I also think Floyd is best defensive fighter ever. Right up there with Sweet Pea and Pernell. I even give Floyd the nod. HOWEVER, his offense was very meh. He could be overwhelmed and unfortunately we never saw him against a prime elite fighter. Corrales was definitely prime, but not elite.
Mosley, DLH, Cotto, and Manny were never prime. All four of them passed on the chance to fight Floyd during their prime. Of them only DLH and Manny could be argued as being elite.
But JLC and Maidana gave Floyd fits. Every fighter has a "bad" style matchup and the rugged come-forward style is Floyd's kryptonite.
Mosley, DLH, Cotto, and Manny were never prime. All four of them passed on the chance to fight Floyd during their prime. Of them only DLH and Manny could be argued as being elite.
But JLC and Maidana gave Floyd fits. Every fighter has a "bad" style matchup and the rugged come-forward style is Floyd's kryptonite.
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