Has Floyd Ever faced anyone as good as Marquez?

I was thinking about this and I don't think he has. As a matter of fact it would be pretty hard because there haven't been many fighters around that could match the skill heart and talent of Marquez.

Floyds best wins I'd say are Corrales, Castillo, Hatton, and Hoya and probably in that order.

Corrales very good win and many picked Floyd to lose this one. Really his last fight against a tough opponent conceived to be a big threat. Corrales was huge at 130 however he was really unproven. This was both guys step up. And Corrales went on to become the man at lightweight. He went 2-2 with Castillo and Casa and in those two losses was ko'd both times.

Castillo a very good win and a competitve close yet questionable decision. First fight Castillo was actually coming down from a couple welter fights. First fight was supposed hand injury in a very close one. Second a bit more decisive however still very competitive.

Hatton. Very good undefeated p4p ranked at the time. The man at 140. However this was at 147. His fight with Collazo in his first try at 147 left much to be desired. And it was the reason Hatton didn't stay at welter and went back to 140 which was a much better fit.

Hoya. Very good fighter was still considered a force at 154 where May decide to move up for the challenge. Hoya was inactive for a year before this fight. When he met Mayorga a year earlier he was inactive for nearly two years before that fight following the Hop kayo. It was safe to say Oscar was halfway into retirement.

Floyd has faced some very good opposition. It just simply comes down to May has never faced an elite fighter still on a roll. If Marquez can bring his handspeed power and mobility up in weight he has a very good chance of pulling this upset.

 

Yea Judah was physically talented but lacked the mental makeup. Marquez though a little older to me is the most complete package May has faced. You could almost say the same thing in reverse with the exception of Marquez facing Pac twice who is undoubtedly elite.

 

I can't remember all the drama going on then it was a while ago. But i definitely think Corrales was a huge fight at the time. Like I said that was both fighters big step up.