Steve O'Meara
13. Alex Mativenko
14. Nathan Graham
15. Joe Shelkirk


Welterweight (147lbs)
1. Kell Brook (WBO No.1)
2. Matthew Hatton (European)
3. Ashley Theopanane
4. John O'Donnell
5. Craig Watson
6. Michael Jennings
7. Denton Vassel (Commonwealth)
8. Mark Thompson
9. Kevin McIntyre (Celtic)
10. Adnan Amar (English)
11. Michael Lomax
12. Lee Purdy
13. Bradley Pryce
14. Young Mutley
15. Stephen Haugain


Light-Welterweight (140lbs)
1. Amir Khan (WBA World Champion)
2. Paul McCloskey (European)
3. Ajose Oleguseun (WBC No.1 & Commonwealth)
4. Lenny Daws (British)
5. Nigel Wright (English)
6. Jason Cook
7. Steve Williams
8. David Barnes
9. Colin Lynnes
10. Dean Byrne
11. Frankie Gavin (Irish)
12. Barry Morrison
13. Peter McDonough
14. Tyrone Nurse
15. Curtis Woodhouse


Lightweight (135lbs)
1. John Murray (European)
2. Kevin Mitchell
3. Andy Murray (Irish)
4. Lee McAllister (Commonwealth)
5. Gavin Rees
6. John Watson
7. Alex Arthur
8. Willie Limmond
9. Gary Buckland
10. Martin Gethin (English)
11. Ryan Brawley
12. Gary McArhhur
13. Ben Murphy
14. Ryan Barrett
15. Stephen Ormond


Super-Featherweight (130lbs)
1. Ricky Burns (WBO World Champion)
2. Stephen Foster Jnr (European)
3. Gary Skykes (British)
4. Anthony Crolla (English)
5. Carl Johanesson
6. Paul Appleby
7. Liam Walsh (Commonwealth)
8. Andy Morris
9. Paul Truscott
10. Eddie Hyland (Irish)
11. Kevin O'Hara
12. Scott Lawton
13. John Kays
14. Lee Selby
15. Femi Fehnitola


Featherweight (125lbs)
1. Martin Lindsay (British)
2. Stephen Smith (Commonwealth)
3. John Simpson
4. Patrick Hyland (Irish)
5. Ricky Owen
6. Chris Male
7. Joe Murray
8. Ryan Walsh
9. Rhys Roberts
10. Del Rogers
11. Esham Pickering
12. Mickey Convey
13. Dai Davies
14. Martin Ward
15. Mark Callaghan


Super-Bantamweight (122lbs)
1. Rendall Munroe (WBC No.1)
2. Jason Booth (British)
3. Jamie Arthur (Commonwealth)
4. Scott Quigg
5. Kris Hughes
6. Willie Casey (Prizefighter)
7. Paul Hyland (Irish)
8. Carl Frampton
9. Michael Hunter
10. Davey Savage Jnr
11. Gavin Ried
12. Josh Wale
13. Mark Moran
14. Michael McGuire
15. Rob Turley


Bantamweight (118lbs)
1. Jamie McDonnell (European & Commonwealth)
2. Stuart Hall (British)
3. Gary Davies
4. Ian Napa
5. Craig Lyon (English)
6. Michael Walsh
7. Martin Power
8. Kid Galahad
9. Matthew Edmonds
10. Ross Burkinshaw


Super-Flyweight (115lbs)
1. Lee Haskins (British & Commonwealth)
2. Andy Bell
3. John Donnelly
4. Don Broadhurst
5. Jamie Conlan
6. Delroy Spencer
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10.


Flyweight (112lbs)
1. Shinny Bayaar (British)
2. Ashley Sexton (English)
3. Chris Edwards (Commonwealth)
4. Paul Edwards
5. Usman Ahmed
6. Luke Wilton
7. Kevin Colgan
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Think some of the prospects you've got included are a little lofty.

I didn't know there are defending prizefighter champions, shouldn't it be Sprott for the Heavies anyway now?

Fury should be below Sprott and Skelton

Dunstan at 6 seems a bit lofty at Cruiseriweight, but there is not much talent there.

I'd have Bellew above McIntosh - Oakey was finished when McIntosh fought him.

I'd have Degale above Groves and Dilks is a little low.

