Oh damn this thread.
I keep going back and fourth on this damn fight. I am naturally biased and a "Goldenboy" fan from way back. I hate myself for actually typing these words but He is over the hill. His prime was 15lbs lighter and 10 years younger in the lighter class. He was so agressive at moving classes it killed his record IMO
I do think he has the advantage of experience for going the distance and he will always be the superior science fighter. Mayweather is hot for sure, but I dont put too much stock in asthetics. I would have loved to see this fight 8 years ago with both fighters 10lbs lighter where they should be.
Mayweather is fighting a bit heavier then he SHOULD be fighting but hes a few years younger. He is hungry for a big name before he too goes into the history books as never having a true challanger. I think he is using the De La Hoya name as a trophy, cheap price too. Del- should have stayed retired......
I will ALWAYS have my money on the GoldenBoy.. I got the tickets in my wallet to prove it. If he does pull it off, then lets hope he does it in under 11.5 rounds. I Will be VERY VERY happy.
1000.00 pays 8860.00 if he can do it in under 11.5 rounds.
Many know I am a fight fan. I was talking to the wife back when this fight was slated and a buddy and I were going to go and see it. With the price so rediculous we decided to put the money on the fight and watch locally so if we lose our money its OK........ we saw the fight and were really into it in all details. IF we WIN, well then hell yeah its beter to have the cash in hand then the ticketstub on the desk.
So in a nutshell I do think Mayweather is a great fighter. I still think the Goldenboy can do it one last time. Total underdog but I just feel better having the stub say De La Hoya 11.5 and LOSING in front of my friends rather than winning some money and turnin my back on one of greats.....
I think Mayweather has it for youth, strength and speed. But exp, stamina and science its all Oscar. I am betting a suckers bet but I just love the guy and like I said, Im bias...
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE whoop his tail GoldenBoy!!!!!!!!!! *kisses sportsbook ticket*