Is floyd mayweather really the best boxer in the world today?

Question

I honestly don't think "pretty boy" is.

OVER RATED!

Answer 1

He is statistically but it just depends on if u like him or not

Answer 2

His speed, defense and movement allow him to hit and not be hit, which may be enough to make him the "best" if you are using the narrowest definition of boxing.  But if you also measure a boxer by whether he has a warrior's heart and a willingness to fully risk himself physically in his effort to dominate and beat his opponent convincingly, then I believe Floyd falls far short of that measure.

Answer 3

Floyd Mayweather is not overrated. He is the best boxer today. His record is 39-0 with 25 kos. His skills are amazing the best defense i have ever seen with an underrated offense. He might talk a lot but he backs it up and he is a gentleman outside of the ring when he is not building up his fights. Dont be a hater and try to appreciate his skills.

Answer 4

he has the best boxing skills but he dont use them against a prime welterweight apponent witch is g*y....  if he had sugar ray leanords balls to face anyone in their prime he could become great but he scared..

Answer 5

MR.Pink is so wrong no focus have you ever seen how hard he trains?

Answer 6

he already proved he is the best in the world

Answer 7

Manny Paquiao is far and away much better

Answer 8

He talks to much.

He has no focus.

Answer 9

Definitely not. A champion never fears anyone. He only fight boxers that he can beat. And when he's in match, he runs away a lot. Waits too much. A true champion brings the fight to the opponent and don't rely on counterpunching all the time.

Such a BORING fighter. That is why he will never be considered a great even if he retires undefeated. NO heart whatsoever.

Comparing Pacmans' speed, power and heart to Mayweather is an insult to the sport. Considering him the best fighter today is a bigger insult to the sport.

I would rather watch a Pacman match anytime of the day rather than watch him fight. Too boring and no excitement at all. He is ALL FEAR as Manny is NO FEAR in their respective weight classes.

Answer 10

no! not until he beats cotto. i prefer boxers like manny pacquiao who is relentless and not scared to fight. floyd's the best in defense but i cant remember any memorable fight on his name. not in any fight of the year candidate

Answer 11

Yes he is and it already has been proven anyone who thinks otherwise dont know what their talking about. For now yes he is the current "active best" , a lot of people dont like him but usualy can still agree on 1 thing ... Currently mayweather is the best boxer out there. Comparing manny pac to him in the skill department is an insult to the sport.

Answer 12

my opinion is yes

Answer 13

Floyd Mayweather is the perceived best fighter in boxing today.  He has all the athleticism and skills to be consider the 'best' pound for pound.  However, his resume leaves a void to the claim of that status, as pound for pound best!

Don't get me wrong. . . Floyd Mayweather has fought some quality opposition on his way up to the Welterweight division in which he now resides in, at the top.  The problem being, he is in the deepest division in boxing, abundant with talent, and he elects to fight outside the division (Hatton) and aged fighters such as De La Hoya (who doesn't deserve to fight Mayweather based on his recent fight credentials).

There is no doubt Floyd Mayweather has some of the best skills I've ever seen inside the squared circle.  However, he needs to quit playing around with business ventures outside of boxing, and start fighting some of these top guys, to cement his status as pound for pound 'best' in the world.

Ultimately Floyd thinks he is the best, but has yet to prove it, with a career defining fight.  He needs to fight guys such as Miguel Cotto, or even an aged Shane Mosley, and beat them convincingly to cement his status, and silence his critics.

Answer 14

I am a business man thats why I understand the whole reason for floyds decisions. why coninue to lower your standards of living to benefit fans who dont like you anyway. every time floyd beats someone clearly he never gets the credit. You can take one of mayweather fights last year and I garuntee he can fight every welterweight out there now except delahoya and i will  garuntee that puplic

Answer 15

no

Answer 16

in his weight class not in the world def .

Answer 17

pound for pound Manny Pacquiao is the best fighter cause he's got the speed and punching power.... floyd is a p***y>