The welterweight division (147 lbs) is arguably the most talent-rich division in boxing history. It would seem, then, that an all-time best welter list would be a difficult list to compile. Maybe. Here I will list the names of the best and revisit this entry from time to time to make flesh grow on the bones.
Ray Robinson (USA)
Jose Napoles
Emile Griffith (USA)
Henry Armstrong (USA) (record title defenses)
Kid Gavilan (CUB)
Roberto Duran (PAN)
Pernell Whitaker (USA)
Thomas Hearns (USA)
Floyd Mayweather (USA)
Julio Cesar Chavez 107-6-2 (86) (MEX)
Aaron Pryor (USA)
Oscar de la Hoya (USA)
Ray Leonard (USA)
Nicolino Loche (ARG)
Wilfred Benitez (PR)
Dulio Loi (Itl)
Felix Trinidad
Barney Ross (USA)
Pipino Cuevas (MEX)
Carlos Palomino
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