And while Inoue can feasibly make another run at the top 3 in 2022, it will require marquee bouts to do so, such as Johnriel Casimero or even a rematch with Nonito Donaire. 'The Monster' makes the next defence of his unified bantamweight crown against Aran Dipaen on Dec. If both Terence and Oleksandr get the big fights they crave in 2022, this will remain one hell of a side contest - and even Alvarez's position will be up for grabs.
Some believed Crawford had shown enough in the Porter fight to rise above Usyk, but ultimately Crawford moves into third place only via the slimmest of margins on the team vote. Terence Crawford (up 1)ĭeciding who should occupy the second spot for, presumably, the remainder of 2021 was the source of a heated debate at DAZN Towers. However his performance to dethrone three-belt champ and former P4P-ranked Anthony Joshua has proven his greatness once and for all. The former undisputed cruiserweight king's heavyweight credentials were up for debate due to the nature of wins over Chazz Witherspoon and Derek Chisora. And it appears that a tilt at cruiserweight is next in his crosshairs. How well he can hold off other elite fighters in 2022 is set to hinge on exactly which opponents he selects now that his primary 168lbs mission is complete. There is currently no denying Canelo's position right now, hot on the heels of his tremendous undisputed achievement. Canelo Alvarez (no change from last rankings) With all that in mind, here is DAZN's 2021 men's P4P list in full, as of Nov.
There can be more to a record than numbers, but you've gotta be winning to push upwards.
Terence 'Bud' Crawford had to wait a year to get back into the ring, but when he did the results were once again emphatic.Ĭrawford retained his WBO welterweight title against former 147lbs titleholder Shawn Porter, forcing the challenger's corner to withdraw him from the bout in the 10th round and prompting the respected and formidable Porter to announce his retirement following his first ever pro loss inside the scheduled distance.