Because 168 is a richer division, because he is Champ there and still makes weight comfortably, because its the smarter option for himself. Let say he goes up to 175 and beats Kovalev then what no credit Kovalev will be touted as overhyped just as Mattysse, or if he loses then what Glass Jaw/Hypejob/Lost the fire? The money fights are at 168 the opponents are at 168.
Kovalev Stevenson Dawson or JCC Jr, Froch, Groves/Degale, and possibly GGG at some point.
Its the smarter option and the $$$ option.
I think the better question is why should he have to move up? Really I don't understand.
The real criticism should be activity not weight.
I'd say Salka but because this was on PPV and they honestly tried to sell us this, it's Algieri.
This and if anyone fails to understand this I'm sorry for you.
Not surprised that there are no comments yet because the thread is very valid. This thread will be avoided like the plague because there ratings come straight out of there ....
QUOTE=FlatLine;15108462]Mayweather is basically using Khan's name to promote his fights - for example in the UK by namedropping Khan, Mayweather has a higher chance of getting on the national news because Khan is a national celebrity. So Floyd then gets free exposure to a wide audience simply by mentioning Khan's name.
Floyd already ducked Khan twice though so there's no way I can see him actually facing Khan unless the IRS cleans him out and he needs money fast.
I find it incredibly interesting that people are calling for a Khan Floyd match-up and are even saying Floyd is ducking Khan yet when a fight with Danny Garcia gets brought up its laughable, this is the same Danny Garcia who knocked Khan out in 4 rounds.
Why isn't Khan Garcia 2 brought up?:boxing:
Winner gets Mayweather?
Because Danny Garcia's TEAM said "NO" to the rematch
Khan wanted the rematch after the loss, Danny's team rejected for whatever reason
You have ur answer now..say thanku
For whatever reason lol like a true Khan Stan
Reminder...
Its cuz he got layed out in 4 rounds and didn't deserve one.
Put that in your sig, bum.
Your welcome.
Right, so since you knew the answer to your stupid question then why did you ask it to begin with? :pat:
2 different time frames idiot , of course an immediate rematch made no sense after the quick KO just like it wouldn't of made sense for him to fight any other top 3 fighter, but he is building back some momentum so a rematch now could be something of interest to both.
Landscape of boxing changes over time.
Either way Danny times him and puts him on queer st again if there is a rematch. :bottle:
Spence for sure.
Are you not that high on Crawford or do you just think Spence is going to be top 1-5 pound for pound?
I wonder if they'll meet in the ring one day.
If Cotto's body attack is effective early I see him winning in a late KO or close UD.
If the fight was at 160 I'd lean much more favorably towards Canelo but at 155i'd say Cotto has the advantage.