Floyd will fight Maidana

by **hampo17** Tue 25 Feb 2014, 7:02 am

It's now official. Not a fan of this fight as I don't see what Maidana can do that will cause him any problems, a better fight than Khan in my opinion though.

by jimdig Tue 25 Feb 2014, 7:09 am

The naming process for the opponent bored me so much that I couldn't care less about the fight. I don't think maidana will land clean once. This has 12 round shut out written all over it. So who's up for September for the 37 year old?
Hopefully khan fights broner, that would be much more interesting.

by adamk Tue 25 Feb 2014, 7:38 am

So Mayweather asks the "fans" to choose his opponent and he chooses the loser of the poll?! I'm not saying Khan deserves the chance but the "fans" did choose him. Would like to see Danny Garcia get a shot in September but not holding my breath.

by milkyboy Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:07 am

... They must have agreed the deal when maidana took an early poll lead.... Before amir paid all his twitter followers to vote Whistle

I guess to watch this, you have to be such an admirer of Floyd's skills that you aren't concerned about whether there is even a flicker of doubt about the outcome.

In principle, you always think, with a banger, will he land that one punch? But in this case, you know the answer.

Won't be forking out for this one, but with mayweather being so much better than the rest, there's precious few opponents that I would get excited about, and perhaps manny aside, they'd all involve floyd chancing his arm against bigger guys. I won't be holding my breath.

by Valero's Conscience Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:07 am

I prefer this over Khan and Maidana has done enough with beating Broner decisively to earn his shot.

They will be able to sell the fight with the 'Floyd getting revenge for his protege' stance.

Should be easy for Floyd but get the feeling he'll try harder than Canelo.

by Cass1234 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:15 am

I am possibly Floyds biggest fan and think the past couple of years he's actually had a decent run of quality of opponents compared to what most people think, and I could make a case for why most of them deserved a shot (even though others may have been more deserving) But I just cannot make a strong case for Maidana deserving this fight, He has never shown any evidence that he has the capability or the attributes to give Mayweather a semi-decent fight. Its an absolute nothing fight and pointless. Everyone knows what the result is going to be, I just can't see why Mayweather isn't trying to get the fights that he is more than capable of winning and will add to his legacy dramatically.. Leaving no doubts with anyone even his biggest detractors that he is an all time top 10 p4p. I just don't understand WHY he's not going for these fights.

by milkyboy Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:29 am

... I think floyd has made what motivates him fairly clear cass.

by Rowley Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:44 am

Very true Milky, for any of this to come as anything close to a shock it has to be based on the assumption Floyd gives a flying one for his fans or anything other than his bottom line, think there is more than enough evidence over the last few years to disprove this particular theory so him ignoring the poll should not really shock anyone.

The only thing you can hope is the fight does not do good numbers on PPV, as was the case with Guerrero, if this happens Showtime may force his hand for something a little more intriguing next time out.

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:48 am

Looking forward to seeing how the Floyd-train Flomos big this up as some amazing fight, more than anything else.

Glad he got the shot ahead of Khan, as he deserved it more, but would still rather have seen the Khan fight. MM is made for Floyd, will be another glorified sparring session.

by Sam_London Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:53 am

milkyboy wrote:... They must have agreed the deal when maidana took an early poll lead.... Before amir paid all his twitter followers to vote

.

How do you pay your twitter followers???

by Sam_London Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:57 am

Utterly meaningless fight. As I've asked before, what does Maidana have that Cotto, Hatton, Alvarez and Moseley don't have?

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 8:58 am

He mayyyyyyyy be being facetious.......

That said, you can 'buy' Twitter followers, so it might not be the most absurd concept.

by Sam_London Tue 25 Feb 2014, 9:12 am

TopHat24/7 wrote:He mayyyyyyyy be being facetious.......

That said, you can 'buy' Twitter followers, so it might not be the most absurd concept.

I have no idea whether he's being facetious or not. I don't use twitter.

by Pedro147 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 9:22 am

Apparently he will fight MM and then in September he will be fighting Manny in what will be Manny's last fight.

by Valero's Conscience Tue 25 Feb 2014, 9:39 am

I hope you're right Pedro but just can't see Floyd ever fighting Manny. I'm in Vegas that weekend in September so if he is I will be getting a loan for the ticket!

by **88Chris05** Tue 25 Feb 2014, 9:42 am

TopHat24/7 wrote:Looking forward to seeing how the Floyd-train Flomos big this up as some amazing fight, more than anything else.

