Floyd Mayweather vs. Donald Curry at 147?

Question

I thought this subject needed more commentary. First of all, to our friend who didn't think Curry did much as a pro, he won the WBA title in February of 1983 against Jun Sok Hwang, beat just about every contender at 147 of the day, and unified the title knocking out Milton "The Ice Man" McCrory in December of 1985. Before he fizzled out against Honeyghan, Donald was a contender to the pound for pound title that was just beginning to be debated back in the mid 80s. He was quick, great defense, good offense and struck like a "cobra". Donald had a stellar amateur career (400-4), was the 147 lb representative on the 1980 US Olympic Team that boycotted the Games, unified the welterweight title as a pro, and after the loss to Honeyghan went on to also win the WBC 154 lb. title knocking out Gianfranco Rosi. So yes, Donald Curry belongs in the Hall of Fame and I was his #1 fan for many years. HOWEVER, Floyd is a once in a lifetime fighter and because of that I would pick Floyd to win in 12.

Answer 1

Curry was a decent fighter, but was shot in the amateurs - 404 fights took its toll, and Honeyghan proved that.
Mayweather would have had a tough time, but probably would've outpointed Curry.

Answer 2

Donald Curry-at the top of his game-beats Mayweather, if Mayweather at all decides to fight with him. Perhaps Floyd could run away all night, I dont know. But in his prime, the Cobra had lightning fast hands, and they carried some POP. Floyds best chance would be to stay away all night, easier said than done against Curry, who was very good at stalking his quarry.

Answer 3

I can't see Donald dealing with Mayweather's speed. I remember Donald in a fight with a guy from my old neighborhood named Tony Montgomery. Montgomery was a disgrace, and resorted to just about every cheap shot you could imagine and Curry was pure class. Great fighter, but Mayweather would be the Cobra's mongoose, Donald would be up against a fighter who was quicker than him. It would be close, but Mayweather would squeeze out a close decision.

Answer 4

Would be an interesting match. Curry certainly wouldn't have to worry about his questionable chin. Mayweather in my opinion couldn't knock out Curry. Although I'm no fan of Floyd's I would take Mayweather by decision in a boring hit and run fight.

Answer 5

CURRY IS DEFINITELY NOT A HALL OF FAME FIGHTER. IN THIS BOTH I PICK, FLOYD IN A 15 RD CLOSE BUT UNANIMOUS DECISION.

Answer 6

floyd can only fight backing up an hiding.so ill givie to him by another boring descion by boxings most boringest fighter ever!!! floyd 'boring"mayweather.but de la hoya will light both them up fast and good!!!