Floyd Mayweather vs Iran Barkley at 160

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by RJJFan, Sep 18, 2023.


The Blade vs Money

  1. The Blade

    90.5%
  2. Money

    9.5%
  1. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    41,993
    11,353
    Mar 7, 2012
    Come on now.
     
    Dynamicpuncher likes this.
  2. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,618
    2,784
    Sep 25, 2020
    I'm sure Iran's walk around weight was about 190+lbs
     
  3. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

    29,582
    20,142
    Apr 3, 2012
    So was Ricky Hatton's.
     
  4. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

    55,199
    49,497
    Apr 27, 2005
    Iran's is claimed to be 225-226, how about Hatton?
     
  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

    29,582
    20,142
    Apr 3, 2012
    227
     
  6. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

    55,199
    49,497
    Apr 27, 2005
    I look forward to seeing your source.
     
  7. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

    29,582
    20,142
    Apr 3, 2012
    Waiting for yours.
     
  8. Blofeld

    Blofeld Active Member Full Member

    1,309
    1,654
    Sep 27, 2022
    I don't think I have ever seen anyone provide a source for any statement on here :D
     
  9. Blofeld

    Blofeld Active Member Full Member

    1,309
    1,654
    Sep 27, 2022
    Mainly beer and pizza...
     
  10. Blofeld

    Blofeld Active Member Full Member

    1,309
    1,654
    Sep 27, 2022


    I don't know what to think of the Canelo fight, it almost reminded me of Whitaker vs Chavez, not so much in the styles but that you were waiting for something to happen and suddenly it was round 12 and the decision and you realized one guy had been totally shut down. Don't get me wrong Alvarez is a fine fighter but I am still not totally convinced his poor showing was purely down to Mayweather's skills (great as they are). Canelo seemed hesitant and overawed and couldn't find a gear as well as having no plan B (or in fact any flight plan!).

    Iran was a much more live opponent vs Duran IMO than Canelo so it is hard to judge the Mayweather win when it is against someone seemingly fighting so passively vs an ATG match between two guys giving 100%. I am not convinced Floyd can't shutdown Iran as far as skills but I can't see Iran not going for it and that may make the difference here?
     
    Loudon likes this.
  11. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

    29,582
    20,142
    Apr 3, 2012
    Show me some fighters whose punch output and connect percentage didn’t drop against Mayweather and get back to me.
     
    Blofeld likes this.
  12. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    41,993
    11,353
    Mar 7, 2012
    Show us where Floyd fought a powerful and aggressive MW.
     
  13. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

    29,582
    20,142
    Apr 3, 2012
    Nelo
     
  14. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    41,993
    11,353
    Mar 7, 2012
    I said an aggressive MW.

    Canelo was neither aggressive or a MW.

    And I’m not talking about fight night weights.

    Otherwise you’ll be claiming that Floyd beat LHW’s.
     
    Greg Price99 likes this.
  15. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

    29,582
    20,142
    Apr 3, 2012
    You’ve subtly acknowledged that you understand that Canelo and Barkley were the same weight in ring. You’ve learned.

    Speaking of light heavyweights, you can watch Canelo put away Kovalev if you want to see aggression.