Would Floyd Mayweather have ... ?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Daft P, Dec 1, 2023.


Page 1 of 3
  1. Daft P

    Daft P Active Member Full Member

    1,434
    128
    Feb 27, 2005
    At the outset let's make clear that Mayweather is one of the best boxers ever, his dedication, work ethic and skillset deserves all respect and recognition. That said his legacy leaves a number of questions open, especially since he has made claim to be TBE. So, it is relevant to answer whether Floyd Mayweather would have:

    (a) Cruised through undefeated as a super featherweight if he fought, in addition to Corrales, Casamayor and Freitas in their prime, and Erik Morales moving up in weight (btw what a division that was); or defeated
    (b) Ricky Hatton at junior welterweight at the time Hatton fought Tszyu;
    (c) Paul Williams;
    (d) Pacquiao latest by 2009;
    (e) Cotto latest by 2008;
    (f) Winky Wright; and
    (g) Mosley latest by 2008.

    I am not forming a view but I maintain that we should have seen at least half of the above fights. We have not.
     
    Daft P, Dec 1, 2023
    Daft P, Dec 1, 2023
    #1
  2. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    15,312
    17,294
    Jan 13, 2021
    What's with all these Mayweather threads
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Dec 1, 2023
    MarkusFlorez99, Dec 1, 2023
    #2
    Manfred, Kell Macabe, MagicE and 3 others like this.
  3. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

    60,129
    5,614
    Nov 5, 2013
    He’s the best ever, why wouldn’t people discuss him ?
     
    MVC!, Dec 2, 2023
    MVC!, Dec 2, 2023
    #3
    steviebruno likes this.
  4. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,789
    2,599
    May 11, 2023
    This is an opinion not a fact, but yes he was one of the greatest. Mayweather threads are largely created to bait people, very little discussion happens around his actual ability and resume.
     
    KINGWILDER, Dec 2, 2023
    KINGWILDER, Dec 2, 2023
    #4
    Reinhardt and Mr Stagger Lee like this.
  5. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

    82,092
    22,178
    Sep 15, 2009
    He doesn't run that gauntlet undefeated.

    There isn't any rational argument he does imo
     
    lufcrazy, Dec 2, 2023
    lufcrazy, Dec 2, 2023
    #5
    Daft P and MidniteProwler like this.
  6. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,382
    3,525
    Jul 12, 2023
    Not even you believe that lmao
     
    Scotty Cork, Dec 2, 2023
    Scotty Cork, Dec 2, 2023
    #6
    Keleneki, C.J., KINGWILDER and 2 others like this.
  7. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

    60,129
    5,614
    Nov 5, 2013
    Manny Pacroid can never ever match up to Floyd

    Not in style, not in technique , not in anything

    Floyd beat the crap out of him
     
    MVC!, Dec 3, 2023
    MVC!, Dec 3, 2023
    #7
  8. BoxingViewer

    BoxingViewer Active Member Full Member

    938
    800
    Mar 20, 2016
    An all time great, however his matchmaking was nonparallel compared to other great fighters. His management team deserve huge credit.
     
    BoxingViewer, Dec 3, 2023
    BoxingViewer, Dec 3, 2023
    #8
    Keleneki and lt. columbo like this.
  9. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,382
    3,525
    Jul 12, 2023
    I meant deep down not even you think Floyd is the best ever lol. His resume is poor compared to the others greats such as Charles as Greb and he is not as skilled as others such as SRR, SRL, Duran and Hearns.
     
    Scotty Cork, Dec 3, 2023
    Scotty Cork, Dec 3, 2023
    #9
  10. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,906
    2,592
    Sep 26, 2012
    Dont think Floyd would've had an easy time w Winky. Dude was way too big, giant frame,
     
    bjl12, Dec 3, 2023
    bjl12, Dec 3, 2023
    #10
    Daft P likes this.
  11. KINGWILDER

    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,789
    2,599
    May 11, 2023
    Floyd’s legacy speaks for itself, as does his resume. The fact you are trying to prop it up unnecessarily by hating on another fighter (another ATG) shows you are just fanboying.
     
    KINGWILDER, Dec 3, 2023
    KINGWILDER, Dec 3, 2023
    #11
    C.J. likes this.
  12. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

    60,129
    5,614
    Nov 5, 2013
    I could see Floyd going 3-1 or 4-0 against the Fab 4.

    Would be some great bouts!

    Floyd's resume stacks against theirs, most have Floyd greater actually.
     
    MVC!, Dec 3, 2023
    MVC!, Dec 3, 2023
    #12
  13. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

    27,822
    29,690
    Sep 19, 2012
    Yep even if you think he is capable of beating all those fighters head to head it is not possible to win that many back to back against elite opposition you are going to come unstuck in at least a few of them. That is why as great a fighter as Floyd was he was also an elite cherry picker who took fights when it best suited him.
     
    MidniteProwler, Dec 3, 2023
    MidniteProwler, Dec 3, 2023
    #13
  14. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

    39,326
    16,169
    Jul 25, 2014
    Who’s better Scotty? Give me 3 names since the 90s.
     
    ellerbe, Dec 3, 2023
    ellerbe, Dec 3, 2023
    #14
  15. alakran

    alakran Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,454
    427
    Aug 31, 2011
    Not really. Look at Canelo. He fought Charlo now people say he’s ducking Benavidez. If he would have fought Benavidez he would have ducked Charlo. If Mayweather had fought one of those guy other than Baldomir they would have said he’s ducking the guy with all the belts.
     
    alakran, Dec 3, 2023
    alakran, Dec 3, 2023
    #15
Page 1 of 3