Would Martinez start as favourite against Mayweather?

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  1. leaduppercut

    leaduppercut Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think he would :think
     
    leaduppercut, Sep 16, 2012
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    Dipset Dipset4Ever Full Member

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    Mayweather TKO 11
     
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  3. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    No

    Id say he would be the closest betting favourite against Floyd since Castillo 2 but not quite as favoured as he was IMHO

    Bear in mind Castillo (1) and Corrales went in favourites against Floyd
     
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  4. MoJoGoodie

    MoJoGoodie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think the odds would be close very close at 154
     
    MoJoGoodie, Sep 16, 2012
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  5. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    Only conceivable way Martinez might be a favorite amongst the betters is if the fight is at 160, but even then Floyd may be the fav to win based off principal of him beaing undefeated.
     
    BENNY BLANCO, Sep 16, 2012
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    Clydebank Blitz Don't Be Scared Homie Full Member

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    I think Martinez has all the assets and easily could win, but this is Mayweather we're talking about. He could fight Wlad right now and be the betting favourite.
     
    Clydebank Blitz, Sep 16, 2012
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  7. floyd_g.o.a.t

    floyd_g.o.a.t Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Noone will ever be a favourite against Floyd.
     
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    Atlanta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They would be even money at best.
     
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    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    Probably even money.
     
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  10. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Do you just make it up as you go along? Castillo was a MASSIVE underdog going into the first fight with Mayweather. I specifically remember in the later rounds the HBO commentary saying how Castillo had now won on all of their score cards and going into the fight everybody was saying Castillo had "sold his belt" by taking the fight. Some people on here honestly. :patsch
     
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  11. leaduppercut

    leaduppercut Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Still think he would...
     
    leaduppercut, Jan 19, 2013
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  12. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, but because of name value not fight reality.

    I'd pick Floyd on points at 154 BTW.
     
    BigBone, Jan 19, 2013
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  13. leaduppercut

    leaduppercut Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not sure Floyd should fight at 154 again though, he's better at 147
     
    leaduppercut, Jan 19, 2013
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    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I remember that too.

    As far as the OP. Yes Martinez would be the favorite. Bookies and PBF aint dumb. That is why if the fight got made Martinez would be favorite and well PBF would not make the fight because of that.

    I have always said Martinez would whoop up on PBF at 154. Martinez not only has amazing power and speed but he is surgical like PBF. Alot of adjustments are made throughout his fights.
     
    saul_ir34, Jan 19, 2013
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  15. powers

    powers Member Full Member

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    Mayweather would make Martinez look bad just like macklin and barker did for 10 rounds
     
    powers, Jan 19, 2013
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