Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Alexis Argüello @ 130lbs

I don't know...part of me feels like he chose this knowing it somewhat favored him (and that even his most ardent haters would have to admit that, and favor him over a consensus ATG just due to styles) but he also seems to really feel it would've been a challenge. To be fair, he said - in earnest, seemingly - that he felt Mosley, Cotto and Maidana would all be challenging for him...and they were. More than anyone in years, each of them.

So he is capable of being honest and correct in an-alyzing what match-ups could be tough for him, I think.

 

Five going for EFC...reasons?

 

More pressing: 3 votes each way for a stoppage. PLEASE explain.

 

Par excellence, to be honest. Few as high in history.

It really is what distinguishes him. There have been faster-handed guys...sharper and more accurate guys...those with better defensive reflexes and habits, and with slightly better timing on their counters.
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VERY few as ring intelligent.

 

Lucifer ought to put you on retainer, Drew - that's how good at that you are.

 

And I agree totally - Mosley @ 135 is a much bigger puncher than Arguello @ 130...but not half the finisher. (taking into account patience, knowing just how much to go for it and how much to hold back, etc)

 

...and of course as we saw, merely being able to buzz Mayweather isn't enough. If you don't one-shot him (and with his chin and reflexive ability to roll w/ most shots, good luck to anybody doing THAT) you need to be an expert finisher to capitalize on any "in" you get...