Terence Crawford vs Floyd Mayweather: who would win?

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Crawford vs Mayweather

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  1. Crawford

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  2. Mayweather

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  1. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Doesn't work quite like that. This was not the same Manny and it showed.
    Hell didn't Manny get starched before meeting Mayweather?
    Manny had many more fights then Mayweather did and your going to tell me those bouts didn't take a toll?
     
  2. LoveThis

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    Could not say who wins this. My gut feeling says Mayweather.

    I think Crawford's style lightly counters Mayweathers style but Mayweather was even better than Crawford is.

    Depends a bit on whether Crawford with his great timing catches Mayweather. But Mayweather is faster, moves around the ring even smarter and has a really really good chin. Also even when he gets dizzied, he will still evade punches like crazy, so it's almost impossible to ko him even for Crawford.

    I think it will go the rounds and if so there's not much doubt in my mind that mayweather will have had the better punch selection and win the fight. Only way to win against Mayweather always seemed to be a really great engine and punch output. Not exactly what Crawford does.
     
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  3. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    I think both were or very near their primes at 140. Are talking H2H when you mentioned RJJ?
     
  4. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Neither Floyd or Bud are throwing arm punches aside from the occasional jab. They turn their torsos with their punches which is why wingspan matters more.
     
  5. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Range of motion/levels for jab is from the shoulder, Floyds jab will be a large weapon in this fight
     
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  6. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You are an absolute clown.
     
  7. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Floyds jab was completely useless in JLC1 and Maidana 1. Bud fights nothing like JLC or Maidana but Floyd also fights nothing like Madrimov. Floyds power at 147 really didnt deter people much, but Crawford at 147 had 100% stoppage rate...

    I am not part of the fanbase who think Floyd was unbeatable. He literally lost to JLC1. He was KD by Judah. He had big scare against old, shot Mosley and I honestly dont know if Floyd beats PRIME DLH who was trained by Floyd Sr. I definitely canNOT see Jr beating SRL or Duran or Hearns. I'm not certain Floyd beats 2009 Manny.

    This is objectively speaking on Floyd and not succumbing to his media presence. He's an ATG HOF fighter who belonged in a ring w any opponent in history, but that does NOT mean he beats any opponent in history. No fighter in history does though I maintain PFP SRR was the best to ever do it. SRL is also a mention. I personally dont rank RJJ because he actually DID test positive for PEDs...
     
  8. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would favor Floyd, but I don't think it would be an easy win. Floyd didn't really face any top 'In their prime" WW's, which is what TC would be.
     
  9. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I saw a shot kell brook give Crawford issues with jab and movement. Crawford hasn't fought moversMadrimov wasn't even using the ring. Crawford was arguably down on the cards against Porter before the knockdown. Mayweathers opposition is of far superior quality, so a couple questionable performances will happen what matters is Mayweather won clearly in rematches
     
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  10. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think the Kell Brook that showed up for Bud was better than the Mosley that Floyd fought, was better than Ghost/Berto/JMM/Ortiz/Judah/and probably Maidana. I am not saying Kell Brook has a better career than any of those guys, but all of those guys fought Floyd on the backend of their careers.

    Mosley never had a significant win after the Floyd loss, neither did Ghost, nor Berto, nor JMM, nor Maidana or Ortiz. Likewise Kell Brook was also clearly on the backend of his career but they were all shadows of themselves. In my opinion, the Brook that fought Bud beats the aforementioned group.

    And as far as any punch "troubling" Bud, that's boxing. Aside from the Madrimov fight, Bud has always adjusted and adapted and capitalized on opponent tendencies.

    Floyd Bud fight would be high level chess but Bud has always been willing to TRADE counters which is something that Floyd does NOT do. I think Floyd defends a bit more than normal and I honestly think Terrence would have a window to get Floyd out of there. After all, has there been a better finisher than Crawford in past 5 years? Inoue, maybe?
     
  11. Carpe Diem

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    Crawford would only have the punching power and killer instinct advantage and that’s about it. 8-4 Floyd Mayweather whether it be at 135, 140, 147, Floyd would systematically disrupt his rhythm and put on another boxing clinic.
     
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  12. Carpe Diem

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    You make it seem like him being willing to trade is a great thing, that would’ve been his downfall against Floyd. Just by looking at the Madrimov fight in the last few remaining rounds, Madrimov was able to offset some of Crawford’s flurries with a few quick right hands or left hook, but he simply wasn’t consistent enough and didn’t know how to mix his attack. Anytime Madrimov had moments where he threw down to the body and then upstairs, he had success, he just simply was a novice with little boxing experience and skills.

    Crawford is a good boxer and a great finisher, but from what I’ve seen, he can be outbox by another counter-puncher who’s defensively responsible, and Floyd would’ve systematically offset his output capitalized off of his mistakes and yes, Crawford makes a few fundamental mistakes that his fans don’t talk about.
     
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  13. Carpe Diem

    Carpe Diem Member Full Member

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    I’ll probably be wrong, but I think Canelo will have an easier time against Crawford than he did against Lara.
     
  14. Aden Yuan

    Aden Yuan Boxing Fan Full Member

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    My thoughts exactly SMH
     
  15. Aden Yuan

    Aden Yuan Boxing Fan Full Member

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    You're going to tell me the greatest southpaw of all time is going to have a double standard and that those bouts hurt him more than benefit? Oh but if he fights less you're gonna say he's less experienced. If he fights more he's worn out and he loses. Is it Manny's fault that he lost? SMH, ya'll *******s have the worst logic.