They are some tough challenges out there for Floyd but who will he fight?
Will it be Fighter of the Decade, Manny Pacquiao at 147lbs
Search and Destroy James Kirkland at 154lbs
A Slick Cuban Erislandy Lara at 154lbs
The KO King GGG Gennady Golovkin at 154-160lsb
The Hands Down fast reflexes style of Sergio Martinez at 154-160lbs
Or will Floyd duck all of them for a much easier opponent?
Floyd beats Kirkland, he was a bum.
Floyd beats Manny, he was past prime.
Floyd beats Sergio, he was old.
Floyd beats GGG, he was a paper champ.
Floyd beats Lara, he was a cherry pick.
There is nothing this man can do for these idiots to be satisfied
How did Kirkland land a job in your post? Kirkwho?
As for the rest, I doubt Floyd even wins any of those.
Realistically, I'd like to see him take on Khan or Thurman, assuming One Time San Diego comes through his next bout impressively.
Shawn Porter would be a good fight too, but he has a mandatory, albeit Brook would probably take some step-aside money in exchange for a shot at the title in September (vacant or otherwise).
Because 2 of his last 3 fights were huge money fights.
Why do you think he moved back down in between? For fun?
Why are we pretending that Mayweather doesn't come to the ring at 150 lbs and the highest he's weighed in is 151 lbs?
He's also ignoring the fact that 2 of his last 3 had not been at "154" as he suggested.
154 vs Cotto, 147 vs Guerrero and 152 vs Alvarez is the correct answer.
....and like you mentioned, Floyd didn't even make 152, let alone 154 in the 3 fights that took place north of 147 vs the biggest names in the sport.
2of his last 3 fights are at 154. Money isn't an excuse to fight there.
Because 2 of his last 3 fights were huge money fights.
Why do you think he moved back down in between? For fun?
Why are we pretending that Mayweather doesn't come to the ring at 150 lbs and the highest he's weighed in is 151 lbs?
Guess, you still haven't read the latest news.
Yup. WBC top contender pac man.
The awaited dream match between Pacquiao and Mayweather has gotten an unexpected boost and may now be nearer to materialize than ever before. In a surprising move, the WBC has installed Pacquiao as its top contender of the welterweight division in its latest rankings replacing previous No. 1 Luis Abregu of Argentina. And guest what? Floyd Mayweather Jr is the current WBC welterweight champion.
According to Tempo's Nick Giongco, the inclusion of Pacquiao to the WBC welterweight class is so sudden since Paquiao wasn’t even rated in the last rankings that were released during the boxing body’s annual convention in Bangkok last month.
The WBC may be in the process of preparing for the much awaited megafight by making Pacquiao the number contender to Mayweather's throne.
How is Manny his #1 mandatory??he is not ranked #1 contender at 147 by ring nor is he #1 contender fo the WBC
Guess, you still haven't read the latest news.
Why do people think this fight is so easy to make? There's obstacles that aren't going away. Arum/Mayweather douchebaggery beef. HBO/Showtime. This isn't happening.
After watching lara last night i noticed he doesn't have the speed to match floyd. He would get pot shotted all night and end up being a boxing clinic and it would get worse the longer the fight went.
Lara is cut from the same stinking mold as Rigondeux. Nobody will win against them in or around their weight class. They should've stayed in the olympics. Floyd would be too slow compared to Lara. It would be like Bradley picking apart Marquez.
4 out of 5 are above WW.
Don't know why this needs explaining so many times but Mayweather doesn't fight above his weight class except for huge money fights.
2of his last 3 fights are at 154. Money isn't an excuse to fight there.
I voted for Pacquiao even thought the fight has no chance of happening. Unless Floyd keeps his 154 pound title he is not ducking by not fighting GGG or Lara at 154. Mayweather is only a welterweight and should only have to fight the best at 147. If he keeps his 154 pound title then he should fight the best a 154 and that is Lara and GGG who says he can make 154 with no problem.
Its pretty f'n obvious theres onky one man he should really fight to get it out of the way and that is Pacquiao. I didnt see anyone complaining back then when Frazier lost to Foreman first time, n still fought ali again after.
At least one person in every country has heard of the name Manny Pacquiao, floyd is big here in u.s. n england mexico..so the internet would explode if the fight gets made. They r older n outta prime (pac)but they still are big names
GGG, Martinez and maybe even Kirkland will numbers similar to Cotto.
I agree Lara would not sell as well though.
lol............how can you be a boxing fan and say such crazy things? Cotto is the 3rd biggest star in the sport. There is no way in hell those guys do numbers similar to him. Hell, why do you think Sergio is doing all he can to get a fight wiht Cotto now
How is Manny his #1 mandatory??he is not ranked #1 contender at 147 by ring nor is he #1 contender fo the WBC
Coz he has nothing to prove. He earned it fighting in the ring. He's considered an Atg that's why.
He has earned his stripes.
And PAC is the biggest purse Floyd can have especially now the purse split will be bigger for him if they fight. So whats the hold up?
Scared perhaps?
4 out of 5 are above WW.
Don't know why this needs explaining so many times but Mayweather doesn't fight above his weight class except for huge money fights.
Lol you just contradicted yourself. :rofl: