
Originally Posted by
SweetPea
Leonard would beat Mayweather. Leonard STARTED his career at 147, before moving up to as high as 168.
Mayweather started at 130. If they met at 147, you have to go with Leonard because he was naturally bigger.
It's the same thing when people talk about Leonard vs. Whitaker. You can make a strong argument that Whitaker was better PFP, but you'd have to go with Leonard in a head-to-head fight at 147, since Whitaker was a natural lightweight, whereas Leonard was a natural welterweight.
I agree with this and it bothers me when Mayweather is compared with great welters. PBF is no doubt a great fighter and by the end of his career might have a claim for top ten ATG. But I do not see him beating any of the top welterweights in their prime. Leonard, Hearns, Robinson, Armstrong, Napoles, Basilio, Trinidad, Gavilianamong others. All those guys, beat him at 147.
I would also say that prime DLH and prime Mosley would beat him at that weight as well.
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