Shouldn't Craig Watson be at Light Midldle?

Paul Samuels is a little low at Middle.

Colin Lynes should be above Barnes.

Liam Walsh's commonwealth title win is a little overated by yourself - should be behind Morris IMO.

Few of the fighters listed have retired - Hunter (and I think Barney has also).

[Des1]

Marc Callaghan is also retired

[warmachine]

who compiled these rankings?

[robpalmer135]

Think some of the prospects you've got included are a little lofty.

I didn't know there are defending prizefighter champions, shouldn't it be Sprott for the Heavies anyway now?

Fury should be below Sprott and Skelton

Dunstan at 6 seems a bit lofty at Cruiseriweight, but there is not much talent there.

I'd have Bellew above McIntosh - Oakey was finished when McIntosh fought him.

I'd have Degale above Groves and Dilks is a little low.

Shouldn't Craig Watson be at Light Midldle?

Paul Samuels is a little low at Middle.

Colin Lynes should be above Barnes.

Liam Walsh's commonwealth title win is a little overated by yourself - should be behind Morris IMO.

Few of the fighters listed have retired - Hunter (and I think Barney has also).

yes need to change PF champ to Sprott.

I don't think Sprott or Skelton have had a good win for some time. Thats why Fury is ahead of them. I would have Fury ahead of Harrison.

Agree Dunstan is high but don't think you can rank the other above him.

Bellew's best win is Ajisafe, who he struggled agaisnt. Oakey was coming of PF win. I don't doubt Bellew would beat him, but don't think you can rank on potential.

Does Dilks have a win at 168lbs?? I agree actually DeGale ahead of Groves.

Not sure if Samuels wins of Renda should boost him that high. Think its more to do with Renda not being very good.

Craig Watson has moved back down.

Agree about Lynnes. Think Barnes will be unranked due to inactivity soon anyway.

Yeh Walsh probs behind Morris. I think Walshs opponent is better than some other Comm challangers in recent times (Atoli Moore)

[robpalmer135]

who compiled these rankings?

I did.

[robpalmer135]

who compiled these rankings?

I did.

they seem pretty sound to me, of course there are a few who could swap places but that i think is more down to personal opinion and in general i would say they are about right.

I would Fury down though to 8

cheers. I think we can agree they are better than Skys!!!

[antcull]

Rankings look pretty good Rob.

Adnan Amar needs to be removed, hasnt fought in over a year with nothing lined up.

Howard Eastmen shouldn't be at 7, he recently lost a 4 rounder to some unknown Guyanan. Would have Samuel above Butler at MW as well.

[leeharding]

who compiled these rankings?

I did.

u left derry matthews out of super feather any reason y

[robpalmer135]

i dont read Skys and tend to go with Boxing Monthly, rankings are important but also not as the best fighters should always rise to the top. It often comes down to opinion for example some would put Bellew ahead of Danny McIntosh and others no.

I agree but don't think there is any logical reason for Bellew being ahead of McIntosh.

Sky had Audley as the number 3 Heavyweight in the UK and Molitor as the number 2 Super Bantam in the world.

[robpalmer135]

who compiled these rankings?

I did.

u left derry matthews out of super feather any reason y

His only fights at Super Featherweight were the KO losses to Lawton and Ramogadi. Since then he retired, has come back but at 140lbs. If he does well at Prizefighter I am sure he will be ranked, but at the moment he wouldnt even be top 20 in any division in the UK.

[robpalmer135]

have made a few updates based on comments.

[stevek3lly]

Spot on Rob. I think you are pretty accurate there.

My only observation would be Bellew and Mackintosh, I think these needs swapping round as Bombers last 2 fights were wins for the Comm belt and Mac has not fought since winning the English and before that a good hiding off Clev which was July 09, so also been innactive.

Good work either way.

[Tommy Gunn13]

There not bad ratings Rob,i agree with most just a couple of boxers places higher or lower in my eyes

[robpalmer135]

Spot on Rob. I think you are pretty accurate there.

My only observation would be Bellew and Mackintosh, I think these needs swapping round as Bombers last 2 fights were wins for the Comm belt and Mac has not fought since winning the English and before that a good hiding off Clev which was July 09, so also been innactive.

Good work either way.

but it was a 1st round knock out of Tony Oakey......Bellews wins were agaisnt Atoli Moore and then he looks shocking agaisnt Ajisafe.

