Floyd should retire.

Ever since the Mosley fight, I've noticed Floyd slowly start to slow down-although hardly noticeable. It became noticeable in the Guerrero fight. I saw a shadow of Floyd using his supreme boxing IQ to dominate Guerrero. But all I heard after the fight was that "Floyd hasn't lost a step", or "He's showed no signs of slowing down". I ignored these kind of these comments because I assumed that they meant it relative to his age. He was 36 after all! But after this fight I've had enough. I can't stand watching Floyd fight anymore knowing what he could have done to these guys in his prime. The haters will undoubtedly say that it has nothing to do with Floyd's age and that Maidana would've caused Floyd trouble even back then. And, that's true...but the fight would look nothing like it did tonight, and you guys know it. It would resemble something like the Hatton fight with Floyd knocking him out late. I want him to retire. Not because I'm scared he will be beat - I still think he beats anyone 140lbs-154lbs. But I just don't want to see him beat these guys like this. And if he does lose eventually, it won't be like when other greats lose and blame it on his age. Sugar Ray Leonard was 34 when he lost against Terry Norris and I don't think there is a person that would say that would of happened in Leonard's prime..but they will if Floyd loses. He has nothing left to prove, he should go out on top.

Comments (15)

fighter1234

Mayweather has slowed guys, he's 37 ffs. People don't wanna accept it but it's the truth, you peak at like 26-30 and then the decline starts... it's inevitable. Nothing you can do about it. Mayweather aged slower in his 30's but has rapidly declined now. He'll probably retire, or face some soft challenges. Exactly, thank you.

12y ago

sicko

HELL NO! Wasn't his best against Maidana but Mayweather is still good enough to find a way to beat them ALL. Only 3 Fights Left On His Deal I think he can finish that out at least. I could careless about Mayweather finishing his career "UNDEFEATED" at least fight Maidana again. Not like he took any major damage tonight Physically, he was barely getting hit clean and I don't even remember him getting hurt or wobbled. Mayweather got enough left in the tank to still beat all at 147 IMO

12y ago

_original_

This is ridiculous. Let Floyd earn those gargantuan and unprecedented paychecks he's making by giving the fans excitement and risking it all. Nobody in boxing is untouchable, you were just holding Floyd to an unrealistic pedestal. He's actually my favorite fighter but no man is above the sport and as the still P4P top fighter today he still has many fights to give the fans. If he loses (like so many other greats have) then so be it, boxing has to run its course.

12y ago

fighter1234

This has got to be the sorriest ass thread of the whole night. Be as it may, I disagree with your premise. I think Floyd should stick around for the transition and give back to the fans by giving us that first loss and closure. Then I give you permission to make threads like this all you like. "Closure"? What closure? I think that's one of the most sorriest comments I've seen. Floyd does not "owe" you anything. It's ok that you disagree but Wow...

12y ago

elpistolero92

Not sure he should retire he still has a few fight left yet but Lets be real here Floyd is 37 years old, he has slowed down compared to his peak physical years but he has gained so much experience that it off sets his decline and hes so good defensively that most fighters cant take advantage.

12y ago

fighter1234

The floyd stans were saying he was looking better and better with age just a week ago, but suddenly he becomes "shot" and should retire :lol1: This is not about floyd stans...this about my opinion. I was never one of those people who said Floyd was looking better with age...I ignored those type of comments.

12y ago

4Corners

This is exactly what I mean. Hand speed doesn't indicate a person's prime. Watch Floyd vs Baldomir or De La Hoya. He's reflexes were much better, sharper. He rarely got hit. 2007 Floyd beats everybody 9-3 At least. Wll yeah back then. That was 2006. I'm saying from Cotto to now, I don't think it was much different. Maidana just had a better plan, and was able to capitalize early like no one else has in recent memory.

12y ago

Carpe_Diem

Styles make fights. Floyd is well past his prime, but he does have problems with fighters who uses their weight to push him against the ropes and utilizes dirty roughhousing tactics.

12y ago

Pugilist

The floyd stans were saying he was looking better and better with age just a week ago, but suddenly he becomes "shot" and should retire :lol1:

12y ago

niceyboo3

Only 400 punches thrown vs a come forward fighter means Mayweather is past it. Landing percentage my man

12y ago

pinpointsman

Only 400 punches thrown vs a come forward fighter means Mayweather is past it.

12y ago

fighter1234

No he shouldn't. Maidana is one tough cookie but Floyd didn't lose anything between his last and this fight That's what I'm saying. It happens sow slowly that you can't notice it comparing it to his previous fight. You only notice it if you go further back like 2006-7. I don't think Floyd should wait around until he gets too old overnight. He should retire now and not be the next Roy Jones lol.

12y ago

Weebler_I

No, let him stick around like Roy Jones.

12y ago

fighter1234

Naw......he didn't look slower or older, his hand speed was still the same as 2013, same as foot speed. Maidana just fought a better fight. He didn't give Floyd any room those first 6 rounds. Floyd still won a razor sharp close fight IMO..... This is exactly what I mean. Hand speed doesn't indicate a person's prime. Watch Floyd vs Baldomir or De La Hoya. He's reflexes were much better, sharper. He rarely got hit. 2007 Floyd beats everybody 9-3 At least.

12y ago

4Corners

12y ago