Its been clear that no1 discusses fantasy fights with mayweather @ 130-140 because

[The Big Dunn]

I'm not saying it is'nt significant. I'm saying that even if he had retired after losing to Spinks, it would'nt of changed anything as far as many people believing he is the best fighter ever. The third title is'nt what makes him great. Beating top ten ATG heavyweights, plus several Hof'ers, not to mention plenty of guys that if they were fighting in a multiple belt era, would of been champs. His reume is straight up ridiculous.

True but avenging a defeat to a gold medal winner (you know in an era where winning a gold medal meant alot) who was much younger and had upset him was a huge deal. It wasn't as significant as beating Frazier in fights 2 and 3, Foreman or Liston 1 of course.

[therealpugilist]

That's a funny thing about Duran, people pretend things didn't happen.

A poster said Floyd would be favoured at 160 using a Camacho stick and move style but Duran had the same issues at 135, 147 and 154.

Its just a nostalgia hangover

Duran was a legend but he had his flaws like everyone else.

[Luilun]

At 140 Arron Pryor and Julio Cesar Chavez would have beaten him to a pulp or man handled him Castillo man handled him and he was only a sparring partner for Chavez

[therealpugilist]

At 140 Arron Pryor and Julio Cesar Chavez would have beaten him to a pulp or man handled him Castillo man handled him and he was only a sparring partner for Chavez

castillo and JCC dont even fight similar.....Castillo is better at long range, had a better jab and cutting off fighters fleet of foot than JCC...JCC struggled with guys with speed and movement like Frankie Randall who floyd beat up as a teenager in his camp, meldrick taylor, whitaker, some people think Juan Laporte beat him as well

castillo did well vs boxers like Johnston, casamayor and diaz

He is taller, longer reach, better jab than JCC who was better coming forward slipping while JLC parried well.

I dont see why people thinkk JLC is a clone of JCC

[boliodogs]

He matured into a full sized welterweight. He would weigh in at 147 and be all bone and muscle without an ounce of extra weight. He fought Marquez at an agreed on 144 pound catchweight and couldn't go lower than 146 so he wasn't a natural 130-140 pounder at that time. I have seen plenty of fantasy fights on here involving Mayweather at 130 to 140 pounds against great fighters of the past including Pryor, Marquez, Duran, Chavez and others. Fantasy fights are just that. A fantasy with the winner being whoever you want it to be. Mayweather never lost a real fight so as an obvious Mayweather lover just be happy with that.

[GrandpaBernard]

IMO i favor both over duran at the lower weights. he did great when fighters came to him but had trouble with hand speed, movement and elusiveness. Also a good left hook and at 130-40 floyd used his jab to the body and lead hook a lot often....the same punch dejesus was tagging duran with. both are better overall fighters than dejesus and even some of his strengths they actually do it better.

Even that buchanan fight was controversial...that was low blow!!

Yes.

Armstrong is better for the job. He could force guys into inside fights WITHOUT pushing them to the ropes.

[boliodogs]

castillo and JCC dont even fight similar.....Castillo is better at long range, had a better jab and cutting off fighters fleet of foot than JCC...JCC struggled with guys with speed and movement like Frankie Randall who floyd beat up as a teenager in his camp, meldrick taylor, whitaker, some people think Juan Laporte beat him as well

castillo did well vs boxers like Johnston, casamayor and diaz

He is taller, longer reach, better jab than JCC who was better coming forward slipping while JLC parried well.

I dont see why people thinkk JLC is a clone of JCC

Chavez was a much better fighter than Castillo. You are right that they had different styles and strong points. Chavez punched harder, took a punch better and was harder to hit cleanly. Chavez also worked the body better and finished stronger. Chavez had a much longer prime and was far more consistent. Casillo is generally remembered as a very good fighter in his somewhat short prime while Chavez is always remembered as a great fighter.

[SouthPawHitman]

Its just a nostalgia hangover

Duran was a legend but he had his flaws like everyone else.

No not at 135 pounds bro

[Reloaded]

Fair enough

Roberto Duran v Floyd Mayweather at 132 pounds.
Roberto Duran v Floyd mayweather at 140 pounds
Roberto Duran v Floyd Mayweather at 147 pounds
Roberto Duran v Floyd Mayweather at 154 pounds
Roberto Duran v Floyd Mayweather at caneloweight
Roberto Duran v Floyd Mayweather at 160 pounds.

DeJesus beat Duran and Floyd is better than him , Floyd is better than most who beat Duran .

Floyd would out box Duran for UD .

[big_james10]

why are his fantasy fights that are discussed on this site always at 147...the guys started at 130 and was at his peak at 130-140.....147-154 were just classes he was champ in because he is great fighter not a great welterweight per say

The reason is that most of the people who post on this message board never saw Floyd fight at 130, 135 and 140. They talk a lot about the fight with Castillo, but 98 percent of them never actually saw the fight.

Also, talking about his performances at 130-140 would kill the hater's buzz because no one can argue that he didn't fight or beat the best opponents in those divisions.