floyd vs 10 great ww

The Morlocks · Jan 18, 2010

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see Dougie Fischer complaining about this article on the rings site

'As for the RING article that Iole mentioned, its in the February 2010 edition of the magazine that has Manny Pacquiao on the cover. Its entitled: Who would win and why: Floyd Mayweather vs. Ten All-time Welterweight Greats and its written by Gavin Evans.

Ive read most of the articles in the issue, but not that one.

The first matchup that Mr. Evans offered was Mayweather vs. Sugar Ray Robinson. I read about their Credentials, Physical Equipment, and Strengths and weaknesses, but the first sentence of the Outcome stated: This would be a very tough fight for Robinson.

And thats when I stopped reading.

Sorry. I understand its Gavins opinion, and I know its shared by many of my peers who watch Mayweather box and really cant conceive of anyone solving his defensive puzzle, but COME ON!

The guy who went life and death with Jose Luis Castillo at lightweight would hold the greatest welterweight (and arguably the greatest fighter) of all time to a close but unanimous decision? I dont think so.

Mayweather was an incredible fighter at junior lightweight, but he almost lost to Castillo at lightweight. He was buzzed by DeMarcus Corley at junior welter. He had a competitive fight Zab Judah at welterweight. He narrowly out-pointed a faded Oscar De La Hoya at junior middleweight. Theres no point in wondering how he would have fared against all-time greats like Robinson, Armstrong, Kid Gavilan, Carmen Basilio, Emile Griffith, and Charley Burley, who either held the middleweight world title or competed with the best 160 ponders of their eras.

Hell, I saw a journeyman, Emanuel Burton/Augustus, bloody his nose and take his best punches in a lightweight bout for Gods sake.

If you want to read an interesting mythical matchup article on Mayweather it shouldnt involve the all-time greats. One should be done on the fighters he didnt face during the previous decade: Joel Casamayor at junior lightweight, Steve Johnston at lightweight, Kostya Tszyu at junior welterweight and Antonio Margarito at welterweight.'
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RIGHT ON BROTHER:viking

Stevie G · Jan 18, 2010

The Morlocks said: ↑

Never, ever forget that "The Ring"" is the own personal rag of De La Hoya and therefore can be respected for NO opinions. Mayw. is a Golden Boy fighter and they aren't going to make their boy look bad. He has defeated NOONE at welter to warrant his inclusion in this group of names. Nigel Collins used to be a great boxing writer stationed in the A.C. and Philly area in the 70's and 80's. His reports of Fletcher's rise in "The Ring" back then was pure poetry. Sadly, he must need a buck, because no self-respecting writer would still work for "The Ring" after a promotor bought it. No matter what they say, it is a conflict of interest and in the olden days of 30 years ago, they would have been excuriated for doing so. The Ring" means nothing now, and their articles mean even less.. I used to write for a living and it sickens me.:viking
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Ring magazine had a lot of prestige,when I started reading it in the 70's

mcvey · Jan 18, 2010

Stevie G said: ↑

Ring magazine had a lot of prestige,when I started reading it in the 70's
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I started reading it in the late 50's my Dad used to buy it before me.
I see NO evidence that ODLH, has influenced editorials or other articles.

Blood Green · Jan 18, 2010

I have trouble picking Floyd to lose by stoppage to anyone at welter. Up to this point, he's had almost no stamina, defensive, or chin problems.

nip102 · Jan 18, 2010

Stevie G said: ↑

Ring magazine had a lot of prestige,when I started reading it in the 70's
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yeah the 70s was a good time for the ring mag:huh

nip102 · Jan 18, 2010

mcvey said: ↑

I started reading it in the late 50's my Dad used to buy it before me.
I see NO evidence that ODLH, has influenced editorials or other articles.
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I agree

nip102 · Jan 18, 2010

Blood Green said: ↑

I have trouble picking Floyd to lose by stoppage to anyone at welter. Up to this point, he's had almost no stamina, defensive, or chin problems.
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thats why it stupid to do these while fighters are still active for example the article that had margo as a atg ww just before the mosley fight

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