Floyd did what he was supposed to in those fights...easily beat inferior fighters. My problem is when the whole "all time great" moniker is attached to Floyd. That would mean that he should be mentioned in the same breath as some of the great champions of the past. Now...as i have said...it could be a matter of the era Floyd came up in...it could be a matter of certain fights never having materialized for WHATEVER reason.....but ultimately....Floyd has not faced and beaten a GREAT fighter(s) or provided lasting moments/fights. Fair or not...history remembers those who have provided special moments and lasting memories. Think Ali...immediately you can recall several images/moments/places. Same for Leonard. As it stands RIGHT NOW...10-20 years from now...when someone mentions Floyd....are people going to jump up and say "man, you remember how he whooped Arturo Gatti!" or "wow. he sure embarrassed Carlos Baldomir!" Again...not trying to hate or put all the blame on Floyd. And who knows...maybe he will end his career with some truly special moments.
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