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    Default Re: If Floyd never fights Manny...

    Quote Originally Posted by Beanflicker View Post
    It'd be interesting to see a 154 because you'd have to wonder how diminished GGG would be draining down there. Despite his insistence that he can make it no problem, the fact is he hasn't had to make it in over 10 years as far as I know, and making that cut in your early 20s and opposed to your early 30s is a different monster.

    A fight at 160 would be a suicide mission for Floyd. GGG would most likely retire him.
    @imp and @ruthless rocco seemed to suggest that it would be ridiculous for Floyd to face GGG. I'm simply that the notion isn't ridiculous because even established fight scribes, like Iole, who are big supporters of Mayweather, have said it isn't ridiculous.

    As far as the fight goes, how about a catch weight of 157?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rantcatrat View Post
    @imp and @ruthless rocco seemed to suggest that it would be ridiculous for Floyd to face GGG. I'm simply that the notion isn't ridiculous because even established fight scribes, like Iole, who are big supporters of Mayweather, have said it isn't ridiculous.

    As far as the fight goes, how about a catch weight of 157?
    At this point in Floyd's career, it would be ridiculous. He's been on a steady decline for the last few years and just doesn't have the legs to carry him to a win. Jumping up to fight a killer two weight classes above you in a move for a young man, not a guy on the way out.

    I don't think a catch weight on 157 would do much to favour Floyd. His only chance would be if GGG has a really hard cut to 154 and comes in flat (like a Ward/Dawson scenario).

    Floyd's going to look for a couple of respectable but "safer" fights and try to get out undefeated at this point. Maybe a big rematch with Cotto for the MW title.

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    I agree that from Floyd's perspective Cotto is the ideal opponent and provides the most reward vs least risk. It will add to his legacy because Cotto is the legit middle champ (although not the best at that weight, or even close to it) and Cotto has a ton of hype and looks "refreshed" because of his last two wins/excellent match making. Cotto isn't any better today than he was prior to Roach training him, and will lose another decision to Floyd, although by a closer margin due to Floyd slipping a little.

    I think GGG can make 154 and remain effective, but Floyd is really a 140 pounder who fights at higher weights. Can't really blame Floyd for not pushing or making the GGG fight, but it is the fight I would like to see most as I think Floyd has a good shot at winning, even with his recent decline. Doubt Floyd makes the GGG fight though, and look for him to take on the Canelo/Cotto winner n retire.

    I think it is a HUGE black mark on Floyd's record that he never fought Manny, especially during their primes. Great fighters go out of their way to make the biggest fights. Look at Leonard, Ali, Hagler, Duran and even Hopkins. It's why I think Hop, in the long run and despite less consistency than Floyd (and Roy), be ranked higher historically. Think about it: none of those guys ever had a perceived major threat that they didn't fight.

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