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    Default Floyd, a new middleweight challenge or fight the Pacman?

    Manny Pacquiao threat as Floyd Mayweather Jnr eyes Sergio Martinez move at middleweight | Boxing News | ESPN.co.uk


    Would Floyd Mayweather Jr enhance his reputation more by fighting up at light middle and middleweight or by finally facing Manny after the Cotto fight and his jail time is done? Could he in fact clear out both divisions and cement his name in boxing folklore?
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    Default Re: Floyd, a new middleweight challenge or fight the Pacman?

    He has fought up at light middle, when he beat De La Hoya and wan the WBC title!

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    Default Re: Floyd, a new middleweight challenge or fight the Pacman?

    just hope one or both of them gets KTFO in May so their match up becomes worthless.

    Pissed the fans about too much now and they don't deserve the pay day.

    Come on Cotto !
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    Default Re: Floyd, a new middleweight challenge or fight the Pacman?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark TKO View Post
    just hope one or both of them gets KTFO in May so their match up becomes worthless.

    Pissed the fans about too much now and they don't deserve the pay day.

    Come on Cotto !
    Come on Bradley!!!
    But I agree with you, this wait is to long overdue. It's ashame for either of them to even consider another fighter besides each other.
    Saying that, the fight will never happen!!!
    If Floyd can get pass Cotto, a move to middleweight will be great for his legacy. But a fight with Martinez will not be smart for Floyd. Better off fighting Felix Strum. Remember when RJJ won the Heavyweight title? It was against hand picked Ruiz. But it don't do anything to the fact the Roy won the title. Besides, Martinez will lose his next fight.

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    Default Re: Floyd, a new middleweight challenge or fight the Pacman?

    For me, a win over Sergio Martinez at 160 would be a bigger accomplishment than beating Manny Pacquiao.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rantcatrat View Post
    For me, a win over Sergio Martinez at 160 would be a bigger accomplishment than beating Manny Pacquiao.
    I would agree 100% with that.

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    Default Re: Floyd, a new middleweight challenge or fight the Pacman?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rantcatrat View Post
    For me, a win over Sergio Martinez at 160 would be a bigger accomplishment than beating Manny Pacquiao.
    I agree with that when considering size if they were to fight above 150. I'm not so sure it's as impressive as beating Pacquiao 147 and below.

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    I woyld much rather he went up to middleweight to be honest and fought Martinez. Way more impressive than beating Manny Pacquiao and Martinez isn't the diva that the pair of them are so the fight could easily be made. A great name that would enhance his legacy. Plus Martinez is a small middleweight. If you're fighting him anyway, why not take the extra risk and fight at Middle for the title?

    BTW Floyd weighed 150 on the scales for DLH fight and rumour is he was 147 on fight night. Saying he doesn't take risks when he fought the best 154lber at a massive size disadvantage is a bit silly..I think he'll go to Middle for Martinez..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Althugz View Post
    I woyld much rather he went up to middleweight to be honest and fought Martinez. Way more impressive than beating Manny Pacquiao and Martinez isn't the diva that the pair of them are so the fight could easily be made. A great name that would enhance his legacy. Plus Martinez is a small middleweight. If you're fighting him anyway, why not take the extra risk and fight at Middle for the title?

    BTW Floyd weighed 150 on the scales for DLH fight and rumour is he was 147 on fight night. Saying he doesn't take risks when he fought the best 154lber at a massive size disadvantage is a bit silly..I think he'll go to Middle for Martinez..
    Exactly. Martinez would struggle with the movement.

    How do you think Floyd would have done if hed been in De La Hoyas place against Hopkins?

    I remember Oscar doing well and landing up until he got caught

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    Default Re: Floyd, a new middleweight challenge or fight the Pacman?

    It would be a very risky fight at MW but I think Floyd has the skill to outpoint Martinez. I doubt it happens at MW, its more likely to happen at 154. It would definitely be a bigger win than beating Pacquiao.
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    Default Re: Floyd, a new middleweight challenge or fight the Pacman?

    Quote Originally Posted by Manos de Piedra View Post
    It would be a very risky fight at MW but I think Floyd has the skill to outpoint Martinez. I doubt it happens at MW, its more likely to happen at 154. It would definitely be a bigger win than beating Pacquiao.
    It would be too risky and if he did it then he would be rated very highly as an ATG if he won but think it will never happen.
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