Floyd Mayweather had a razor-close fight with a massive rival.
In his dazzling career, ‘Money’ showcased remarkable defensive skills, making even the best of competitors miss wildly as he effortlessly danced out of the way of their punches.
However, while most fell significantly short of claiming a victory against Mayweather, a few talented individuals gave the icon a run for his money.
And one legend believes a six-weight world champion potentially did enough to have gotten his hand raised against the boxing genius.
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Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty ImagesRoy Jones Jr. says Floyd Mayweather could’ve lost to Oscar De La Hoya
Roy Jones Jr. believes Oscar De La Hoya might’ve edged Floyd Mayweather in their clash on May 5, 2007.
At the time, ‘The Golden Boy’ was the face of boxing, with De La Hoya earning more than Mayweather did for their fight.
The bout served as a passing of the torch moment, with Mayweather claiming the victory and becoming the biggest star in the sport.
However, some, including ‘Captain Hook’, believe the decision could’ve gone the Mexican-American’s way.
In an interview on Ring Champs with Ak & Barak, Jones Jr. said: “He fought Shane Mosley at 38 years old, and it still was a good fight, and Shane almost took him out at 38.
“He fought Oscar De La Hoya at an old age and we still ain’t sure. If you go look at the fight, I still ain’t sure who won that fight, but this an old Oscar De La Hoya, if you an all-time great, Oscar De La Hoya didn’t do that when he fought Julio Cesar Chavez.”
Roy Jones Jr. knocks out Floyd Mayweather, according to one of the greatest fighters of all time
Jones Jr’s comments come amid a heated back-and-forth between himself and Mayweather.
The pair have been trading vicious verbal blows, which has resulted in hype for a potential bout.
Interestingly, a legend says prime Jones Jr. knocks out Mayweather.