Has Mayweather always fought the best available

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  1. Liston3

    Liston3 Active Member Full Member

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    I was thinking about this because while he does have impressive names on his resume (Corrales, Castillo, Gatti, De la hoya, etc). Who has he beat that was considered the man to beat in the division when he fought them ? So yes mayweather is a great fighter, but to me he has not always fought the best competition available.
     
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  2. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Obviously not.
     
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  3. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    No
     
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  4. kukoy

    kukoy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    HELLLL noooooooooooo.

    This would go a longgggg wayyyyyy.
     
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  5. Danny_Rand

    Danny_Rand Slick N Quick Full Member

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    Corrales was considered the man at 130 and favored over Floyd there. At 135 Castillo was considered the best in the world.

    What makes these wins great is that both these fellas had long successful careers after losing to Floyd.
     
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  6. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Of course not... Really...this isn't even debatable.
     
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  7. 8count

    8count sidekick Full Member

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    All I can say is: like any other fighter, the fights he chose are logical and understandable. Same as any other fighter.
    ... come to think of it, maybe that's why valero might never see a big-name fight. :(
     
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  8. doomeddisciple

    doomeddisciple Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No one is going to argue that up to and including 135 - Floyd was on track to forge an untouchable legacy.

    After that - Well not so much.
     
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    HyperBone Silverback Gorilla Full Member

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    simple answer. No.
     
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  10. retriever

    retriever Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No
     
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  11. WAYKURAT

    WAYKURAT Active Member Full Member

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    yes...mosely & marquez are both available..
    marquez is the best (#2 lb 4 lb) so pbf jr chooses him :|:|:|
     
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  12. Little Pea

    Little Pea 'A' grade boxing fan Full Member

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    congratulation! 1000000th thread asking that question!
     
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  13. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You could argue he did below 140 lbs.
     
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  14. heidegger

    heidegger Guest

    Of course. How could anyone doubt the P4P credability of Baldomir and Gatti.
     
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  15. Sizzle

    Sizzle Active Member Full Member

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    Carlos Baldomir was the lineal champ at 147lbs, and the Ring Champion at that weight.

    A logical fight choice for someone looking to become a champion in that division.
     
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