PBF-Chico Corrales was the greatest exhibition of boxing of this era

one of them yeah, others include Winky-Trinidad, Hopkins-Trinidad, RJJ-most of the guys he fought, and others. I think Floys was stylistically all wrong for Chico who rarely used his height. Floyd was essentially a longer fighter despite being shorter. He had no problem finding Chico because Chico would lean in and Floyd had great timing and reach. His combos were on point that night.

 

Yes, as a matter of fact it was.

Here were some of the predictions for the fight:

"Mayweather's mind doesn't seem to have been greatly focused on fighting -at least not in the ring - for much of the last year or so. Corrales has had three good wins over Derrick Gainer, ****** Juuko and Angel Manfredy since Mayweather's unconvincing defeat of Goyo Vargas, and just about decides it for me. A definite maybe to Corrales." Gerry Callan, Irish Boxing Yearbook and Irishboxingnews.com

"I pick Corrales to win, possibly by knockout late in the fight. I've seen the pretty boy training in Phoenix and he's more talk than walk. They say that Chico hasn't yet fought a Mayweather, well, I assure you Floyd has never been in with a Corrales." Rick Farris, The CBZ

"The oddsmakers who are calling this a pick'em fight have no balls. How can Corrales NOT be the big favorite? I have to go with Corrales. Corrales is what the old-timers call the dangerous beanpole. Saddler, Hearns, Arguello, M. Spinks, are just a few dangerous beanpoles that spring to mind. When they lose, it is to big bangers, which Mayweather is not. (The Pep victory over Saddler is the exception that proves the rule; and remember, Pep was rough!) Can Mayweather win? Not really; his only chance is to stink the joint out, Pee-Wee Whitaker style, and run and pitty-pat jab all night. I don't think he can do that, so my prediction is as follows: Corrales will beat down Mayweather within 6 rounds. And it ain't gonna be pretty." Mike DeLisa, Founder/Co-Publisher, The CBZ

"Corrales by 7th round TKO." Pusboil, The CBZ

"Corrales by decision." Max Kellerman, EPSN Boxing Analyst

"It's going to be the basic boxer vs. slugger fight. However, with Diego being so big and hitting so hard, I think Mayweather is going to have to be sure not to get lured into a slugfest. If he gets lured into that type of fight, it could end at early. If he fights a great fight and hits and moves and avoids being hit, like he can do so well, then he can defeat Corrales. As for my prediction, I am going to go out on a limb and say Corrales by KO in the later rounds. Eventually he just has to catch Floyd with one big punch and I think he can, although it may take a while. Also, don't be surprised to see a boring fight with Floyd running all over. "Irish" Pat Kelley, FightNews.com

"This fight is as close as they come. They are without a doubt the two best at 130lbs and are also the only two fighters who can beat each other. I think Corrales should win the fight. He is just too big and strong for any Junior Lightweight. Mayweather's speed will be the difference early, but as the fight goes on Corrales will get closer and closer. Floyd will have to stop eventually, and this will be the beginning of the end. He simply will not be able to keep Corrales off of him. Corrales will stop him in the late rounds..." Brian Hernandez, HouseOfPainBoxing.com

"Diego Corrales KO6. Mayweather has the handspeed and the boxing skills to easily outpoint Corrales. Unfortunately for Floyd, he'll have to feed his overinflated ego by trying to come out strong and get a piece of Corrales. When he tries, Corrales will punish him severely. I expect a lot of contact early, with Floyd getting the worst of it." Chris Bushnell, Editor, BoxingChronicle.com

"Corrales by TKO9" - Joe Bruno, CBZ

 

And what? :hi:

 

Not even Top 10, Boxing Fanatic? :rofl atsch

Even puga voted Top 3.

 

Margarito ruined pac tho:huh

 

Less than 2-1?:huh



1.5-.5?:think​

 

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Harold said it best, "Jim, I gotta tell ya, I'm terribly impressed, I don't think I've seen an exhibition of boxing like this since Willie Pep, this kid is unbelievable, great legs, great speed, unbelievable ring-generalship. I mean he's got tremendous presence in that ring, Floyd Mayweather knows where he is, every minute of this fight..."

 

Hopkins over Trinidad is up there as well....I wouldnt say PBF over Chico is the best I think Hopkins was

 

PBF-Corrales is up there with Hopkins-Trinidad, Mayweather-Gatti, Wright-Trinidad, Lewis-Tyson and some others of the last 20 years.

 

Hopkins fighting a guy moving up was better?

 

From what year does this era span from?

 

Damn, that's almost better than the Av I got.

 

Hopkins fighting and beating an undefeated Trinidad who not only moved up but had won world titles at 147, 154 and at 160 leading up to his bout with Hopkins.
Chico didnt have any of that going on for himself when he fought Floyd.