Floyd Says The Contract Weight Was For 147!

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  1. Zaryu

    Zaryu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    than why not just lose those two pounds if they are really nothing?
     
    Zaryu, Sep 18, 2009
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  2. Dear Leader

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    So JMM killed himself to make 144lbs only to be told the weight limit was 147lbs?

    What a ****in' *******.
     
    Dear Leader, Sep 18, 2009
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  3. Boxing Fanatic

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    Floyd will just be stronger for the fight. He didn't want to lose the extra 2 pounds because it would drain him giving Marquez an advantage in the fight. Plain and simple.
     
    Boxing Fanatic, Sep 18, 2009
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  4. Maelstrom

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    I don't know where people get that 144lb bull**** anyway.
     
    Maelstrom, Sep 18, 2009
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  5. Zavy

    Zavy A fan among experts Full Member

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    Simple to people who use their brains. They know two pounds won't make or break this fight. It's not like it's for a belt.
     
    Zavy, Sep 18, 2009
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  6. David Fanning

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    It is obvious that many here are not close to boxing outside of their living room. A few pounds at this weight is HUGE. If the contract weight was 144 then this is a VERY unclassy, unprofessional move by Floyd. This is frustrating as hell!!!! I haven't read the contract or anything, but if it's 144, Marquez should decline the fight. It is disrespectful and low-class to not make the AGREED weight for a fight. There is a damn good reason for weight classes (or weight LIMITS for those of you who feel the need to knit-pick, or don't understand the concept of a catch-weight). This is an unfair advantage and is also how guys get hurt. If you disagree, keep it to yourself, because you're wrong. This isn't my opinion, this is fact. If you didn't know, now you do.
     
    David Fanning, Sep 18, 2009
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  7. Boxing Fanatic

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    The same way Castillo couldn't make weight three times for his upcoming fights? There is a limit to where your body will not allow u to lose any more weight because it would put u at a health risk. If u know anything about boxing, u would know that.
     
    Boxing Fanatic, Sep 18, 2009
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  8. Zavy

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    Smart mouth *****...I didn't say he could make the weight. I'm saying they actin like 2 pounds is given Floyd an extra advantage.
     
    Zavy, Sep 18, 2009
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  9. David Fanning

    David Fanning Internet Tuff Guy Full Member

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    Was this just a myth? Everybody had me fooled. Was it 147 the whole time? I just took it for granted and never really paid close attention.
     
    David Fanning, Sep 18, 2009
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  10. Boxing Fanatic

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    It is genius.:patsch:lol:
     
    Boxing Fanatic, Sep 18, 2009
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  11. Zavy

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    what's the advantage? :patsch
     
    Zavy, Sep 18, 2009
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  12. Dear Leader

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    Didn't some boxing site ask JMM if it was at 144lbs or 147lbs? JMM had to reassure so he made a call to Golden Boy Promotions, then I think they told him it's still at 144lbs.

    It wasn't just some myth.
     
    Dear Leader, Sep 18, 2009
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  13. Ringnut

    Ringnut Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Keep the opponent guessing? So he intentionally kept Marquez out of the loop with regards to the fight weight? :lol:

    Seriously, I can understand keeping the media guessing to generate interest, but keeping the opponent guessing about the weight? :lol:
     
    Ringnut, Sep 18, 2009
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  14. Jeff Young

    Jeff Young Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    did anybody see marquez on 24/7 tonight when they asked about the weight after the weigh-in? He played dumb, and said he would talk to his promoters.....to me it looked like he knew what was going on, but still wasnt happy about it.....
     
    Jeff Young, Sep 18, 2009
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  15. Zavy

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    How much do you all think they will rehydrate to? Floyd obviously didn't dry himself out...
     
    Zavy, Sep 18, 2009
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