What is the main reason Floyd chose JMM as his next fight?

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  1. mgdb26

    mgdb26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pretty much that answers it. Pac showed him up by beating his last two opponents much more convincingly so now he wants to show up Pac by beating Marquez convincingly.
     
  2. Guru_Too_You

    Guru_Too_You ESB OG circa '99 Full Member

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    To build buzz for the Pacman bout.

    Its clear as day.
     
  3. ApatheticLeader

    ApatheticLeader is bringing ***y back. Full Member

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    Several reasons:

    1) JMM is an extremely high-profile opponent, and supposedly it would get people excited about the comeback

    2) It allows PBF to shake off rust against a skilled opponent where he doesn't have to worry about what's coming back at him. Fighting someone without skill won't help his timing as much as someone like JMM. PBF risks missing puches a bit, getting hit a bit - but all-importantly, there's little chance of him being hurt, and so he can afford to make the mistakes he's entitled to make after such a lay-off.

    3) People would mistakenly count it as a great win, thus boosting his ego even more and boosting the delusions of the blinder fans of his by an equal amount.
     
  4. buxzer

    buxzer Eastern Champ Full Member

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    :good Yup... Floyd should have chosen Mosley instead of JMM and we have a more competitive fight...
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  5. mangler

    mangler Active Member Full Member

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    He knows JMM at WW will be easier pickings.
     
  6. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Because of Manny ..I think MW wants to show Manny how to beat JM ..
     
  7. Maelstrom

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    :good
     
  8. Maelstrom

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    Not as easy as Alphonso Gomez or Micheal Jennings.:lol:

    Where was your outcry when Tony fought Golden Johnson?:think
     
  9. Maelstrom

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    Mosely should have chosen Floyd instead of his dentist EXCUSE.
     
  10. buxzer

    buxzer Eastern Champ Full Member

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    It's no good dwelling in the past, what's important is now... What will be the best possible fights right now...
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  11. Maelstrom

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    How convenient.

    Suddenly the past is no good when it comes to Mayweather..so all of Shane's ducking and excuses are ignored.
     
  12. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Because many poeple felt that JMM beat Pac and he's the #2 P4P fighter in the sport.
     
  13. Andy1966

    Andy1966 Member Full Member

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    Floyd took this fight because its his best way to make more money in the long run by taking this option, JMM is a respectable opponent, he wins, he fight Pac, he loses, he probably still fights Pac.
    And Floyd's sure he can win for many reasons, JMM smaller, probably does not have the power to hurt him, has had a lot of hard fights and I believe is getting towards the end of his prime.
     
  14. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Very winnable fight....JMM is good enough to fool the public into thinking this is some great matchup...and because he's ranked by fanboys @ #2 on some fake ranking.
     
  15. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Ring Magazine's rankings are fake and are done by fanboys?