Head control (of the opponent), footwork, slips, counter punching, controlling the distance, conditioning, intelligence, consistency--come on people like him or not FMJ is a GREAT fighter--truly the best of this era for sure.

Mayweather has the best balance I've ever seen in boxing and I been watching since the early 80's. never seen him off balance.

And broner thought he was in this class lmao

that triple left hook in the 9th round...that's some serious shit.

Very tough fight. Not surprised Floyd said this was one of his toughest challengers.

Floyd Mayweather's fighting style was on point.

25:18 anyone clock that dialogue? emanuel: "come on, you wanna piece" floyd: "come on man" emanuel: "fight ho" floyd: "you know i do" emanuel: "i know i do but what about ch'you" thats hilarious...and also to how quick witted them 2 are.....while also punching each other.

Floyd was always more exciting when trained by his Uncle Roger!When his Dad trained him he was safety first&virtually unbeatable.What he had over every other fighter was perfect balance!That's what made him great.

I think that something FMJ carried with him to the end of his career, but especially here with this version of FMJ, was his ability to implement HIS game plan (whatever it may be) he threw static out there to his opponents mentally and physically and they always were taken into another realm that they were uncomfortable with. He made them second guess themselves which then in turn made them forget about the man in front of them. I think this fight was such a turning point for FMJ he was forced to adapt his style as he was dealing with injuries and it kind of gave a glimpse of the later stage of Floyd's career, more composed, cautious, and efficient because he kind of took a lot of risks in this one i because i don't think he realized he was up against a guy who (although his record doesn't show it) was a real monster in the ring. And i think Floyd took notice to that and started to fight off the back foot more and more through this one. A lot of people forget or haven't seen PRETTY BOY Floyd, but whenever anyone talks about Mayweather that's who i think of. He had the speed as well as the power, he had the movement as well as the heart he came forward when necessary and could fight off the back foot just as well a real frustrating opponent and a true talent. THIS was the Floyd that allowed the foundation for him to become MONEY May.

Dude had cornrows when the fight began, and a mini afro from all the punches by the end!

Floyd haters be like "man all floyd was doing was running the whole fight"

Notice how Emmanuel consistently stayed at the same semi clinch range while Floyd is trying to back away. The more Floyd goes back, the more Emmanuel quickly advances forward to stay in his semi clinch range where Floyd can't throw fast jabs. Floyd has a very good balance though, he just knows how much power he throws in his punch without going off his feet.

He gave you classes, flow teacher! 👨‍🏫

damn with one hand ... people don't realize that ...! Floyd beat this dude with one hand..!

This was a good fight, Floyd to this day says Augustus was his toughest opponent ever.. The drunken master is a true journeyman.

most technical and persistent fight i have ever seen.

The second round is stuff of legend by both guys. Floyd hit em with at least 30 flush power shots, Augustas displayed granite chin and heart. How did he survive that round?

this is an epic fight man

That triple left hook 😤😤😤 literally beat this man with one hand FMJ is truly in a class of his own

Floyd was interviewed and said this was his hardest fight

At 6:21 look how Floyd feints the right and throws a left hook. He is a genius.

Burton is tough as nails! Floyd too

Damn, Augustus had 16 losses going into this fight and Floyd was about 23 years old, pretty much at his physical peak. He was sitting down on his punches and still couldn't put this guy down. Makes you wonder.

Yes! I never get tired of his fights.

Mayweathers hands have been fragile for a long long time. I think it started around this time and just got worst. He is clearly complaining of his right hand and almost fights this guy exclusively with the left in the later rounds. Those saying MP had a hurt shoulder should consider FM has been fighting with bad hands forever. You never really hear him complain though unless your watching his all-access shows where he is always tending to them.

Burton was like one of those heavybags that has wheels and a motor so it could roll around the ring on its own. I always liked Burton he was a warrior, no disrespect intended.

Lucky me i have been in the ring with both ...best experience in my career :)

When asked Floyd always says this was his most difficult fight.

Great Fight!

People claim to love sluggers like Emanuel but they never support them. Mayweather figured that out and became the heel. Now he's a billionaire.

Floyd taught us " u can't play with me"🤩😃💶💶💶

great video!

Floyd started doing the drills on him round 7 and 8. So inspirational.👏🏽

Augustus wasn't a lefty this whole fight he was switching between styles which was difficult. Floyd never faced a southpaw up until this point but he still won. Then he beat more southpaws with ease.

+Mike Adz go watch from fight 1 and see if he changes your mind

I can understand why Floyd said this is his toughest fight.Floyd missed a lot of punches due to Augustus great head movement. And when floyd landed big he walked right through it and landed punches of his own. Great fight!

Burton's expressions r priceless. Tough as fuck he is

Your not watching with your eyes open & hate aside if you think he doesnt give respect to his opponents after he defeats them. You gotta keep things in perspective & dont let it cloud your judgement. Your witnessing gr8ness but you are overlooking it due to your personal feelings.

Great scrap!!!

