Henry Armstrong vs Floyd Mayweather at Welter

[PowerPuncher]

Originally Posted by bodhi

so predictable these nuthuggers

Predictable? I've stated Mayweather would beat Armstrong about 1000 times on this forum, all you are proving is you can read. Hes by far the most skilled of the 2

[PowerPuncher]

Originally Posted by Boxed Ears

If you think any of the guys Mayweather has faced are in the league of Armstrong as a pressure fighter, I feel sorry for you.

And if you think any of the guys Armstrongs faced are in Mayweather's league bar Robinson who carried Hank, then you're wrong

[Flea Man]

I love the fact PP thinks Jesus Chavez, Castillo and Hatton are a good gauge as to how he will deal with Armstrong

[BITCH ASS]

Originally Posted by anarci

As far as resumes and ATG status Armstrong is clearly above FLoyd. Although on a HTH matchup this is a pretty even matchup,you mentioned Mayweather's lack of Power I think his power is very underrated, and he hits a hell of a lot harder than Barney Ross(although different styles) At Welter I think Im gonna take Floyd here at the Lower weights I think they are pretty evenly matched.
On my ATG list though Floyd has got to beat Pac and Mosley to even be talked about with "Hammerin Hank".

Mayweather is not a puncher. Period.

He threw everything in his arsenal at Gatti and couldn't even knock him down except with a cheap shot, beat N'Dou with right hand after right hand after right hand until N'Dou just didn't wanna continue, and was bouncing left right hook combinations off Marquez's head only to leave him a little scuffed up.

Mayweather certainly doesn't have the power to knock Armstrong out, nor the style to implement it.

[BITCH ASS]

Originally Posted by PowerPuncher

Armstrong is made to measure for Mayweather and would get neutralised and coutnered silly, on the inside Mayweather is actually better than Armstrong and would use the right elbow block counter uppercut to good effect. Mayweather has fought similar fighters in Chavez, Hatton and Castillo. Castillo and Hatton were both significantly bigger and stronger than Armstrong and when it comes to pressure fighters this is a significant advantage, because Armstrong wouldnt be able to push Mayweather around the same way, take his punch as easily or hurt him in the same way because hes weaker. Chavez had a similar workrate throwing 100punches round on round. None were quite as skilled but Armstrong presents nothing that Mayweather hasnt seen and hes never had such a size advantage over a pressure fighter as this match up presents

Now Mayweather is also the bigger stronger man, 4 inches taller with similar a reach advantage. Also he has massive speed and defensive advanatages. So he can hold his ground, pick Armstrong off from range, hurt Armstrong and start being more offensive than he usually is.

If this fight happened today Mayweather would be criticised for picking on a midget 130lber

I don't agree that Castillo, Chavez and Hatton are similar. They are schooled in the modern, get hit in the face style of pressure fighting.

[TommyV]

Armstrong's volume, work-rate and sheer determination would see him pick up a win here. I'd actually give Floyd a better chance at 130, where he's a bit more aggressive and lethal with his punches, and quicker on his fight and moving in and out. I don't think he'd be able to stand in the pocket and contain Armstrong's punch volume at '47. At 130 at least he'd be able to move around, though I still wouldn't bet on him winning.

[My2Sense]

Originally Posted by PowerPuncher

And if you think any of the guys Armstrongs faced are in Mayweather's league bar Robinson who carried Hank, then you're wrong

BARNEY ROSS not in Mayweather's league?

[PowerPuncher]

Originally Posted by My2Sense

BARNEY ROSS not in Mayweather's league?

Ross couldnt punch his way out of a paper bag and put up a pathetic performance.

[bodhi]

Originally Posted by PowerPuncher

Ross couldnt punch his way out of a paper bag and put up a pathetic performance.

Ross would beat Mayweather 10 times out of 10.

[PowerPuncher]

Originally Posted by bodhi

Ross would beat Mayweather 10 times out of 10.

Based on the fact Ross doesnt do 1 thing better than Mayweather

[Flea Man]

Originally Posted by PowerPuncher

Based on the fact Ross doesnt do 1 thing better than Mayweather

Based on the fact that Ross is the better fighter, clearly. Floyd wouldn't even face Ross anyway.

[My2Sense]

Originally Posted by PowerPuncher

Ross couldnt punch his way out of a paper bag and put up a pathetic performance.

Which just shows how great Armstrong is. Who else ever reduced Ross to a pathetic state?

Ross still is an established ATG with a combined four wins over other established ATGs, plus wins over other quality fighters and HOFers, and only lost four times in over 80 fights. Nothing Armstrong did to him changes that.

[PowerPuncher]

Originally Posted by fleaman

Based on the fact that Ross is the better fighter, clearly. Floyd wouldn't even face Ross anyway.

I asked you to name 1 facet Ross does better than Floyd, u cant because Floyd is better in every way, lets see if theres anything Ross does better

Defense - no
Speed - no
Power - no
Timing - no
Stamina - no
Ability to not get your ass kicked by midgets - no

[laxpdx]

I think it would be a repeat of Montreal, Armstrong being Duran and suffocating Floyd for a UD.

[Bummy Davis]

Henry Armstrong's work rate and pressure too much for Floyd, Money has not proved he can hang with a fighter of Henry's class. HA UD 15 FM