Floyd Mayweather vs Iran Barkley at 160

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  1. Boxcel

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    It's funny how much of an easier time floyd had against a former pro boxer in Don Moore 5'10 than he did against a literal youtuber with no amateur background in 6'1.5 Logan Paul. Guess when the opponent has a big height and reach advantage it changes the fight dynamic doesn't it?

    I was rooting for Mayweather so hard in that fight but I was cringing at some of the stuff he was doing lmao. He looked like one of those boxers that don't know how to effectively fight a much taller fighter
     
  2. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That is so weak its sad. He's what into his forties carrying an opponent who vastly out weighed him by at least more then 20 pounds.
     
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  3. Cobra33

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    Let me give you example: Rafel Ruelas was VERY tall for a lightweight - I think about 5"11. That is very tall for that weight.
    But it never really mattered because 90% of the time he would brawl on the inside thus basically giving his height advantage away.
     
  4. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They were too dangerous - GGG had tremendous one punch power and outside of him who else really mattered or would sell tickets.
    Iran is not even in the same ballpark as GGG when it comes to power.
     
  5. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Its amazing. I ask for Iran's top four middleweight victories an nobody can or says a thing.
    Hell Hearns is one.
    Now lets see someone name the other three.
     
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  6. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd isn't beating any decent contender at 160 by empirical evidence, becuase he's never fought there
     
  7. Cobra33

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    So what would you say Iran's 4 best wins at middleweight were?
     
  8. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You want names ?

    Hearns

    Olajide

    Those were the only ranked guys that I can think of, although imo it doesn't matter. Compared to Barkley Floyd has zero wins at the 160 division, let alone top ones, so are you really in a position to demand a resume ? Besides Floyd is tiny in comparison and hates pressure fighters. Maidana got schooled by Khan but gave Mayweather nightmares come fight 1. Canelo was around that weight fight night but had to drop down before the weigh in by 8 pounds. It was catchweight and Canelo had improved significantly during his actual middleweight reign
     
  9. turbotime

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    lol....Crickets. Canelo would fcuk Barkley three ways to Sunday. Khan Schooled Maidana..are you drinking?
     
  10. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Thats 2 dummy.
     
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  11. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How many wins does Floyd have at middleweight genius ?

    Please, just 1 or 2
     
  12. turbotime

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    Delahoya, Canelo, Cotto - they were all middleweights fight nights.
     
  13. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    None of those guys were ranked at middleweight when Floyd fought them and Hoya was beyond it try again. Actually the fact that Floyd struggled so much with Cotto and Maidanas aggression should let you know that he wouldn't fair well against 6'1 Barkley who actually beat ranked men at 160
     
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  14. turbotime

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    Floyd struggled with Cotto? You mean when he UD'd him? Struggled with Canelo? When Canelo was on the run all fight?
     
  15. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I never said he struggled with Canelo ? I said Cotto and Maidana due to their pressure tactics. He beat Cotto with a bit less difficulty but that fight was highly competitive

    Oh yeah, they were also tiny compared to Barkley and did not fight anyone of note at 160
     
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