The factor that may determine Manny Pacquiao's next opponent depends on his ability to move into a weight class without losing his sheer speed, agility, and strength advantage.

Listed below are current champions based on each boxing organization and weight class.

 

1. Joe Calzaghe

World Super middle weight champion. record: 46-0 32 ko. note: Pacquiao Promoter Bob Arum is confident Pacquaio will meet the 165lb limit. Boxer stance: southpaw. age:36  ht:5'11

 

2. Juan Manuel Marquez

World lightweight champ at 130lbs. age: 35 ht: 5'7 record:49-4-1 stance: orthodox

 

3. Israel Vasquez

Superbantamweight champ at 122lbs age:30 ht: 5'4  record 43-4 31ko

 

4. Antonio Margarito

Alphabelt at welterweight 147lbs ht:5'11 record 37-5 27ko

 

5. Jorge Linares

WBA Superfeatherweight champ. record 26 wins 17ko  ht:5'8

 

6. Cassius Baloyi

IBF superfeatherweight champ  record: 36-3-1 19ko ht:5'10

 

7. Nicky Cook

WBO featherweight champ . record: 29-1 16ko ht:5'6