Mayweather's best form?

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  1. modernfonzie

    modernfonzie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pretty Boy Floyd- Circa 2005-2007

    Pretty Boy Floyd- Circa 2001-2004

    Money MayWeather- 2009-2013

    What version is best?

    Discuss.
     
  2. DBLOCK

    DBLOCK Well-Known Member Full Member

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    as a overall package 09-13'.
     
  3. Doc Everlast

    Doc Everlast Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ditto
     
  4. icebergisonfire

    icebergisonfire Floyd F*ckin Mayweather! Full Member

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    Yessir.
     
  5. Enigmadanks

    Enigmadanks Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Would be even more interesting to see how dominant he would've been had he fought more than once every year-2 years since the DLH fight. There had to be a little ring rust in almost every bout he came back in, but it was hard to tell because he was still wiping out the top level opposition (i.e. Hatton, Marquez, Cotto, Mosley, Ortiz.)

    If he fought more regularly since 2007, I'd imagine he would've looked even more crisp than he has during this late phase of his boxing career. Just an incredible fighter to watch.
     
  6. witschnerd1

    witschnerd1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Now,he is the best he will ever be now.
    The fight with Alvarez is proof of that a little.
    He is facing an undefeated fighter,much younger and bigger.
    Many of Floyds fights have been scrutinized for timing, fighting the older version of fighter X
    I myself Don't agree with this but that is said a lot.
    From this point on, all his fights will be him past his prime fighting guys in theirs.
    Just look at 147-154 fighters that may fight Floyd in next few years.
    All much younger
    Garcia,Khan,Matthysse,Thurman,Alexander,Brook,Bradley......
    He is forced to do a 180
    He was once seen as the prime fighter fighting guys slightly past their best.
    Now all that is left are prime fighters looking for him when he is past his best.
     
  7. TJ Max

    TJ Max Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The version that fought Marquez was the best version.
     
  8. divac

    divac Loyal Member Full Member

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    Top level?:patsch

    Of the fighters you mentioned, only Hatton imo I'd consider a threat at the time Mayweather fought them.

    Thats why this matchup with Canelo is going to say alot about where Mayweather's legacy stands.
    Mayweather imo needs to beat Canelo clearly in order for his victories over the fighters you mentioned to have some merit.
     
  9. buckdacious

    buckdacious Sin~City punks!!! Full Member

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    Still to this day i saw the fastest reflexes i ever seen in my life when Mayweather fought Gatti. it was just ridiclous.
     
  10. buckdacious

    buckdacious Sin~City punks!!! Full Member

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    uhhh??? u thought Hatton was more of a threat then Cotto or Mosley???:huh:huh:huh Your nuts Bro!!

    and Mayweather doesnt need to clearly beat Canelo, his legacy is set bro. everybody knows hes one of the best ever and its gonna be a sad day when he leaves the sport. i mean come on, who is even half the boxer he is?? I dont see it. I think Canelo and Broner can be great but a Mayweather top level?? nahhh
     
  11. witschnerd1

    witschnerd1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    True, a win over Alvarez with such an age difference would show that Floyd still has at 36 what those other guys lost younger than 36.
    longevity must be a factor in placement of all time standings
     
  12. Stylez G.

    Stylez G. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I thought he was at his best from the N'Dou fight up to the Judah fight.
     
  13. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree with this man.
     
  14. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    i liked him at 130-140. he had a great mix of offense and defense. the older welterweight floyd is alot more technical, i think you need to understand boxing to really appreciate what he does sometimes
     
  15. buckdacious

    buckdacious Sin~City punks!!! Full Member

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    :good:good