Comments Thread For: Mayweather Warns: Rematch Would Be Totally Different!

[IMDAZED]

Perhaps smarter, but not better. His ring IQ has masked his physical decline. At the end of the day he is nearly 40.

Oh yes. Same with Hopkins. One thing about Bernard though...and the reason why he's still near elite is his legs...they're still so youthful! It's amazing to me. You know, people like to think that guys like Roy Jones lost because he relied too much on reflexes and never was really a technical fighter (really? One of the greatest amateurs of all time didn't have the basics down?). They don't realize that is the case with every fighter. Once the athletic ability goes, you will surely go behind it.

[V.WEBB]

What is a gay feather? Have you ever used one before? Never seen one sold in a store before.

[parrish duke]

I wouldnt say floyd is slipping, more like making adjustments for this stage in his career, how is that slipping? Just like when mike jordan's game went from above the basket to below it. Still effective just to what he can physically sustain. Remember dude is 37 and still on top of his game! Props to him and hopkins. Good fight tho, props to Maidana for giving it his all!

[swifty007]

I was telling Bringer last week that I'm still not sure why you bother sometimes, Dan. I get that there have to be the people who oppose the ridiculousness on NSB, but sometimes you can see who is saying what or who started a thread and know it just isn't worth it.

The comparison between Roy/Tarver and Floyd/Maidana is really close.

Both Roy and Floyd were near the end and receiving a lot of "best ever" talk.

Both struggled with solid opponents they would have beaten much easier at their best, and both had the same scores. No joke, the Jones/Tarver 1 scores were 117-11, 116-112, and 114-114. A lot of people called robbery, too.

People assumed Roy would be fine and whoop Tarver in the rematch, and will assume the same if Floyd and Maidana rematch. Like Roy with Montell Griffin, people will assume the same for Floyd because of the Castillo fights.

I'm running with this, screw it. Maidana will beat Floyd in the rematch. If Floyd comes out and looks great in the 1st round of the rematch, I'll be completely confident.

Man... This is too much of a coincidence for me. I like Floyd and I hope he does well in the rematch, but Roy was my favorite boxer ever. And that night is something I will never forget. A lot of these stans in here cry about Floyd losing and how bad they want to see him lose. But if he were to get Tarver'ed their first gut reaction would be astonishment, shock, and some hurt. They may not admit it, but it would be there.

[salitap4p#1]

Alexander laid down the blueprint yet Floyd still couldn't follow it. Exposed.

[IMDAZED]

Man... This is too much of a coincidence for me. I like Floyd and I hope he does well in the rematch, but Roy was my favorite boxer ever. And that night is something I will never forget. A lot of these stans in here cry about Floyd losing and how bad they want to see him lose. But if he were to get Tarver'ed their first gut reaction would be astonishment, shock, and some hurt. They may not admit it, but it would be there.

Man, I knew Roy was gonna get KTFO that night. Didn't even watch the fight because of it. After I saw the first fight with Tarver I knew it was over. Had to order the fight because a bunch of people came over. I watched the first round and headed straight to the bar in my house. Seconds later, it was over. I felt like my strong prediction that Roy would get KTFO somehow influenced what actually happened. Never picked against him again...thanks a lot, Roy

[IronDanHamza]

True. I have a lady friend who doesn't really follow boxing but (being around me) recalls Floyd from years before. Saturday night she said, "what happened to his face? Is he on drugs?" I said no, just getting old and taking after his father .

Good debate on when Floyd was at his best. 2000 Floyd was pretty sick. So was 2005/2006. It's been a great ride but there's no question that the '0' will go if he continues to fight on. So who's got next?

Physically I'd say 2000/2001 but I think despite being slightly worse physically, the combination of his physical ability and experience, mental game, IQ etc and refined skills that 2005/06 was the peak of Floyd.

It's been a great career, 18 years undefeated accross 5 weight classes, times running out though. 18 years, it's crazy to think how long it's been.

[lfc19titles]

It depends on the ref, if floyd gets his way, chino will not be allowed to fight on the inside, hopefully floyd does not pull a ***** move with the gloves again making him wear extra padding

18 years floyd, great career, you ducked a few guys who could have defeated you (despite morons saying he fought everyone and dominated boxing) but the issue now is that because of your age, even the softer fights you are picking will backfire

[L3TH4L]

Mayweather is selling wolf tickets.

[IMDAZED]

Physically I'd say 2000/2001 but I think despite being slightly worse physically, the combination of his physical ability and experience, mental game, IQ etc and refined skills that 2005/06 was the peak of Floyd.

It's been a great career, 18 years undefeated accross 5 weight classes running out though. 18 years, it's crazy to think how long it's been.

Yeah man...I'm not sure how to rank him but he's definitely the best fighter of my era. Really amazing what he accomplished. Will take a while before he's fully appreciated although I think quietly, he really is.