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View Poll Results: Is Canelo the toughest opponent Floyd has faced since weighing more than 140?

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  • Yes, He Is.

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  • No, Oscar De La Hoya Was.

    10 37.04%
  • No, Miguel Cotto Was.

    4 14.81%
  • No, Ricky Hatton Was.

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  • No, Juan Manuel Marquez Was.

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    Quote Originally Posted by bzkfn View Post
    I've said yes. I'm most intrigued by Canelo as an opponent because he's young, he's undefeated, he improves with every fight, he is a natural 154lber and Floyd is older and doesn't have as much speed in the legs as he used to. In think on paper, it could be one of his hardest ever challenges.
    Really WOW his legs and speed looked as fast as hes ever been in his last fight in fact i think floyd is going to get even better and sharper as these next 5 fights go on, because hes fighting 2 times a year and will be basically training non stop. So think about it no more fighting having long lay offs hes only going to be better and sharper hes going to destroy canelo i bet any1 he stops or makes canelo quit

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    I think the version of Dela Hoya Floyd fought was probably about where Canelo is now. The other intangible factors (+/-) make it about even also, however I have to go with Oscar simply because of the proven element of his stock.

    Cotto is one heck of a fighter but he is also a battered one.
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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    Quote Originally Posted by g3org3 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by bzkfn View Post
    I've said yes. I'm most intrigued by Canelo as an opponent because he's young, he's undefeated, he improves with every fight, he is a natural 154lber and Floyd is older and doesn't have as much speed in the legs as he used to. In think on paper, it could be one of his hardest ever challenges.
    Really WOW his legs and speed looked as fast as hes ever been in his last fight in fact i think floyd is going to get even better and sharper as these next 5 fights go on, because hes fighting 2 times a year and will be basically training non stop. So think about it no more fighting having long lay offs hes only going to be better and sharper hes going to destroy canelo i bet any1 he stops or makes canelo quit
    See I think Guerrero didn't have a plan B. Floyd pretty much stood in the middle of the ring and just beat Guerrero to the punch, he didn't really have to get away. Compare his footwork in the Marquez fight, which was exceptional for a 2 year layoff. I think he has naturally lost a step, which will favour Canelo. He's still quick on his feet, just not as quick as he was IMO.

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    ODH is probably the hardest because Floyd had never gone up that high in weight but we know that was an old Oscar and this version of Canelo is dangerous.
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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    I'd say DLH, Mosley and Hatton were tougher opponents stylistically.

    To me, all Canelo has in his corner is size and the possibility that Mayweather might suddenly "get old" overnight.

    I think anyone who thinks Canelo is Floyd's toughest test above 140 is either severely over rating Canelo or is playing a little bit of revisionist history with Floyd's opponents.

    DLH, Mosley and Hatton were acknowledged as "over the hill" a few short years after Floyd fought them, but when he DID fight them they were considered serious threats.

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    Here's a quick break down of the betting odds on a few of Floyd's previous opponents and the odds in the Canelo fight (these are approximate):

    Mayweather vs. Marquez - odds were -360 favoring PBF
    Mayweather vs. Ortiz - odds were -600 - -800 favoring PBF
    Mayweather vs. Guerrero - odds were -750 favoring PBF
    Mayweather vs. Cotto - odds were -800 favoring PBF
    Mayweather vs. Mosley - odds were -450 favoring PBF


    Mayweather vs. Canelo - odds are -200 - -300 favoring PBF

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    Quote Originally Posted by Beanflicker View Post
    I'd say DLH, Mosley and Hatton were tougher opponents stylistically.

    To me, all Canelo has in his corner is size and the possibility that Mayweather might suddenly "get old" overnight.

    I think anyone who thinks Canelo is Floyd's toughest test above 140 is either severely over rating Canelo or is playing a little bit of revisionist history with Floyd's opponents.

    DLH, Mosley and Hatton were acknowledged as "over the hill" a few short years after Floyd fought them, but when he DID fight them they were considered serious threats.
    Or both. I will say this. I think it is pretty much agreed that out of those opponents, Cotto and De La Hoya actually gave Mayweather the toughest fights. Both those fights were at 154. At least with Cotto, I think he outperformed what most people thought he was going to be able to do against Floyd. Then in his next fight, he was completely dominated by Austin Trout. Therefore, an argument can be made that Floyd has been less effective at 154.

    This fight isn't at 154 though, it's at a catch weight of 152, and how the catch weight affects Canelo's shot is critical if you are considering betting on the fight.

    So, I take it you don't really rate Canelo as a good win in comparison with Floyd's wins over Hatton, Mosley and De La Hoya? Would you rate it over Guerrero, Ortiz and Marquez? Or right in the mix there?
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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    On paper, probably. But in hindsight after the fight happens, i think we will all be singing a different tune

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    I didn't know this was at 152. It's pretty hypocritical of Floyd, who I think bashed Manny for making people come down to catch weights.

