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This is not a thread for us to talk about how badly we want to see Floyd fight Mosley...or De la Hoya, nor is it a thread about Mayweather ducking Margarito. This is a thread to discuss what, at this point, seem to be the two most likely opponents for Mayweather. Cory Spinks and Carlos Baldomir.
Baldomir is the new man at 147. Forget Margarito, or Cotto, or even Hatton- from a pure accomplishment perspective Baldomir is the linear Welterweight champion. He beat Zab Judah, and regardless of the reasons why, did so more spectacularly than Mayweather himself (I agree, that is debatable). Then he beat Gatti and, to be honest, in a way fans may have preferred to one-sided drumming Mayweather gave Arturo, too. Though some of these opinions are not my own, the fact is the arguement can be made that, based on his championship and the common opponents of Judah and Gatti, and his good showing against them, that Carlos Baldomir is a very legitamate opponent for Mayweather. Maybe the best choice to solidfy Floyd's status at 147.
Spinks would not prove anything about Floyd at 147. Rather, those who want to see a Spinks fight want to see what Floyd can do at 154. Reduced speed. Bigger men. Can Spinks represent a good first step into 154? Maybe even a stepping stone to acclimate himself to the weight for a fight with Oscar. As far as common opponents go, Mayweather and Spinks both fought Judah, but this time, unlike Baldomir, in his first fight Spinks won a close desicion- but in the second fight was stopped by Zab. Too big of a skill difference, or will the weight make up for it?
Neither man is up to Floyd's skill level, but with the title of pound for pound best...no one should be, right? Yes, both these men have serious flaws but for whatever reasons, it would seem these are the two most plausible candidates for his next fight. So, which of these fights would you most like to see, and why? Is there any merit to either as some think? Is Baldomir to big for Floyd? Is 154 where the dream ends? Would you pay to see either of these? Forget about Margarito, or anyone else, how do these two possible opponents stand up on their own in your eyes?
Spinks or Baldomir?
Baldomir is the new man at 147. Forget Margarito, or Cotto, or even Hatton- from a pure accomplishment perspective Baldomir is the linear Welterweight champion. He beat Zab Judah, and regardless of the reasons why, did so more spectacularly than Mayweather himself (I agree, that is debatable). Then he beat Gatti and, to be honest, in a way fans may have preferred to one-sided drumming Mayweather gave Arturo, too. Though some of these opinions are not my own, the fact is the arguement can be made that, based on his championship and the common opponents of Judah and Gatti, and his good showing against them, that Carlos Baldomir is a very legitamate opponent for Mayweather. Maybe the best choice to solidfy Floyd's status at 147.
Spinks would not prove anything about Floyd at 147. Rather, those who want to see a Spinks fight want to see what Floyd can do at 154. Reduced speed. Bigger men. Can Spinks represent a good first step into 154? Maybe even a stepping stone to acclimate himself to the weight for a fight with Oscar. As far as common opponents go, Mayweather and Spinks both fought Judah, but this time, unlike Baldomir, in his first fight Spinks won a close desicion- but in the second fight was stopped by Zab. Too big of a skill difference, or will the weight make up for it?
Neither man is up to Floyd's skill level, but with the title of pound for pound best...no one should be, right? Yes, both these men have serious flaws but for whatever reasons, it would seem these are the two most plausible candidates for his next fight. So, which of these fights would you most like to see, and why? Is there any merit to either as some think? Is Baldomir to big for Floyd? Is 154 where the dream ends? Would you pay to see either of these? Forget about Margarito, or anyone else, how do these two possible opponents stand up on their own in your eyes?
Spinks or Baldomir?
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