When was the last time Mayweather fought an opponent with a longer reach?

[PACnPBFsuck]

Because Mosley's upper body is bigger.

I can see that, but that means Mosley's upper body is 7" wider than Floyd, I don't see that.

[UglyPug]

I can see that, but that means Mosley's upper body is 7" wider than Floyd, I don't see that.

I agree with you - which is why I think COMEDIAN's 71" is more accurate. . . despite the wide reports of mosley having a 74" reach for a long time. . . I don't think anybody actually measured it accurately until as of late. . . ive seen the 71" measurement somewhere before too. For the Mosley-Mora fight I think. . . That would make Mosley's upper body 3" wider than Floyd's, which I can see - Lats fully extended Mosley is wider. . .

lets do the math: 26" arm length for floyd, and 72" reach; Mosley - 23.5" arm length and 71" reach. 26-23.5 = 2.5(2) = 5" - 1" = 4". . . I can see Mosley being 4 wider AROUND up top including shoulders than floyd. . .

[JOM'S]

i do agree that raech is one of Folyds assets and this complements very well his defensive and pot shotting style...

[915angel]

mosley

[915angel]

prime mosley who beat margocheato


who was posed to be floyds most toughest fight

[Convicted_Felon]

The guy has freakishly long arms. Even if someone had longer reach, he's so fast that he's going to land his shot first. Even if he did slow down (which I think he has), he's still faster than anyone else.

[TyrantT316]

Here we go....

Next question will be "When's the last time Floyd fought someone with bigger calfs?"

[TyrantT316]

Here we go....

Next question will be "When's the last time Floyd fought someone with bigger legs?"

[t2xspgs]

Who cares?

[Carpe Diem]

I didn't even notice you asked another question other than your thread title.


Floyd having a reach advantage only matters because of his style.

For example, Margarito has longer reach than Floyd, but if they fought, it wouldn't matter. Just like Margarito's long reach meant nothing against Pacquiao. Why doesn't Margarito's long reach matter, you ask? Because of his style, he gives up that advantage because he's an inside fighter. Same with Williams, his reach doesn't matter cause like Jones said "He fights like a midget".

So you should instead change your comment to "Floyd has had the style advantage over all of his opponents."

Great post, Kev.