Could Floyd have been world champion much younger than he was when he became it?

**Doctor_Tenma** · 09-03-2009, 01:21 AM

On the real, at 19 he would have beaten everyone he faced at 130, I really believe so. At 18 or 17 he could have became champion but he wasn't gonna beat someone like Ganero or Corrales at that age.

**THE REED** · 09-03-2009, 01:25 AM

AND STILL!

Roy is back baby!

PRIME 40 year old in the game!

Watch out Chad Dawson... You dont want it... get knocked out cold, son!

8 left hooks = p4p #1... you know what it is.

**THE REED** · 09-03-2009, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by mangler

lol Wasup Reed?

whats good with you son?!

**THE REED** · 09-03-2009, 01:31 AM

That's hilarious how you sweat the first one, and on to your 3rd or 4th... its like "yeah *****, get the **** out"

Nah, I know why you felt bad about the first guy... still funny though.

**THE REED** · 09-03-2009, 01:38 AM

haha sounds like it is.

**baracuda** · 09-03-2009, 01:38 AM

did'nt he lose 6 x in the amatuers?......lol...and thats with safety headgears....

**JAB5239** · 09-03-2009, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by pbftxrs316

i truly believe floyd could have beaten hernandez much younger than he did---i feel he is one of those special fighters who had what it took to become champion after only a few fights---he had the power, the speed, the footwork, the great workrate, the stamina, the corner---the mindset to achieve his stardom younger---he really didn't change his style up too much from the amateurs----and he knew how to break veterean fighters down as if they were amateurs and he was the veteran---that's a tuly great boxing mind---which is what he did to pep and hernandez....i feel he could have won his 1st title at age 19---only after a few fights--what do you guys and gals think?

Probably. But his team took the right path rather than taking an unnecessary chance.

**fightfan_79** · 09-03-2009, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by pbftxrs316

i truly believe floyd could have beaten hernandez much younger than he did---i feel he is one of those special fighters who had what it took to become champion after only a few fights---he had the power, the speed, the footwork, the great workrate, the stamina, the corner---the mindset to achieve his stardom younger---he really didn't change his style up too much from the amateurs----and he knew how to break veterean fighters down as if they were amateurs and he was the veteran---that's a tuly great boxing mind---which is what he did to pep and hernandez....i feel he could have won his 1st title at age 19---only after a few fights--what do you guys and gals think?

Yes...but the waiting a 1-2 yrs got him some more confidence and maturity under his belt(s).....and so when he finally had his shot...ge basically felt so dam invincible...and it showed.

**Steak** · 09-03-2009, 01:51 AM

he actually struggled against some guy in his 2nd or 3rd pro fight, I think the commentary actually had it a draw and/or were questioning who it would go to. Mayweather was cut in that fight too. it was only a 4 round fight though.

so I dont think so, although it depends on who he fought for that 'title'. he just needed a little more time to mature and adjust to the pros, thats all.

theres absolutely nothing wrong with winning a title at 21. I mean, its rare for that to happen as it is.

Could Floyd have been world champion much younger than he was when he became it?