Is Floyd past his peak?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by bill poster, Oct 22, 2007.


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  1. bill poster

    bill poster Guest

    Now Floyd is in his 30s is he the 'same' boxer that fought Castillo/Corrales

    Also having been relatively inactive over the last 2 yrs I would argue that Floyd is in danger of appearing a little ring rusty when he fights Hatton. I know he stays in shape but its no substitute for fights

    or am I talking s*#t:nut
     
    bill poster, Oct 22, 2007
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  2. Ring Master

    Ring Master The Originator Full Member

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    yes he is past his prime weight and past his prime reflex age. Floyd's prime was 24-28 imo.
     
    Ring Master, Oct 22, 2007
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  3. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You could be right .....the ODLH fight was a little disapointing ...Hatton can win this one i reckon.....
     
    heerko koois, Oct 22, 2007
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  4. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    He's past his prime weight which was 140 IMO. His physical prime was 25-29.
     
    Pimp C, Oct 22, 2007
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  5. Bobby Tony

    Bobby Tony Active Member Full Member

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    Maybe past his peak, but enough left to wreck Hatton.
     
    Bobby Tony, Oct 22, 2007
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  6. brick city

    brick city Member Full Member

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    No, he's still in his prime he has never been in any wars. Hatton is the one who's a different fighter. He's been hurt to the body and head that is why he holds alot more.
     
    brick city, Oct 22, 2007
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  7. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Slightly.

    I'm not sure if Ricky also might not be a tad past his peak.

    I don't think the decline has been significant in either fighter, however.
     
    Thread Stealer, Oct 22, 2007
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  8. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Are peak and prime the same? He is past his prime weight.
     
    kg0208, Oct 22, 2007
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  9. startown81

    startown81 Active Member Full Member

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    boxing is funny. its like your only as good as your last fight. Floyd beat a dam good oscar. He beat him with his speed and skill. I see no reason for anyone to say he is slower or his reflexes dimished. He is still prime. Is he at the end of his prime? we shall see cause fighters seem to loose alot of speed in their early to mid thirties.
     
    startown81, Oct 22, 2007
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  10. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :happy Hatton tko 10 PBF......
     
    heerko koois, Oct 22, 2007
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  11. carebearlau

    carebearlau New Member Full Member

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    Wait, wtf. Mayweather didn't get touched by Oscar when they got to the corner, but would rather counterpunch well and often. Oscar isn't slow either, even at this stage. In fact, Oscar probably still has faster hands than Hatton. Floyd UD 12
     
    carebearlau, Oct 22, 2007
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  12. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's not at his best in his current weight.

    Floyd's weight was great at 130-140 lbs.
     
    Asterion, Oct 22, 2007
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  13. brick city

    brick city Member Full Member

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    Hattons a decent fighter but not on PBF's level. His two step up fights resulted in pain.
     
    brick city, Oct 22, 2007
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  14. joe the great

    joe the great Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A little bit but he's still really good. If he brings his B game and Ricky brings his A game it could be tough trying to score the winner.
     
    joe the great, Oct 22, 2007
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  15. valdez

    valdez Grand Champ Full Member

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    no chance.. hattons quicker than oscar..
     
    valdez, Oct 22, 2007
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