Could Mayweather still be as great at an old age like Hopkins?

he could, but he won't fight on that long. He will. He'll need the money. I don't think so. Mayweather relies quite alot on natural abilities. They're about the same. Watch the Mayweather-Judah fight when his natural abilities were neutralized and he had to tighten up.

That will be very difficult. Rarely do you see fighters in the lower weight classes fight at an elite level in their late 30's much less in their 40's. Speed and athleticism are more of a factor. Also, PBF has been fighting since he was a little kid. All that sparring and training in general has to take a toll. Whereas, Hopkins, in comparison< started fighting later in life.

If Floyd takes control of his finances i.e. his spending habits and dedication to everything opulent, he could conceivably retire on the earnings from his fight with Ortiz. But he won't, and how long he continues depends on two factors, the size of his ego and his bank account. Many times fighters will fight on because they've mismanaged a king's ransom and need to make a living. Fighting into old age becomes less desirable when one realizes that resilience is reduced and old age is not so much fun when it's experienced through a dulled intellect or in a lot of pain. And ego? I don't think ego takes you that far away from your good senses, usually its need that pushes us to do something even when we know it will hurt. Theoretically he could still be pretty good but what Hopkins is doing is pretty unique and I think specific to Hopkins and his character. Hopkins is a throw back to a time when fighters seemed to be roughly carved out of blood, sweat, and tears. He has a nobility that originates from the man but manifests itself in his boxing and dedication to the sport. A lot of things are repeatable, but what are the unique characteristics that make up winners and over achievers?

Unless Floyd is smarter than I give him credit for, and deceiving the public. Maybe the whole Soda & eating chips thing is just for show, and that's the only time he touches that stuff. He certainly doesn't want his sparring footage revealed, so he may as well hide the fact that he eats right. He puts the idea out there himself, that he never watches footage of opponents (maybe he does), eats just food in front of the camera (does he eat it when the cameras are not around?), and just overall arrogant confidence. LOL you guys crack me up. You seriously think Floyd eats junkfood all the time. Are you guys that gullible? An for your info, a cheatmeal like once a week in a healthy diet has no harm whatsoever.

NO and heres why... Smaller guys tend to burn out faster than bigger guys Floyds been boxing since 3 Hopkins started boxing seriously at his late teens/early 20s Floyd has a LOOOT more stress than Hopkins, more money more problems. Court cases, baby mama drama etc and like people said already, Popkins takes care of himself in and out the gym.. Ive seen plenty of videos of Floyd drinking soda and eating Popeyes fried chicken lol So... yea, no..

NO, he would be slightly better off then a James Toney, who generally speaking is his equivalent in the Offense to Defense Ratio, especially similarities in defensive style. He is obviously in better shape than Toney. But his diet isn't up to par of a Hopkins. When questioned about his diet, he has admitted to being a Junk Food guy, even though he tries to eat organic food during Training. His lifestyle isn't up to par with Hopkins'. B-Hop has stated that he never goes out partying at night, and has a certain time when he goes to bed at all times. Proper rest is just as important as diet and training regiment. Floyd on the other hand, while not drinking alcohol, does enjoy the night scene on a regular basis. These are all little things that make B-Hop who he is: Regular Training Regimen, Consistent Diet, Rest. Hence why he is known as a Disciple of Discipline. Floyd got the Training part right, but what about consistent diet and proper rest? Floyd does eat junk food but he also is a gym rat...you see how Roger and Senior look...they have great genitics and matabolisms in the family so his bad eating habits wont affect like that...Floyd doesnt drink or smoke weed and even thou you see him partying...he often goes to the gym or for a run right after...

Those who believe floyd main diet is junk food when he is not training because he says so, is a fool. Yeah he might grub at a fast food joint once in awhile but his longevity in the sport is due to hard work and great diet. Believe that. Crap diets promote injury, he rarely get injuries, knock on wood.

I think he can still be effective even as he gets close to 40 Mayweather is a CLEVER FIGHTER just like B-Hop, while Physical Skill certainly HELPS THEM...that is NOT ALL THEY DEPEND ON! When it comes to their styles...70% of it is Mental! That and the fact that this ERA of boxing really don't have many "GREAT BOXERS" so these guys can hang around and EXPOSE a lot of these OVERRATED PROSPECTS!

If he avoids the beating Pacquiao would put on him and continues cherry-picking, he has a shot. Unlike Hatton i doubt Floyd will run up ,hands down,chin up and get put to sleep

Not sure Hopkins doesnt surround himself with the clowns Floyd does and doesnt have the stress.stress will kill you

Not as long as Hopkins. If Mayweather wants to, he could make the adjustment that would allow him to fight on when his athleticism leaves him, but he won't. That is clearly not a goal of his to fight on for years and years like Hopkins does.

If he avoids the beating Pacquiao would put on him and continues cherry-picking, he has a shot.

That's really the only thing I'm wondering about with this issue, how much does he rely on his speed and naturally gifted abilities? And could he completely adjust his style once he loses that? He certainly has the skill, intelligence and dedication for it. Of cource all of this assuming he would actually fight that long.

Depends, if he still has love for the sport then of course he could.

Doubt he has the drive to fight into his late 40's to be able to match Bhop but he's also more of a athletic fighter and relies on reflexes and handspeed with his boxing fundamentals although if he wants to he certainly could be more than competitve for as long as he chooses dedicates himself

i was asking myself the same actually, after this fight with ortiz i will judge if he can fight at the same age as bhop with the same rate also bhop takes WAY BETTER care of himself than mayweather

I don't think so. Mayweather relies quite alot on natural abilities.

he could, but he won't fight on that long.

No way B-Hop is a one off..