Prime Floyd would have schooled Crawford

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  1. Tyson379

    Tyson379 Active Member Full Member

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    Crawford is not fast enough to touch up Floyd. Floyd would have landed some good shots and evaded Crawford all night.

    If Pacquiao could not touch Mayweather, who is much faster than Crawford, how could Crawford?

    Lets face the facts: Floyd is the #1 p4p for a reason. He was unbeatable in his prime.
     
  2. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think so too

    Too good and too dedicated
     
  3. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yes, if Madrimov arguably beat him whah would Floyd do?
     
  4. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Such a silly take... It would be a tough fight for both. TC would definitely be a live dog against Floyd. Schooling him is just ridiculous...
     
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  5. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    I would strongly favour Floyd
    He was an amazing talent and his resume is amazing
    I think Floyd would win a clear decision.
    Still Crawford has also been a great talent and had a great career

    Both great imo
     
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  6. peter_uk

    peter_uk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Schooled no; Crawford is a very intelligent fighter, and he would come in with an effective strategy devised prefight, as well as making adjustments during. I would back Mayweather to win but the fight would be competitive.
     
  7. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    Just like he schooled Maidana and Castillo, right? Should have lost a decision to both in their first fights. Offensively, Crawford is a better than both.

    Floyd rarely fought anyone that had a height, reach and size advantage over him. He's never fought a switch hitter like Crawford either.

    Crawford would win a decision, with a possibility of a late TKO.
     
  8. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Make the fight away from Las Vegas so that rules out NSAC and use VADA testing instead of USADA,that makes it a level playing field,then let’s see how Pretty Boy fares against Crawford !!
     
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  9. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yep I always laugh when there is a hypothetical fight between 2 elite fighters and someone says one would school the other. Whoever you think would win is fine but it would be competitive. Neither Floyd or Crawford have been schooled by anyone.
    Another one I hear is “he’s ten thousand light years better than him” haha ridiculous
     
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  10. Blandman

    Blandman Active Member Full Member

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    It’s a trick question/hypothetical, Floyd would NEVER face Crawford in his prime.
     
  11. NoChin

    NoChin My Limo Driver was Sir Jackson England Full Member

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    But would Bud face Floyd in his prime?
     
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  12. Cyrion

    Cyrion Member Full Member

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    This is the real answer. Floyd would have had some excuse like Bud being a giant or not marketable enough since he's from Omaha or Mercury was in retrograde or some nonsense. He would never in a million years get in the ring with an elite operator, 100% on their game, and a Southpaw to boot. Floyd either fights someone he has clear advantages over and can stack the deck against or he doesn't fight.
     
  13. Blandman

    Blandman Active Member Full Member

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    Yes.
     
  14. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I thought Floyd lost to JMM and JMM's just a slightly shorter version of Crawford. TC, narrow UD.
     
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  15. NoChin

    NoChin My Limo Driver was Sir Jackson England Full Member

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    You mean Castillo?
     
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