To Those Complaining About Mayweather Ducking - Max Kellerman

[THE REED]

Im just pointing out how Floyd took the path of LEAST RESISTANCE by fighting Baldomir, then has the nerve to say that he's the best WW in the world. Its a common pattern of Floyd, and that's why i choose not to praise him the way some posters here do. I'd rather be a fan of a guy who has 2-3 losses on his record, but has faced the top comp. Example: Tito Trinidad.

its funny how before these fights its not least resistance... i remember people saying floyd cant handle baldomirs power, zab judahs speed, arturro gattis chin, ricky hattons aggressiveness, oscars left hook, Corrales Height, Castillo's Pressure, Hernandez's Experience....

then when he beats them... there all bums.... like W. T. F.

[deevel79]

its funny how before these fights its not least resistance... i remember people saying floyd cant handle baldomirs power, zab judahs speed, arturro gattis chin, ricky hattons aggressiveness, oscars left hook, Corrales Height, Castillo's Pressure, Hernandez's Experience....

then when he beats them... there all bums.... like W. T. F.

Im sorry, but i dont recall ANYONE predicting a win for Baldomir in that fight! There were probably a few haters who were hoping that Baldo beat him, but we all knew how that fight was going to turn out.

[cortdawg25]

That's a good point, people forget that Mayweather verbally agreed to a fight against Spinks before backing out and signing to fight Baldy.

So Mayweather wanted Spinks, a guy that Judah had stopped the year before, right after beating Judah himself. Maybe logic caught up to him there and he decided Baldy was an easier fight that made more sense. And $ense.

He used Spinks for leverage against Baldomir...that is all that was.

[THE REED]

Im sorry, but i dont recall ANYONE predicting a win for Baldomir in that fight! There were probably a few haters who were hoping that Baldo beat him, but we all knew how that fight was going to turn out.

i specifically remember people saying baldomir would knock him out.... i know because i took there money after the fight

[cortdawg25]

Im sorry, but i dont recall ANYONE predicting a win for Baldomir in that fight! There were probably a few haters who were hoping that Baldo beat him, but we all knew how that fight was going to turn out.

Folk didn't necessarily think that Floyd would lose, but Baldomir was suggested to be some big test and his toughest fight (mainly beause of his size and durabilty). many people, including the HBO commentators pre fight thought Baldomir would walk thru his punches and wear Floyd's body down like he did to Judah.

[THE REED]

Folk didn't necessarily think that Floyd would lose, but Baldomir was suggested to be some big test and his toughest fight (mainly beause of his size and durabilty). many people, including the HBO commentators pre fight thought Baldomir would walk thru his punches and wear Floyd's body down like he did to Judah.

right.. and when it doesnt happen... hes a bum? its ridiculous

[DrewWoodside]

its funny how before these fights its not least resistance... i remember people saying floyd cant handle baldomirs power, zab judahs speed, arturro gattis chin, ricky hattons aggressiveness, oscars left hook, Corrales Height, Castillo's Pressure, Hernandez's Experience....

then when he beats them... there all bums.... like W. T. F.

there is going to be a spin for every fight. They have to market it so audiences have a reason to pay those ppv fees. B-hop isn't supposed to be able to handle Calzaghe's workload, and Calzaghe isn't supposed to handle B-hops clever tactics and ability to stifle opponents. The fact is one of them is gonna lose the fight. Promotion and the media do this for every fight not just Mayweather. There not gonna promote a fight by saying Mayweather is too slick for a plodding Baldomir in a fight buildup, that wouldn't make any money.

[deevel79]

IMO PBF would have gotten the same amount of credit for beating Margarito as he did in beating Baldomir. PBF would have been a heavy favorite going into a fight with Margarito. That is not to say that Margarito isn't better than Baldomir but if he is it isn't by much to be honest.

I guess that's just your opinion then, and i respect it. I realize that Margarito isnt a highly skilled boxer, but he has other tools to give Floyd hell for 12 rounds. He has a very high punch output(100punches per round), unlike Baldomir. He has power and a granite chin. He also has the stamina to go a full 12, while picking up momentum as the fight goes into deep water. Floyd likes to rely on his opponents getting tired in the late rounds. He knows that wont happen with Margarito. Lastly, Margarito isnt like Judah. He doesnt get discouraged when he gets hit. He comes back harder instead. Floyd know's all of this, and that's why he has not, and will not face Margo.

[THE REED]

there is going to be a spin for every fight. They have to market it so audiences have a reason to pay those ppv fees. B-hop isn't supposed to be able to handle Calzaghe's workload, and Calzaghe isn't supposed to handle B-hops clever tactics and ability to stifle opponents. The fact is one of them is gonna lose the fight. Promotion and the media do this for every fight not just Mayweather. There not gonna promote a fight by saying Mayweather is too slick for a plodding Baldomir in a fight buildup, that wouldn't make any money.

but joes workload is good... and bhops tactics are good

floyd is too slick... baldomir does have more power and an iron chin...


so when the winner wins... does that mean the loser sucks? or just that winner is better?

[Guest]

Since when is fighting the guy who is THE champion in a division a ridiculous fight for the P4P best in the sport?

I agree with Kellerman about none of these guys creating demand for a fight. I just would like to see Mayweather be a more active champion. Though I seriously doubt Mayweather cares about what belt he has or doesn't have at this stage of his career.

The question is whether anybody DEMANDED the fight! Nobody did! Use some plain and basic common sense, will ya?