Real Reason Floyd beat Marquez

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by PhilthyRich, Dec 14, 2012.


  1. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Marquez always weighs around 142 for his fights, ever since his lightweight days. He just had to cut less weight this time. Floyd had a longer reach and like a half inch in height.

    He doesn't even use size as an advantage. He uses speed and defense.
     
  2. Miguel

    Miguel Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Come on, let's be real now. You are basically saying because he rehydrates up to 142 in the past it's legitimate to be up a guy who is used to fighting welterweights and probably comes in at 152+ on fight night?

    Be sensible, saying physical size has nothing to do with it is like saying water isn't wet - size was not the only factor but it's a big factor (not as big as the blatant style mismatch I mention earlier), otherwise let's get Mayweather to go up and fight Martinez at 160, after all, FLoyd comes in at around 152-154 on fight nights and Martinez sometimes only weighs in at 157...what you're saying is the same thing