I’ll be the first to say it before it happens

[LouieV]

Even if Floyd beats Canelo, I will still hate on him, because I’m sure we all agree here, Floyd is an incredible talent, but because of his ducking and dodging the best throughout his career, he literally has no competition now.

All he had to do was beat Pac n 2010 and he would have had that one prime all time great on his list.

But retiring instead of fight Paul Williams, Margarito, Pacuiao just puts a huge cloud on wear I place him with the all time greats.

He did it to himself, no matter who he fights now they do nothing fort his resume, even Martinez is done.

Ur a f&g kid. U just sat there and typed I will still hate on him. I wish I could go a couple rounds with u to punch some respect into u.

[PurePugilist216]

Ur a f&g kid. U just sat there and typed I will still hate on him. I wish I could go a couple rounds with u to punch some respect into u.

Man I would jab you a few times then run for the rest of the fight, just like your idol

[Build That Wall]

I dunno, a win over Gennady Golovkin would look pretty damn good.

That would cement his status and definitely silence all doubters that aren't pac+ard$ or canelo buns (cinnamon buns).

[Southpawkiller]

Its always the same.

Over the years, no matter how many fighters he fought- its always still his ducked this guy and ducked that guy. While Floyd and Manny not squaring off was the biggest disappointment in recent boxing history, it is well documented that both sides were at fault for the fight not happening. And im not going into those again. There are about 2 million threads on the forum already about it. So besides Manny, who did Floyd "duck". I remember all the haters saying no way he fights Mosley after he KO'd Cheatereto but then when Floyd won Shane was over the hill. Now Im not saying that Shane was in his prime but you cant have double standards. There are interviews where Roach admits Shane came looking to fight Manny, but Roach said no- Shane was to dangerous. Floyd took the fight. Manny didnt. Another point is why are Sugar Ray Leonard, Foreman and lots of other great fighters allowed to take breaks from the sport- but Floyd cant. Here are some fighters of the fighters I have seen mentioned over the years that he "ducked".

1. Paul Williams
The only legitimate opponent I can think of, where the argument is justified. Paul Williams at 147 was a physical freak- very hard fight on a physical level for Floyd. I think Al Haymon and co would have considered this a high risk low reward money fight.

2. Margarito (Cheating scumbag)
How any person can declare themselves a boxing fan after the actions of this low life scumbag I will never know. The man was using loaded wraps and still had 5 loses before the end of 2007. Cotto schooled him before gassing. Floyd would have schooled him and not gassed. Floyd would see his lame wide ass punches coming a mile away. As for the so called duck- Floyd got the same money to fight Carlos Baldomir for the lineal WW championship- or he could fight a cheating bum with no titles.

3. Cotto
Bob Arum kept Floyd and Cotto apart. Cotto has admitted in interviews that he never called out Floyd. They fought last year- Floyd won. Cotto was not in his prime but neither was Floyd and the fight was at 154lbs where cotto was healthy. Manny drained him to 145lbs.

4. Martinez
Never campaigned at welterweight when Floyd was a welterweight. End of discussion.

Floyd is a 5 weight world champion, who never used a catchweight to win his titles. Unlike other fighters.

And then people post that Manny is an 8 division champ in this thread Manny won two of those titles (WW and LMW) at catchweights. And Margarito wasnt a champion. He was a cheating weight drained bum.

[joesaiditstrue]

I don't know if I'll still hate him, I'll tolerate him. Him fighting Canelo is an actual legit challenge, and if he fights and beats him at 154 I'll give him credit.

smdh.

the execs at showtime and GBP are gladhanding each other when they read and hear **** like this.

i can picture Mr. Burns from the simpsons

"Excellent.............eeeeeeeexcellent......."

dolts

[Daddy T]

Canelo hasn’t done a thing in this sport to make me think Floyd needs him for a great win, all the real fighters back in 08 were the guys Floyd needed to prove his atg status, nobody today can do that for him. And I’m talking realistic fights, GGG being brought up, if Floyd is scared to fight Canelo at 154 he no way would he fight GGG at 160 (nor should he either)

agreed but the thing is the REAL ATGs ... Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran would ... and there in my friend is the difference and why floyd is a modern great but NOT even in the same league as the true all time greats.

[ThePunchingBag]

If he had this on his resume:

Mayweather W over 2005 Mosley

Mayweather W over 2006-07 Cotto

Mayweather W over 2008 Margarito

Mayweather W over 2009 Williams

Mayweather W over 2009 Pacquiao

Mayweather W over 2012 Martinez

He'd be one of the most respected boxers of all time if not THE most respected and beloved.

[ThePunchingBag]

smdh.

the execs at showtime and GBP are gladhanding each other when they read and hear **** like this.

i can picture Mr. Burns from the simpsons

"Excellent.............eeeeeeeexcellent......."

dolts

You are absolutely right.

Canelo has what every other fighter has had so far. A Puncher's chance.

There is 0 chance of him outboxing or getting to Mayweather.

[flint]

Even if Floyd beats Canelo, I will still hate on him, because I’m sure we all agree here, Floyd is an incredible talent, but because of his ducking and dodging the best throughout his career, he literally has no competition now.

All he had to do was beat Pac n 2010 and he would have had that one prime all time great on his list.

But retiring instead of fight Paul Williams, Margarito, Pacuiao just puts a huge cloud on wear I place him with the all time greats.

He did it to himself, no matter who he fights now they do nothing fort his resume, even Martinez is done.

go screw yourself you jealous idiot. pacquiao was the one that blew the fight the fight.all pacquiao needed to do was take a drug test and make $40 million.now he wants to do testing and make $4 million. does that tell your jealous ass anything? and mayweather has no competion period because he is that dam good.all his opponents except for marquez were bigger than him.margarito was arums fault. had he left toprank then the fight would have happend. so take your jealous hateing attitude and stick it up your ass. mayweather is the greatest fighter of this era. period wether whoever like it or not.

[papillon82]

Mayweather doesn't have balls. That''s why so many people hate him. He lacks heart.

Golovkin will beat him, but of course Floyd will duck him too.