I do not see this happening But...I'll take Margarito TKO.And yes,I know Mayweather is a Boxing phenom and ring master.Did he un-"retire" yet ?
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I do not see this happening But...I'll take Margarito TKO.And yes,I know Mayweather is a Boxing phenom and ring master.Did he un-"retire" yet ?
Styles make fights and Margarito is tailor made for Floyd to embarrass. I thought Cotto had enough boxing skills to avoid the onslaught, he didn't and couldn't protect his body. Floyd moves way to fast laterally and will dance for 12 rounds and win 9 rounds to 3. An easy fight for Floyd, I'd love to see it though.
I give Floyd the edge in this one but think it would be as tough if not tougher than the 1st Castillo. Similar style, pace etc . Floyd may have to steal the fight by a point or two .
What Cotto did for 6 Mayweather can do for 30
Mayweather UD12 without a scratch
on the baldomir fight i think floyd would hav tko him or maybe knocked him out if he didn't hurt his hand by the 4th round baldomir was so tired and disscouraged i think it was obvious. a guy as slow as margo floyd might even be able to tko him because he will be able to hit margo somany times can get inside and slip block punches and counter margo is used to putting out 150 punches a round but to even hang with floyd he would have to put out about 200 maybe more and if u noticed when he faught cotto he was holding his punches because cotto wasnt in range most of the time for margos style he only wants to fight in side never useing his reach. for the record let me add margo didnt break cotto down cotto tired margo wasn't hitting cotto enough to break him cotto just didnt have what it took to move for 12 rounds. mayweather doesn't even do it he takes about 2 rounds off when he wants to take the fight to a decision
I think it depends on the size of the ring and the ref. If PBF isn't allowed to hold and it's a smallish ring, Margarito gets to him. It wouldn't look like Baldo, cause Baldo doesn't have power, or throw that many punches. Margarito does. PBF would get manhandled if it's a small ring and Kenny Bayless refs like he did with Cotto. He was telling them no holding when they touched each other.
PBF makes Margo look bad the first half, then gets worked over the second. Similar to Cotto, and Zab by Clottey. PBF will slip alot but those punches land on the arms and shoulders, and take their toll through the fight. Margarito is too big for PBF and his game plan is too break him down. If he is smart, he doesn't even throw punches at PBF's head. He aims for the center of his chest, and at his shoulders when throwing head shots. Body is right at the belt line. When PBF tries to hold he leans on him and pushes him against the ropes.
If it's a large ring, and the ref lets PBF hold all bets are off.
i think we can call this wishfull thinking. margo is so slow pbf would be 10 steps ahead of him plus we need to add pbf is a thinker in the ring setting up his opp to do what he wants them to do i dont think pbf will even need to hold margo and his stamina is much much greater then cottos so 12 rounds of sticking and moving no problemQuote:
Originally Posted by luvfightgame
Castillo springs 2 mind when I think about this 1,Toni is bigger and stronger than Castillo so u expect him 2 make it tougher.I'd like Toni 2 win,but think Floyd will get the dec:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by GAME
it does come to mind doesn't it but did you knw the first fight between castillo and pbf that pbf had damaged his rottator cup the day before the fight and the secound fight castillo didnt do so goodQuote:
Originally Posted by njacketsCastillo springs 2 mind when I think about this 1,Toni is bigger and stronger so u expect him 2 make it tougher.I'd like Toni 2 win,but think Floyd will get the dec:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by GAME
Thats the 1st time iv'e heard that tbh!Quote:
Originally Posted by truth32it does come to mind doesn't it but did you knw the first fight between castillo and pbf that pbf had damaged his rottator cup the day before the fight and the secound fight castillo didnt do so goodQuote:
Originally Posted by njacketsCastillo springs 2 mind when I think about this 1,Toni is bigger and stronger so u expect him 2 make it tougher.I'd like Toni 2 win,but think Floyd will get the dec:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by GAME
Floyd will not be on another episode of Dancing with the stars here.He undoubtedly is a superb ring technician and will find Margarito inviting but will be putting himself in range and have to stand his ground to keep Tony off.Margarito loves to get you on the ropes and is very adept at finding openings there.He can turn it into a track meet and look to pot shot Margarito but I can not see him escaping this one without catching some shots...be they to the body,the head,the chest...he will take some shots from the biggest,freshest, volume threat he has ever fought.On paper Mayweather is a favorite & can find many things to exploit and we all know his skill set merits respect and is top notch but to say he will have No problems is abit like whistling through the graveyard Imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by truth32i think we can call this wishfull thinking. margo is so slow pbf would be 10 steps ahead of him plus we need to add pbf is a thinker in the ring setting up his opp to do what he wants them to do i dont think pbf will even need to hold margo and his stamina is much much greater then cottos so 12 rounds of sticking and moving no problemQuote:
Originally Posted by luvfightgame
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Originally Posted by truth32i think we can call this wishfull thinking. margo is so slow pbf would be 10 steps ahead of him plus we need to add pbf is a thinker in the ring setting up his opp to do what he wants them to do i dont think pbf will even need to hold margo and his stamina is much much greater then cottos so 12 rounds of sticking and moving no problemQuote:
Originally Posted by luvfightgame
That's why I say if it's a small ring, and if the ref doesn't allow holding. PBF can't hurt Margarito to the head, so potshotting doesn't keep him off. There's no where to run in a small ring..... If PBF can go to Margaritos body and hurt him there, he can win, but sticking and moving ain't happening if theres no where to move....
Magarito throws so many punches but Floyd would halve his punch out by using his footwork and holding when necessary Expect Floyd by decision.
It depends on which Mayweather shows up. If he uses his feet, he will beat Margarito.
If he lays against the ropes a lot like he did with ODLH or Hatton, he could lose a decision because he will not deter Margarito and Margarito will win the fight on activity alone, even if 95% of his punches are blocked and parried.
Floyd is not stupid though and unless he comes into the fight rusty, I could not bet against him.
Mayweather
8-12 rounds on points