Leonard v Mayweather

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Rickos, Jun 1, 2013.


Page 1 of 3
  1. Rickos

    Rickos New Member Full Member

    14
    0
    Aug 25, 2009
    First post on the forum, tend to lurk a bit.

    Anyhow, got into a debate, who would win between Leonard v Mayweather - in terms of weight, we'll go for Welterweight.

    Sorry if this has been debated before. would just like to hear what people think.

    For me, for what it is worth, I think Leonard would win. Bit of a chess match, but I think Leonard would have the ring smarts and would force Mayweather to engage in a fighter who is at least his equal.
     
    Rickos, Jun 1, 2013
    Rickos, Jun 1, 2013
    #1
  2. Ripper11

    Ripper11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,475
    2
    Apr 21, 2011
    Leonard wins of course. He's simply too good and too big for Floyd. Floyd's highest weight was 154 while Leonard has a (bs) lightheavyweight title
     
    Ripper11, Jun 1, 2013
    Ripper11, Jun 1, 2013
    #2
  3. El Lucho

    El Lucho Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,696
    0
    Dec 4, 2010
    leaonrd wins close. chess match. prime mayweather (gatti or coralles bout) was no joke, technicly, defensivly arguably 1 ever. sugar better in terms of speed and got more power. in terms of movemant and footwork both are equal.
     
    El Lucho, Jun 1, 2013
    El Lucho, Jun 1, 2013
    #3
  4. canucks9314

    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

    11,933
    10
    Jun 21, 2011
    :deal
     
    canucks9314, Jun 1, 2013
    canucks9314, Jun 1, 2013
    #4
  5. tennis

    tennis Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,231
    5
    May 5, 2013
    Leonard wins on work rate
     
    tennis, Jun 1, 2013
    tennis, Jun 1, 2013
    #5
  6. dlts20

    dlts20 Active Member Full Member

    920
    0
    May 2, 2010
    not really a fair debate when people try to compare Floyd to SRL or Hearns head to head. If you wanna compare them then do it in a P4P sense. WW is Floyd's 4th division and he's a very small WW while it is SRL & Hearn's 1st division and they were huge WW's. Therefore they should be compared in a P4P sense with them at WW and Floyd at SFW
     
    dlts20, Jun 1, 2013
    dlts20, Jun 1, 2013
    #6
  7. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

    27,489
    439
    Sep 27, 2008
    Faster, bigger, stronger, better athlete. Leonard tended to have a more aggressive approach against technicians like Floyd. He wouldn't box Floyd he'd go for the ko and tho flat footed SRL was fast enough to catch him. Leonard would of finished Floyd in the 3rd round where Mosley couldn't.
     
    elchivito, Jun 1, 2013
    elchivito, Jun 1, 2013
    #7
  8. dlts20

    dlts20 Active Member Full Member

    920
    0
    May 2, 2010
    There is no righty in history that is stopping Floyd early. You act like Mosley landed a ton of punches. It was just one or 2 and both of them could easily be put on Floyd being totally inactive and always working off rust. If Floyd was an active fighter then no way Mosley even lands that shot
     
    dlts20, Jun 1, 2013
    dlts20, Jun 1, 2013
    #8
  9. Rickos

    Rickos New Member Full Member

    14
    0
    Aug 25, 2009
    I think Leonard might struggle to knock Mayweather out as the latter is a great defensive boxer. However, I just think Leonard would outwork him, fight at a high tempo in which Mayweather isn't used too.. Also, wonder how Mayweather would handle a fighter in which he isn't dominant against. I think Leonard fought better opposition and Mayweather would be taking on someone who wasn't intimidated by him. Even as a pound for pound, I still think Leonard is better.

    My mate last night reckoned Leonard would be able to land enough. I disagree, I think Leonard would find a way to win. Cute enough, smart enough but also a great boxer.
     
    Rickos, Jun 1, 2013
    Rickos, Jun 1, 2013
    #9
  10. anj

    anj Guest

    Leonard vs Mayweather?

    Watch Leonard vs Benitez.
     
    anj, Jun 1, 2013
    anj, Jun 1, 2013
    #10
  11. Rickos

    Rickos New Member Full Member

    14
    0
    Aug 25, 2009
    That should have read '....Leonard wouldn't have been able to land enough....'
     
    Rickos, Jun 1, 2013
    Rickos, Jun 1, 2013
    #11
  12. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

    33,921
    133
    Jul 20, 2004
    Leonard wins by default not a chance in hell that catchweather gets in the ring with SRL.
     
    bladerunner, Jun 1, 2013
    bladerunner, Jun 1, 2013
    #12
  13. eko718

    eko718 Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,804
    0
    Jan 15, 2010
    Very easy for people to assume that historic boxers would win against fighters today. I'm really not sure who would win that at 147. Floyd is probably the most skilled boxer I have seen and I've been watching boxing for a long time. Both have their own advantages... it would be close.
     
    eko718, Jun 1, 2013
    eko718, Jun 1, 2013
    #13
  14. Rickos

    Rickos New Member Full Member

    14
    0
    Aug 25, 2009
    That was one of the fights I cited last night. I think he beat better fighters, he could box and fight.

    Leonard for my hanks for the input.
     
    Rickos, Jun 1, 2013
    Rickos, Jun 1, 2013
    #14
  15. FloydPatterson

    FloydPatterson Boxing Addict banned

    6,610
    3
    Apr 6, 2012
    **** this fight

    I would love to see Mayweather vs Terry Norris
     
    FloydPatterson, Jun 1, 2013
    FloydPatterson, Jun 1, 2013
    #15
Page 1 of 3