Had Floyd Turned Pro At 16 He Would Have Been A 12 Weight Champ

[-EX-]

All of this is pure speculation if we wanna be honest...take in that Floyd was more offensive under 140.

There's no way to determine any of this its all jus guessing.

What if he stayed wit Floyd Sr?
Wat if he didn't move up a lot?
Wat if Pac never met Freddie Roach?

[Mr. Ryan]

Very true. He was inclined to be slightly bolder early in his career as far as safety goes though. Hey may have generated a slight buzz and perhaps be a local fan favorite....but as you mentioned....a few losses would have been the end of his career before even getting a single title shot.

He wasn't a local fan favorite when he was champion getting booed in Grand Rapids against Carlos Hernandez, how would he have been a local favorite with a couple early losses lol.

[Reggie Miller]

you realize pac now has won titles in 6 different divisions right?

ownage of the day

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[Mr. Ryan]

what 6 losses out of 90 fights??? keeping in mind he fought top international competition since his teens thats pretty excellent

Losing six times in 90 fights against the opposition he fought under corrupt amateur judging is no shame at all.

[RightCross94]

Mayweather at 16 fighting amateur.
Pac at 16 knocking out pros.

Fighting pros is a different thing.

Pac was knock-out in his career.
Floyd was embarrass by a midget in the amateurs.

Pac became champ when he was only 19.
Floyd at 21.

Pac beats 3 ATG's
Floyd beat 1.

Pac the only fighter who won 4 lineal world champ.
Floyd won 3.

Pacman >>> Floyd..

the pros is a tougher game but top level amateur fighting is no joke, and you cant duck anyone, you fight everyone in your draw at tournaments like the olympics etc

floyd became champ at 21 because he didnt turn pro until 19

what midget embarassed floyd in the amateurs, wtf are you talking about

[Kevin Jesus]

Floyd is a better fighter than Pacman Imo, but this will have to be proven by Mayweather himself when they fight.

[RightCross94]

Losing six times in 90 fights against the opposition he fought under corrupt amateur judging is no shame at all.

exactly, he was robbed at least once, against todorov of bulgaria if im not mistaken

[El Jesus]

man **** it.

[shadeyfizzle]

what 6 losses out of 90 fights??? keeping in mind he fought top international competition since his teens thats pretty excellent

Keep in mind these are 4 rd fights with headgear. They are by design...to help a fighter build fundamental skill in a safe environment with little health risks.

In Pacquiao's only 2 losses in that age range...1 was a low blow/headbutt combo that was never called. and the other in a 12round WORLD FREAKIN TITLE fight. Also pretty excellent wouldnt you say??

And some of these assclowns say those 2 Losses are reason Pacquiao would never be as great as Mayweather???

Mayweather lost to Fernando Montiel in the amateurs. What does that prove?? Absolutely nothing....only that Pacquiao had a world title before Mayweather had a pro fight.

[RightCross94]

Early on, Pacquiao got by due to his outstanding physical attributes, mainly power and speed. Later on, when his raw style was ironed out by Freddie Roach, he became a more versatile fighter that could match wits with the likes of Marquez and Barrera.

Mayweather isn't the athlete Pacquiao is, his biggest deficiency coming in the power department. Pacquiao was beating a lot of guys because they couldn't take his punches, Mayweather has beaten guys with his amazing skill and speed.

yeah, he was really a speedy sort of brawler before he met roach, also his southpaw stance and the fact he was pretty big for a flyweight also helped

im not sure about that, they both have great physical attributes, mayweather especially has underrated physical strength and is a fitness fanatic, and they both have very muscular physiques, i'd say they have equal athletic ability. a big reason why floyd isnt a huge power puncher is his brittle hands, he cant put a whole lot of power into many of his shots without risking a break