Mayweather hasn't faced a legit prime opponent in 7 years

[Johnwoo8686]

Btw I had the Oscar fight a draw so using him as an example doesn't mean much to me And Cotto was shot, no matter how you try to slice it and dice it.

It really doesn't matter what YOU had it as. The fact is that Floyd beat Oscar, the much bigger man, and outlanded him by nearly 100 punches. You're criticizing him for not Manny but even Manny is not prime. So if he were to fight and beat Pacquiao now he would get no credit from the likes of you. Just drop it man.

[Marvellous1]

Aside from all this, it's been proven that the thread is just plain wrong. Mayweather has faced a prime legit opponent in the last 7 years. Also, Marvin Hagler didn't move up to seek the challenges Mayweather is supposed to (again....), but it doesn't dent his legendary status nor should it.

Keepcontradicting made a silly statement then sought to move the goalposts by ranting about Pacquiao. Others are following suit by not discussing the topic at hand.

[The Big Dunn]

Sure thing, buddy...you weren't even thinking of Floyd. What a crock. You could at least admit and and we'd probably have a healthier discussion but oh well.

and no i didnt decide it was exclusively for a challenge--those are your words distracting the point. im talking about the result. the result is those guys fought very tough opponents (for whatever reason). Floyd hasnt. We should want him to. He is that good.

I told you why I responded, if you don't believe me thats on you.

As everyone can easily see, I copied your words verbatim from the post. They are your words, not mine.

I agreed that they fought tougher opponents. I said the reason for moving up in the era where the fighters you listed were fighting was better fights paid more money. That isnt the case in this era.

They fought tougher opposition also because the opposition was better. SRl, Hagler, duran, hearns, benitez, barkley. This is why I prefer floyd to fight sergio at 160 (a point which Ive made to you in other threads).

But, as I said, should floyd choose sergio, the motivation is money, not legacy.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Aside from all this, it's been proven that the thread is just plain wrong. Mayweather has faced a prime legit opponent in the last 7 years. Also, Marvin Hagler didn't move up to seek the challenges Mayweather is supposed to (again....), but it doesn't dent his legendary status nor should it.

Keepcontradicting made a silly statement then sought to move the goalposts by ranting about Pacquiao. Others are following suit by not discussing the topic at hand.

Marvin never had to...there were killers that came to his division


one true killer went into Floyd's division and that fight never happened

[Larry the boss]

Floyds last few fights

Canelo-unified champion,ring champ-23 years old 15 pounds bigger-#9 p4p
Guerrero-4 division champ-interim wb champ mandatory-#9 p4p
Cotto-WBA champ #1 at 154
Ortiz-younger,bigger-WBC champion
Shane-WBA champ-p4p#3


and you have the nerve to complain and even mention Manny who hasnt fought a ww period since 2011 and that was mosley coming off of a loss and a draw..hasdnt faced a ww champion since 2009 in cotto

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Floyds last few fights

Canelo-unified champion,ring champ-23 years old 15 pounds bigger-#9 p4p
Guerrero-4 division champ-interim wb champ mandatory-#9 p4p
Cotto-WBA champ #1 at 154
Ortiz-younger,bigger-WBC champion
Shane-WBA champ-p4p#3

this is called putting perfume on ****

[Larry the boss]

this is called putting perfume on ****

No it is called telling the truth,Floyd fights champions who actually beat champions for their titles..he is fighting top fighters in that division

Manny has not done jack **** for years and people still try to big him up and slam Floyd??Floyds resume is better then any current fighter over the last few years..he has defeated more world champions then any current fighter..a few years back people said mannys resume was better well that has changed

[The Big Dunn]

Aside from all this, it's been proven that the thread is just plain wrong. Mayweather has faced a prime legit opponent in the last 7 years. Also, Marvin Hagler didn't move up to seek the challenges Mayweather is supposed to (again....), but it doesn't dent his legendary status nor should it.

Keepcontradicting made a silly statement then sought to move the goalposts by ranting about Pacquiao. Others are following suit by not discussing the topic at hand.

SRL fought Hagler 5 years after the inital discussions. Floyd and manny could fight 5 years after initial discussions.

[Daddy T]

Lol Mayweather is one hell of a promoter and can sell a fight no doubt and I used to be convinced of his greatness but the guy has been facing shot, or green inexperienced fighters for the last 7 years. Pacquiao's unofficial win against prime Bradley is better than any win on Floyd's resume from the past seven years. now I understand why they call him a cherrypicker look at his resume, full of inexperienced and shot fighters.

do you make a face like this --> after every ******ed comment you make in person too, or is it just on the internet?

[-MAKAVELLI-]

No it is called telling the truth,Floyd fights champions who actually beat champions for their titles..he is fighting top fighters in that division

Manny has not done jack **** for years and people still try to big him up and slam Floyd??Floyds resume is better then any current fighter over the last few years..he has defeated more world champions then any current fighter..a few years back people said mannys resume was better well that has changed

dude, you just listed Robert ****ing Guerrero and Victor Ortiz's worthless asses


and stop using PAC...if Floyd is the gold standard, why are we even discussing PAC


the guy that gave PAC his hardest time, he fought 4 times


and honestly, dudes like Ward, Mares have fought stiffer challenges than Floyd