One month out and Martinez is 176 pounds....meanwhile Williams is at 162

[Rantcatrat]

I would like to see Floyd fight Cotto most, I honestly think Cotto would present the most interesting challenge because IMO Cotto was out boxing Pacquiao early, and out timed MOsley for the most part, I know he doesn't have the durability anymore, but I think Floyd's lack of power would make this a fight where Cotto could fight more like he used to. THen again based on his Foreman fight, and even before that I think Floyd would handle him easily.

AFter that I would like to see Floyd fight the guy who wins the 140 arguement or Berto. I am not saying I think Berto is better than Williams or Martinez, but I think it's a more interesting fight because honestly I see nothing WIlliams or Martinez could offer to trouble Floyd. At least Berto has that insane speed and combination punching that he lets loose from time to time.

I disagree. I would rather see Floyd fight Martinez or Williams than Bradley or Alexander. What has Berto done at all that is really that remarkable?

[Gandalf]

Cotto, a man that has looked less and less impressive in recent bouts. And Berto a man that has handspeed but punches and holds like John Ruiz and never seems to get any better. And that's the best Taeth has in line for Mayweather? For sure, it sounds like a way to stay unbeaten, but to be actually tested? Williams and Martinez are FAR tastier. Both bigger men with their own unique challenges. Williams has that output, resilience and size (though he doesn't really use his reach) and Martinez has has athleticism, size and speed. Both men have been on the up, while Cotto is struggling and Berto treading water.

I would like to see Floyd fight bigger men with a run of results and opponents behind them. Berto isn't active or developing and Cotto seems to be on the slide. Williams and Martinez are far more exciting fights for Floyd to be in IMO.

[bkolz]

williams and martinez are exactly the kind of defensively incompetent hacks that would make floyd mayweather jr look like the second coming of sugar ray robinson.

pacquiao is the only one with a decent chance

[Rantcatrat]

williams and martinez are exactly the kind of defensively incompetent hacks that would make floyd mayweather jr look like the second coming of sugar ray robinson.

pacquiao is the only one with a decent chance

how is pacquiao good defensively?

[killersheep]

williams and martinez are exactly the kind of defensively incompetent hacks that would make floyd mayweather jr look like the second coming of sugar ray robinson.

pacquiao is the only one with a decent chance

how is pacquiao good defensively?

I had a whole long response typed up and decided it wasn't worth it. I don't know how this always happens there is a catch weight fight against two guys that left it all in the ring last time, there is a weight concern in one of the parties which is a good topic of discussion, yet some how it became a topic about Mayweather and Pacquiao, even though there is a snowball's chance in hell Williams or Martinez will ever fight Mayweather of Pacquiao. Not a response to you, a response to bkolz.

[Rantcatrat]

williams and martinez are exactly the kind of defensively incompetent hacks that would make floyd mayweather jr look like the second coming of sugar ray robinson.

pacquiao is the only one with a decent chance

how is pacquiao good defensively?

I had a whole long response typed up and decided it wasn't worth it. I don't know how this always happens there is a catch weight fight against two guys that left it all in the ring last time, there is a weight concern in one of the parties which is a good topic of discussion, yet some how it became a topic about Mayweather and Pacquiao, even though there is a snowball's chance in hell Williams or Martinez will ever fight Mayweather of Pacquiao. Not a response to you, a response to bkolz.

i completely agree. sorry for adding to the tangent. well, do you think dropping that much weight will affect martinez? do you know if he actually usually does it?

[Gandalf]

Fightnews now saying Martinez is 'on target'.

Boxing - Martinez on target for Williams

That might well be the case, but he looks a bit flabby in that picture with the punch bag to me. But still a good four weeks away from fight time. A lot of bloaters look like that a good month away from getting in the ring. I am going to assume it won't be a massive problem, but I honestly never expected it from someone like Martinez who always seems like 'Mr reflexes, movement and speed'. You expect it more of the grafters like Hatton and Duran rather than the flashers.

[bkolz]

williams and martinez are exactly the kind of defensively incompetent hacks that would make floyd mayweather jr look like the second coming of sugar ray robinson.

pacquiao is the only one with a decent chance

how is pacquiao good defensively?

I had a whole long response typed up and decided it wasn't worth it. I don't know how this always happens there is a catch weight fight against two guys that left it all in the ring last time, there is a weight concern in one of the parties which is a good topic of discussion, yet some how it became a topic about Mayweather and Pacquiao, even though there is a snowball's chance in hell Williams or Martinez will ever fight Mayweather of Pacquiao. Not a response to you, a response to bkolz.

just responding to the guy before me