Who Should Oscar Face?

[amat]

OK, let's try to assume for a second that this Mayweather retirement is genuine, who should Oscar face? Hatton has already declined so I excluded him. I tried to include everyone I could think of that he would logically face. Thought about including Spinks but then I would have to include Phillips, Forrest and that bunch and didn't want to go that route though a Spinks fight would not surprise me at all.

[bcollins]

I wouldn't mind seeing another Mosley fight - both are at similar points in their careers, so it would be pretty much for old times' sake. Only for entertainment value.

I think Mosley has a bit more to offer, though.

Other than that, Mora wouldn't be a horrible choice - it beats Forbes

[BoxingGorilla]

I voted for an Oscar Vs. Mora match.

Mora just shined big and the momentum would help sell tickets. Besides De La Hoya just beat Forbes and everyone else in the poll would prob hand Oscar his ass. I think he could beat Mora.

[p4pking]

I voted for an Oscar Vs. Mora match.

Mora just shined big and the momentum would help sell tickets. Besides De La Hoya just beat Forbes and everyone else in the poll would prob hand Oscar his ass. I think he could beat Mora.

Are you kidding me? I think Cotto is the only one on the list with a CHANCE to "hand Oscar his ass", and even then it's highly unlikely it wouldn't be ultra competitive unless Oscar get's too old or can't make the weight.

[amat]

Actually I think the welterweight division is so strong that I would favor a good chunk of those guys against De La Hoya. Certainly not Mora, but Wright, Mosley and Cotto I wouldn't hesitate to pick. Williams is a tough call, would give Oscar the benefit of the doubt as I just have no clue how they would match up without watching them. Gut feeling is Oscar though. That may not be a good chunk but whatever.

I can't believe people actually want to see him face Mora. OK one of them is Danny_G, but still. I feel Oscar fighting Mora would be like the US talking to Iran, it would validate his career.

[Spicoli]

I honestly believe He will in fact be fighting Mayweather after mutual visions of crisp cash gets the better of Mayweather's "Retirement"...If not it will have to be a biggie,Mosley 3....erm,I could see it.I think Wright would beat Oscar.I can not see him Fighting Mora...why?The winner of Cotto VS.Margarito...(remember folks,these two have yet to fight )

My real wish is that he would stick to Promoting full time and step aside at this point.

[p4pking]

Actually I think the welterweight division is so strong that I would favor a good chunk of those guys against De La Hoya. Certainly not Mora, but Wright, Mosley and Cotto I wouldn't hesitate to pick. Williams is a tough call, would give Oscar the benefit of the doubt as I just have no clue how they would match up without watching them. Gut feeling is Oscar though. That may not be a good chunk but whatever.

I can't believe people actually want to see him face Mora. OK one of them is Danny_G, but still. I feel Oscar fighting Mora would be like the US talking to Iran, it would validate his career.

Well firstly I wouldn't expect Oscar to make Welterweight to fight anyone, any potential opponent would probably meet him at a catchweight of 150 or higher. Wright, who knows how much he has left at this point having not fought since Hopkins, and looking sluggish then. Could've been the weight but then again, it could be just as much of a problem for him coming back down. Mosley, I honestly don't think would beat Oscar at this point in time. I think everyone overestimates what he has left because he gave Cotto such a close fight. Don't see any reason Mosley would do better than he did in the rematch against Oscar, unless of course DLH had to make 147. Like I said, Cotto is the only one I'd favour, and even then Oscar has a great chance with his jab and left hook.

[JohnnyKickAss]

It got to be Cotto...if Floyd actually stays retired,but I have to agree with Spicoli there...


People come on, Mora... Seriously...

[boozeboxer]

I voted for an Oscar Vs. Mora match.

Mora just shined big and the momentum would help sell tickets. Besides De La Hoya just beat Forbes and everyone else in the poll would prob hand Oscar his ass. I think he could beat Mora.

Are you kidding me? I think Cotto is the only one on the list with a CHANCE to "hand Oscar his ass", and even then it's highly unlikely it wouldn't be ultra competitive unless Oscar get's too old or can't make the weight.

Winky would hand Oscar his ass. FACT. He is bigger, more skilled, and would take the Golden Boy into his Golden Years.

[CFH]

I voted for an Oscar Vs. Mora match.

Mora just shined big and the momentum would help sell tickets. Besides De La Hoya just beat Forbes and everyone else in the poll would prob hand Oscar his ass. I think he could beat Mora.

Are you kidding me? I think Cotto is the only one on the list with a CHANCE to "hand Oscar his ass", and even then it's highly unlikely it wouldn't be ultra competitive unless Oscar get's too old or can't make the weight.

Winky would hand Oscar his ass. FACT. He is bigger, more skilled, and would take the Golden Boy into his Golden Years.

I agree with that completely in theory, but who knows how Winky's aged body would handle going from 170 to 154. That could be ugly, and if he was extremely drained from making the weight things could get interesting. I wouldn't want to see Winky take too many left-hooks to the body.

[boozeboxer]

Everyone acts like Oscar is going to go one without aging........ He is no spring Chicken.

[killersheep]

I voted for Winky, he has just been passed over so much in his career, I think win or lose he deserves the big payday.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Winky has missed his chance, it has to be the winner of Cotto V Margarito at catchweight. I don't believe that PBF has totally wimped out and retired permanently so i expect that fight to happen this year anyway.

[p4pking]

I voted for an Oscar Vs. Mora match.

Mora just shined big and the momentum would help sell tickets. Besides De La Hoya just beat Forbes and everyone else in the poll would prob hand Oscar his ass. I think he could beat Mora.

Are you kidding me? I think Cotto is the only one on the list with a CHANCE to "hand Oscar his ass", and even then it's highly unlikely it wouldn't be ultra competitive unless Oscar get's too old or can't make the weight.

Winky would hand Oscar his ass. FACT. He is bigger, more skilled, and would take the Golden Boy into his Golden Years.

Of course he WOULD have, based on any form he showed at 54 or 160 over the last five years.... But he last fought at 170, having put on the muscle, been in a fairly rough physical fight with Hopkins and then has been entirely inactive for almost a year since. Like CFH said, who the hell knows how he'd handle dropping down to 154, where he hasn't fought in quite some time. And of course Oscar isn't going to fight him at middle. I doubt DLH would fight Wright at all honestly, just doesn't seem like one he wants... But if he does, I'd bet it's because he knows Winky won't be able to make 54 and be himself. That leaves Margarito, Williams, Mosley, and possibly the winner of Judah Clottey as likely opponents for DLH. All very winnable fights for Oscar(besides Cotto, which is still winnable) imo.

[p4pking]

And who the hell besides Danny G and Diane picked Sergio Mora??