Comments Thread For: Duran: In My Era, Mayweather Would've Been Ordinary

[4Corners]

Floyd would have dominated 130-140 still, with some tough fights against Arguello and Pryor. Floyd wouldn't have gone up to 147 probably, same thing with Manny Pacquiao.

[MurkaMan]

I think Duran is one of those guys who thinks Floyd is a defensive fighter. That dude is much more than that. Its his ring I.Q. His ability to make adjustments before ultimately dominating you. Take your weapons away, look into your eyes and know when your going to move, when your going to throw this punch, that punch. Floyd would through right leads, then duck down beneath the left hand. He did NOT duck if the punch wasnt coming back. He actually DID duck once in the 4th round. But other than that, like a psychic, he knew when the punch was coming, and when it wasnt, he didnt duck. I cant think of a time where I have EVER seen a boxer like Floyd and Duran was a quitter. He quit against SRL for not being able to hit him. Boy Floyd's style is ALLL Wrong for ww version of Duran. Old geezer is bitter that there are fighters of this era who are more skilled than what he was used to.

[MurkaMan]

I'm tellin ya, man. I watched Duran in his prime, along with Sugar Ray, Hearns, and all the rest. And I've watched Pac and May in this era. I watched Duran get popped by SRL and not be able to get to SRL because SRL boxed him. Floyd is a better defender than SRL so I just don't see it.

I'd rank the Welters all time like this:

1. Floyd - because of his defense, conditioning and chin.

2. SRL - fast, combo puncher and heart of a lion but limited Defense.

3. Hearns - lightning fast, and KO power, but lacked stamina.

4. Duran - tough brawler, but problems with speed and great boxers.

5. Pacman - fast, good power, but would be outclassed by all the guys above him, imo.


Edit: Modern day. Obviously SRR was right up at the top but I can't comment on him because I didn't see him outside of some highlights.

I think Pac is right under Floyd. A mortal combat punching machine with endless power and speed like Pac, would astound a fighter like SRL, Duran, and Herns. This is just a new era, and as time goes by, we will see even BETTER fighters than Floyd and Pac.

[radioraheem]

I stopped reading after I read that he scored the De La Hoya fight a draw. I think it's fair to say that the man has taken too many punches to the head because that was a clear-as-day win for Floyd, not close at all. Another thing, Esteban DeJesus, Ray Leonard and Wilfred Benitez all boxed circles around Duran and none of them was as hard to hit, as skilled or as smart as Mayweather. Floyd would have frustrated the hell out of him. A prime and in shape Duran probably would've given Floyd a tougher time than anybody in today's era has, but Floyd would've just been too hard of a puzzle for him to solve. Nearly every time Duran went up against someone with comparable skill to Floyd he came up short and usually by some distance too, so anyone who thinks he would have just dominated or beat Floyd easily is just foolish.

Duran doesn't like Floyd, so his comments come as no surprise.

Duran:

He wouldn’t last against me,” said Duran through an interpreter. “He’s not a bad guy, but he has a big mouth. I know how he fights and everything he does. He’d have nothing to teach me.”

[SkillspayBills]

Before I read a single post in this thread I have two predictions to make.

This will reach 80 pages.

This is RED MEAT for Mayweather fans haters and huggers.

[Ezzard Charles]

these old guys are really bitter....

floyd would whoop every and anyone of the 'four kings'....

face it.

[Kuyukut]

fucking flowmoes are unbelievable

[periks19]

Exactly
It's well known his style would have been a nightmare for Duran
The dude couldn't handle anyone who wouldn't walk into him

P

Yeah because Duran didn't put a beating to SRL coming from Lightweight to Welterweight?? Did PBF faced the top dog at Welter when he we t up not only that a legend???

Pbf is a great figther but he has taken fights that are safe even now Alvarez not at 154 is not like PBF doesn't have a title there or has never fought anyone at that weight. Now for people to critizize his opinion thats just him. I do believe PBF deserve a los to Castillo 1.

PEople need to stop being so biased

[jimboinbigd]

I stopped reading after I read that he scored the De La Hoya fight a draw. I think it's fair to say that the man has taken too many punches to the head because that was a clear-as-day win for Floyd, not close at all. Another thing, Esteban DeJesus, Ray Leonard and Wilfred Benitez all boxed circles around Duran and none of them was as hard to hit, as skilled or as smart as Mayweather. Floyd would have frustrated the hell out of him. A prime and in shape Duran probably would've given Floyd a tougher time than anybody in today's era has, but Floyd would've just been too hard of a puzzle for him to solve. Nearly every time Duran went up against someone with comparable skill to Floyd he came up short and usually by some distance too, so anyone who thinks he would have just dominated or beat Floyd easily is just foolish.

Exactly. Anybody who had Oscar tied in that fight or anyone who thinks Oscar won, I immediately tune out as either biased or ignorant. For those wanting to pin a defeat on Floyd, go back to the Castillo fight, but even that one, I'd score it as a draw worst case, and Floyd was fighting with a bum shoulder, and Floyd won their next fight to eliminate all doubt.

Floyd won't be truly appreciated until after he is gone, but kids 10-20 years from now will look back at his era the way kids look back at the SRL's, Duran's and Hearns' careers. May and Pac are living legends, and they'll get their due respect down the road; especially Floyd. He'll retire the all time PPV King, and possibly 50-0, and as the greatest defensive fighter to ever lace them up.

That puts him in the top 5 ATG P4P conversation, imo.

[SkillspayBills]

Floyd wouldn't have gone to 147......maybe to fight Leonard. But he'd would make it a fantastic 5 instead of a fabulous 4.