Although Floyd might have been affected by jail, I wouldn't compare it to Tyson and Ali who were out of commission for years.
But I see your point. If there's a "low" point to go in on Floyd, I guess it would be now. But Floyd would be smart enough to make sure he gets enough time to get back in peak condition. So it might not matter.
I agree with most posts here about the risks of Manny's next fight, but also how Manny would be Floyd's biggest challenge.
Still wish this fight happened in '09/'10...
50 knows Floyd better than any of us and probably had a clue of what was gonna happen so I wouldn't doubt that's what he did. The man knows his shit.
My only concern right now is, I hope this whole promoting stunt wasn't just to get a fight between Floyd and Pacquiao going cause they got other fighters with high hopes signed who he needs to take care of.
This is true. Though in the interview, it almost sounded like he made the company just for that fight.
If Martinez spoke some English, he would be a much bigger star here in the States. Tremendous fighter. JCC came to fight against Lee. Should be a good match-up.
They both have great talent. The difference is that Dawson has a loser's mentality. He's capable of sleep walking through a fight, losing a close decision, then saying "I thought I won the fight". My advice - don't bet on these types of fighters.
Meanwhile, Ward is the "refuse to lose" type.
That's the major difference IMO.
Good points throughout this thread--making me excited about this fight--but this may be the difference. Nice post.
Pacquiao fight was interesting in '09 or '10. JMM? Why? We already saw what happened. Canelo: I think it would end up being same result as Cotto fight. Canelo needs more experience fighting top-notch fighters more in their prime than Mosley was anyway. Cotto? Eh, it would be like first fight. I don't think Chavez, because of weight. Martinez at 154 would be interesting. Khan is to Mayweather as Bradley is to Pacquiao. Bradley? Not really.
Donaire will have a lot of lean body to punch when he gets inside. Punching up will have him losing power, so digging to the body will be his best friend, IMO.
Except Donaire doesn't get inside too often does he? Mathebula is a pretty long dude and Donaire likes to stay outside more than often, so watch out.
Both good points. We'll see how Donaire adjusts.