How can you not factor in Floyd's desire to put on a spectacular performance in his showcase fights?
What were his three biggest showcase fights so far?
First title shot against Hernandez, fight against Corrales which had most observers split on who'd win it, and Gatti. And he came up huge in those victories.
I know Oscar is beyond those men in size and skill, but Floyd went into those fights consciously wanting to look good. Baldomir wasn't a showcase fight. Most people were pretty apathetic towards the fight even when it was announced.
Remember how distraught he was in the postfight after Baldomir at how the crowd and critics booed him for his performance?
If you have followed Floyd as closely as I have, you'll know about his desire to look good in showcase fights.
I can't see how anyone can throw out everything Floyd's done and base their assumptions 100% on what he did against Baldomir.
He is NOT gonna run from Oscar. Bet your house on it.