Floyd should have done more.

[g3org3]

Floyd won the fight, without a doubt, and I can see a solid case for 9-3, or even 10-2. That being said, I feel that the fight and performance by both competitors was underwhelming. I know many will just say "that's just Floyd's style" and point to his defensive brilliance, and maybe they are right. For me, I compare his performance to Pernell Whitaker, another defensive whiz who took on his biggest threat in Julio Ceasar Chavez and Sweet Pea was much more impressive offensively. To put in perspective, Ehitaker was credited with landing 311 punches (and he stood right in front of Chavez and was so slick he shut down an offensive juggernaut) where Floyd landed 148. Floyd is extremely effective in the ring and a great boxer, but I don't see myself buying anymore of his fights or even caring much if he wins or loses, his last fight was enough for me.

Wasn't Parnell 10 years younger than floyd in that fight ? At floyds age pernell was getting stopped by Carlos bojorquez.

[mikeeod]

Floyd won the fight, without a doubt, and I can see a solid case for 9-3, or even 10-2. That being said, I feel that the fight and performance by both competitors was underwhelming. I know many will just say "that's just Floyd's style" and point to his defensive brilliance, and maybe they are right. For me, I compare his performance to Pernell Whitaker, another defensive whiz who took on his biggest threat in Julio Ceasar Chavez and Sweet Pea was much more impressive offensively. To put in perspective, Ehitaker was credited with landing 311 punches (and he stood right in front of Chavez and was so slick he shut down an offensive juggernaut) where Floyd landed 148. Floyd is extremely effective in the ring and a great boxer, but I don't see myself buying anymore of his fights or even caring much if he wins or loses, his last fight was enough for me.

Wasn't Parnell 10 years younger than floyd in that fight ? At floyds age pernell was getting stopped by Carlos bojorquez.

Yes, Pea was about ten years younger. That was just one example though. When Evander Holyfield was hyped to fight Tyson the first time, regardless of his actual age he was ancient in terms of wars n wear n tear. Despite those limitations he put on a hell of a performance and got the stoppage win. BHOP was close to Floyds age when he fought Tito, another big hype match up. Hop put on an ATG performance and destroyed Tito.

Look, Floyd is the best of his generation and a very skilled fighter. He is great at doing just enough to win rounds and "dominate" a fight. He is also very boring to watch and vs Pac could have stepped on the gas and taken some risks to give the fans their money's worth and he never did. So, I don't hate the guy or think he's a bum or coward, but I have zero interest in ever paying to watch him negate the other guys offense for 12 rounds again. If that is worth 50-100 bucks to U to see, knock urself out.