Originally posted by Freedom.
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Did Floyd "retire" in 2007 because he was shook by the 147 division heating up?
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Nope. Think about it logically, if he didn't retire, best case they would have spent six months building up an ODLH rematch for Dec 2007 or most likely Cinco de Mayo in May 2008, given Sept is too close for a promotion that size. Then would come Hatton in Nov or Dec of 2008. So he only really misses out of fighting Cotto pre Margo or post Margo. Not exactly missing alot of fights is he?
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Originally posted by check hook View PostNope. Think about it logically, if he didn't retire, best case they would have spent six months building up an ODLH rematch for Dec 2007 or most likely Cinco de Mayo in May 2008, given Sept is too close for a promotion that size. Then would come Hatton in Nov or Dec of 2008. So he only really misses out of fighting Cotto pre Margo or post Margo. Not exactly missing alot of fights is he?
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Originally posted by Freedom. View PostDid Floyd "retire" after fighting the 140 boxer Ricky Hatton because he was shook at the idea of fighting all the prime welterweight at that time?
Mosley was still very good at that time, and he called Floyd out on ESPN in 2007. There were people like Margarito, prime Cotto, Clottey (who beat the former Floyd opponent Corrales), and Paul Williams.
Did Floyd "retire" to avoid those guys?
Floyd made Hatton move up to 147 and fight in his hometown, but Floyd would never consider moving up a weight division and fighting Vernon Forrest.
Mayweather definitely ducked Margarito. Margarito was the most feared man in boxing. Mayweather did not want to take that risk. That was one of the biggest ducks in boxing history.
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Originally posted by Djanxx View PostSeems like the pac fanboys and their alts have had an effect on this poll
Dont you think its a bit early after 12 posts and having only just joined to be talking about alts? Which flojob are you?
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Originally posted by Djanxx View PostSeems like the pac fanboys and their alts have had an effect on this poll
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Originally posted by illmaticfighter View Postlightweight is now ranked number 2 ww in the division lmao.
Yes, in hindsight you can say that now, can't you.
Didn't look good on paper in 2009 now did it? That a 5'7 Lightweight was moving up two divisions, coming off of a TKO win where little Juan Diaz hurt him and gave him some trouble.
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