A weekly boxing list compiled by Michael Rosenthal. This week: The best active African-American boxers.




1. Chad Dawson (27-0, 17 KOs): Most-gifted athlete in the sport?
2. Paul Williams (36-1, 27 KOs): Outstanding in three weight classes
3. Bernard Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs): 40-plus phenomenon
4. Shane Mosley (45-5, 38 KOs): Can still compete with anyone
5. Vernon Forrest (41-3, 29 KOs): Never received respect he deserved
6. Timothy Bradley (23-0, 11 KOs): Came of age against Junior Witter
7. Steve Cunningham (21-2, 11 KOs): Good show, bad result vs. Adamek
8. Andre Berto (23-0, 19 KOs): Explosive puncher
9. Nate Campbell (32-5-1, 25 KOs): Enormous victory over Juan Diaz
10. Jermain Taylor (28-2-1, 17 KOs): Looked sharp against Jeff Lacy

Five more (alphabetical): Kendall Holt, James Kirkland, Cory Spinks, Antonio Tarver and Andre Ward.


Note: Doug Fischer contributed to this list.

Michael Rosenthal can be reached at theringeditor@yahoo.com