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ESPN pound-for-pound rankings: Canelo Alvarez makes the top 3

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Atlas calls Canelo's win 'a robbery' (2:11)

Stephen A. Smith and Teddy Atlas get emotional after Canelo Alvarez defeats Gennady Golovkin. (2:11)

Who is the world's best fighter, regardless of weight class? Check out ESPN's latest top 10.

Don't forget to check out Dan Rafael's divisional rankings, which are updated weekly.

For a list of the current champions in all weight classes, click here.

Note: Results are through Sept. 19.

THE PANEL: Dan Rafael, Teddy Atlas, Bernardo Pilatti, Eric Raskin, Nick Parkinson, Nigel Collins, Joe Cortez, Charles Moynihan, Claudia Trejos and Salvador Rodriguez

The rankings are based on a descending points system, with a first-place vote receiving 10 points, a second-place vote receiving nine points and so on. A tie goes to the fighter with the highest ranking, and then with the most votes at that ranking.

Others receiving votes: Deontay Wilder (13), Oscar Valdez (10), Jermell Charlo (4), Leo Santa Cruz (3), Donnie Nietes (3), Eleider Alvarez (2), Manny Pacquiao (2), Juan Francisco Estrada (1), Isaac Dogboe (1).