Quote Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
Quote Originally Posted by clean
I honestly can't think of a more skilled fighter than Mayweather, not saying Ray Leonard wasn't as skilled, but certainly disagree with the opinions stating Floyd would be stopped by Ray. I don't see why people still haven't realized that Floyd is as tough as they come. Much like Ali who was known for his finesse, he was underappreciated as being a tough S.O.B., and Floyd is the same way. He's not just some feather fisted priss who's afraid to get hit, or even moreso, who can't take a hit. He's simply too good to be hit most of the time, and when he is, he's rarely hurt, and certainly never close to being stopped. Floyd definately isn't nearly as powerful as Hearns but he's tougher and a better boxer(and most importantly, supremely conditioned and NEVER fades toward the end of a fight), and I feel that would be more than enough for him to outpoint Leonard.
i dont know about that statement about mayweather being better boxer than hearns to be honest hearns is one of the most skilled boxers ive ever seen if he had granite chin he would be almost unbeatable ray leonard has great conditioning aswell leonard can do everything mayweather can do but he can do bit more like brawling and he hits harder than mayweather and i feel leonard is shade quicker than mayweather and he would outpoint mayweather
I do know. Mayweather was a better boxer than Hearns. It's fairly clear. Thommy had about 10X as much power at welterweight, and obviously every physical advantage there is except speed.. But in terms of skills, there is no way Hearns was as good a boxer as Mayweather.. He had great boxing ability no doubt.. But hypothetically, imagine if Floyd's right hand was as powerful as Thommy Hearns.. He would have 37 first round KO's. Seriously.