If Floyd doesn't Win by UD or KO/TKO, is his Legacy Damaged?

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  1. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Suppose, against all odds, Victor somehow made it a very close fight where he loses by MD or SD, does this hurt Floyd's legacy?
     
  2. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    It proves he is past it.
     
  3. Blizz42

    Blizz42 Boxing Addict banned

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    No, it proves that ortiz can fight
     
  4. Blizz42

    Blizz42 Boxing Addict banned

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    All Floyd has to do is win.
     
  5. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    If Mayweather comes out looks like a feeble old man like a 34 year old Leonard did against Terry Norris, then it won't hurt his legacy. If he comes out looking sharp and loses, than it will hurt his legacy.
     
  6. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    Floyd is getting old. His legs arent what they were when he was 25. So, it is inevitable at some point, I think he whops Ortiz though
     
  7. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Fair answer, i agree.
     
  8. Colpolite

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    Like B-Hop @ 46 eh! :patsch

    Floyd never taken any punishment and has superior defense and he can fight on with his style even at age 40+.
     
  9. Ripper11

    Ripper11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :patsch yes i guess since Bernard did it, Floyd can too. It's just that easy
     
  10. Bodyshot99

    Bodyshot99 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    no it just means he should make the pac fight as soon as possible, or retire
     
  11. tinorknitz

    tinorknitz Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If that happens, you must give thanks to God it wasn't Pac he's up against. Pac would murder him.
     
  12. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    It depends on Ortiz. If Ortiz looks like a sharp fighter whose hungrier than ever who finally put all of his skills and talent together in a great combination while being in great shape, resulting in a great performance, then a 7-5 victory may be excusable. I'd say it was an indication that he was a bit past it, but it all depends on how Ortiz looks. Floyd's performance will reflect on Ortiz's offense.
     
  13. Gander Tasco

    Gander Tasco Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Just further prove to me how overrated Floyd is and that he has problems with southpaws.
     
  14. dubace

    dubace Well-Known Member Full Member

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    thank you. this people. get it through your heads.
     
  15. Spman20999

    Spman20999 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It really depends on the fight... If Ortiz looks slow and inaccurate and still manages to make it a close fight, then Mayweather will surely lose against Pacquiao and his rep will be damaged. However, if it is a great fight and Mayweather looks sharp then it only proves that Ortiz is at a higher level than many gave him credit for.