your opinion on what factors have made Floyd great

[Beanz]

Chutzpah, joi devivre, style and oodles of it. It's an ineffable thing, that kind of arrogance in a physical manifestation is pretty unique and unparalleled. The Eubanks try to emulate it but it's not a facade for Floyd, it's in his DNA and not just genetically, it's a carefully cultivated approach built on confidence in a peerless execution of technique.

It's hard not to pile on the superlatives but I think despite him not being TBE in my opinion he is a great boxer. He might be a great fighter too but he has not had to pull it out of the fire so far, so superior has his technique been.

Now I need to go and rinse my mouth out..

[walrus]

I also dislike Floyd in many ways but I am always in awe watching him box. His personality reminds me of Ruthless Rocco but despite that being a boxing fan you can't help appreciate what the guy does.

[ono]

Just his ability to shut down his opponents offence. It's so impressive seeing multi weight world champions just standing infront of him utterly bomboozled. He almost lacks defining victories because a lot of his defining fights have been so one sided. His consistency is also fantastic. He has everything other than one punch ko power.

[brucelee]

Floyd is a smart fighter.


Too smart to avoid all possible fighters who would be able to knock him out in their peak.


He said it himself. He does not want to be hurt because he values his life more than his reputation. I cannot judge him on that. Boxing is a dangerous sport after all.

Anyway, that leads me to my point. He is not great yet in my record. Not after he fights Pac whom I consider to be in the level of Armstrong (nearest) , SRR, Ali, etc.

[ruthless rocco]

I suppose to some (morons) greatness in boxing comes down to fighting EVERYBODY. If that were the case then Emannual Augustus or Glen Johnson or Yori Boy Campas are the greatest fighters.

But we all know there's more to it than that. Being great doesn't mean you take on everyone it means you know your abilities--your strengths and your weaknesses and you use them to your advantage.

You say Floyd isn't great because he never fought a long rangy fighter (and you ignore Coralles, because it doesn't suit your argument) and that proves he's not great?

You can count the number of rounds Floyd's lost on your fingers and toes.

Think a little people. There's no question that Floyd is an all time great.

[Master]

Yes Rocco but he is not the best ever which he claims to be.

[SlimTrae]

I suppose to some (morons) greatness in boxing comes down to fighting EVERYBODY. If that were the case then Emannual Augustus or Glen Johnson or Yori Boy Campas are the greatest fighters.

But we all know there's more to it than that. Being great doesn't mean you take on everyone it means you know your abilities--your strengths and your weaknesses and you use them to your advantage.

You say Floyd isn't great because he never fought a long rangy fighter (and you ignore Coralles, because it doesn't suit your argument) and that proves he's not great?

You can count the number of rounds Floyd's lost on your fingers and toes.

Think a little people. There's no question that Floyd is an all time great.

Some of you are a stone tripped having to use insults when you disagree, Morons? Serious.. check yourself with that internet tough guy talk,
And I never said Floyd wasnt great. I said to me he wasnt the greatEST!

And I labeled it as a perspective, subjective at that. Quality beats Quantity everday of the week.

[IamInuit]

Are great fighters born or made? Perhaps they are born to be made? Its pretty obvious to me that the Mayweathers totally immersed Floyd from a toddler and whats that theory about 50,000 hours?
That same type of total immersion also had to have helped to construct the Gretzky's and Jordans of the world.

It is also quite obvious that the Mayweathers looked closely at the fighting technique of both Burley and Benton and although both Sr and Roger had limited success behind the shoulder, Floyd mastered it and put his own signature in it because he had the time

Adding to that desire for perfection was Floyds no doubt desire to escape the imperfections of his family life.

A perfect storm.

[ruthless rocco]

I suppose to some (morons) greatness in boxing comes down to fighting EVERYBODY. If that were the case then Emannual Augustus or Glen Johnson or Yori Boy Campas are the greatest fighters.

But we all know there's more to it than that. Being great doesn't mean you take on everyone it means you know your abilities--your strengths and your weaknesses and you use them to your advantage.

You say Floyd isn't great because he never fought a long rangy fighter (and you ignore Coralles, because it doesn't suit your argument) and that proves he's not great?

You can count the number of rounds Floyd's lost on your fingers and toes.

Think a little people. There's no question that Floyd is an all time great.

Some of you are a stone tripped having to use insults when you disagree, Morons? Serious.. check yourself with that internet tough guy talk,
And I never said Floyd wasnt great. I said to me he wasnt the greatEST!

And I labeled it as a perspective, subjective at that. Quality beats Quantity everday of the week.

I wasn't specifically calling you a moron, but if you want to put yourself in that category that's fine with me.