Mayweather: "I'll only fight Martinez at 150 lbs, I'll fight Cotto at 154."

[hugh grant]

He didn't "ask" for a fight at 150. He was asked if he would fight Martinez at Sergio's offered weight of 150 and he answered, yes.



Either you lack reading comprehension or you just choose to be ******. The real question is why are you making it something that it isn't?

Floyd could have stated that 154 would be ok. Or would it not be?

[joseph5620]

Floyd could have stated that 154 would be ok. Or would it not be?

He wasn't asked about 154. What part of that do you not understand?

[nujabes77]

floyd doesnt want to fight martinez @ 154... which is understandable since martinez is kinda big for him


regardless of the weight i think floyd beats him easily

[Spoon23]

Disclaimer: The title is not a quote of Mayweather. It is too separate documented things he said he was willing to do. It's paraphrased and the quotes should be removed. At the end of the day, those are the things he said he'd be willing to do. But that's besides the point as that is not the thread's main point. It's simply about the reality that CW's have existed for a long time and have a place in boxing.

Note: This thread was inspired by a fan in Fat Dan's Chat. Also, all Pacquiao and Mayweather huggers please exit this thread now. I know you won't listen, but it was worth a shot. Here we go:

The fact that Mayweather is willing to fight Cotto at 154 but would make Martinez drop to 150 speaks volumes.

Obviously the issue of weight has nothing to do with caring whether or not his opponent is comfortable, but more about he doesn't feel he needs to adjust his weight to win. And if he can overcome a small sticking point and insult Pac at the same time? All the better. If Mayweather/JMM didn't tell you that Mayweather doesn't care about CW's, then I guess you aren't going to get it.

With that said though, it's not just Mayweather. Pac has used catchweights. Cotto attempted to make Margario fight below 154 for their rematch(so for everyone, Cotto included, b*tching about CWs? What a joke.) And throughout boxing history, many, many fighters have used catchweights.

It's all a matter of one fighter having more clout than his opponent, a genuine need for a catchweight between two fighters from different weight classes, or a CW being treated as a bargaining chip in a negotiation. At the end of the day, they exist, they aren't great. BUT they are a part of boxing and there are many guilty parties.

Translation: Martinez is a threat Cotto ain't

[Simply Zyzz]

i dont understand what the big deal is about this.... i saw the interview when he said that, someone threw Martinez name out there and mayweather quickly said sure if he can drop to 150.. and thats it.. it wasnt even in a serious tone...

some of you analyze things too much like a group of high school *****es just shut the *** up and watch some damn fights... you guys need a women in your life

[SkillspayBills]

You pulled this straight out of your own ass. What a **** thread.

[WESS]

............

Martinez said HE would fight either Pac or Floyd at 150. Floyd said it could be an option. Problem is, Martinez is fighting a MW at MW in March.

End thread.............

[WESS]

Floyd could have stated that 154 would be ok. Or would it not be?

Martinez made the offer of 150 to Pac and Floyd... Where does a 154 come into play?

[Spoon23]

i dont understand what the big deal is about this.... i saw the interview when he said that, someone threw Martinez name out there and mayweather quickly said sure if he can drop to 150.. and thats it.. it wasnt even in a serious tone...

some of you analyze things too much like a group of high school *****es just shut the *** up and watch some damn fights... you guys need a women in your life

Translation- Floyd: I'm ducking Martinez. "I'll fight you (Martinez)@150 but I rather fight cotto @154! Step up punk!

Floyd: Step-up! Oh wait your a threat.. I'm going for the easy route! Step-up Cotto!

[Beater_of_ass]

I didn't read all these other posts, but Cotto is a Jr. MW and Sergio is a MW. Sergio said he'd fight Manny at 150, he shouldn't have made that claim. Just like Manny shouldn't have said he would take less than 50/50 for Mayweather.