I know that everyone has talked about this subject: DeLaHOya/Mayweather

Now I know that everyone has talked about this subject but I have been gone for a while & if you remember I said exactly the same thing as the writer on this article!
Mayweather made a big mistake by agreeing to fight at 154 & if you dont believe me here are my reasons why:
There has been an agreement for a bout next May between Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Good God this is a potential blockbuster! It will be for Oscar's title at 154 pounds.

A few random thoughts... Rarely does Oscar take a fight that he doesn't think he can win. That is not saying he ducked anybody. I have great respect for Oscar. He fought the best out there in his era...Whitaker, Trinidad, Quartey, Vargas,
Hopkins, Mayorga... He ducked no one, a true champion.

I like this match-up, especially at 154 pounds. This is a very good weight for Oscar. Yes, Floyd handled a bigger, stronger Carlos Baldomir but we're talking apples and oranges. De la Hoya is a much better technical boxer than Baldomir could ever hope to be. Floyd handled the strength, but can he handle the style?

I honestly believe Oscar would have never taken this fight unless he felt he had a legitimate chance of winning it. You know what? I think he does. Every great fighter has one great fight left in him. Oscar is a great fighter. I really see him rising to the occasion. A win over Floyd would forever seal his legacy.

Don't get me wrong, I like Floyd. He is a great, great talent. I just feel he may have bitten off a little more then he can chew this time. maxboxing.com doghouseboxing

Let me know what you think and why?

A few random thoughts... Rarely does Oscar take a fight that he doesn't think he can win. [/quote]
I think this is more the case with Floyd Mayweather. Actually it is not fair to just single him out... most boxers do this. A loss is a major set back in this sport.

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Originally Posted by lb4lb

A few random thoughts... Rarely does Oscar take a fight that he doesn't think he can win.

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I think this is more the case with Floyd Mayweather. Actually it is not fair to just single him out... most boxers do this. A loss is a major set back in this sport.
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Not really... it's a major setback for the boxer. Do you get me here?
Many boxers take losses VERY hard....
I can go on and on about how one fight changed MANY boxer's mentalities.

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Originally Posted by Gyrokai

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Originally Posted by lb4lb

A few random thoughts... Rarely does Oscar take a fight that he doesn't think he can win.

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I think this is more the case with Floyd Mayweather. Actually it is not fair to just single him out... most boxers do this. A loss is a major set back in this sport.

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Not really... it's a major setback for the boxer. Do you get me here?
Many boxers take losses VERY hard....
I can go on and on about how one fight changed MANY boxer's mentalities.
[/quote]That's what I meant... Major set back for the fighter. I agree with you about changed mentalities and I think we can also add from the promotional stand point.

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Originally Posted by Gyrokai

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Originally Posted by lb4lb

A few random thoughts... Rarely does Oscar take a fight that he doesn't think he can win.

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I think this is more the case with Floyd Mayweather. Actually it is not fair to just single him out... most boxers do this. A loss is a major set back in this sport.

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Not really... it's a major setback for the boxer. Do you get me here?
Many boxers take losses VERY hard....
I can go on and on about how one fight changed MANY boxer's mentalities.
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I can't imagine Floyd taking a loss too well. A loss to a great fighter shouldn't be the end of the world for boxers, they should let it bring the best out of them for a rematch.

hopefully oscar doesn't roll over in the canvas and loses then ends up promoting floyd...hmm like hopkins ;)

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Originally Posted by true p4p king

hopefully oscar doesn't roll over in the canvas and loses then ends up promoting floyd...hmm like hopkins ;)

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Another acting job? ???