Who has fought the best competition, 2005-8?

[kayjay]

I have no agenda with this poll, just asking.

Cotto: Corley, Abdulev, Branco, Torres, Malignaggi, Quintana, Urkal, Judah, Mosley 9-0 (7 KO)

Taylor: Eduard, Hopkins, Hopkins, Wright, Ouma, Spinks, Pavlik, Pavlik 5-2-1 (1 KO)

Mayweather: Bruseles, Gatti, Mitchel, Judah, Baldomir, De La Hoya, Hatton 7-0 (3 KO)

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I have no agenda with this poll, just asking.

Cotto: Corley, Abdulev, Branco, Torres, Malignaggi, Quintana, Urkal, Judah, Mosley 9-0 (7 KO)

Taylor: Eduard, Hopkins, Hopkins, Wright, Ouma, Spinks, Pavlik, Pavlik 5-2-1 (1 KO)

Mayweather: Bruseles, Gatti, Mitchel, Judah, Baldomir, De La Hoya, Hatton 7-0 (3 KO)

TAYLOR end thread

[SkillspayBills]

I don't know if there was anyone in boxing PERIOD that had as tough a run as Taylor at that time.

[kayjay]

I agree. In fact you have to go back a long way to find something comparable.

You could compare some stretches of Holyfield's career. A young SRL, a middle-aged Duran, etc. But it's not often someone fights that kind of competition. I think Taylor could take four easy ones before anyone should even mention it.

[The Hammer]

Tough choice between Taylor and Cotto.

Three of Cotto's opponents are current world titleholders: Torres, Malignaggi and Quintana. Shane Mosley is a great fighter, and Judah is always a dangerous opponent.

Taylor's had several world class opponents: the current middleweight champion Pavlik, as well as Wright and Hopkins.

[-Antonio-]

I read it wrong. It's Taylor, although he lost a fair share of those imo.

[Oasis_Lad]

Taylor has fought quality opposition, although he's lost 4 of his last 7 IMO.

[Migs]

I don't like him, but Manny Pacquiao, regardless of rematches, has consistently fought great fighters since 2004. I'd have to put him up there.

[pelonxsoldier28]

I'd Say It's A Toss Up Between Pacman And Taylor, Wow I Know Someones Gonna Say It's Mayweather Though Lolz

[Silencers]

I think it's Taylor as well.