FANTASY FIGHT: Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Pernell Whitaker (15 Rounds/Poll)

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Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Pernell Whitaker

  1. Floyd Mayweather

    3 vote(s)
    27.3%

  2. Pernell Whitaker

    8 vote(s)
    72.7%
  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    FANTASY FIGHT: Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Pernell Whitaker

    15 Championship Rounds at 135 lbs.

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    The ultimate tactical chess match between the two greatest defensive virtuosos of modern boxing history. In one corner, "Pretty Boy" Floyd at 135 lbs — sharp, offensive, lightning hand speed, and exceptional shoulder roll defense. In the other, "Sweet Pea" — the elusive southpaw ghost with slippery reflexes, sweet body punching, and infighting mastery.

    Over 15 championship rounds, who solves who in a battle of pure ring genius? Cast your vote and explain your score below!

    YOUTUBE POLL: http://youtube.com/post/UgkxylCf-z16GeVPaz3JaqV0IaDJupKQCSHI?si=I9R2JQcNk1xYy1j4
     
    Rumsfeld, Sep 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
    Rumsfeld, Sep 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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  2. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Official Rummy's Corner Neutral Ground Rules:
    • Distance: 15 Championship Rounds.
    • Scoring: Standard modern 10-point must system.
    • Weigh-In: Day-before weigh-in (24–36 hours prior) at the declared division limit.
    • Equipment: Standard modern gloves (8 oz / 10 oz) and a 20-foot ring.
    • Premise: Both fighters evaluated at their absolute physical and tactical peak at the weight.
    Looking to keep the focus on ring craft, style, and 15-round pacing. Cheers!
     
    Rumsfeld, Sep 18, 2026 at 5:28 PM
    Rumsfeld, Sep 18, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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  3. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Very curious to see how this one pans out here.

    To date, this is by far the closest poll over on YouTube.
     
    Rumsfeld, Sep 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
    Rumsfeld, Sep 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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  4. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    If it was a welterweight fight, I’d pick Mayweather but at Whitaker’s best weight which was 5 pounds north of Mayweather’s best weight I have to go with Sweet Pea.
     
    Jel, Sep 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM
    Jel, Sep 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Genuine pick em for me.
     
    George Crowcroft, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:14 AM
    George Crowcroft, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:14 AM
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  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    @135 Whitaker. I cant think of one thing Mayweather does better. PW by UD
     
    robert ungurean, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:59 AM
    robert ungurean, Sep 19, 2026 at 4:59 AM
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  7. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Me too. Would certainly go the difference with neither sustaining much damage in a likely close, possibly debatble, decision fight.
     
    Greg Price99, Sep 19, 2026 at 5:52 AM
    Greg Price99, Sep 19, 2026 at 5:52 AM
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  8. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I'll go with Mayweather. I think he was better offensively and perhaps a shade quicker. His straight right hand beats Whitaker's left hand.
     
    ETM, Sep 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM
    ETM, Sep 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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  9. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Agree with most of the comments saying there is very little between them but i hate sitting on the fence,so with no confidence whatsoever Floyd by razor thin decision
     
    Noel857, Sep 19, 2026 at 7:08 AM
    Noel857, Sep 19, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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