Do fans use a boxer's "youth" as an excuse for his flaws?

[Larry the boss]

Doesn't make sense, but you have Floyd fans on here who slam Loma for losing his second pro fight to a seasoned veteran and won't give him any credit for his wins over quality opposition because he's 29 years old and has an extensive amateur career. Yet, they give Floyd a pass for his first 9 fights because he was only 20 years old or only had 100+ amateur fights. Excuses, hypocrisy...not surprised.

you cant compare a 29 year old to a 20 year old at all man..if anything compare Loma to Rigo or GGG

[Curt Henning]

i dont really know....but i do know when golovkin fans were trying to explain lemieux losses to rubio and alcine they said he was "green"....soooo

[Curt Henning]

Doesn't make sense, but you have Floyd fans on here who slam Loma for losing his second pro fight to a seasoned veteran and won't give him any credit for his wins over quality opposition because he's 29 years old and has an extensive amateur career. Yet, they give Floyd a pass for his first 9 fights because he was only 20 years old or only had 100+ amateur fights. Excuses, hypocrisy...not surprised.

i honestly try not to diss loma for his loss or give him too much credit for his opposition at this point

i think its good that he is fighting the guys he is...he could choose a different path...but this is about where he should be so i dont diss or give too much credit either way...

i just hate when people use lomas resume thus far to diss some other guys...like mikey...when in reality him and mikey fought common opponents at near identical ages

[GhostofDempsey]

you cant compare a 29 year old to a 20 year old at all man..if anything compare Loma to Rigo or GGG

Take it up with the OP, the opening post of this thread is asking whether or not age matters. Using your logic Canelo's age should have been a factor in losing to Floyd since he was only 23 and had less than half as many amateur bouts as Floyd. Didn't fight an A-class fighter prior to Floyd. After all, you can't compare a 23 year old to a 35 year old, right?

[Canelo and GGG]

Being young means you have a chance to correct things and become more refined. It doesn't mean you will. It is apparent when a guy is not ready for the top level though, and needs more experience. That is about the only time I might mention it.

Great post right here,young ppl can change things.

[Kigali]

i dont really know....but i do know when golovkin fans were trying to explain lemieux losses to rubio and alcine they said he was "green"....soooo

[Canelo and GGG]

Take it up with the OP, the opening post of this thread is asking whether or not age matters. Using your logic Canelo's age should have been a factor in losing to Floyd since he was only 23 and had less than half as many amateur bouts as Floyd. Didn't fight an A-class fighter prior to Floyd. After all, you can't compare a 23 year old to a 35 year old, right?

very experianced on high level 35yo and 23yo who is just steping up +bad style match up and we have it all.

[Larry the boss]

Take it up with the OP, the opening post of this thread is asking whether or not age matters. Using your logic Canelo's age should have been a factor in losing to Floyd since he was only 23 and had less than half as many amateur bouts as Floyd. Didn't fight an A-class fighter prior to Floyd. After all, you can't compare a 23 year old to a 35 year old, right?

Canelo had been a pro for over 7 years and was a 2 time champion..it was a unification bout..what are you talking about?

[GhostofDempsey]

Canelo had been a pro for over 7 years and was a 2 time champion..it was a unification bout..what are you talking about?

Doesn't matter. You said youth makes a difference. Can't have it both ways when it suits your guy.

[Larry the boss]

Doesn't matter. You said youth makes a difference. Can't have it both ways when it suits your guy.

those are 2 very different situations...GGG,RIGO AND LOMA..stay in the AM'S forever!!! Canelo like Manny became a pro as a young teenager and was fighting grown men..Floyd turned pro at 19...you are all over the place and lack any type of ration at all..