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Floyd Mayweather to face Andre Berto on September 12th at MGM Grand
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Bay Maximus
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Mayweather da gawd.
People who are upset about the contender should state who they would rather have him fight.
I still think there will be 50th fight.
People who are upset about the contender should state who they would rather have him fight.
I still think there will be 50th fight.
Mammoth Jones
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I'll concede Mayweather is a brilliant boxer and athlete. But his fights are boring as dogshit now. When he was younger he could move and knock mofos out cold. Now? He relies on his experience to carry him the distance and get the decision.
Good strategy to get the W. But boring to behold.
Good strategy to get the W. But boring to behold.
TheChewyWaffles
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Nope, won't sucker me again. I'll just watch the inevitable youtube video of the judges' decision after the 12th round.
Mayweather broke his hands too many times, he ain't downing his opponents no more with shots to the body like he did to Sharmba Mitchell and he ain't knocking out anyone that remotely poses a threat like Hatton.
They used to call Mayweather a power hitter, now they say he can't hit - which is true, to an extent. However, what makes him such a great fighter is the fact he adapted so well to losing strength by sharpening his speed and reflexes. This motherfucker moving like he got bullet time in the ring when he dodges and counters and humiliates his opponents with shots that, were he still capable of it, would have knocked them out. Best part is they all know it.
I understand Mayweather ain't the flashiest fighter around, he plays the game safe, which makes him boring in the eyes of many, but the way I see it: we got plenty of power hitters in the game, but none that understand the sweet science as intimately as Mayweather. That's what makes him the best. Not his record, not the money he makes or the number of belt he has. It's his undeniable skill as a boxer.
I also gotta say I think it's unfair how Mayweather is the one that gets all the blame for uneventful fights. He ain't supposed to get hit, and it takes two box. He can't help it if none of his opponents could impose their will on him.
DoktorEvil
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Mayweather would get his shit pushed in if he fought IPPO.
Vicetrailia
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He already did. Everyone left is a scrub compared to him.
Mayweather would die if he fought ippo.
Battersea Power Station
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This belt/title system is so aggravating. Can we get a world ranking system of some type?
TheXfactor
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there are literally 19 other guys at welterweight that are a better fight than this(berto is ranked 20th at welterweight)
xDUMPWEEDx
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I know the experience gap was way too big from Mayweather vs Canelo 1, but I do think a rematch would be a great fight with how much experience Canelo has gained since then. The guy is an absolute beast these days.
Ninja Scooter
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I know the experience gap was way too big from Mayweather vs Canelo 1, but I do think a rematch would be a great fight with how much experience Canelo has gained since then. The guy is an absolute beast these days.
Canelo sent Kirkland to the crossroads (crossroads)
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BadAss2961
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This argument should've died when he took the Canelo fight. Young, hungry, bigger dude with skill and power that looks like a future legend.
About Sep. 12, I think Floyd's looking ahead to 50-0. Berto's not exactly a squash, but a tuneup fight.
Too risky. He would have to stop moving for a split second,and it would open him up for a counter hook after the body shot. Don't want to do that with a guy that has power.
illmatic22
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I know the experience gap was way too big from Mayweather vs Canelo 1, but I do think a rematch would be a great fight with how much experience Canelo has gained since then. The guy is an absolute beast these days.
It was wonderful to behold, and I think Canelo is potentially the future, but a win over James Kirkland, especially when not under the tutelage of Anne Wolfe, isn't convincing me he'd suddenly solve Mayweather's defensive puzzle.
_illmatic_
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Gotta agree, I deff enjoy Canelo, however I don't think anybody is touching Money unless old age slows him down or he goes up in weight. His ring IQ is just too good.
Zeus Molecules
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I actually think he fights GGG or Thurman for 50. Basically whoever is the biggest PPV draw who he hasn't fought before.
Hasphat'sAnts
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Floyd is old news.
Give me GGG Canelo.
Give me GGG Canelo.
NyMartin90
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This will be the next big fight of the sport if it ever happens. GGG is fighting Lemieux in October, whoever wins Cotto v. Alvarez has to fight him.
TheStruggler
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if he wins why wouldnt he go for 50....makes no sense
the same Eubank that said fighting Jones (or Toney for that matter) in their primes would have been suicide? cool story though
Guys in here calling Berto an easy opponent don't seem to realize that the 48 before him were easy fights. He sure made them look that way, and he'd make Khan look easy as well.
It's easy to hate on him because he's kind of an awful person and doesn't go in there to brawl - but he's a fucking master and there isn't anyone else like him in the history of the sport.
It's easy to hate on him because he's kind of an awful person and doesn't go in there to brawl - but he's a fucking master and there isn't anyone else like him in the history of the sport.
He beats everyone at 147, and I don't even like the guy. Khan has no chance, Brook & Thurman have a punchers chance.
I'm sick of people bigging up Khan saying he'd give Mayweather trouble. Khan is a pumped up LWW who's done fuck all at 147, and while his speed might be impressive, there's still a gigantic gulf in quality that can't be overcome by the "styles make fights" argument alone.
Castillo wasn't an easy fight. Floyd lost that one.
ThisGuy
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This post made my night, thank you. Gonna be on thugs n harmony for a couple days now.
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No, and that's why his opponents weren't all +5000 in Vegas or whatever this joke of a fight will be.
I'll still watch it for free somewhere, and maybe drop a few hundred on Berto just to make me care, but I won't pay for anything short of a rematch against Cotto/Canelo which were good fights, or vs. GGG. Not even interested in a Khan or Thurman fight.
Officerrob
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Yes Floyd is one of the greatest of all time, but this is a shitty lopsided match-up and shouldn't be supported
The peopel bigging up Khan now are the same people that were treating him like a kid barely in puberty trying to sit at the men's table when Pacquiao was still their chosen one.
IrishNinja
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even though it seemed that way Floyd's strategy tore down Manny, it was interesting to see Floyd's counterpunching at work. Everyone expected a fast flurry and win by Manny but it didn't materialize. Instead it was a "shoulder" issue.
He may have seemed like running but even as Lennox Lewis said "it's textbook Mayweather"
fuckin thank you, casuals havin a hard time in here
Ninja Scooter
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I would have said the same thing a year ago but he seemed really reserved and sort of tired of the whole process after the Paq fight. His contract with Shotime is over after this and I wouldn't be surprised if he really is done, which explains picking such a cake opponent.
Syphon Filter
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khan haters are buggin. He is the best opponent for floyd at this juncture due to his speed and skills.
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That 270 million accelerated this process.
He's a pumped up 140lber with no quality wins at 147 and a chin that can be shook by a child. Speed? Sure. Skills? I guess. Capable of giving Mayweather a close fight? No.
Syphon Filter
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and berto can?
He doesn't avoid anyone. He fought Canelo who is in his prime and walked right through him.
Thank you!
I know the experience gap was way too big from Mayweather vs Canelo 1, but I do think a rematch would be a great fight with how much experience Canelo has gained since then. The guy is an absolute beast these days.
Canelo would get taken to school again.
loki 16
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LMAO so much wrong
I won't sped 70 bucks to watch Floyd fight again. I'm a lot more excited for Canelo vs Cotto.
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