Kinda like Floyd.
He's one of the most overrated in history. Yes, he's talented.
But he avoids true challenges, fights the really good ones on the downside of their careers.
Isn't a great offensive fighter, uses exceptional defense to get thru 12 rds.
Any of the great ones from the 80's would have whipped him. Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Arguello, Pryor, all of them. He would not be able to withstand their punches, and would get stopped by them all.
winning is winning
floyd wasn't blessed with heavy hands, so it's his fault to try to win in ways other than KOing someone? the rules haven't changed for 17 years. nobody has beaten floyd using their own game or beaten him at his own game. he is a student of the sport and a master of his craft. he is undefeated because he works hard at what he does.
to say anyone from the past would have beat him is speculative. you can't prove it. what you know is he has been undefeated for 17 fkn years.
I think the deciding factor will be mayweathers foot speed. Canelo has good hand speed, but still is a bit plodding when it comes to his footwork. Floyd's footwork is rarely discussed because his head movement and reflexes are so good, but it is a huge key to his success. What makes him so good at pot shotting guys. I see this as a well contested bout, but a clear mayweather victory by decision.
