Floyd Mayweather to MMA...?

**Freak** · 12-31-2007, 05:29 AM

First read this: ESPN - Mayweather mulling move to MMA in deal with Cuban - Boxing

Now tell me, if UFC and HDNET fights were able to work out an agreement who do you think would be the best mma fighter (155lb) class to beat Floyd?

Who do you think would be the biggest draw against Floyd?

I am choosing BJ Penn for both. One thing that worries me is his cardio but he certainly has the experience and name recognition to make it a fight of the decade.

Also who would win in your match ups? Will be interesting to know your thoughts.

**mr_bhana** · 12-31-2007, 06:09 AM

WOW thats interesting

**bigbull** · 12-31-2007, 08:17 AM

hmmmm lets see what happends

**Kirk** · 12-31-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Freak

First read this: ESPN - Mayweather mulling move to MMA in deal with Cuban - Boxing

Now tell me, if UFC and HDNET fights were able to work out an agreement who do you think would be the best mma fighter (155lb) class to beat Floyd?

Who do you think would be the biggest draw against Floyd?

I am choosing BJ Penn for both. One thing that worries me is his cardio but he certainly has the experience and name recognition to make it a fight of the decade.

Also who would win in your match ups? Will be interesting to know your thoughts.

biggest draw, penn so im with you. personally i think he has the cardio, however it takes alot more endurance because he needs to build up his legs more. mma takes alot bigger of a toll on your legs than just traditional boxing. penn beats floyd in submission because floyd doesnt have the background nor experience to counter submission moves.

**kenney** · 12-31-2007, 12:13 PM

i think it would be a good move for Mayweather and MMA. he has the stamina for MMA. as for who would be his best opponent...i dont have a clue lol

**Freak** · 12-31-2007, 02:08 PM

Thanks for actually reading the whole post Kirk. That would be a dream fight!

**Kirk** · 12-31-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Freak

Thanks for actually reading the whole post Kirk. That would be a dream fight!

i think its a possibility, but he needs to get a few pre fights under his belt to actually make sure he really wants to do it. i bet he will make a name for himself but wont be among the top, personally.

mck_776 · 12-31-2007, 11:37 PM

Its mainly a publicity stunt to keep himself in the spotlight...

He's been mentioning going on hiatus for two years after the Hatton fight, switching to MMA, and the possibility of returning to fight at Light Welter or Lightweight.

Floyd loves the money though, and will go wherever bring him the most

Can't blame him too much though I guess...

In MMA, his boxing skills will be redundant - every opponent he faces will know how good he is in the stand up and realistically knows they have little hope against him and will go straight for a takedown...

In boxing so far, he's been able to adapt his technique to defeat every opponent, so I wouldn't doubt his potential in MMA

**Freak** · 01-01-2008, 08:09 AM

Yeah if he can learn some BJJ and wrestling he will definitely have the cardio and boxing taken care of.