Thurman said: "I expect it to be Mayweathers toughest fight in the past several years, I also expect Mayweather to use his legwork and do what hes known for doing nowadays. He doesnt throw a bunch of combinations anymore. He doesnt throw a whole bunch of flurries anymore. He pot shots. Thats what he does. Thats what hes good at. He lines you up, he aims and he fires. Boom. He fires. Boom. Pivots, moves, lines you up, fires. Boom. And hes accurate. Hes good at what he does. Hes a craftsman. "I think Mayweather has aged more than Pacquiao. I say that because of how conservative his fighting style has become. I think its very strategic. I think thats how he chooses to fight now in his later years."
No prime MAP, Morales are his toughest fights. However Mayweather and Pacquiao are "older" to say it politely so its a very hard fight for both of them. The Antonio Margarito fight is also up there simply because of the weight. Manny looked really ****ing hurt there. A lot more then he did against MAP, Morales
Well Floyds old now so I guess the much older Floyd who is only 30% of what he was in his prime can say this is his toughest fight
A different kind of tough, bruh. His most difficult task in terms of actually winning the fight. They all present a different type of challenge.
I've said that also, Floyd has shown his age more than Pac has. But this should be Floyd's toughest fight. Main reason is logic, Floyd hasn't faced another active and elite fighter since Corrales/Castillo. All of his fights have been vs washed up greats or prime B or C rated fighters. Cotto is the only semi-legit challenge he's faced but Cotto doesn't have Pac's speed. Speed will cause Floyd problems, especially this aging version. Floyd needs to step it up and fight at an all new level if he wants to win. If not, pac can win this fight, you better believe it. Floyd hasn't been preparing as well for this fight as Pac has throughout his career. He may be in for a big surprise once that bell sounds. Finally, Floyd vs another ATG who is still very active and not ridiculously far from prime.
I don't know. In 2003 Manny was a total unknown. A 4 to 1 underdog taking on the concensus best featherweight in the world and in many people's eyes the best p4p fighter on the planet. But you have a point though. Manny is depleted (so is Floyd), but I still think he's the betting underdog for this May 2 fight.
Corley is his toughest fight yet, from the horse's mouth. Castillo I to most observers. I'm not sure Pacquiao will be more difficult than either of the above or his toughest outright, but maybe top 5. It would be interesting should he end up less difficult for Mayweather than Cotto (whom Pacquiao dismantled) - just another case of triangle-theory ripped asunder. :yep
I think 113 apiece, with the point deductions canceling out and Mayweather retaining his zero by the skin of his teeth.
