Is Floyd Mayweather overrated??

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MrPR, Jun 30, 2009.


  1. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If u asked me,i dont really believe hes overrated,But I would like to hear everybody here opinions?
     
  2. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Both Overrated & Underrated at the same time.
    He is defo not what his team claim... (G.O.A.T.)
    But has proven to be one of the better fighters in the last 15 years or so.
     
  3. Miles5149

    Miles5149 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think it's just more speculation with him. People say he beats everyone around his weight class today and that's fine. But he hasn't done it. I wouldn't say he's overrated though. He is one of the best fighters of this era.
     
  4. MemoCan

    MemoCan *****49ers Express***** Full Member

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    I assume you mean talent wise. I don't think he is, I think he is p4p he is the most complete fighter in any division. His (Mayweather) main Criticism is the opponents he chooses to fight-hence the cherry picking acquisitions.
     
  5. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If you were to say his early days at Super Feather and Lightweight then I'd say no. Unfortunately with him now claiming to be a welterweight and avoiding all other legit welters then you'd have to question him.

    I wouldn't say he's OVERRATED, I'd say PBF is UNTESTED at welterweight more so than anywhere else. If he beats JMM, Pacman and then some real welters afterwards then we can start judging his days as a welter more effectively. I wanna see him in with Mosley ASAP although I concede this probably won't happen.

    You guys in America have to realise that you do have a great champion, though, even if you don't like or don't rate him.
     
  6. bronx

    bronx Boxing Junkie banned

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    no he is not, but he need to work on his resume if you ask me its a bit thin
     
  7. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    He certainly overrates himself.
     
  8. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In a way. The man is great. But his career has a lot of picking the right fighter at the right moment. Totally overpaid. He should not get paid as much for fighting against opponents with no chance while the real opponents get ignored. In that sense he is overrated and over paid. Could he beat the real opponent??? Probably. But lacks the balls to prove it.
     
  9. MemoCan

    MemoCan *****49ers Express***** Full Member

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    Good point also in stating that he is untested.
     
  10. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    By the Floydtoys-hes very overrated.

    By the others-Hes not.
     
  11. dhralf

    dhralf **** the queen! Full Member

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    Is the word overrated is overused, this is the real question....
     
  12. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Talent wise? No...Resume wise? Yes
     
  13. PH|LLA

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  14. Lacyace

    Lacyace Forever Knight Full Member

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    I rate Floyd pretty highly. I think he's the 2nd best fighter since '97 behind RJJ.
     
  15. eze

    eze Everybody Know Me Full Member

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    No. He's just made out to be with the severe underrating of him that happens on these boards.