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  1. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    With the news of Floyd Mayweather's possible return to boxing from semi retirement, there has been rumors of Floyd's next possibly opponent.

    Who would be a good opponent for Floyd in his return?

    Who would a guy like PBF tune up against?
     
    fitzgeraldz, Mar 20, 2009
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  2. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    He wouldn't take a tune-up.

    That much we know for sure.

    I'd love to see him finally fight Sugar Shane, presuming Shane can build upon the Margocheato beating, maybe beating Cotto in a rematch.
     
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  3. VARG

    VARG Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For a "tune-up" I'd say JMM.
    He would have to KO him too.

    If Pac KO's Hatton sooner than Floyd did, Pac 1-Up'd Floyd
    If Floyd KO's JMM and keeps him down, the score is even...

    Then they should clash and then FMJ should take on the hopefully unified WW champ sometime next year.
     
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  4. redmond22588

    redmond22588 Blood and Guts Full Member

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    well you cant really say pac would have a one up cuz people could then turn and say hatton was used goods and if floyed brutalizes JMM then people in return could say he was old or used up as well double edged sword
     
    redmond22588, Mar 20, 2009
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  5. VARG

    VARG Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But it evens out again with those excuses:

    Floyd brutalizes an old man...but an old man that Pac couldn't brutalize
    Pac KO's Floyd's used goods...but at his optimal weight class of 140 WITH new training.
     
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  6. Pimp C

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    He needs a tune-up and JMM is perfect for that.
     
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  7. Bazooka

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    Floyd needs a fight that will gain him some respect, a fight with JMM will only leave open more doubt, Floyd should fight Berto and call out Mosley to unify.
     
    Bazooka, Mar 20, 2009
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  8. PH|LLA

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    Berto is the perfect tuneup

    its the WBC that Floyd loves so much and its a pretty easy fight against a decent name with good handspeed
     
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  9. Guru_Too_You

    Guru_Too_You ESB OG circa '99 Full Member

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    There is no way in hell that Berto's team would put him in the ring with Floyd. Not to mention he won't be available for July 11.

    Its JMM in July, Pac-Hatton winner in November, Mosley-Cotto winner in May, then Williams at 154 in September (which I think PBF loses).

    Thats how to truly end a career.
     
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  10. VARG

    VARG Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I was actually thinking about that too...but it seems like Berto wants to fight in May and is set to fight Urango.

    I think he'll most likely fight either JMM or Mosley. All other options for July are sort of out of the question.

    And if he's taking a tune-up...it'll be JMM
     
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  11. VARG

    VARG Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Going out Hagler style? Fighting all the big fights at the end of your career?
     
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  12. Detroit

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    I say Mosley and then Pac-Hatton winner,he dosen't need to fight JMM... I like the guy and I dont want to see Floyd beat the **** out of him
     
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  13. Realspitts

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    the lowest risk & hightest reward = JMM
     
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  14. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    What about a tune up against someone like Miguel Cotto? ... just to say if he fights Clottey and beats him, then that would set up a good PPV fight between the two and the winner can fight Hatton.

    It can kill two or three birds with one stone --

    TopRank can get the chance to promote Mayweather again ...
    Floyd can make some money off of they fight ...
    Golden Boy & HBO can set it up so Floyd gets the money he wants ...
    Floyd can co-promote the fight w/ GBP and TopRank ...
    and Floyd can fight some fighters with some credibility ...

    Top Rank and GBP are the leading promoters in the game and can make the **** happen.

    Floyd vs JMM or Cotto

    the winner can fight the winner of Pacquiao vs Hatton then they can fight for the welterweight championship or at least the p4p championship.
     
    fitzgeraldz, Mar 22, 2009
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  15. downthatbottle

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    I say Berto so he can get his belt back.

    I think that would be a great fight.

    Berto reminds me a lil of Floyd, but stronger with a weaker chin
     
    downthatbottle, Mar 22, 2009
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