Did Mayweather's dominant win over Marquez enhance his legacy

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  1. The Phenom

    The Phenom Pretty Handsome Full Member

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  2. J.E.Cash

    J.E.Cash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prior to 24/7, it was expected. 24/7 got some people believing Marquez would be able to pull off a victory - but even still, most were skeptical.

    After Floyd came in over weight, most were certain he'd take it.

    Oh, and to answer your question, I think it does regardless of the weight difference. Floyd dominated in a way that had never been done before.
     
  3. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    no but it showed us where mayweather was at physically, and he looked as good as ever.
     
  4. kwyjibo

    kwyjibo O RLY? banned Full Member

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    Yes, but only very slightly. Size does matter in fights, but Marquez has good skills none-the-less.
     
  5. Dom79

    Dom79 Active Member Full Member

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    How? The fight was a circus act! Floyd made a LW move up to WW, then reneged on making the contractual weight of 144lbs by coming in at 146. This did absolutely nothing to enhance Floyd's legacy
     
  6. harvinmagler

    harvinmagler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    marquez is p4p top ten, therefore yes
     
  7. KCD

    KCD All aboard. Full Member

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    What this man says:deal
     
  8. esconore

    esconore Active Member Full Member

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    No, it was expected, not even his own trainer (Nacho) gave him half a chance to win
     
  9. DoubleM

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    If Pac-JMM3 happens @ WW, will it also be a circus act?
     
  10. snipe200

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    No, because Floyd was expected to win and he did just that, but limiting Marquez to a 12% connect ratio and thoroughly dominating him has to count for something.
     
  11. bladerunner

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  12. Rooney

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    Of course, marquez was p4p number 2, who was willing to come up in weight to challenge underfeated floyd who was the previous p4p number 1 until he retired.

    Marquez was clearly OUT BOXED, not out muscled. Size was a factor but was far from being the defining one.

    This will be same for pac as well. In boxing there aint one rule for pac and one rule for marquez.

    Pac came up in weight and fought Oscar dela hoya at 147, ask yourself if Marquez could have beaten the oscar that was in the ring that night.
     
  13. VX.Nefarious

    VX.Nefarious Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    so is Nonito
     
  14. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    Yes, his legacy of taking easy fights has been enhanced a great deal.
     
  15. snipe200

    snipe200 Active Member Full Member

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    I thought you'd say YES. :D