Floyd's days of playing "the villain" are over

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by simon850, May 1, 2013.


  1. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    About time...

    The scary mofo's are always the quiet ones - Maidana, Matthysse, Pacquiao, Valero, Foreman, Liston

    If Mayweather just stayed quiet then dominated guys in the ring then I'd like him much more
     
  2. floyd_g.o.a.t

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

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    He would never disrespect Cotto, he's always had that respect for him, as he did with Marquez.

    Floyd has been disrespecting Guerrero from the very beginning, now that the fight is here, he has toned it down. Something he has been doing ever since I can remember.
     
  3. Slickstar

    Slickstar Crisp This Full Member

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    Floyd's generally quiet during the final presser and weigh in
     
  4. Yungkid16

    Yungkid16 T.E.D Full Member

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    Pac was never scary. He reminded me of Goku from Dbz. He was goofy, and friendly outside the ring but in the ring he seemed super human.
     
  5. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not even attempting to make the catch weight while bringing JMM up two divisions is a show of respect? That was as classless as it gets, professionally.
     
  6. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Might have been but he had no ill will or bad blood towards JMM he likes and respects the man.
     
  7. Slickstar

    Slickstar Crisp This Full Member

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    Floyd is a JMM fan

    Ricardo Lopez is one of his top five favorite boxers
     
  8. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He definitely didn't show respect by missing the catchweight. Not that that single handedly decided that farce.
     
  9. victor879

    victor879 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    JMM's close fight and knock out of Pacquiao afterward at 147 makes that win look a lot better. If JMM pulls out a win against Bradley as well, I don't see how anybody could question it. Mayweather was clearly the better fighter against Marquez, I don't care what weight they fight at, and Marquez has clearly proved himself capable at 147 pounds after his loss to Floyd.

    Calling it a "farce" is a stretch to say the least. JMM was widely considered in the top 3-5 p4p at the time as well. I don't see how anybody could have had him out of the top 5 at that point in time.
     
  10. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    After years of campaigning at 147, he's gotten better. That was a big jump in weight in one fight. If people thought a lightweight could legitimately challenge a welter, there would have been no need for a catchweight, which Mayweather ignored.

    Rigo is a P4P fighter, but you won't see him fighting Broner. The P4P argument has not merit here.

    Floyd picked a much smaller guy. He offered a catchweight to try to sell it. Then, he blew off the catchweight to further stack the deck. It was a farce.

    I'm glad I didn't order it and look down on those who did.
     
  11. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    Floyd didn't get mad because what Ruben was saying was in fact true! LMAO... He had to eat it.. He could pay Ruben back on Saturday night if he wishes!
     
  12. Sug3

    Sug3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Floyd not reacting and the poise he showed in the interview with farhood was should worry the guerrero because their whole gameplan was to get floyd to go crazy and it didn't work.Hope the guerrero's enjoyed this fame,because their next fight will be on "Friday Night Fights"
     
  13. victor879

    victor879 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's been done many times. Just saying. Especially considering the 140 pounds division didn't exist before.....