    I for sure rank Hatton, DLH and Mosley victories (at the time he got them) over Canelo. But I'd rank Canelo over Cotto, Ortiz and Guerrero, who were three guys who I don't think anyone gave any real chance to.

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    people keep making Canelo out to be Floyd's JCC, IMO it's not gonna play out that way

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    He's definitely the toughest in terms of size and youth thing he's got going on. He's still growing so this is a defining fight for the boy.

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    I haven't given a Floyd opponent a shot to beat him since Oscar, until Canelo. It's clear if you are a boxer turning down a Floyd Mayweather fight is retarded, so it makes sense why he is facing him now. At the same time, Canelo seems a little green to me. If you're a Canelo fan, in the ideal world, he could face some more competition before getting in the right with the best. Racking up wins against other belt holders before facing the best wouldn't be a bad idea.

    The only reason why I think he might not be too green is because of his win over Trout. Trout is a full-fledged junior middleweight that completely dominated Cotto in his last fight. It's possible to use that as a yard stick for where Canelo is at.

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rantcatrat View Post
    I haven't given a Floyd opponent a shot to beat him since Oscar, until Canelo. It's clear if you are a boxer turning down a Floyd Mayweather fight is retarded, so it makes sense why he is facing him now. At the same time, Canelo seems a little green to me. If you're a Canelo fan, in the ideal world, he could face some more competition before getting in the right with the best. Racking up wins against other belt holders before facing the best wouldn't be a bad idea.

    The only reason why I think he might not be too green is because of his win over Trout. Trout is a full-fledged junior middleweight that completely dominated Cotto in his last fight. It's possible to use that as a yard stick for where Canelo is at.
    The Trout fight was a travesty...sure Canelo won...but the scoring was disgraceful and outside of a knockout Trout never had a chance in that environment. More so...Canelo showed his stamina issues in full spades. Canelo and his team went for the big money with the Floyd fight and i can't hate him for that. But he is about to get schooled.

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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    Quote Originally Posted by zhubin View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Rantcatrat View Post
    I haven't given a Floyd opponent a shot to beat him since Oscar, until Canelo. It's clear if you are a boxer turning down a Floyd Mayweather fight is retarded, so it makes sense why he is facing him now. At the same time, Canelo seems a little green to me. If you're a Canelo fan, in the ideal world, he could face some more competition before getting in the right with the best. Racking up wins against other belt holders before facing the best wouldn't be a bad idea.

    The only reason why I think he might not be too green is because of his win over Trout. Trout is a full-fledged junior middleweight that completely dominated Cotto in his last fight. It's possible to use that as a yard stick for where Canelo is at.
    The Trout fight was a travesty...sure Canelo won...but the scoring was disgraceful and outside of a knockout Trout never had a chance in that environment. More so...Canelo showed his stamina issues in full spades. Canelo and his team went for the big money with the Floyd fight and i can't hate him for that. But he is about to get schooled.
    I thought the same when Floyd and Manny fought Oscar that it was about the money. When they beat him they became massive stars. If Canelo wins this he will pick up the multi million dollar cheques that Floyd would have got.
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    Default Re: Is Canelo the toughest opponent for PBF since PBF has weighed over 140 pounds?

    Quote Originally Posted by zhubin View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Rantcatrat View Post
    I haven't given a Floyd opponent a shot to beat him since Oscar, until Canelo. It's clear if you are a boxer turning down a Floyd Mayweather fight is retarded, so it makes sense why he is facing him now. At the same time, Canelo seems a little green to me. If you're a Canelo fan, in the ideal world, he could face some more competition before getting in the right with the best. Racking up wins against other belt holders before facing the best wouldn't be a bad idea.

    The only reason why I think he might not be too green is because of his win over Trout. Trout is a full-fledged junior middleweight that completely dominated Cotto in his last fight. It's possible to use that as a yard stick for where Canelo is at.
    The Trout fight was a travesty...sure Canelo won...but the scoring was disgraceful and outside of a knockout Trout never had a chance in that environment. More so...Canelo showed his stamina issues in full spades. Canelo and his team went for the big money with the Floyd fight and i can't hate him for that. But he is about to get schooled.
    Two excellent points here. Canelo is a bit green. I think that is one reason why Floyd wants to fight him now. Second point is the Trout fight. Canelo seemed uncomfortable. Scoring was ridiculous. If Canelo fights Floyd the way he fought Trout I think he will get schooled. I think Trout was big competition for Canelo and many of his weaknesses were shown. The positive side is he may not make the same mistakes with Floyd.

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