So did Mayweather officially duck Margarito now that it's over?

[amagnin]

im pretty sure they would be fighting at a catch weight,,between welter and jr middle.

That is what Floyd wants but I heard Oscar in an interview say he didn't care. Floyd wants to fight him he will make it as difficult as possible which means fighting at the highest possible weight to neutralize Floyd's speed and hopefully expose a chin.

[charlie31]

That is what Floyd wants but I heard Oscar in an interview say he didn't care. Floyd wants to fight him he will make it as difficult as possible which means fighting at the highest possible weight to neutralize Floyd's speed and hopefully expose a chin.

yeah oscar has the clout to do such things. in his first fight with Vargas i heard Vargas say that Dela wanted the fight to be with 10ounce gloves, Vargas stated he never fought at pro with 10ounce gloves usually 8ounce. but none the less he went through with it, so i was told...

[charlie31]

I can't find fault in anything you are saying and I KNOW DLH is past his prime. Nonetheless you wouldn't rate a past his prime DLH at 154 as a bigger threat than Margarito at 147? I see DLH as a bigger risk because of the weight gain... Floyd already looks maxed out at 147. On the other hand, I see Margarito as a possibly dangerous opponent... like you say any time you have KO power like that you always have a chance to win.

i also feel Marg style poses a bigger risk for Floyd than Dela..Dela vs Floyd would be a boxing match IMO, i dont think anyone can out boxed Floyd..but the pressure and power Marg puts on opponents would cause Floyd problems

[Tha Greatest]

It's funny how Judah was the 16-1 favorite to win against Baldomir, but he lost. Then people act like Floyd's win over Gatti actually means something.

Floyd is scared of Margarito.

Floyd wants to fight Mosley and/or DeLaHoya, but both said they're not fighting this year. So why not "easily" beat Margarito and make 8 million dollars out of doing so? Because it's pure bull****.

[Memorex]

Im not saying Floyd is terrified of Margarito but listen to his voice at the end of this.

[amagnin]

It's funny how Judah was the 16-1 favorite to win against Baldomir, but he lost. Then people act like Floyd's win over Gatti actually means something.

Floyd is scared of Margarito.

Floyd wants to fight Mosley and/or DeLaHoya, but both said they're not fighting this year. So why not "easily" beat Margarito and make 8 million dollars out of doing so? Because it's pure bull****.

That is definitely one theory. Another theory might be that he wants to save this fight for down the road. If 8 million is available now, then why wouldn't the same or more be available after Floyd beats Shane and DLH (not saying I think he would win but in Floyd's mind its a given). By then Margarito will at worst be as anonymous as now but more likely he is more well known. My main issue with calling Floyd scared is that I just don't think that he is capable of being scared. If you have ever watched him interviewed, he is one of the most ****y athletes I've ever seen. It would be like TO being afraid of Champ Bailey (pro-football analogy). He may be scared I just don't think that is his motivation.

right, I don't think Marg would crush Floyd or vice versa,, I feel that it is the BEST welterweight fight out there..because despit Floyds skills
Marg poses a huge risk. I think Floyd feels the same. IF Floyd got KO'd by Marg in the first round I would respect him for taking on a tough challenged. Instead of calling out Dela(past his prime promoter)just to make more millions..

It's totally hypocritical that so many fans think Floyd has to prove himself by fighting a guy who has never proven himself. How do we know Margarito is the truth? How do we know this is the best fight at welterweight right now? All Margarito has is a puncher's chance, just like Gatti did. Margarito is just a taller Mayorga with a jab. He throws wild, looping haymakers.

Why is Margarito the chosen one? If wins over Lujan, Kyvelos, and Gomez make him the best at 147, then I guess wins over Gatti, Brusseles, and Corley make Floyd the best at 140, right? And why is his loss to Santos just straight up dismissed? We **** on Judah for losing to a guy of lesser talent. Don't you think we should **** on Margarito for losing to a guy he should have destroyed if he's as great as his fans claim he is? Santos is pretty much the best opponent Tony has fought, and Santos is trash. Aside from the 8 million, Margarito brings nothing more to the table and if PBF wins it does nothing for his legacy...

[DiegoFuego]

Just fight Margarito, Floyd. I'm losing the will to defend Mayweather anymore.

[Super_Lightweight]

Santos is trash

You have no credibility anymore.

[Tha Greatest]

That is definitely one theory. Another theory might be that he wants to save this fight for down the road. If 8 million is available now, then why wouldn't the same or more be available after Floyd beats Shane and DLH (not saying I think he would win but in Floyd's mind its a given). By then Margarito will at worst be as anonymous as now but more likely he is more well known. My main issue with calling Floyd scared is that I just don't think that he is capable of being scared. If you have ever watched him interviewed, he is one of the most ****y athletes I've ever seen. It would be like TO being afraid of Champ Bailey (pro-football analogy). He may be scared I just don't think that is his motivation.

My point is, Mosley and DLH said they wont fight till 2007 and Floyd has a date set for November, why not just take the fight and make 8 million since he ain't gonna fight Mosley and DeLaHoya yet.

Anyone can be ****y in interviews. Wasn't RJJ ****y in his interviews with Tarver? Then what happened when the bell rang?

He ran.