Caballero is the best 122 pounder in the world, IMO. There's a big, big reason why Vasquez wanted none of him a few years ago now. Israel is great and all, but don't forget, he's been fighting bantamweights for the past two years now....and somehow is on everyones P4P lists because of it.
Im not sure whats special about Izzy's resume, quite frankly. Nor do I see his wins being in super impressive style. Down and almost out vs. Jhonny Gonzalez? KOed by Larios? Stopped vs Marquez? I give the guy credit. Im a huge Vasquez fan, but he is NOT removed from any of the crop @ 122, simply because he's beaten the best of the division below. Not by a long shot.Aren't you the one who often makes cases about it not just being who a guy's beaten, but how he's beaten them as well? I think Izz's resume's alright for not wanting to deal with a guy like Caballero, and his case was helped by the Lacierva performance. From what I've read Izz's management isn't high on him moving up either, so he should be having another Championship showdown where he's at.
But I do agree Clestino is probably the most deserving of a shot, regardless of who wants to deal with him or not.
Only other current champion I can see schooling him is Molitor.