Kostya vs mayweather

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  1. realtyson

    realtyson Active Member Full Member

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    Both in there prime , who wins. I know I'll get blasted on here but I'd pick kostya via late ko
     
  2. StiffJab

    StiffJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Back when they were both fighting and winning titles i would have said Kostya, but after watching more of Mayweather in the late 2000's i would say PBF by UD after getting wobbled once or twice during the fight.
     
  3. The Spider

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    Hate to say it, but I think the late 2000s version of Floyd may have had a bit too much polish for Kostya. But by then he was fighting a division higher than Kostya too. Floyd would use his significant reach to advantage and keep Kostya away while he piled up points. But it would have been one hell of a fight :good
     
  4. Francis75

    Francis75 FAB 4 Full Member

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    Mayweather wins all day every day at any point in their careers.
     
  5. zoley

    zoley Active Member Full Member

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    I would pick Mayweather.
    Defence: Mayweather.
    Chins: Mayweather.
    Power: Nothing in it
    Skill: Mayweather, Although KT was way under rated as a technical boxer, but most fights he backed his chin together with his genuine KO power.

    There is no right or wrong pick IMO. If KT lands early like Mosley did against Mayweather then KT walks away with a KO win. BUT..... do i think Mayweather gets stopped by Phillips...... no way.
     
  6. Dr Gonzo

    Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! Full Member

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    dude i think KT had better power than PBF... Floyd has good power from speed and angles but if they both threw a straight right hand i would suspect KT to register slightly more power from his fantastic technique and natural strength
     
  7. realtyson

    realtyson Active Member Full Member

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    No doubt kostya had alot more power but boxing skills and air-tight defence mayweather is one of boxings best ever
     
  8. Dr Gonzo

    Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! Full Member

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    not heaps more power, different power is probably the best way to say it

    Mayweathers power comes from speed, different angles and the fact he hits you with punches you dont see coming.... they are the ones that hurt the most

    Watch how he dropped Hatton the first time, sure as hell wasnt from just blunt force trauma like Kostya did with Mitchell or Zab :good
     
  9. zoley

    zoley Active Member Full Member

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    Wont argue with that point. My point is they both had the ability to change the course of a fight with one punch. Thats why i said nothing in it. ;)
     
  10. roscoe

    roscoe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Its always going to be hard picking against an undefeated fighter with a 42-0 record such has Floyd but Kostya in his prime had great boxing skills + fantastic power. His loss to Phillips was more than just coming up against someone who had his number. He had serious issues with Mordey which certainly wouldn't of aided his mental side of things going into a fight. The Kostya that took on & koed Zab would of given Floyd one hellavu fight I'm certain.
     
  11. TheDuke

    TheDuke Let me marry Boxed Ears Full Member

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    Silly comment.
     
  12. Kegsy

    Kegsy Lights Out Full Member

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    Mayweather wide UD 119-109 or 120-108
     
  13. StiffJab

    StiffJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Picture 20 year old KT beating up on 12 year old little Floyd :smooch

    I can see it happening
     
  14. Francis75

    Francis75 FAB 4 Full Member

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    Why it's true.
     
  15. fistsof steel

    fistsof steel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kostya would just keep walking up and crowd Mayweather,think it would be a messy fight cant split them.!!!DRAW