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  1. rjko23

    rjko23 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    just keeping the thread alive
     
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    Good article, Ronnie. I'm sure everyone here will share your sentiments. However I don't agree with:


    And the following is just a load of nonsense:


    There were so many factors contributing to the failure of that fight. To insinuate Pacquiao is a drug abuser, is highly innaccurate and misleading.
     
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    How can you say that Floyd has never fought a world class fighter in their prime and weight class? You really don't consider Corrales or Castillo world class?
     
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    Wait, did you just imply that Khan is ducking Ortiz and taking the easier fight against Bradley? :huh
     
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    rjko23 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    there not on the level of marquez dela hoya or mosley. all of whome mayweather faught at weights that suited him. the mosleyt fight was more an age thing
     
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    I think he may be alluding to Corrales cutting down to super featherweight. But yeah, to suggest Floyd has refused to fight an elite opponent in his prime weight/age, is not entirely correct.
     
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    no u completly got the wrong enbd of the stick. im saying that ortiz is calling people out and knowone is willing to fight him. then khan talks about fighting bradley and that fight falls through. its just a long list of failed fights.
     
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    ok but floyed is calling himslelf the best ever.... the greatses of all time. he compares himself to ali. all im saying is his record is full of guys past there prime or in a bad weight class
     
  11. Uncle Rico

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    :huh

    He fought Oscar at his weight at 154.

    He fought Mosley at 147 where he can knockout farm animals. And he did make an effort to fight Mosley earlier in his career.

    But yes, his bout with Marquez was a farce.
     
  12. Uncle Rico

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    Yes that's true, and for that reason he belongs no where near the Alis, Suga Rays etc. But within this modern era (the past decade), Floyd's definately up there with the best.

    But I do understand why you would include Floyd in an article like that. His mentality in choosing his opponents, is not good for the sport.
     
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    i agree he's a excelent boxer.boxing is becoming a farce. so many fights cancled for stupid reasons and so many not even happening because of ego's and money.
    its ruining the sport
     
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    If this problem is eradicated, boxing has the ability to once again be the most recognized sport in the world (maybe second to football).