CC#387 papking for coming into the debate the right way.

Quote Originally Posted by p4pking
Mick, what the hell had Freitas done in 1999 to make him any more credible than many of Floyds opponents even to that date had been
For starters he was the WBO Champ. He was rated #4 on avg. The fight was really suppose to come off (I'm at work now but I'll post the part of the article) Juarez (Popos trainer) & Popo had even began to train and prepare for the fight as it was gonna happen.

As far as what Popo had done vs. the opponents PBF faced then. Well like I said he was a champ., he was undefeated. IMO at that time 1999-2000 the fight made more sense then PBF facing Jukko who was coming off a loss, Gerena (who is the fighter PBF opted for), Vargas I can't hack at PBF for him as Vargas was coming off some good wins and was some type of WBC champ., Augustus who was 2-4 in his last 6 fights. IMO fighting Popo made more sense.

Quote Originally Posted by p4pking
if Floyd had beat his ass then he would be remembered just like Sosa, Corley, or a handful of other guys Floyd beat and gets 0 credit for.
Well see both Sosa & Corely were challengers, Popo was a champ. and had some credit behind him (more then Augustus, Jukko & Gerena at least)
I give PBF credit for facing: Corrales, Chavez, Hernandez & Castillo in a row. Those opponents he get's credit from me. Other opponents like Bruseles, Mitchelle, even Zab I don't care what you tell me but after loosing to Baldomir he lost it for me. (But I understand that whole thing about the figh beeing signed)

Quote Originally Posted by p4pking
You really think Popo would have stood a chance either??
At that time yes, Popo was a wreckless machine. I know your reading this now but neither fighters is the same that they were in 1999-2000. I mean PBF wasn't as developed as he is now, Popo was younger and stronger 'Chico' showed that the way to beat 'Popo' was power with power. For what it's worth I would have loved to see it.