Personally I think he should go after his mandatory in Erislandy Lara, assuming Lara beats Canelo. After that, there's the possibility of Devon Alexander, Porter, Thurman, Garcia, Sergio Martinez, and of course, the fighter we all want to see him against, Manny Pacquiao (yes I'm aware he's with Top Rank).
I think it depends on how much PPV revenue they generate in the Maidana fight. If less than 1M, I think they have no choice but to fight someone that will offset such loss similar to the Canelo fight after the slow Guerrero sales. Pac will be seriously considered now that Oscar is warming up to Arum. But of course the fight can only happen if Floyd wants to.
True that, I can see that happening. Floyd & Pac need to fight soon regardless.
I think it depends on how much PPV revenue they generate in the Maidana fight. If less than 1M, I think they have no choice but to fight someone that will offset such loss similar to the Canelo fight after the slow Guerrero sales. Pac will be seriously considered now that Oscar is warming up to Arum. But of course the fight can only happen if Floyd wants to.
He should defend his 154 pound title or step down from it. It would be a full year since he last defended it and that was at a damn catch weight. If he fights a welterweight then the soonest he would defend his 154 pound title would be May 2015. That is 20 months between title defenses and that is unacceptable to the other top 154 pounders that deserve a title shot. You listed Lara as a possible opponent but if Lara loses to Canelo this July then he would not be in line for a Mayweather fight.
That's why I said IF Lara wins. I agree though that he should defend it or vacate it if he doesn't go back up since 2 years is way too damn long in between title defenses.
He should defend his 154 pound title or step down from it. It would be a full year since he last defended it and that was at a damn catch weight. If he fights a welterweight then the soonest he would defend his 154 pound title would be May 2015. That is 20 months between title defenses and that is unacceptable to the other top 154 pounders that deserve a title shot. You listed Lara as a possible opponent but if Lara loses to Canelo this July then he would not be in line for a Mayweather fight.
King Cotto under Roach. Thats the only fight that needs to haapen is Miguel beats Sergio.
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Floyd already beat Cotto convincingly the first time, although I wouldn't mind seeing that fight again but w/o the dickriding commentary.
I think if Lara beats Canelo in their big PPV this July, he's the best choice. If Martinez beats Cotto and finishes out his contract with HBO, it would be a pretty big fight for the legendary middleweight crown at stake. A Pacquiao fight isn't likely to happens anytime in the immediate future due to promoter and network politics.
Maybe if Keith Thurman/Porter/Garcia fight each other or have one or more big wins they could be a realistic option, but probably not at this time--Porter might be the front-runner among the three since he's the one carrying a title at 147 (unification fight perhaps?).
Lip sync battle with Jimmy Fallon. He'd have more chance of getting knocked out than in tonight's fight, but I think it would be worth it for his legacy.
Floyd probably stutters and blows it.
Yes similar to what Cotto is doing and what Duran did against Barkley. Floyd needs to be a bit more spontaneous and not so predictable. Mix it up a little. Like RJJ did against Ruiz and then come back down.
Once Floyd beats GGG, he can come back down again, make his career a little more interesting.
I guess it's possible, but remember this dude started out at approximately 130 and can barely even make 154. Duran and RJJ have bigger builds so it's easier for them to gain and still keep everything in tact, on top of Duran starting at 135 and RJJ at SMW but Floyd fighting GGG wouldn't even really make sense. I'd rather GGG fight Sergio, Ward or Carl Froch than someone 14 pounds lighter than him.
You guys seriously want this dude to fight a SMW?
Yes similar to what Cotto is doing and what Duran did against Barkley. Floyd needs to be a bit more spontaneous and not so predictable. Mix it up a little. Like RJJ did against Ruiz and then come back down.
Once Floyd beats GGG, he can come back down again, make his career a little more interesting.
Floyd should fight GGG. Cotto is fighting Sergio, so Floyd should try equal what Miguel is attempting, or prepared to do.
Lets say Maidana is Floyds easy or interim fight, we'll allow him a cherry pick, but then expect him to get back to business end.