I don’t/can’t/won’t pick 12 rd era fighters over 15 rounders as I feel there are to many intangible uncertainties in determining whether they would be successful or as successful in that extra 9 minutes. Having said that I am fairly confident Floyd is one of those condition wise that could make that leap, but again to much of an unknown for me. I think basically he would beat him in a similar manner to those he beat in real life. Everyone who fought Floyd saw their punch output cut in half as well as their accuracy, I just think Floyd is to slick and skilled to lose this. Not really a knock on Emile but rather in the past 5 years I have gained an appreciation for Floyd that I didn’t have for most of his career. He would play it safe and smart, limit Emile’s opportunities and basically score just enough to win
I agree with @PhillyPhan69 with a modern referee, but I wonder how Floyd would get on with a referee from that era? Floyd was a wonder inside, but he didn't get handled, he was very protected. Griffith was a brute and the early rounds versus Hatton give me pause. Interesting to think about it anyway.
There is no way that Mayweather would bs and potshot is way through a fight with Emile Griffith. If his "ring IQ" is greater than that of Griffith...I'd have to see it proved in the ring, no other way I would believe it. I have a ton of respect for Floyd, his intelligence and his ability to make the most of his options. But to beat Griffith he is going to have to fight him. And he may win that way but I don't think so.
I like Griffith, his aggression and speed would give Floyd fits and probably take a 12 rounds decision in a close fight
I think Emile has ring IQ nearing or on par with mayweather. The major problem here is size. Griffith was a huge Welter, and filled middleweight very well. He beat Dick Tiger, probably the strongest ever at the weight,and closely combated Monzon. I can't see mayweather doing that, skilled as he was.
