Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Runner or Superior Boxer?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BigReg, Nov 29, 2007.


  1. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    His performance against Judah was great.
     
  2. MacManJr.

    MacManJr. Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree 100%!
     
  3. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Best response I've heard regarding the issue.:good
     
  4. toffeejack

    toffeejack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    To be honest I don't think there are many on here that class him as a "runner". The reason he takes so much flack on here is more to do with his ego-maniac attitude.

    The guy in my avatar is also a masterful boxer but he is also a very humble human being who doesn't need people surrounding him telling him how good he is all the time and a manager who clearly wants to suck him through a hosepipe.
     
  5. FlatNose

    FlatNose Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You have to be in complete denial to say Floyd isn't a superior boxer.Not really a runner at all.
     
  6. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    wow, i have to say i've really enjoyed reading this thread. very little hating and bull****. the ONLY thing i would argue is that he did some "running" against oscar but it was more movement and evasion than anything. when definining running, i think of leonard vs.duran/hagler. THAT'S running. mayweather is evasive and (even if i don't like the guy) terribly fun to watch. I enjoy watching old fights of his just like I love watching sweet pea
     
  7. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Superior boxer, no question.
     
  8. Fab2333

    Fab2333 Needs to Get It 2Gether Full Member

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    SUperior Boxer, but the problem is that FLoyd has a safety first style, where as consumers just want to see a brawl, and when you watch FLoyd he is not going to give you that, but then again these same people who complain about Floyd not standing and trading, arent the same ones in the ring getting pucnes thrown at them. People who box will appreciate the style more than an average fan, b.c they kno wat it is 2 b in there. If you have the speed, and the ability to land a shot at will and not get hit, why wouldnt you do that. The hate its ridiculous
     
  9. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree completely. That was an awesome performance.
     
  10. Biggame

    Biggame Active Member Full Member

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    Not a runner at all!!:nono He a Master/Superior Boxer w/superior Ring intelligence who knows how to win rds, and fights w/little to minimal damage! Anyone who knows boxing and isn't a certified hater knows Floyd can war! Floyd's skills, style and smarts is what makes him #1 in the sport!!

    If Floyd would to be classified as a runner imagine all the fighters, and ATG's we'd have to throw in that catagory for being safe or cautious in a few necessary fights!!
     
  11. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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  12. El Bombasto

    El Bombasto Ask yo momma Full Member

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    both, but mostly a runner these days
     
  13. igotJUIC3

    igotJUIC3 Boxing Junkie banned

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    lol...i knew it would be one to say it...but he played the fence a little....lol
     
  14. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Superior Boxer, Dont really like him but ur not a true boxing fan if u cant appreciate his skills i enjoy watching Floyd fight he is the epitomie of the sweet science.
     
  15. john b

    john b EVERTON 0- OLdham 1 Full Member

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    Great boxer but as a fan you would like him just to go toe to toe with somebody to see if he has got the heart. I think it may happen with hatton because mayweather believes he could walk over him like he did baldimour in a shut out or gatti so is ego may get in the way.