Thread: Mayweather vs Guerrero

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Guerrero just posted this on his Twitter:

“@GHOSTBOXING: Robert Guerrero closes in on May 5th fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. @goldenboyboxing @SportsNation @OscarDeLaHoya

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If it's not Pacquiao or Martinez than Guerrero should get the fight. Got no problem with it.

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

If it's not Pacquiao or Martinez than Guerrero should get the fight. Got no problem with it.

Really? A 135-pounder coming off of a year of injury rehab? I'd say it's total bullshit. Granted, none of the non-Pac/non-Martinez options are very enticing but at least Alvarez is *bigger* than Floyd. (You'd think he'd be a significantly bigger sell too.)

I wish Floyd and Pac would both retire.

Guerrero or Alvarez vs Mayweather is total bs. For all of their ability which is impressive, they aren't truly elite fighters. Guerrero just doesn't have all the core components to deal with Floyd. He has a lot of basic things that layman people will think will cause problems for Mayweather, but in actuality he is too much of an orthodox boxer. He's very good at it, solid defense, good combinations, educated jab. These things however are level below what is needed. You watch Hopkins, prime Roy Jones, Mayweather, Pacquiao. They have a fluidity that allows them to get more length, speed, flexibility in the things they can do. Guerrero because he is so focused on the "traditional" basics of boxing that he doesn't use his shoulder enough in his cross which means it's quite a bit shorter and less powerful than it should be. His jab is good, but a guy like Mayweather will be able to counter it. A lot of people are impressed by the decent speed and good fundamentals, but you need more than that against Mayweather. Pacquiao might not have the same technique Guerrero does, but he knows how to get more out of his body, and though his boxing technical skills aren't as good he gets much more out of his body mechanics than Guerrero. This is something so many guys underestimate about guys like Klitschko, Mayweather, Pacquiao etc. it's that extra body awareness that allows them to put a little more in a punch, to move their feet in just such a way that they avoid what's coming at them. Watch Timothy Bradley lots of times he has his hands in bad positions, and he still slips out of trouble even against really fast, good boxers, and its because he's learned to keep his keep moving while bobbing and weaving, and he has a good sense of his opponent, but for them it's like shooting a moving target with a hand gun. I am starting to get off the specific topic, but I am just trying to emphasize the point that Guerrero or Alvarez won't stand a chance against Floyd just like Ortiz didn't, but even Ortiz had power and was much more dynamic athletically than Guerrero.

All in all hopefully Pacquiao will take the fight. Sergio Martinez would likely face the same problem these others guys would against Floyd for different reasons, but at least he is blindingly fast and he has become something of a knockout puncher.

Guerrero's a good 135 fighter but its a waste of time for Floyd. Should be fighting Pacman or Martinez even Cotto. Not Guerrero.

Guerrero can be outstanding at his best, but he would need to fight out of his skin to even be competitive with Floyd.

In saying that, I think Guerrero stands a better chance than Alvarez.

But I hope Pac tells Aram that he wants Floyd next

complete garbage fight, Guerrero would be lucky to get a big fight against Bradley, Khan, Peterson, or even Rios, no way in hell should he get a fight against Mayweather at 147, but of course VD is fine with it lol, I say Mayweather should fight Martinez, Pacquiao, or even Kirkland deserves a shot more than Guerrero and it's a bigger challenge

Do Not Want!

Pretty sure Guerrero would get so outclassed by Floyd

I wanted Alvarez but I guess he is too dangerous for Money, he is doing a Manny Pacquia now.

Yawnnnnnn

Guerrero hasn't done anything even remotlely close to justify a mega fight. Although he's doing a good job of keeping this rumor going.

Guerrero is a 3 division champion. He's not a fighter without skills or credentials. Like I said he's not the first option I prefer. Or even the 2nd. But I don't see any else being that much of a better option. Guerrero is trying to prove himself against the fighter in the sport today. And he's being bad mouthed for it. Un fucking believable

Rubbish fight, simple. Year layoff and best win against face first Katsidis. Mayweather beats Guerrero without breaking sweat.

Guerrero should concentrate on gettin himself fit and manning up against Maidana before he continues to spout off about taking Mayweather.

I still hold hope of a Mayweather Pacquiao fight!!! Come On!!!

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Guerrero is a 3 division champion. He's not a fighter without skills or credentials. Like I said he's not the first option I prefer. Or even the 2nd. But I don't see any else being that much of a better option. Guerrero is trying to prove himself against the fighter in the sport today. And he's being bad mouthed for it. Un fucking believable

it's not a knock on Guerrero it would be more of a knock on Mayweather, there are tougher challenges at 147 and 154 than Guerrero, Robert needs to take on someone with a pulse at at 135 or 140, the biggest win he's had of late is Katsidis the same Katsidis that Burns just beat, I say Guerrero should fight someone like Rios, Demarco, or even Gamboa at 135 or fight Bradley, Peterson, Khan, or any other top 140 lber, Mayweather has plenty of options to pick from he has Canelo, Kirkland, Cotto, Martinez (even though he's scheduled to fight next month), Alexander, etc.

Guerrero is a solid fighter with a game but he brings absolutely natas to offend or trouble Mayweather at given weight and respected points in career. Floyd had his gimme, and that was a guy who could feign 154. Floyd needs to insist on better IF this is a consideration and stop playing the fans for suckers.