Quote Originally Posted by bilbo
As much as I hate to say it I think De La Hoya is the only fighter with the proven track record and who is smart enough to have a chance of beating Floyd.

Hatton would just be outclassed, outboxed and stopped,

Margarito would just lose a wide decision, winning maybe 2 or 3 rounds,

Baldomir the same,

Spinks would go in the latter rounds,

Mosely could be a test, I'd like to see this one,

Cotto is too green, he'd be schooled

Have I missed anyone?

I agree with your list. Dela Hoya and Mosely are the only two that gives Floyd a run.

As far as the thread question, it would seem that the taller fighter with a good jab can nullify a fighter like Floyd. But the smart-talented fighters(Oscar,Floyd,RJJ,Hopkins,etc), that shat doesnt happen. Against average to good fighters, yes, against A-class, no. Forrest just had Mosely's number from way back.