Bernard stayed at 1 weight class for 20 defenses.... Some the names on that reign are questionable, and he fights dirty..... He also has 5 losses Floyd has moved up 5 weight classes with 18 title fights, he has been accused of ducking and having a boring style, but he is undefeated..... As of now, which fighter is more legendary?
the thing about it is, hopkins ducks and is accused of being boring as well.i'm going with mayweather...bhop is more of a marvel though because of his age...for some reason he gets credit for fighting smaller men while floyd gets criticized for it, but it doesnt make sense that u can move up in weightclass and be accused of fighting smaller men.
Mayweather lacks legendary fights, completely. Sure he beat an aging Oscar, but Hopkins beat him too, but the rest of PBFs list is pretty shallow of great fighters. Hopkins destroyed Tito, Taver, Pavlik when nobody in the world thought this old man could pull off such a win, Winky and the list goes on. Sure not all of those are legendary fights, but considering he was considered old as fuk, he destroyed a lot of young champions and top contenders. Floyd is the better and more gifted fighter, but comparing resumes just is no match compared to Hopkins.