Floyd Mayweather JR. vs Pernell Whitaker

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Pessimistic, Mar 29, 2011.


  1. artdawg

    artdawg Grammar butcher beeaTCH Full Member

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    Just like he k.o.d marquez?? O wait he just knocked him down, didn't even hurt jmm..
     
  2. Rexrapper 1

    Rexrapper 1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd Mayweather of today would def lose to a prime whitaker. If both were in their prime it would be a real close fight.
     
  3. falcom

    falcom Active Member Full Member

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    whitaker 1srt round by stabbing in the ass...lol
     
  4. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    I think Floyd would pressure him a little more than his normal style. I think he could find openings countering Sweet P's jab, but it would be a helluva fight if you enjoy the science of boxing. I would favor PBF, because of his ability to adjust and I think he has the slight edge in terms of athletic ability.
     
  5. RobertV77

    RobertV77 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Floyd is better than Whitaker in almost every category. He is being underrated here simply because people dislike him. Skill wise Whitaker is nearly unmatched but I hesitate to see how another "little" guy is going to win by having a minuscule advantage in boxing against a stronger, faster, bigger, and better opponent.
     
  6. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So were talking about lightweight (1990) Whitaker vs. welterweight (today's) Mayweather?
    If this is the case I see no other choice but to pick Mayweather who is already taler and longer now he has a 12 lbs weight advantage.
     
  7. bck620

    bck620 Active Member Full Member

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    Sweet Pea. Close but enough for a UD.
     
  8. hussleman

    hussleman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Too close to call.
     
  9. DOUG QUAID

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    Sweet Pea would kill the kid are you serious?
     
  10. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Too close to call.
     
  11. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Kill in what way :think
    You think he's end up like my signature?
     
  12. Pessimistic

    Pessimistic Active Member Full Member

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    That were I thought he was at his best. About that yeah your right I should have worded it differently. Hey, he was still prime at welter though.
     
  13. Gander Tasco

    Gander Tasco Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Floyd isn't good enough fighting southpaws to beat Whitaker. That's the way I see it.
     
  14. RobertV77

    RobertV77 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Your a biased fool who probably had to look up Pernell Whitaker's name to figure out who he is. It's pretty easy to see where your southpaw comment is coming from.
     
  15. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    Whitaker, comfortable but competitive UD. Superior Jab, superior workrate, and the fact that he got going right from the opening bell as opposed to taking the first few rounds to adjust to his opponent's style.