Would Floyd winning a close UD against Mosley hurt Floyd's legacy?

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  1. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    Now obviously Cotto winning a close UD against Mosley did wonders for his legacy but if Floyd wins a close one against Mosley also would it be damaging to his head to head standing due to Floyd being a much more skilled fighter than Cotto was?
     
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  2. thesandman

    thesandman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dunno.

    Did winning a SD over Oscar ruin it? I doubt it would really.
     
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  3. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    That Floyd/Oscar fight wasn't all that close to me. I gave Oscar three rounds, maybe four if I wanna be nice to Oscar.
     
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  4. timmyjames

    timmyjames PTurd curb stomper Full Member

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    the only thing i think that would really hurt it is getting royally KTFO pac/hatton style
     
    timmyjames, Mar 22, 2010
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  5. Dr Gonzo

    Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! Full Member

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    a win is a win, and Shane is coming into this fight after a big win over Margo so i think if Floyd beats him even only by a round it will still be beneficial on his legacy

    that being said

    Shane MD12 Floyd :yep
     
    Dr Gonzo, Mar 22, 2010
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  6. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think if Mosley looks good, it helps Mayweather's legacy, even if it is a close fight. If Mosley looks slow or generally old, the fight being close would hurt Floyd, but it really all depends on how good Mosley is on the night.

    If he turns up, puts out a good performance and loses, then Mayweather deserves a lot of credit.
     
    Jack, Mar 22, 2010
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  7. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    This is what I wanted to say mu****a. :!:

    Anyway, no I don't think a close decision would damage Mayweather's legacy. It would be a win vs a great fighter in Mosley, so the "W" would be pretty significant no matter what. Assuming Mayweather performs well and doesn't get some sort of a gift decision, that is.
     
    CarlesX7, Mar 22, 2010
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  8. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    What legacy?

    I thought we were still waiting on that.
     
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  9. timmyjames

    timmyjames PTurd curb stomper Full Member

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    only the haters, like yourself
     
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  10. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    Oh!!! I forgot how amazing the castillo win was.
    Yes, let's hoist this man into the pantheon of greats.
     
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  11. timmyjames

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    :huh
     
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  12. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    Floyd: "we dont count split decisions"
     
    LukeO, Mar 22, 2010
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  13. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Fixed. ;)
     
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  14. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    Didn't matter he lost the first time I guess.
     
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  15. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    Now I'm not making excuses in the event that Floyd wins but there are factors that are there such as Mosley being 38 years old and would be coming off a 16 month layoff by fight night and most would think that Floyd can do better than Miguel Cotto who won by close UD against Mosley.

    Do you follow now?
     
    BENNY BLANCO, Mar 22, 2010
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