Also, will Maidana suddenly be elevated in to the top ten pound for pound list now that he's been announced as a Floyd opponent, as Guerrero and Alvarez were?

Is Maidana a modern-day Julio Cesar Chavez and Floyd's greatest ever challenge????...YES!!!....I think he IS!!!!...

by hogey Tue 25 Feb 2014, 9:44 am

At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

by Rowley Tue 25 Feb 2014, 9:52 am

88Chris05 wrote:
TopHat24/7 wrote:Looking forward to seeing how the Floyd-train Flomos big this up as some amazing fight, more than anything else.

Also, will Maidana suddenly be elevated in to the top ten pound for pound list now that he's been announced as a Floyd opponent, as Guerrero and Alvarez were?

Is Maidana a modern-day Julio Cesar Chavez and Floyd's greatest ever challenge????...YES!!!....I think he IS!!!!...

Well of course he is top ten pound for pound. He has just beaten a two weight world champion who was seen by many as the next mega star of the sport. Maidana will be the 347th P4P top ten guy Floyd has beaten.

by Guest Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:00 am

Rowley wrote:
88Chris05 wrote:
TopHat24/7 wrote:Looking forward to seeing how the Floyd-train Flomos big this up as some amazing fight, more than anything else.

Also, will Maidana suddenly be elevated in to the top ten pound for pound list now that he's been announced as a Floyd opponent, as Guerrero and Alvarez were?

Is Maidana a modern-day Julio Cesar Chavez and Floyd's greatest ever challenge????...YES!!!....I think he IS!!!!...

Well of course he is top ten pound for pound. He has just beaten a two weight world champion who was seen by many as the next mega star of the sport. Maidana will be the 347th P4P top ten guy Floyd has beaten.

And all this after only 372 years at the top!!

by Rowley Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:01 am

Glad someone else understands the system Dave.

by Sam_London Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:03 am

hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:04 am

I'll moan about this fight........When the knowledgeable fans on here tell me why...

Holmes v Zanon, Ocasio, Cobb, Frazier, Bey, LeDoux, Rodriguez, Frank, Jones, Smith, Evangelista are acceptable...........

Oh and Leon Spinks who had been banged out in 1 by Coetzee.....

That's 12 out of Larry's twenty defences.....

But he's a great who never ducked anybody........

Rowley should know better.......for a start !!

Pathetic....

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:19 am

Pedro147 wrote:Apparently he will fight MM and then in September he will be fighting Manny in what will be Manny's last fight.

Super, two fights I don't care about...

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:20 am

Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

Exactly!!

by lambertm100 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:24 am

I have a funny feeling that Maidana catches Mayweather with one of his looping overhand rights and sends money to queer street. Dont' know why but I do.

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:34 am

Broner is overrated now just as Alvarez is........Don't give Maidana any credit for beating a slippery fighter !!

Don't give Maidana credit for anything...

In fact If you like a fighter give him all the credit in the World like Haz does with GGG..

and If you don't just say they are crap and have beaten chaff.......

No doubt Ali was overrated after the fight of the century.....

If Mayweather knocked ward out...He'd be s**te too........

Everything is black and white after all..

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:40 am

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:41 am

TopHat24/7 wrote:Looking forward to seeing how the Floyd-train Flomos big this up as some amazing fight, more than anything else.

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:42 am

Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

You're right Mate I'd have preferred Khan because he's a logistically harder fight.......

I see your argument but won't accept because you lose once you are overrated...

I'll ignore the wally

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:45 am

jimdig wrote:The naming process for the opponent bored me so much that I couldn't care less about the fight. I don't think maidana will land clean once. This has 12 round shut out written all over it. So who's up for September for the 37 year old?
Hopefully khan fights broner, that would be much more interesting.

Since when do champions have to pick somebody that has the same skill set as them ???

Do you think other champions scan a top 10 and say I'll ignore him and him because they won't be able to beat me !!

You are upset because you want to see him beat.............Get over it !!

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:47 am

Valero's Conscience wrote:I prefer this over Khan and Maidana has done enough with beating Broner decisively to earn his shot.

They will be able to sell the fight with the 'Floyd getting revenge for his protege' stance.

Should be easy for Floyd but get the feeling he'll try harder than Canelo.

