Marciano 49-0 vs. Mayweather 49-0.

[ShoulderRoll]

Floyd doesn't age at the same rate as others?

I think I've heard it all now.

[The Old LefHook]

To hear, you must first open your ears and eyes, grasshopper. Correct, defensive wizards do not age at the same pace as brawlers. What a surprise! If it is too tough, I will have AlexKid come over and break it down.

[StarshipTrooper]

Sad. No wonder the History Section died. Fl0mo bull**** took over and trolls were allowed free reign.....

[The Old LefHook]

Sad. No wonder the History Section died. Fl0mo bull**** took over and trolls were allowed free reign.....

How's that?

[IronDanHamza]

Lil' Floyd waited for Pacquiao and others to age. A pure defensive boxer can do this because as a warrior he does not age at the same rate as sluggers or brawlers, who generally go downhill much quicker due to copious punishment received. Jus' a fact, lil' lady. Floyd practiced minimalism in the ring for a reason.

Not necessarily true.

All fighters are differently regardless of style or defensive ability.

Someone like Manuel Ortiz for example who was an aggressive brawler who took a lot of punishment had a long prosperous title reign and career whereas Wilfred Benitez one of the best defensive fighters of all time was shot to **** before he even hit age 30.

Floyd was well passed his best days by the time he was heading toward his mid 30's

[bigbluefan]

The greatest fighters are the old timers, like Jack Johnson, who fought over 700 rounds in his career. And Joe Lewis who fought every month and sometimes twice a month for many years.

[OctoberRed]

The greatest fighters are the old timers, like Jack Johnson, who fought over 700 rounds in his career. And Joe Lewis who fought every month and sometimes twice a month for many years.

Different era. Can't be replicated in this day and age.

[Larry the boss]

Floyd has by far the greater resume, and more impressive achievements, longevity, skills and list of opponents.

^^^^^this right here

[Sugar Adam Ali]

It's not his crowning achievement.

Just a big money fight. Any boxer that has ever lived would do the same.

Hell, Nearly every big fighter now ie manny, canelo, Oscar, etc is calling out an 0-1 novice for that money

[Elroy The Great]

marciano, sorry. no pick n mix options for him. it was do it, or do not.

when you have a line up as easy as rockys was,.......im surprised he retired so young after only 7 defenses.