Floyd Mayweather called his six best victories from the 50-0 record, which seems indestructible in the state-of-the-art era.
Mayweather overtook Rocky Marciano’s Benchmark in 2017, beating the UFC Star Conor McGregor in professional boxing. McGregor presents a list of Mayweather 50-0, in a career in which the Grand Rapids native became the world champion in five validity.
Canelo, the most vital name in boxing for a decade since losing to the Mayweather in 2013, is one of the wineather wins on its valuable list.
Worldboxingnews.com deducts the Mayweather list from the last conversation with Fighthype.com.
“When I think about my career, there are several different,” Majeweather began.
Diego Corrales [January 20, 2001 – MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas]
“So when I had a chance to face Diego Corrales at this particular time, he was invincible. He was a killer in boxing.
“And why this fight meant so much to me, because at this particular time I had a contract with HBO and they wanted me to sign a contract with HBO with HBO. Like a man, I wanted to express my opinion about the contract, and they were not satisfied that I expressed my opinion about the contract.
“So they said that we would take the contract out of the table, and whoever wins the fight with me, and Diego Corrales would get a contract with HBO.
“So we finished fighting, and he is a hellish warrior at six feet and 130 pounds. He is a massive blow. We both had a few knockouts at this particular time and tailored. That night I was a better man. That night there was a great night box for the world, and I feel that this is one of my biggest moments.
Arturo Gatti [June 25, 2005 – Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City]
“When I look back at Arturo Gatti, where they told me to go to his turf. They made me on side B and made him on the side, and took millions of dollars from me in this fight, but still nothing stopped me.
“It was a great moment for me, for me to go there and win on my pitch and beat him for the title in front of the fans. Let him rest in peace, and maybe Diego Corrales rests in the room, because both fighters are no longer with us, but we will always love these warriors.
Oscar de la Hoya [May 5, 2007 – MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas]
“Then we have another fight with Oscar de la Hoya. Breaking Pay-Per-View [record and barrier].
Ricky Hatton [December 8, 2007 – MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas]
Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton. He was another undefeated warrior who came to show his skills against my skills. Once again I was a better man and he was another arduous competitor.
Canelo Alvarez [September 14, 2013 – MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas]
“Me and Canelo could block and make record numbers.
Conor McGregor [August 25, 2017 – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas]
“I think that Conor McGregor was good because we broke mold and showed that MMA and boxing can meet. It opened a flood vet for YouTubers and everyone who could get involved in boxing sport.
“So everything played an vital role in my huge career.
Manny Pacquiao [May 2, 2015 – MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas]
“I left the main one, or Manny Pacquiao. Many times people will have their own opinion about me, but when I look back at their career, if I did things like I wanted to do things, I’m ecstatic.”
Jose Luis Castillo, Shane Mosley and Miguel Cotto failed to cut out the Mayweather in significant absences.
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