Mayweather vs. Guerrero is close for May 4th 2013

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This is an easy fight. The only way Guerrero could make it otherwise is if he's allowed to pull the same kind of crap he was against Berto, and given Floyds clout there is about no chance at all of this. I like Guerrero but he has absolutely nothing for Floyd, will be a matter of whether he is stopped or not. Canelo is as good an opponent as anyone outside of Martinez though, that I would look forward to.

With respect I imagine Aydin and Berto thought the same thing. After all he was a powder puff light weight. Wrong he was a welter that fought at 135. His ko ratio is irrelevant as he just proved in the last half a year. He's a legitimate fighter of the year imo.

I don't disagree, it's just that Aydin and Berto aren't in the same universe as Mayweather, it doesn't really matter what they thought. Having said that it's a perfectly logical fight and I'm sure it will be fun, Guerrero can box very well and he's a southpaw so Floyd will probably force the action as often as not.

No doubt. Floyd had some issues with Corley and Judah and its widely known that the Mayweathers do not like southpaws as a rule. Well not including Ortiz who seemed more inclined to stick his tongue down Floyds throat.

Lol. Ortiz was friendly.

After may it will be 44-0.

Cant beat those accurate pin point shots, granite chin and superb defense.

Cant wait to see those skills in action. 36 years old..lets see if hes starting to slip.

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Not carl froch granite chin but tough nevertheless.

[Abelardus]

I'll be interested in seeing what Guerrero's game plan will be. With some technical boxers, the key to victory lies on getting inside, but Mayweather is just as dangerous there. No chance in hell of outboxing Floyd from range ... he sure is a tough nut to crack.

I do like Guerrero's grit though - that fight with Berto was nasty, yet beautiful at the same time.

I wouldn't say no chance. I think there's better chance of winning a fight by boxing Floyd and not rough houseing him. He is so use to that tactic and so perfect at defending against it. Like cotto for example the rounds he won in the middle of the fight were boxing and if floyd went to the ropes trap him and throw combos. But for guerreros sake I don't think he has what it takes to box him so just go balls out I'd say.

[Silkeyjoe]

This is an easy fight. The only way Guerrero could make it otherwise is if he's allowed to pull the same kind of crap he was against Berto, and given Floyds clout there is about no chance at all of this. I like Guerrero but he has absolutely nothing for Floyd, will be a matter of whether he is stopped or not. Canelo is as good an opponent as anyone outside of Martinez though, that I would look forward to.

With respect I imagine Aydin and Berto thought the same thing. After all he was a powder puff light weight. Wrong he was a welter that fought at 135. His ko ratio is irrelevant as he just proved in the last half a year. He's a legitimate fighter of the year imo.

I agree he should be high on the fighter of the year list, that he deserves a shot at Floyd but it's hard for me to give him a real chance against Floyd.
Floyd wins, whether I want him to or not, like always.

I do not give him much of a chance either but who knows. There is always the chance that a different Floyd shows up because of his long inactivity practises.

Can't imagine inactivity should matter. He's constantly training. Sure look what he did to Marquez after 2 years out.

[Althugz]

An ok fight but like everyone else, I expect Floyd in a blockbuster everytime he fights..especially due to his inactivity. The only two fighters he needs on his CV for my money is Martinez and Canelo. Then he can ride off as one of the sure fire ATG's.

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Canelo is young, strong and powerful. But he needs to step up the competition and fight trout.
We dont want to see another gomez, lopez, moseley or ryan rhodes.

Winner fights mayweather.

[Master]

This is a safe fight for Floyd who is the best at welterweight. Guerroro can rough up Floyd but not for 12 rounds and when he tires he will be picked off by Floyd in the latter stages of the fight.

[terrorsid]

I'd rather see a Robert Guerrero against Tim bradley. I'm not impressed by the Berto fight he had a life and death was with Victor Ortiz lets be honest. Mayweather is top notch and getting older. Guerrero is a beast but I wanna see him against a legit name before he gets a shot before Canelo, Martinez, Bradley.

[terrorsid]

Victor Ortiz is 5'9 and weighed in at 165 fight night and got slaughtered. what makes Sergio not worth it @150 which he is willing to do? Robert should fight Devon Alexander he's not proven yet Berto is nothing more and a fast hard puncher. Anyone disagree?

[Beanflicker]

Victor Ortiz is 5'9 and weighed in at 165 fight night and got slaughtered. what makes Sergio not worth it @150 which he is willing to do? Robert should fight Devon Alexander he's not proven yet Berto is nothing more and a fast hard puncher. Anyone disagree?

Sergio is willing to go to 150? Wow at his age that might be a huge mistake to cut that much weight. He hasn't been there in 8 or 9 years.

[bzkfn]

Victor Ortiz is 5'9 and weighed in at 165 fight night and got slaughtered. what makes Sergio not worth it @150 which he is willing to do? Robert should fight Devon Alexander he's not proven yet Berto is nothing more and a fast hard puncher. Anyone disagree?

Risk-reward factor. Why take a challenging awkward stylist when you can take and average Guerrero who isn't better in any department? Would you do a harder job for the same money?

[Rantcatrat]

Victor Ortiz is 5'9 and weighed in at 165 fight night and got slaughtered. what makes Sergio not worth it @150 which he is willing to do? Robert should fight Devon Alexander he's not proven yet Berto is nothing more and a fast hard puncher. Anyone disagree?

Risk-reward factor. Why take a challenging awkward stylist when you can take and average Guerrero who isn't better in any department? Would you do a harder job for the same money?

Yup. It's not an exciting fight. Guerrero won't win. The odds will be way in PBF's favor. It actually doesn't make any sense. Why not fight Trout, after he just beat Cotto? Even though I think Cotto was better suited to welterweight than junior middleweight, beating Cotto at MSG is more impressive than beating Berto. Not to mention, Trout looks like a tougher fight. Hopefully, there won't be too much interest in this fight and I can get tickets on the cheap.

[bzkfn]

Victor Ortiz is 5'9 and weighed in at 165 fight night and got slaughtered. what makes Sergio not worth it @150 which he is willing to do? Robert should fight Devon Alexander he's not proven yet Berto is nothing more and a fast hard puncher. Anyone disagree?

Risk-reward factor. Why take a challenging awkward stylist when you can take and average Guerrero who isn't better in any department? Would you do a harder job for the same money?

Yup. It's not an exciting fight. Guerrero won't win. The odds will be way in PBF's favor. It actually doesn't make any sense. Why not fight Trout, after he just beat Cotto? Even though I think Cotto was better suited to welterweight than junior middleweight, beating Cotto at MSG is more impressive than beating Berto. Not to mention, Trout looks like a tougher fight. Hopefully, there won't be too much interest in this fight and I can get tickets on the cheap.

Mayweather-Trout would be a truly terrible fight. I don't think the styles would mesh and as a result I don't think it'd sell that well. At least Guerrero would opt to press the fight and try and mall Floyd.

From what I've read, he's taking on Guerrero on Cinco De Mayo as he will bring a decent Mexican fan base. Canelo will be on the undercard, likely against Cotto, and the plan is to set up Mayweather-Canelo in Septmeber on a Mexican holiday weekend. So from a selling point of view, it makes perfect sense.