[Tommy Gunn13]

Spot on Rob. I think you are pretty accurate there.

My only observation would be Bellew and Mackintosh, I think these needs swapping round as Bombers last 2 fights were wins for the Comm belt and Mac has not fought since winning the English and before that a good hiding off Clev which was July 09, so also been innactive.

Good work either way.

but it was a 1st round knock out of Tony Oakey......Bellews wins were agaisnt Atoli Moore and then he looks shocking agaisnt Ajisafe.

I think the oakey stoppage flatters Mcintosh,was oakey shot?? ive read somewhere hes turned the Bomber fight down,is that true might aswell ask u..ive been told his facebook page says hes training for you&has been for a while...if he has turned the fight down,obvisly he dont fancy it.....

[robpalmer135]

Spot on Rob. I think you are pretty accurate there.

My only observation would be Bellew and Mackintosh, I think these needs swapping round as Bombers last 2 fights were wins for the Comm belt and Mac has not fought since winning the English and before that a good hiding off Clev which was July 09, so also been innactive.

Good work either way.

but it was a 1st round knock out of Tony Oakey......Bellews wins were agaisnt Atoli Moore and then he looks shocking agaisnt Ajisafe.

I think the oakey stoppage flatters Mcintosh,was oakey shot?? ive read somewhere hes turned the Bomber fight down,is that true might aswell ask u..ive been told his facebook page says hes training for you&has been for a while...if he has turned the fight down,obvisly he dont fancy it.....

Lets be real. If Bellew has knocked out Oakey in 1 round people would be going mental about it.

I don't dobut tonys ability, but McIntosh should be ahead of him in rankings.

[Tommy Gunn13]

but it was a 1st round knock out of Tony Oakey......Bellews wins were agaisnt Atoli Moore and then he looks shocking agaisnt Ajisafe.

I think the oakey stoppage flatters Mcintosh,was oakey shot?? ive read somewhere hes turned the Bomber fight down,is that true might aswell ask u..ive been told his facebook page says hes training for you&has been for a while...if he has turned the fight down,obvisly he dont fancy it.....

Lets be real. If Bellew has knocked out Oakey in 1 round people would be going mental about it.

I don't dobut tonys ability, but McIntosh should be ahead of him in rankings.

I agree with you rob on paper the Oakey win looks far better than Bellews wins on his...Just asking Bombers opinions on has the fight been offerd to Mcintosh,coz i read he had turned it down(mcintosh)but he saying on his facebook page hes been training for Bomber...to be honest i dont think he fancys it 1bit&even after Bellews last permormance....

[robpalmer135]

I agree with you rob on paper the Oakey win looks far better than Bellews wins on his...Just asking Bombers opinions on has the fight been offerd to Mcintosh,coz i read he had turned it down(mcintosh)but he saying on his facebook page hes been training for Bomber...to be honest i dont think he fancys it 1bit&even after Bellews last permormance....

Maybe McIntosh has accepted a new offer.

I also heard he has turned it down but you cant read anything into it. He could of been offered £7 and with a 5 fight option.

[Tommy Gunn13]

I agree with you rob on paper the Oakey win looks far better than Bellews wins on his...Just asking Bombers opinions on has the fight been offerd to Mcintosh,coz i read he had turned it down(mcintosh)but he saying on his facebook page hes been training for Bomber...to be honest i dont think he fancys it 1bit&even after Bellews last permormance....

Maybe McIntosh has accepted a new offer.

I also heard he has turned it down but you cant read anything into it. He could of been offered £7 and with a 5 fight option.

Perhaps im set in the old ways Rob....if i was confident enough&thought id beat the person id have it...im just a fan of the sport&dont really understand the politics connected with in(u seemed clued up) ins&outs etc...

[Smigga]

I don't dobut tonys ability, but McIntosh should be ahead of him in rankings.

He shouldn't.

[warmachine]

i think they are good rankings but I agreee that Tony Bellew should be ahead of Danny McIntosh as Tony is the commonwealth Champ

[stevek3lly]

So does anyone have any more info on Danny Mac's comments he is training for Bomber? That is a fight I really want to see and as a boxing fan it should be awsome and a massive addition to the Dec 11th show.

[jessi]

think audley should be number 2