Will Ring Rust be a Factor for Mayweather?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by S!F, Sep 13, 2009.


  1. S!F

    S!F Undisputed Full Member

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    He's been inactive for 1 year 7 months. Will it have any impact on his performance against JMM?
     
  2. bobalachko

    bobalachko Active Member Full Member

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    I wouldnt of thought so.Mayweather never stops training so I expect him at his brilliant best.
     
  3. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I fully expect to see the best Mayweather in the ring come Saturday. There is an upside and a downside to Mayweather's time off, so it's difficult to know for sure.
     
  4. USA_Pugilist

    USA_Pugilist The Great White Hope Full Member

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    Mayweather retired with intentions of returning. Like stated before hes a gym rat and will definently be in shape. Also with an ego like that he will do whatever he has to do to keep that pretty record. He came out of the womb boxing.
     
  5. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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  6. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    No, not at all. There's no reason to believe that. If it looks that way, it's more likely because JMM is just a great fighter.
     
  7. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    It could be, It could be not.
     
  8. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    There is absolutely no reason for someone with Floyd's work ethic and skill to show ring rust. Don't make it an excuse if JMM wins. Floyd won't have allowed for rust. He'll have already work it off.
     
  9. Chicagosown23

    Chicagosown23 Sportsologist Full Member

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    It will prolly take Floyd 2-3 rds to get used to the "Fight Night" speed but after that he should be settled down and comfortable
     
  10. withoutthee88

    withoutthee88 The Way of the Warrior Full Member

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    It's actually one day short of 1 year and 9 months.
     
  11. maryann

    maryann Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Probably not, if ever there will be it would be very minimal.
     
  12. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    I don't know..... possibly. Some guys go away fro a while and they look as good as ever. Others go away for a while and look like **** their first fights back. You can never really predict these things.
     
  13. Geiger

    Geiger Member Full Member

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    I really don't think it will, I'm expecting Floyd to show up as sharp as ever.
     
  14. bill poster

    bill poster Guest

    I think he will look noticably slower. Not sure how hungry he is and think the return is more about ego and money than desire.
     
  15. Tszyu

    Tszyu Active Member Full Member

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    No way. He trains all the time, it is not as if he lost muscle and did nothing.
    He will be fine and should KO JMM within 8