After more than two months, it's time for a Pound for Pound update. The following top 3 data are aggregate from the most famous boxing websites in the world. Websites which didn't update their rankings are excluded. After Floyd Mayweather retired, Manny Pacquiao moved from #2 to #1 due to an impressive win against David Diaz. Here are the latest tally as of July 12, 2008:

Overall: #1

ESPN: #1

"For those who didn't already have Pacquiao No. 1 on the pound-for-pound list, perhaps favoring Joe Calzaghe like ESPN.com has since Floyd Mayweather's retirement earlier this month, get ready for another change of the guard. Pacquiao is the new king."

- Dan Rafael, ESPN


Maxboxing: #1

"Pacquiao’s been my no. 1 pound-for-pound king a couple of times prior to Saturday night and prior to Floyd Mayweather’s recent departure from the sport, but his performance vs. Diaz solidifies his place on top of pro boxing’s elite fighters."

- Doug Fischer, Maxboxing


East Side Boxing: #1

"Even if Floyd had not retired, Pacquiao put forth the type of awe-inspiring performance that may well have catapulted him into the top spot, regardless."

- Geoffrey Ciani, East Side Boxing


Boxing Scene: #1

"Pacquiao is what a pound-for-pound king ought to be. He has defied the scale in a way that only Hall of Famers like Henry Armstrong, Roberto Duran, Fidel LaBarba, Fighting Harada and Jimmy McLarnin compare to."

- Cliff Rold, Boxing Scene


The Sweet Science: #1

"Is Pac Man number one now that Floyd Mayweather is gone? Without a doubt."

- David Avila, The Sweet Science


Yahoo! Sports: #1

"With Mayweather's retirement, Manny Pacquiao assumes the spot atop the Yahoo! Sports poll. De La Hoya said he's interested in fighting Pacquiao but reiterated interest in fighting No. 3 Miguel Cotto, as well."

- Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports


Setanta Sports: #2

"He put in a performance that will be mentioned within the first few sentences when he gets inducted into the boxing hall of fame."

- Ciaran Baynes and Mark Doyle, Setanta Sports


Boxing Talk: #1

"Anyone who knows a thing or two about the sweet science of boxing knows that Manny Pacquiao is by far, the best pound for pound fighter in the world, especially now that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has decided to retire."

- Sharief Ali, Boxing Talk


15 Rounds: #1

"Manny Pacquiao is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, by far. To pass him in the P4P standings, Winky Wright would have to beat Felix Trinidad two more times; and Floyd Mayweather, at his current rate, would have to fight till his fortieth birthday."

- Bart Barry, 15 Rounds


Boxing Confidential: #1

"Every Head Must Bow, Every Tongue Confess, Flawless: Thou Art Pound For Pound King Of The Ring, Manny Pacquiao!"

- Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential


Ring Report, MVN : #1

"Meet The New Best Boxer Alive — Manny Pacquiao"

- Tim Starks, Ring Report, MVN


Seconds Out: #1

"Easily the most exciting fighter in the game today, Pacquiao has his flaws, but seems increasingly able to overcome them with his sheer offensive might."

- Seconds Out


Doughouse Boxing: #1

"By now there is really nothing left to say, much less leave any room for doubt. The Pound for Pound Numero Uno finally gets his long overdue claim to recognition as the world's best."

- Gibe, views from the DogPound


Boxing Herald: #1

"In my opinion, there is no way that Joe Calzaghe should be ahead of Manny Pacquiao on the pound for pound greatest list. I look at skills, opponents, and accomplishments. PACQUIAO IS THE POUND FOR POUND GREATEST!"

- Brad Cooney, Boxing Herald

Ring Magazine: #1

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