Floyd has to be the first #1pfp fighter who didnt take on the top comp while in his prime. Think about his last 4 opponents:
Oscar- Boxing legend, but well past his prime when Floyd faced him. Wasnt even an active fighter at the time.
Baldo- One hit wonder journeyman with 9 losses. Maybe the weakest WW title holder in the history of the sport.
Judah- A guy who has all the talent in the world, but doesnt have the mental focus to finish the big fights. Very unpredictable, and doesnt always come in the ring prepared.
Gatti- Exactly what Floyd called him. A C-class fighter who gained his respect from his wars with Ward.
......I wont even get into the 3-4 bums that Floyd faced before these guys.
He now drops the 154 title/belt to retain the 147lb linear titles, but doesnt want to face the #1 contender....Mosley, or any other 147lb'er for that matter. Now does this sound like a real champ?
Oscar- Boxing legend, but well past his prime when Floyd faced him. Wasnt even an active fighter at the time.
Baldo- One hit wonder journeyman with 9 losses. Maybe the weakest WW title holder in the history of the sport.
Judah- A guy who has all the talent in the world, but doesnt have the mental focus to finish the big fights. Very unpredictable, and doesnt always come in the ring prepared.
Gatti- Exactly what Floyd called him. A C-class fighter who gained his respect from his wars with Ward.
......I wont even get into the 3-4 bums that Floyd faced before these guys.
He now drops the 154 title/belt to retain the 147lb linear titles, but doesnt want to face the #1 contender....Mosley, or any other 147lb'er for that matter. Now does this sound like a real champ?
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