Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Alexis Argüello @ 130lbs

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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    FMJ has gone on record, more than once, saying his dream match-up in a time machine would be The Explosive Thin Man (whom Floyd idolized growing up, if anyone didn't realize - in spite of their stylistic differences) at super featherweight.

    The pair of them also happen to be the names most frequently tossed around for "h2h GOAT" at the weight.

    So, in a time machine, which of them emerges victorious? :think
     
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  2. Eastpaw

    Eastpaw Boxing Addict Full Member

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    floyd has never fought anyone with aggression and offense like arguello and arguello has never fought anyone with a ring iq like floyd, i got floyd based on him being the much harder fighter to hit
     
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    Mayweather beats the heck out of him.
     
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    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Not hard to see why Mayweather liked and respected Argüello - both have very technically sound approaches, even if their execution (and core of best attributes) is dissimilar.

    I wonder if student-of-the-game Mayweather is, by extension, a fan of Argüello's protégé, Chocolatito.
     
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    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    :nono

    This is someone FMJ respects and thinks would've been a challenge.
     
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    cslb Puerto Rican Uppercut Full Member

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    I think Mayweather's movement would give Arguello all kinds of trouble and that Floyd would win a decision. I just don't see Alexis outpointing him.
     
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    Arguello is great, but Mayweather movement, defense would have befuddled that man.

    I see a stoppage in the late rounds.

    Arguello would be taking so many shots
     
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    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Probably has no idea who he is. Either way it's kind of an even fight in my eyes, I can see it going either way.
     
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    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I might be wrong but I always thought Arguello was more of a thinker and counter puncher. Watch the Mancini fight.

    Anyhow I have it wide for Floyd, I don't see the styles being the best match.

    Both are great.

    Peace.
     
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  10. Pimp C

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    This is a bad styles match up for Arguello and I've said it for years. Arguello is a ATG probably top 35 or better but he loses this fight.
     
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    Arguello by TKO
     
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    Godhead Well-Known Member Full Member

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    blah blah blah, Mayweather has beat 10 people who would beat Arguello.
     
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    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Anyone trumpeting a stoppage for either man needs to step up and justify it.
     
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    Eastpaw Boxing Addict Full Member

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    much like duran, arguello was an aggressive counterpuncher but i wouldn't say he was more of a thinker than floyd just based on his punch output and workrate
     
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    Eastpaw Boxing Addict Full Member

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    10 people like who?
     
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