Excuses, Excuses, Excuses. BUT... Sometimes Excuses For A Loss Are Perfectly Valid.

Bad comparison man. Salido not only missed weight by 3 lbs, he then bloated up 21 lbs over the contracted weight. Floyd has never fought an opponent who came in more than 17 lbs over the contracted and he's spent his entire career at higher weight classes than Loma which makes the corresponding weights equal to a more significant % of their body weight. On top of that, Salido didn't leave as much on the scales as a fighter normally would when enjoying a size advantage like that because he didn't even push himself to make the weight. Add on top of that one of the most disgraceful refereeing performances that I can ever remember AND the fact that Loma could well still have deserved the decision or at least a draw and it's one of the most shameful nights in recent boxing history.

 

No it's not a legit KO, it's a legit RTD which is a legit stoppage which is a legit way to win a fight. And a fighter you like wins a fight legitimately you have every right to be proud and brag :deal

 

4-2 is a close fight and the guy who can't see is not the favorite going forward.

Doesn't matter because a legit RTD due to legally inflicted punches is a perfectly legitimate win even if he were down 6-0 :happy

 

I understand your POV, I really do. Unfortunately, it doesn't make a difference.

I know when injuries are involved it's hard to keep the "what if" mindset gone. There's always that asterisk in won/losses in any sport where injuries affects a team/person.

Don't let that upset you though. You will probably get a rematch, and you'll get a 2nd chance to at the very least truly accept that Mayweather is the better boxer when both fight healthy(er).

 

Seriously, I don't understand this at all. The rabbit punch thing I agree with, but the rest is just confusing. I can't understand what the point is. So one person wins an athletic competition, but since you don't like the legal way he won, the victory is tainted??? Can someone help me understand?

 

It is aggravating. What upsets me is the ignorance. People are willing to accept all these things that have been said of his injury without looking into the truth in the slightest. It's not fair for Pacquiao. The dude has one of the best reputations in boxing, maybe the entire sports world, and I hate to see it be tainted by ignorant people.

I will admit it a torn rotator cuff during the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight does taint it some. It'd be the same for Mayweather if he had it and lost. Pacquiao says it held him at 50% of his ability, and people can say "lie" but he has never given his fans a reason to not believe him. If any dude deserves the benefit of doubt, it's him. Reason why I hope for a rematch.

Sure, the outcome will be the same, but at least Pacquiao's fans and others, maybe even Pacquiao himself, will sleep better at night and not pondering over the "what if I was healthy" mindset.

 

I agree with some of that.

Mine: Kendall Holt vs Ricardo Torres 2 is one of the worst. Ricardo was lighting Holt up, knocked him down twice I believe. Then Holt headbutts him, Ricardo gets stunned badly and I believe he gets tangled up in the ropes, Kendall gets a free shot and unloads his best, KO.

The biggest bull**** win I've seen.

 

That's how you keep people spending money. This has nothing to do with legacy anymore and everything to do with money $$$.