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6. Luis Collazo (29-4)
Several writers and fans feel Collazo did enough to warrant the decision against Berto. Count yours truly as one of them. Naturally there is unfinished business between the two, and it can only be settled in the ring. Collazo is truly the division's gatekeeper, and a win over Berto in a rematch could see him finally emerge from that position.
7. Carlos Quintana (26-2)
Quintana has been knocked out by two of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. Outside those two losses, Quitana is still a load to handle for any fighter at 147.
Quintana is a southpaw with good boxing skills, and is a high risk/low reward prospect for up and coming fighters.
8. Zab Judah (37-6)
It's difficult for me to say this about a 31-year-old man, but Judah may be entering the twilight of his career. Sure he may keep on fighting, but his days as an elite fighter may be all but gone.
A move to 140 to face the lessor of the two Hatton's is an attempt to prolong his career. Assuming he gets by Hatton, he needs to take on the division's best.
Personally, I don't think he should fight again at 147. Until he says so or says he is fighting 140 full time, he remains at number eight.
9. Isaac Hlatswayo (28-1-1)
Hlatswayo owns victories over Nate Campbell and Phillip N'dou. The only problem is those wins were at lightweight. At welterweight, he has three wins and a draw with Delvin Rodriguez.
10. Vyacheslav Senchenko (29-0)
Senchenko is an undefeated welterweight from the Ukraine. He holds wins over absolutely nobody I have ever heard of. His management should expect calls from Berto's people immediately.
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