Meldrick taylor vs Floyd mayweather?

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  1. Symphenyceo

    Symphenyceo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  2. pugilistspecialist

    pugilistspecialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would have to go with Floyd Mayweather. At 140 and down Mayweather was a more active with his hands and took more risks, than he does at 147. Meldrick Taylor had great talent, fastest hands ever at or around his weight,good footwork and defense, plenty of grit and desire, but his downfall was his philly heart. Mayweather has a very underrated infighting skills and would be the better puncher of the two. Taylor would would be faster than Mayweather and throw a few more punches, but Mayweather would land the cleaner, telling, blows. Also Mayweather has a superior defense, Taylor was adequate defensively but elected to trade when he didnt have to most nights, and Mayweather eats you alive with counters on the inside. Because of this I see Mayweather winning a compeitive fight on points. His cleaner punches and better defense and counter shots will finally overcome Meldricks volume and flashier punches.