Tommy @ 154.
Which Fab 4 opponent gives Floyd the toughest time?
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I'd give Floyd the edge over Duran, but i don't think Floyd could beat Hearns, Hagler or Leonard.
Hearns's size advantage, reach and power would make Paul Williams seem easy in comparison, and Thomas Hearns was also a spectacular boxer who when he had to could beat you with his jab alone if necessary. Floyd would run into that jab if he tried to run and pot shot Tommy and run into the big right hand if he tried to slug with Hearns. Either way Mayweather doesn't match up good against Hearns.
Hagler had a size advantage against Hearns and Leonard, and would be physically dominant against Floyd as well. Hagler would have overpowered Mayweather much the same way Cotto got to Judah, and I really think Floyd would be in worse shape against Hagler than he would have been against Hearns. It wouldn't help Mayweather's cause that Hagler was a southpaw, but Hatton did well early against Floyd with pressure. The pressure Hagler 20 lbs. heavier would have brought to bear would have been too much for Floyd to handle.
Ray Leonard was arguably the best of his era, and beat both Hagler and Hearns in spite of the tools and skill the two brought into the ring. Ray's ability and hand speed was as good or better than anyone in history, and his power was very underrated. That said, Leonard matches up best against Mayweather and would be Floyd's best chance to get a win out of any of these three. Still you got to figure if Ray could get by Hagler and Hearns, he would find a way to get passed Mayweather as well.
I think the size disadvantage would be Mayweather's downfall in these three matches.Comment
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Hearns and Leonard would give Floyd fits because of their size, reach, skills and in Hearn's case, power.Duran - 135
Leonard - 147
Hearns - 154
Hagler - 160
I'll say Hearns surprisingly... he was one of the worst of the fab 4 (which is still better than almost anyone to ever fight), but his jab, power and reach would just give Mayweather fits IMO.
Hagler a close second because of size alone. Leonard 3rd and Duran 4th, also because of their size.
Thoughts?
Duran and Hagler would overpower Floyd. If Hatton can pin Floyd to the ropes and land his shots, this two can definitely do the same and do more damage compared to Hatton because of their power; Floyd also won't be able to do that step-back-hook of his and slam these guys to the turn buckle like he did Hatton because these guys have rock-solid chin.
Floyd loses to all.
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Hearns at 154 hands down.
Leonard at 147 would pose a major threat as well. Leonard was a BEAST!Comment
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the floyd that fought corrales would obliterate duran.. to much movement and power.I'd give Floyd the edge over Duran, but i don't think Floyd could beat Hearns, Hagler or Leonard.
you're overrating tommy's ring generalship..floyd was the smartest fighter to ever lace up a pair of gloves... when have you ever seen floyd run into any type of punchHearns's size advantage, reach and power would make Paul Williams seem easy in comparison, and Thomas Hearns was also a spectacular boxer who when he had to could beat you with his jab alone if necessary. Floyd would run into that jab if he tried to run and pot shot Tommy and run into the big right hand if he tried to slug with Hearns. Either way Mayweather doesn't match up good against Hearns.
floyd would outbox tommy because he had more weapons. the jab to the stomach and the left hook would be there for floyd all day since tommy didn't have the best defence. I got floyd over tommy by split decision. but floyd was quicker then sugar ray so I could even see floyd getting a UD over tommy.
hagler vs floyd would have been a close fight I can't pick a winner. floyd would not have tried to outslug marvin but outbox him. if floyd could avoid marvin's power he would have a chance.Hagler had a size advantage against Hearns and Leonard, and would be physically dominant against Floyd as well. Hagler would have overpowered Mayweather much the same way Cotto got to Judah, and I really think Floyd would be in worse shape against Hagler than he would have been against Hearns. It wouldn't help Mayweather's cause that Hagler was a southpaw, but Hatton did well early against Floyd with pressure. The pressure Hagler 20 lbs. heavier would have brought to bear would have been too much for Floyd to handle.
two of the best tactions in the ring of my era, hard fight to pick.Ray Leonard was arguably the best of his era, and beat both Hagler and Hearns in spite of the tools and skill the two brought into the ring. Ray's ability and hand speed was as good or better than anyone in history, and his power was very underrated. That said, Leonard matches up best against Mayweather and would be Floyd's best chance to get a win out of any of these three. Still you got to figure if Ray could get by Hagler and Hearns, he would find a way to get passed Mayweather as well.
floyd was outweighed in 45% of his fights losing pounds against master boxers like hearns, hagler and leonard would be a detriment.I think the size disadvantage would be Mayweather's downfall in these three matches.Comment
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