Both times Floyd fought at over 147lbs, he looked his most vulnerable.

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  1. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    Tonight will not be anymore different.

    Thoughts?
     
    MrMagic, Sep 14, 2013
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  2. PR BOXING

    PR BOXING Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You have a point, this is true. To answer your question. Who knows. Maybe he's aware of this and come lighter. Well find out soon enough
     
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  3. Pimp C

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    This is fair point not only that Canleo will outweigh PBF by 20 pounds. With that said if CAnelo doesn't get PBF outta there within the first 3 rounds he won't win.
     
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  4. Bladegunner

    Bladegunner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Floyd is most comfortable at 147 anything above we see him below his best. The fact that he is going up in weight to fight again at his age just shows to type of competitor he is. He could have stayed at 147 and waited for the garcia v matthyse winner or the alexander v khan winner. Both fights would have got him good money.
     
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  5. Uncle Rico

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    The thing is, in the both times he fought over 154, he dealt with guys who fought him better than most others did. That probably had more to do with him not looking as good. More credit needs to be given to his opponents. Not the weight. So the question is whether Canelo can bring a game that was as good as theirs.
     
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  6. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    i think your right.. floyd looked alot more hittable vs cotto (no dumping on cotto he is a GREAT boxer) but i think it was mainly the weight.. floyd himself said he was not happy with the performance
     
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    Not this time. This time will be different. Floyd is going to be on his toes and giving a lot of movement. Will up his tempo for this fight. PBF is what you will get tonight. Remember he is sharper coming back so soon. He will strike like a cobra and have defense like a mongoose!
     
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  8. PR BOXING

    PR BOXING Boxing Addict Full Member

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    you sounded like the fight night rnd 3 commentator
     
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  9. victor879

    victor879 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Anybody know if they are using 8oz or 10oz gloves? The fight with Cotto used 10oz gloves, and I believe Mayweather prefers 8oz.
     
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    Ahurath Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You have a point but then again In my eyes atleast in the Miguel cotto fight it kinda looked like he wanted the fight to go to the ropes so he could counter form there.

    And in like round 8-12 he just didn't let the fight go to the ropes and started to bomb away at the guy.
     
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  11. Pimp C

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    They will be 10 I believe but will offer better protection for his hands.
     
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    Ripper11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    yeah, this will be a good fight tonight
     
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  13. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Right. Floyd is not a different fighter at 154, his opponents were of a different caliber.
     
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  14. Bladegunner

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    He is clearly a different fighter. He is much slower and less sharper at 154 than he is at 147. This is not up for debate. Not to mention the larger gloves he has to wear at 154. All these are factors.

    Yes the opponents at 154 have been better that also is a factor, but just goes to show how floyd is willing to make certain sacrifices to make match ups the public want to see.

    He fought Del La Hoya at 154. He fought Cotto at 154 and he fighting Canelo at 152.:good
     
    Bladegunner, Sep 14, 2013
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