The fight sells anyway......Because people like when they watch Taylor at Darts or O'sullivan at snooker...........Want to see the best at their craft....

Won't be coming to watch Maidana.....

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:49 am

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

You're right Mate I'd have preferred Khan because he's a logistically harder fight.......

I see your argument but won't accept because you lose once you are overrated...

I'll ignore the wally

Who lost once?

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:50 am

If I was interested in you I'd quote you...........

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:56 am

Ok, thought you were talking about MM, not Broner, will retract the question.

by Diamond in the rough Tue 25 Feb 2014, 10:59 am

The khan fight is better to watch entertainment wise and Floyd would prob win by ko! But everyone seems to forget the Diaz fight where he got caught with everything!

MM is a harder fight due to him throwing 900+ punches a fight now! Floyd isn't really troubled by power but a swarmer might trouble him!

Neither should be particularly hard though but he's not exactly fighting a bum here he's a genuine world champion

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:01 am

adamk wrote:So Mayweather asks the "fans" to choose his opponent and he chooses the loser of the poll?! I'm not saying Khan deserves the chance but the "fans" did choose him. Would like to see Danny Garcia get a shot in September but not holding my breath.

I like Garcia but think his style is made for Floyd........

I want to see Bradley If he beats Manny get a shot...........Or Martinez If he can boil down..............

Give Martinez one last big huge pay day......Before he offs into the sunset...........

Manny with Arum guiding him will never happen...It's all about the deal with Arum.......His KO interview a few years ago was all about him telling KO how he beat people in such and such a deal......

They'll never agree...

Good post diamond...............I'm not saying he's the perfect opponent............Just saying look at Larry's list and then moan about Maidana !!

by BallchinianMuffwig Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:02 am

I'm glad it's not Khan (he has to earn a shot, Molina and a laboured win over Diaz doesn't consitute this) but Maidana hardly moistens the calvins either in terms of opposition. Would have liked to see him back up at LMW against Lara but it's not a money spinner I guess.

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:09 am

Why does Khan have to earn a shot Mate ??.........

I must be missing something with modern day boxing ??.......Because I keep seeing Macklin, Chisora types earning them..

by BallchinianMuffwig Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:11 am

And Macklin, Chisora types don't deserve them either! Not in my opinion anyway. The generality should be to beat a couple of top 10's in the division at the very least, but that'll never happen anymore.

by Diamond in the rough Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:12 am

Bradley won't get the fight if he beats manny hasn't he just signed a new contract with top rank? He would have to pay arum 10mil for him

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:16 am

Why say Khan has to earn on one then...........Unless you are singling him out ??

Don't recall you moaning about Vitali-Chisora.........

I don't think Khan is the most worthy opponent out there Mate far from it..

Just wish people were more objective..........

by Sam_London Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:17 am

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

You're right Mate I'd have preferred Khan because he's a logistically harder fight.......

I see your argument but won't accept because you lose once you are overrated...

I'll ignore the wally

Fair enough. I think Broner suffers because he was unfairly compared to Mayweather even though he isn't as talented (although he is a considerable force in his own right).

My personal opinion is that Mayweather has done more than enough to be considered an all time great ( Probably in the top 20 of all time). His resume is a who's who of modern day top names. However, the face that he never fought Manny, when Manny was at his peak, will always be a black mark against him.

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:17 am

Diamond in the rough wrote:Bradley won't get the fight if he beats manny hasn't he just signed a new contract with top rank? He would have to pay arum 10mil for him

Arum could save face where Bradley is concerned on the split......

by catchweight Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:17 am

Watch Devon Alexanader v Maidana and then imagine a less competitive fight.

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:20 am

Sam_London wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

You're right Mate I'd have preferred Khan because he's a logistically harder fight.......

I see your argument but won't accept because you lose once you are overrated...

I'll ignore the wally

Fair enough. I think Broner suffers because he was unfairly compared to Mayweather even though he isn't as talented (although he is a considerable force in his own right).

My personal opinion is that Mayweather has done more than enough to be considered an all time great ( Probably in the top 20 of all time). His resume is a who's who of modern day top names. However, the face that he never fought Manny, when Manny was at his peak, will always be a black mark against him.

I'll buy that.............But will offer the view that where legacy is concerned............People view the record and longevity............

Holmes never fought Page or rematched Witherspoon......Even gave up his belt.............No one remembers that !!

