Which Fighters Pre 1990 Could Beat Floyd Mayweather Jr at 130?

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  1. garymcfall

    garymcfall Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Any fighter that you feel would be able to beat Floyd, or would be favourite over Floyd at 130? Boxer has to be pre 1990.
     
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  2. Luigi1985

    Luigi1985 Cane Corso Full Member

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    Perhaps Arguello, he would be the fighter I spontaneous give the best chances to beat Floyd at SFW...
     
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  3. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    camacho sr., maybe chavez
     
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  4. Ezzard

    Ezzard Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd say Chavez. Arguello would have a chance and was a greater fighter IMO but I think Floyd's style was wrong for him.

    I'd also go with Canzoneri, Saddler and Armstrong (never fought at the weight I don't think, but could have).
     
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  5. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    JCC, Nelson and Arguello.
     
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  6. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    I always hear Duran's name come up on this topic.

    At least at LW.
     
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  7. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    Oh yeah, Duran as well. Can't think of any more who would, really.
     
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  8. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Camacho
    Arguello
    Chavez
    Nelson

    Are the guys I give the best shots. I wouldn't neccessarily favor any of them, but I'd have them about even bets, maybe Floyd a slight favorite over a couple.
     
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  9. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    On a given day; Brian Mitchell, Azumah Nelson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Alexis Arguello, Flash Elorde and of course Sandy Saddler spring to mind.
     
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  10. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Duran at 130 loses to Floyd. At 135 and above, he wins.
     
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  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Interesting.

    I'd hear a little bit more about why.
     
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  12. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I honestly think Floyd beats everyone at 130...
     
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  13. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Because Duran at 130 wasn't the same Duran as at 135. In fact, a green Duran against Buchanan at 135 vs Floyd would be a very competitive fight as well. A prime Duran at 135 beats Floyd up though. At 130, Floyd was at his best, Duran was green. I think Floyd's speed and counter-punching would take the day against that young version of Duran.
     
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  14. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    I would give Arguello, Chavez, Nelson, and Camacho the best shots at beating Floyd, but I wouldn't pick any of them to win.
     
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  15. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nelson, Chavez, and on a really good day Kid Chocolate
     
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