Athletic dominance isn't just about winning and losing.
It's about magnitude — how badly you beat someone, how many points you score, and how much better you are than the average opponent.
We, as fans, are drawn to dominance. That's why LeBron James lives under such a tight microscope, and why everyone still roots for Tiger Woods when he's in contention on Sunday.
More than a dozen Business Insider editors and reporters sat down to debate and rank the most dominant athletes on the field right now.
These athletes may not be the "best" player by the traditional definition, but they embody the type of sheer athletic talent and eye-popping statistics that make up dominance.
Compiled and written by Leah Goldman, Tony Manfred, Lorenzo Arguello, Cork Gaines, and Abby Rogers
#50 Caroline Wozniacki
Age: 21
In an era when women's tennis is defined by parity, Wozniacki passes for the sport's most consistent player.
She has come up short in majors so far. But at age 21 she's already spent 18 weeks ranked No. 1 in the world, won 18 singles titles, and displayed all the talent she needs to eventually become the undisputed star of her generation.
#49 Floyd Mayweather
Boxer
Age: 35
For all his flash outside the ring, Mayweather has made a living being one of the most careful, tactical fighters of all time. He doesn't blitz his opponents, he slowly dismantles them punch by punch.
He's never lost. More amazingly, he's only had one split decision in his 42-bout career — meaning only one judge ever thought he lost a fight.
#48 Maya Moore
Forward, Minnesota Lynx
Age: 22
Moore is arguably the best women's college basketball player of all time, leading UCONN to back-to-back national championships while averaging nearly 20 points per game for her career.
Last season, in her first year in the WNBA, she won Rookie of the Year and led her team to a WNBA championship.
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