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  • mannyman
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    #51
    There have been some questions over Floyds resume but I think its solid at worst. He has some very good fighters on there and in years to come will be appreciated. Here's my take on your points.

    Originally posted by Jc8804
    Zab-baldomir leftovers

    Baldomir-journeyman
    Baldomir was lineal WW champ at the time and although better fights out there is legit on that basis alone.

    Oscar -part-time fighter very well past it
    True however he was coming off the back of a big win v Ricardo Mayorga. Plus he had size advantage over FM. Most importantly, ODL was boxings cash cow - Floyd fighting and beating hime made him the PPV star he is today - legit fight.

    Hatton-struggled vs collazo at 147 , bloated at 147
    Hatton wasn't a 147lber but he was the top dog at 140 and unbeaten. The fight made sense.

    Marquez-old ,too small and cheated on scales
    Marquez is a great great fighter but I would agree here.

    Mosley-old ,off 16 month layoff
    Agree however, there was lots of appetite for this fight after Mosley had violated Antonio Margarito - plus he was still a top 10 WW at the time.

    Ortiz- a known quitter
    True Ortiz had quit against MM however he was on a good run and was a top young and strong WW. IMO he was actually pushing Floyd, who knows what could've happened if he hadn't lost his head.

    Cotto-margarito and pac leftovers, past it
    Initially yes but the performance he put up showed that it was a legit fight and there was still appetite for this fight.

    Ghost-overated overhyped C-fighter
    Agree - although RG was a champ in his own right.

    Canelo-green, overhyped overated fighter who beat a bunch of 140 lb ers at 154
    Agree. Plus he was drained.

    Maidana- solid tough fighter but lost to khan and alexander clearly.
    Maidanas performance proved this was a legit fight. After he beat Broner there was massive appeal for this fight.

    Pac-shot past it fighter, marquez leftovers
    Yes Pac was shot but still a top 5 P4Per. Remember Floyd wasn't prime either.



    Is this accurate at the time floyd fought them?
    Be honest and non biased in this discussion.

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