Quote Originally Posted by zhubin
I don't see how anyone can say Floyd has a "legacy." He is not even close to having one yet. History remembers fighters that left an indelible impression...a fighter who provided moments one can remember years after their career has ended. When you bring up Ali you immediately think Liston, Frazier, Foreman, Zaire, Manila, etc., etc. When you think Leonard you immediately think of Hagler, Hearns, etc., etc. And the list goes on. LEGENDARY fighters have provided those moments that last. They are fighters that are much more than simply talented. AS IT STANDS RIGHT NOW...no honest person can say 10-20 years from now people will talk excitingly about Floyd's destruction of Gatti, or his dismantling of Baldomir, Mitchell, or Judah....or even his tough first fight against Castillo. It just wont happen. Is this Floyd's fault? Maybe not. Let's say he hasn't ducked anyone. Maybe he just came up in an era where there wasn't a Frazier to his Ali or a Hearns to his Leonard. But whether it's his fault or he is simply a victim of his circumstances/era....AS IT STANDS RIGHT NOW...Mayweather has provided no lasting moments. Maybe that will change in the coming years. But for his fans to claim that he in fact has fought GREAT fighters and his incredible talent simply made them look bad...and that he does have a "legacy" and is an "all time great"....is simply ludicrous. I personally will wait to see how is career ends before showering him with such false praise.
Well then Winky,Hopkins,and Roy Jones wont have a legacy according to you.
People remember Hagler,Hearns,Ali,Liston,etc...because they won "tough" hard fights.NO ONE has given Floyd a tough hard fight,and I dont see any of the welters doing it.I think Floyds biggest threat is Winky at 154...and after DLH,I don't think Floyd should fight that high up again.