Thread: Would Floyd Mayweather Jr. take a fight with Lucas Matthysse?

I am so intrigued now. Floyd would outbox him all day, but it seriously only takes one with this guy. He has dynamite in his fists and right now, I'd honestly love to see it. You think Floyd would take this one?

I doubt it. Nothing to gain.

Maybe in a couple fights time after the money is too much to ignore. Although with this fight deal he has now I'm not even sure how big the fight is matters.

Originally Posted by bzkfn

I am so intrigued now. Floyd would outbox him all day, but it seriously only takes one with this guy. He has dynamite in his fists and right now, I'd honestly love to see it. You think Floyd would take this one?

I think Matthysse is getting overrated, yes it was an impressive performance against Peterson. But then again Peterson is a steroid cheat and has been beaten convincingly before, Peterson isn't a world class fighter.

Matthysse i thought legitmately lost to a Judah who's past his prime, and even Alexander showed at times showed Matthysse can be outboxed although Alexander did indeed get a gift.

I like Matthysse he's an exciting fighter with power, basically what any boxing fans want. But lets put him in with fighters of his own class, rather than throwing him to the wolfs to take a one sided boxing lesson off Mayweather Jr.

There's plenty of fights for Matthysse.

Alvarado
Rios
Garcia
Provodnikov

Floyd is on a big fat contract so why risk it against a puncher better to take easier opponents that will not threaten him too much.

OF course he would cuz it's an easy fight. Floyd would toy with the guy..

Maybe not right now... as Matthysse still has to make himself more recognizable to the average fan. But 2 or 3 fights down the road, why not? Assuming Matthysse continues his reign of terror at 140 and/or moves up to 147, it seems like an attractive fight in the future. At least we won't have to worry about 25-pound differences inside the ring.

Originally Posted by ICB

Originally Posted by bzkfn

I am so intrigued now. Floyd would outbox him all day, but it seriously only takes one with this guy. He has dynamite in his fists and right now, I'd honestly love to see it. You think Floyd would take this one?

I think Matthysse is getting overrated, yes it was an impressive performance against Peterson. But then again Peterson is a steroid cheat and has been beaten convincingly before, Peterson isn't a world class fighter.

Matthysse i thought legitmately lost to a Judah who's past his prime, and even Alexander showed at times showed Matthysse can be outboxed although Alexander did indeed get a gift.

I like Matthysse he's an exciting fighter with power, basically what any boxing fans want. But lets put him in with fighters of his own class, rather than throwing him to the wolfs to take a one sided boxing lesson off Mayweather Jr.

There's plenty of fights for Matthysse.

Alvarado
Rios
Garcia
Provodnikov

Good list. But would also like to add Thurman at 147 and Broner. It's ashame TR and GB can't make fights together. Cause timing wise, next year he could fight the winner of JMM vs Bradley if he defeat Garcia.

It's easy night's work for Floyd. Matthysse is 5'6. He's a true natural junior welterweight. We have no idea if his power will translate to 147. He's too small to bully Floyd Mayweather. This is the perfect fighter for Floyd. People think he's invincible because of his high KO percentage, but he has trouble against boxers. I bet Floyd will sign him up for his next fight.

Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

It's easy night's work for Floyd. Matthysse is 5'6. He's a true natural junior welterweight. We have no idea if his power will translate to 147. He's too small to bully Floyd Mayweather. This is the perfect fighter for Floyd. People think he's invincible because of his high KO percentage, but he has trouble against boxers. I bet Floyd will sign him up for his next fight.

Matthysse isn't just stopping people he's seriously fucking them up. I'd be shocked if his power didn't travel up in weight.

I agree Floyd would box his head off - but it sure would be fun seeing a genuine lights-out hitter putting Floyd under pressure.

Originally Posted by Fenster

Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

It's easy night's work for Floyd. Matthysse is 5'6. He's a true natural junior welterweight. We have no idea if his power will translate to 147. He's too small to bully Floyd Mayweather. This is the perfect fighter for Floyd. People think he's invincible because of his high KO percentage, but he has trouble against boxers. I bet Floyd will sign him up for his next fight.

Matthysse isn't just stopping people he's seriously fucking them up. I'd be shocked if his power didn't travel up in weight.

I agree Floyd would box his head off - but it sure would be fun seeing a genuine lights-out hitter putting Floyd under pressure.

When was the last time Floyd fought someone that could hit like Lucas? I mean did u see his first knockdown? It was a glancing blow an left his legs like jelly

Originally Posted by ICB

Originally Posted by bzkfn

I am so intrigued now. Floyd would outbox him all day, but it seriously only takes one with this guy. He has dynamite in his fists and right now, I'd honestly love to see it. You think Floyd would take this one?

I think Matthysse is getting overrated, yes it was an impressive performance against Peterson. But then again Peterson is a steroid cheat and has been beaten convincingly before, Peterson isn't a world class fighter.

Matthysse i thought legitmately lost to a Judah who's past his prime, and even Alexander showed at times showed Matthysse can be outboxed although Alexander did indeed get a gift.

I like Matthysse he's an exciting fighter with power, basically what any boxing fans want. But lets put him in with fighters of his own class, rather than throwing him to the wolfs to take a one sided boxing lesson off Mayweather Jr.

There's plenty of fights for Matthysse.

Alvarado
Rios
Garcia
Provodnikov

Peterson's Testosterone levels were not above nominal for an athlete and it really is a medical condition, I'd hardly call that cheating or juicing. The reason it was red flagged was because it was artificial and not because it exceeded the limit.

Anyway that aside. I don't think Floyd would ever let Lucas land flush on him and I see Floyd winning easily.

Floyd would treat Mythese like a bum in the ring. Lucas would get that ass beat like Gatti..

Matthysse Would Rather Fight Pacquiao, Not Be Him - Boxing News

Lucas wants Manny !

Zab already beat this guy.
Perhaps he should get a shot at the winner of garcia vs matthysse.

Originally Posted by imp

Zab already beat this guy.
Perhaps he should get a shot at the winner of garcia vs matthysse.

Zab should retire and give someone else a turn.