Is Floyd considered "prime" or declining?

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Well he's 33, and I wonder if he loses will people say that he isnt in his prime. Because 33 is getting up there in the sport of boxing and most with the exception of BHOP, and mosley, are noticeably fading around 33-34. So is there a possibility that one might suggest that floyd got old overnight?

Another things is, before many try to dispute the fact the shane is old, and nowhere close to his prime...think about whether or not floyd will be considered as good at in five years as he is now...

Neither.

The 1st thing I looked for in his fight against Marquez was any drop in that blinding velocity of his punches and tbh I felt sick to my stomach the instant Mayweather threw his 1st left hook... I think the lay off has worked really well for Floyd... It just amazes me how naturally gifted he is.

[ryanman]

He is still bang in his prime. We can guess that maybe his prime is due to end soon, but we'd be doing just that - guessing. So far we have seen no evidence. He seems to be getting better if anything.

[Manuel "Chubby" Medina]

i believe Mayweather waz slightly slow against Marquez but that might have been ring rust...

[Truth]

Undoubtedly Prime,
He takes great care of his body, has a style which is meant for long careers and he fights sparingly and has never been punished in a fight I can think of

[HattonTheHammer]

he certainly hasnt done anything to suggest his in a decline.

floyds greatest performances were against corrales, gatti but he has upped his competition in recent years

id say neither

[15rounder]

Good thread here. I think one of the things that has kept Floyd in such tip top shape (and I can't believe more boxers don't do this) is that he stays at fighting weight year round. I know there was a hickup in the Marquez fight but Floyd has done this his whole career. So there's no issue of putting your body through dehydration/rehydration hell the last week or 2 before the weigh in. I think this is a good part of the reason why, but certainly not the only.

[Master]

Floyd fights less often which means he does less damage to his hands which are fragile. It also means his skills are not deteriorating by taking hard fights but not being an active fighter makes a difference to his overall conditioning, timing and durability. He passed his best and maybe his prime at the lighter weights.