Floyd Mayweather's unanimous points defeat of Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas has confirmed that the Pretty Boy is back and back to his best. A 21-month absence is not the ideal preparation for a tough fight against a skilled opponent, but Mayweather showed he had lost none of his speed or defensive skills. More impressively, he punched with power, flooring his opponent in the second round.
Marquez might have moved up two weight divisions for the bout - ask Ricky Hatton about the perils of handing Mayweather a height and reach advantage - but he is still a class act who has been a world champion boxer at three different weights. Mayweather dominated throughout and the Mexican was left looking every one of his 36 years by the end of the fight.
Another veteran waits in the wings. 38-year old 'Sugar' Shane Mosley made a very public statement of intent at the bout's climax, calling out Mayweather for a welterwight showdown. Mosley is high on confidence after his destruction of Antonio Margarito in January and knows that he needs to beat Mayweather to get credibility to go with his WBA welterwight belt. The undefeated Mayweather is the best in the business, with the best boxing betting odds and everyone knows it.
Manny Pacquiao should be the logical next step for Floyd. 'Pacman' made short work of Oscar de la Hoya and Ricky Hatton at higher weights and would be Mayweather's toughest fight. It would also be the most marketable, as Pacquiao is rated the best pound-for-pound fighter in the wold due to Mayweather's temporary retirement.
Floyd's trainer, uncle Roger, thinks Mosley will make a better fight, but this is evidence that the Mayweather camp knows Pacquiao is the biggest threat. Should the Filipino star dispose of Miguel Cotto next month, the promoters need to secure a match with Mayweather. Pretty Boy v. Pacman, the fight we all want to see.
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Marquez might have moved up two weight divisions for the bout - ask Ricky Hatton about the perils of handing Mayweather a height and reach advantage - but he is still a class act who has been a world champion boxer at three different weights. Mayweather dominated throughout and the Mexican was left looking every one of his 36 years by the end of the fight.
Another veteran waits in the wings. 38-year old 'Sugar' Shane Mosley made a very public statement of intent at the bout's climax, calling out Mayweather for a welterwight showdown. Mosley is high on confidence after his destruction of Antonio Margarito in January and knows that he needs to beat Mayweather to get credibility to go with his WBA welterwight belt. The undefeated Mayweather is the best in the business, with the best boxing betting odds and everyone knows it.
Manny Pacquiao should be the logical next step for Floyd. 'Pacman' made short work of Oscar de la Hoya and Ricky Hatton at higher weights and would be Mayweather's toughest fight. It would also be the most marketable, as Pacquiao is rated the best pound-for-pound fighter in the wold due to Mayweather's temporary retirement.
Floyd's trainer, uncle Roger, thinks Mosley will make a better fight, but this is evidence that the Mayweather camp knows Pacquiao is the biggest threat. Should the Filipino star dispose of Miguel Cotto next month, the promoters need to secure a match with Mayweather. Pretty Boy v. Pacman, the fight we all want to see.
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http://www.sportsloungeblog.com/2009/...
