Calvin Kattar

Calvin 'The Boston Finisher' Kattar is one of featherweight's best pure boxers, a technical, high-volume striker with a sharp jab, tight combinations and a granite chin. He beat a long line of contenders, from Jeremy Stephens to Ricardo Lamas to Dan Ige, and most famously went the distance with the legendary Max Holloway in a 2021 striking clinic - a loss in which he absorbed a record amount of damage but earned the respect of fans for his toughness.

His later career has been a tougher road against the division's rising talent, but Kattar's reputation as a fan-friendly, fundamentally sound striker is secure. He's the kind of respected veteran a contender has to get through to prove they belong.