Does Mayweather/Ortiz enhance or take away from Mayweather's Legacy? - Page 3

Big Dunn

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Originally Posted by Twako

lol at this butthurt *****. you feel the need to rescue floyd's image from the public perception? do you think wrapping up his career w/ this 'win' would be good for him in the long run?

If you honestly think this will stand out in floyd's career then there is no point discussing it. Beating a 6-1 underdog doesn't enhance anyones legacy, especially when you are a fighter that transcends the sport.

You guys sound like the floyd fans that constantly bring up torrecampo loss on manny.

Derranged

Takes away.

However, considering that most feel Mayweather would have won anyway, I don't think it hurts it that much.

1nonlymre

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Originally Posted by Big Dunn

If you honestly think this will stand out in floyd's career then there is no point discussing it. Beating a 6-1 underdog doesn't enhance anyones legacy, especially when you are a fighter that transcends the sport.

You guys sound like the floyd fans that constantly bring up torrecampo loss on manny.

I don't think this win enhances his legacy, but using betting odds to make legitimatize a win is rather silly, no? I mean, even Pacquiao would likely be an underdog against mayweather when looking at odds. Most other fighters would be noted as great underdogs...plus, with proper betting, odds can shift.
Sure, it's a perception thing, but not a very strong one, in my opinion, to back up how legitimate a win or loss truly is.
Unless you make money off of it, but that's another animal altogether.

RajahBell

It definitely Enhances his Legacy. That was his signature knockout, career defining. Next time they show his "greatest hits" on HBO, the knockout will be there. Those 2 punches were the hardest that he has ever thrown in the ring.

Deevel916

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Originally Posted by RajahBell

It definitely Enhances his Legacy. That was his signature knockout, career defining. Next time they show his "greatest hits" on HBO, the knockout will be there. Those 2 punches were the hardest that he has ever thrown in the ring.

Sarcasm I hope.

junior gong

It doesnt do anything for his legacy, if anything it diminishes it slightly as he should not have been fighting the guy in the first place. I also see Pac-JMM 3 as being as pointless as Sugar Ray-Duran 3.

DrewWoodside

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Originally Posted by RajahBell

It definitely Enhances his Legacy. That was his signature knockout, career defining. Next time they show his "greatest hits" on HBO, the knockout will be there. Those 2 punches were the hardest that he has ever thrown in the ring.

Would you say it was his best knockout?

Rox

Yes. He needs to give Ortiz a rematch..

Still Blazin

Enhanced it obviously. How can knocking out the number 2 ww who weighed 16 pounds over you in 4 rounds with ONE ****ing punch NOT enhance your legacy.

****ing noobs.

DrewWoodside

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Originally Posted by Rox

Yes. He needs to give Ortiz a rematch..

You think that fight will sell for the second time? A lot of ppl felt ripped off the first go around.. Not the sort of thing to make them want to shell out additional dollars.

View Poll Results: How does the result of Mayweather/Ortiz affect Mayweather's Legacy?
Enhances Mayweather's Legacy.	24	30.38%
Takes Away from Mayweather's Legacy.	27	34.18%
Has No Affect on Mayweather's Legacy.	28	35.44%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

Derranged woody allen rules Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet George Age: 31 Posts: 36,902 Rep Power: 135 Points: 103,365,268,302.87 Bank: 155,979,593,176.37 Total Points: 259,344,861,479.24 Donate	Takes away. However, considering that most feel Mayweather would have won anyway, I don't think it hurts it that much.

RajahBell Interim Champion Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 634 Rep Power: 6 Points: 55,005,504.27 Bank: 24,744,077,815.26 Total Points: 24,799,083,319.54 Donate	It definitely Enhances his Legacy. That was his signature knockout, career defining. Next time they show his "greatest hits" on HBO, the knockout will be there. Those 2 punches were the hardest that he has ever thrown in the ring.

junior gong senior gong Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4,302 Rep Power: 20 Points: 52,081.77 Bank: 137,056,527,340.85 Total Points: 137,056,579,422.62 Donate	It doesnt do anything for his legacy, if anything it diminishes it slightly as he should not have been fighting the guy in the first place. I also see Pac-JMM 3 as being as pointless as Sugar Ray-Duran 3.

Rox Pretty Mothafυcka Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TRAPPED IN MY MIND Posts: 8,512 Rep Power: 21 Points: 3,987.88 Bank: 7,023,538,217.02 Total Points: 7,023,542,204.90 Donate	Yes. He needs to give Ortiz a rematch..

Still Blazin I Love Pacquiao Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 34,135 Rep Power: 81 Points: 14,210,259,857.52 Bank: 288,283,432,102.74 Total Points: 302,493,691,960.26 Donate	Enhanced it obviously. How can knocking out the number 2 ww who weighed 16 pounds over you in 4 rounds with ONE **ing punch NOT enhance your legacy. **ing noobs.