Mayweather vs Guerrero May 4, 2013
The one opponent who came close to beating Floyd was Jose Luis Castillo. Many felt that Castillo won their first meeting and the rematch was competitive, with two judges giving Floyd a 7-to-5 edge in rounds, though a more clear victory for Mayweather.
When Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero step into the ring later this evening on Showtime pay-per-view, few will give Guerrero a chance to pull off the win. That isn't a knock on Guerrero's skills, he's proven himself a top-tier fighter in multiple divisions over his career. It's simply that Mayweather is going to have to either lose or start looking very bad due to age before the expectation isn't a comfortable win for the 43-0 pound-for-pound champion.
Mayweather is a rare talent, a once in a generation type of fighter with reflexes, speed and underrated power. Those natural abilities combined with a strong work ethic in the gym have pushed Floyd to his perfect 43-0 record.
It's not just that Floyd has never lost that leaves one wondering if Guerrero has a shot, but the relative ease with which Mayweather has stayed perfect throughout his career. It was a shock that Miguel Cotto, one of the best fighters of his generation, was able to win three rounds against Mayweather the last time Floyd stepped into the ring. That's how dominant "Money" has been over his career.
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