When was the last time Mayweather faced a legitimate Threat?

[Imatroll]

First I want to say Mayweather picking Canelo was very shocking news. I was doubting the fight ever happening. Though, I don't agree with the 152lb catch-weight, I give Mayweather full credit for taking on our future of boxing, Canelo.

Honestly when was the last time Mayweather faced legitimate opposition? It definitely was not overweight Hatton/JMM, shot Mosley, nor was it dancing with the stars Ortiz. Oh you say Cotto? ..oh you say he fought the best version of him at 154lb? No.. there's a reason why Mayweather had no problem jumping to fight Cotto at 154lb, he was "not" a threat and had 2 critical losses on his record.

.. But Imatroll, he fought the Ghost and dominated him for 12 rounds. Negative, that fight should've never happened. I'm pretty sure 99.9% of the boxing world (beside his dad) knew Floyd was going to run through this C- level fighter.

Canelo. Canelo. Canelo. Asking for the catchweight already exposed Floyd is concerned after just chanting and preaching about how he wants his opponents to be at a comfortable weight. It doesn't matter, Canelo will come in ready and in shape, I'm not worried.

I can proudly say Canelo is the first legitimate threat Floyd has faced in years. The guy is accurate, has power, and paces himself well. He can box well and pressure if needed. I don't believe his staminia will be an issue because Floyd's work rate is nonexistent. I'm confident Canelo will make training to cut the ring off his priority in camp because this will be the key to victory. Cotto did this well and hopefully Canelo takes lessons from this.

The only strategy Floyd has is getting on his bicycle and pot shotting all night. Floyd's in for a big surprise. Canelo will effectively cut the ring off and negate the tactic.

I'm 100% sure Floyd is going to get handed his first loss. Floyd will get walked down and punished. Canelo will win by Mid-late TKO. I've never been this sure and I will bump this ***** after fight night.

For all the nut huggers of Floyd saying put your money where your mouth is, I sure am. Will be betting $2000 on Canelo. woooo!

[MindBat]

His opponents were all legitimate threats until after he beat them.

[Mr. Fantastico]

I disagree with giving floyd credit fighting canelo.

I admire canelo fighting floyd though.

Back to your question. The last time floyd fought a legitimate threat...was ages ago, when he was still 130-135. Jose luis castillo. JLC beat him too the first time they fought.

[Imatroll]

His opponents were all legitimate threats until after he beat them.

I disagree. I never considered any of them to be serious threats. I've always emphasized how Floyd cherry picks his opponents. I can finally now say he's taking on a challenge. IMO

[Mr. Fantastico]

His opponents were all legitimate threats until after he beat them.

I do hope you are kidding.

[MindBat]

I disagree. I never considered any of them to be serious threats. I've always emphasized how Floyd cherry picks his opponents. I can finally now say he's taking on a challenge. IMO

I do hope you are kidding.

Thanks for letting everyone know you're just hating on Floyd and nothing else.

I'll let you guys scour the boxing forums for comments BEFORE Floyd fought the top opponents he faced at the time. Many thought Floyd would get KO'd and lose the "0". He disappointed many of them.

Floyd's faced opponents coming off of WINS who held title belts at the time they fought and then beat them ALL and snatched their belts.

Today he's considered P4P the best AND the highest paid athlete.

I know that hurts to read, but it's just reality.

[110110110]

Floyd picked the fights that would earn him the most money with the least thread, just like anyone fighting for money would,period

Mosley,Ghost, oriz,and cotto with there pressure/brawler type style are tailor made for technician like floyd and anyone that tries to argue against that knows **** about boxing.

I am puzzeld and lost for words to why he chose canelo, maybe he got tired of himslef picking soft apponents.
See floyd is the only that knows if he is picking softer apponents or not, maybe he wants to prove to himself that he is the alpha.

Anyway you cut it floyd is going in against a young prime, sharp shooter,with Huge power that also happens tp be a tecnician that can pace himself.
He is soo far from being on of floyds normal bullrushing comforward apponents as you can get.

I think floyd made a mistake taking this fight

[MindBat]

Floyd picked the fights that would earn him the most money with the least thread, just like anyone fighting for money would,period

Mosley,Ghost, oriz,and cotto with there pressure/brawler type style are tailor made for technician like floyd and anyone that tries to argue against that knows **** about boxing.

And they all apparently had a plan to beat him with lots of pressure.

[Doctor_Tenma]

I do hope you are kidding.

Again people are oblivious to the fact that they're criticizing Mayweather for his talents. You could have had Pacquiao face Mayweather's recent line up of opponents, in fact it could have been any random mix in the WW division and all of that would have been considered good fights.

For you and the TS to make those comments, it means you put Mayweather at a much higher pedestal than the fans do, and it's insane how many don't even realize that. Which is why I said Mayweather was overrated in all actuality. If facing top ranked opponents within your division is cherry picking, then Mayweather is overrated.

[SweetScience]

When he was sharing a jail cell with Big Bubba...