Dempsey never fought the great black fighters of his day !! ....No one cares about that !!

Time heals all wounds my friend......You are generally marked on what you did rather than what you didn't.

by TopHat24/7 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:20 am

Sam_London wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

You're right Mate I'd have preferred Khan because he's a logistically harder fight.......

I see your argument but won't accept because you lose once you are overrated...

I'll ignore the wally

Fair enough. I think Broner suffers because he was unfairly compared to Mayweather even though he isn't as talented (although he is a considerable force in his own right).

My personal opinion is that Mayweather has done more than enough to be considered an all time great ( Probably in the top 20 of all time). His resume is a who's who of modern day top names. However, the face that he never fought Manny, when Manny was at his peak, will always be a black mark against him.

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:21 am

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

You're right Mate I'd have preferred Khan because he's a logistically harder fight.......

I see your argument but won't accept because you lose once you are overrated...

I'll ignore the wally

Fair enough. I think Broner suffers because he was unfairly compared to Mayweather even though he isn't as talented (although he is a considerable force in his own right).

My personal opinion is that Mayweather has done more than enough to be considered an all time great ( Probably in the top 20 of all time). His resume is a who's who of modern day top names. However, the face that he never fought Manny, when Manny was at his peak, will always be a black mark against him.

I'll buy that.............But will offer the view that where legacy is concerned............People view the record and longevity............

Holmes never fought Page or rematched Witherspoon......Even gave up his belt.............No one remembers that !!

Dempsey never fought the great black fighters of his day !! ....No one cares about that !!

Time heals all wounds my friend......You are generally marked on what you did rather than what you didn't.

by Sam_London Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:24 am

TopHat24/7 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

You're right Mate I'd have preferred Khan because he's a logistically harder fight.......

I see your argument but won't accept because you lose once you are overrated...

I'll ignore the wally

Fair enough. I think Broner suffers because he was unfairly compared to Mayweather even though he isn't as talented (although he is a considerable force in his own right).

My personal opinion is that Mayweather has done more than enough to be considered an all time great ( Probably in the top 20 of all time). His resume is a who's who of modern day top names. However, the face that he never fought Manny, when Manny was at his peak, will always be a black mark against him.

Not sure what that's supposed to mean. I'd put him Mayweather top twenty rather than top ten due to the fact he never fought Manny.

by Diamond in the rough Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:26 am

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
Sam_London wrote:
hogey wrote:At least Maidana earned the shot, and even though he is likely to get beat at least he has that power and intensity that could make a few periods of the fight interesting. The only fighters that have troubled Floyd have been ones that have kept pressure on him Maidana will do that from the first bell it might be more competitive than people think. I am glad the Khan fight has not happened he did not deserve it and other than speed he has nothing to offer, after a round or two Floyd would have worked out his timing and then finished him off in short order.

The only thing that troubles Mayweather is speed and say what you like about Amir, he has speed in abundance. Maidana has lost to every skilled fighter he has fought (Khan, Kotelnik and Alexander). Broner is an overated lightweight who was lucky to beat Malinaggi. Sure, Maidana has heart and power but is slow of foot and hand and telegraphs his wild punches. Easy points win, or late stoppage, for Floyd.

You're right Mate I'd have preferred Khan because he's a logistically harder fight.......

I see your argument but won't accept because you lose once you are overrated...

I'll ignore the wally

Fair enough. I think Broner suffers because he was unfairly compared to Mayweather even though he isn't as talented (although he is a considerable force in his own right).

My personal opinion is that Mayweather has done more than enough to be considered an all time great ( Probably in the top 20 of all time). His resume is a who's who of modern day top names. However, the face that he never fought Manny, when Manny was at his peak, will always be a black mark against him.

I'll buy that.............But will offer the view that where legacy is concerned............People view the record and longevity............

Holmes never fought Page or rematched Witherspoon......Even gave up his belt.............No one remembers that !!

Dempsey never fought the great black fighters of his day !! ....No one cares about that !!

Time heals all wounds my friend......You are generally marked on what you did rather than what you didn't.

It's kind of different now with modern technology etc the amount of articles and arguments the whole thing caused will be hard forgotten!

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 25 Feb 2014, 11:27 am

I'd have to see your top 20 list Sam...........

But he'd be the first fighter in history to be marked down for not fighting somebody Mate.

Top 10 for me kid

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