Floyd haters: Isn't it about time to discuss him in the same breath as SRR?

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  1. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Based on his hand picking of opponents ..His retirement and his part time fighting is the reason I could never put him in the same class as SRR ..

    Its tough to watch a Ferrerari race Honda Accords night in and night out !

    His skill are great same as SRR but the diffrence is SRR showcased those skills against guys that were as seasond as him and in their prime..The same cannot be said about Floyd ..
     
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  2. -GhettoWizard-

    -GhettoWizard- Well-Known Member Full Member

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    maywetaher hasnt been prime since he left 135 hes been fighting above his weight for years now
     
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  3. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's not that Floyd beats 'em, P; it's HOW he beats them...making them look no more than heavy bags. SRR won dramatically, (which fans loved) but many times had to go life 'n death to do it.
     
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  4. Imperial1

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    :-(
     
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  5. Chael

    Chael Republican Full Member

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    If you think having a great perfect record makes you the "best boxer" then you clearly no nothing about Boxing.
     
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  6. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Beating a great fighter would be good.
     
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  7. SgrRyLeonard

    SgrRyLeonard Active Member Full Member

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    Mayweather's a great fighter, the best of this era, but I haven't seen him do anything at Welterweight or above that Sugar Ray Leonard or Thomas Hearns couldn't also do against his Welterweight and Junior Middleweight opposition.
     
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  8. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    SRR fought Jake Lamotta 6 times
    floyd fought victor ortiz and ghost guerrero
     
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  9. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You're outta your depth P. Don't embarrass yourself by babbling that Wikipedia info (without clarifying info) to veteran trainers in a gym. They'll laugh you outta there...or maybe have you committed to a rubber room.
     
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  10. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Better era not a mediocre one dumb ass !
     
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  11. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    :rofl

    says who? you?
    no......
    just no :lol:
     
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  12. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    SRR also fought three times as many fights by the time he was thirty six. Think Mayweather goes 150-0 when fighting at that pace?

    Nostalgia isn't BS child. You are.
     
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  13. Ted Spoon

    Ted Spoon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just relaying the statistics that appeared on my screen.

    You make a good point, though Robinson fought everybody worth fighting, often multiple times, and though naturally bigger, trying for the light heavyweight strap was a leap of faith Mayweather would never attempt.

    Robinson cleared his divisions out. Floyd has proven the best of his generation, but such is his fight schedule that he is only capable of giving us stellar reminders rather than flattening the landscape. Harry Greb, Joe Louis and Ray Robinson achieved the latter, and that's why they rightfully are, and always will be, more revered.

    If Pacquiao beats Rios in style and the pressure once again mounts, but Floyd is less cooperative...well, it's not going to look pretty in the rear view mirror.
     
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  14. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    ^ this
     
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  15. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If he fights and defeats a reigning 160lb titlist, he's got a shot.
     
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