Round 4, Mayweather holding it down on the ropes. Serious shit!

crazy augustus was the only fighter i ever seen make mayweather bleed. i know he gets knocked out. but i heard May say recently this was the toughest fight in his career.

Great fight ❤️🔥🤞🏾

Yuop & u gotta love when he uses the drunken master style also

the most I've seen Mayweather get hit in a fight

After EVERY fight Floyd congratulates his opponent no matter how much trash talking he does before. Against Guerrero Floyd Sr was antagonizing Guerrero's camp but Jr stopped him, told him to show more sportsmanship. Against Ortiz, however, it was different. Ortiz threw sportsmanship out the window with obvious, deliberate, and ILLEGAL head-butts. Floyd responded with a legal, yet admittedly unsportsmanlike, KO punch. Two disappointing actions; the initial one illegal, the response was legal.

Mayweather is the only fighter that can take a round off and still win the rond

excellent fight, this was said to be one of mayweathers toughest fights.

It's amazing to see how mayweather has grown, way better defense but he doesn't punch as much which is for the good and bad! I mean everyone likes to see punching in boxing but no one likes to see their hero get knocked out! Great fight

Looking at devins performance it’s kinda similar to Floyd’s 24th fight

respect to Augustus's corner for saving his fighter from getting more punishment

Comparing Emmanual Augustus's fighting style to Pacquiao's is like comparing an asteroid to a planters peanut. They fight nothing alike, one is long, off rhythmic, and awkward while the other is short, lateral bouncing, and quick albeit with a tendency to get countered. Does this fight also mean Pacman will lose because Roach has seen enough?

That look at the first round bell tho 😮👌😁

whats your name any footage of you out here?

Mayweather says this wat his tuffist fight

this is back then when he was fucking shit up

Mayweather said this was his hardest fight.

Without a doubt Floyd won. Emmanuel was getting hit like a punching bag although he was eating Floyd's hits. Good fight, they both put on a great show. Would've loved to have watched this fight live

Good fight, and good stop by corner Burton had no power left

Emanuel is the perfect example of boxing stupidity, the fans like that kind kind of stuff, but the fans or not the ones getting their heads bashed in constantly. Floyd is a master of stick and MOVE! The TOUGHEST person in the ring is the SMARTEST person.

😂😂😂😂😂😂.... Announcer,"Burton's blockn Mayweather's right hands with HIS FACE"😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣!!!!

i aint know jordan peele used to box

Yes brother...i live in south texas ...augustus was here for years and got to sparr him. and Floyd hired me to help him sparr... superior styles

Mayweather low-key beat the braids off this guy

Watch this slowed down and see what you think... this nigga augustus was relentless he wasn't always effective he got tagged alot but he knew floyd didn't have the power to drop him he made jr FIGHT instead of box and he tagged floyd periodically throughout the fight , can't recall the round off the top of my head but he caught floyd in a close exchange with 2 good body shots that seem like knocked the wind out of him and if floyd hadn't of been in peak condition it might of dropped him but s/o to floyd he fought augustus fight and beat him at it showed alot of discipline and heart abeit breaking his own hand in the process...

Pretty Boy Floyd was a different breed.

First round was cool af

what happen do this floyd mayweather ???? this floyd mayweather i like

YOu like the Prince Naseem? What VIctor did was no sportsmanship. What FM did was justified & expected. A shot for a shot. Keep your hands up especially after you foul your opponent. LArry Merchant has a history of disrespecting FM & many other fighters. HE doesnt show professionalism & HBO even had enough & sent him on his way. who are some of your fav fighter past or present?

Damn good fight.

A 6 fight deal for 12 & 1 half million? I don't blame Mayweather for buying out his contract with HBO,for 750 Thousand! That offer was an ABSOLUTE JOKE!

I hate these asshole commentators (not Kevin Kelley) who over-hype everything that the house fighter does. It totally sways the perception of the fight. They do this all of the time. It's best to watch fights with the sound off.

Good Fight

Good boxing‼️🏅

Mayweather gets better with age he ages like wine you see Mayweather beat this guy to bits and pieces but Floyd got hit more then usual too Floyd now focuses on hitting and not being able to be hit back Floyd is faster here here tho because he's a lot smaller too 147 isn't floyds real weight class it's around 140 but hes good enough to jump weight divisions and still not be beaten

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round 9 win with one handTBE

Man he was so offensive before the hand injuries!

This was Floyd's toughest fight. MOVEMENT! HA, HA PACMAN, HAHA. This fight here was sooooooo many years ago. Floyd is another fighter on another level now.

yo i am enjoying this fight! whoooa!

6 fights for 12 million is BS! I'm glad Mayweather turned it down. Screw HBO.

And these guys want to tell me that Marcos Maidana gave Floyd his toughest fight ever? C'mon, put Burton and Maidana in the same ring and I doubt Maidana lasts 3 rounds.

mayweather threw more punches in this fight than any other fight.

Emanuel had a great fight. He defended most of Floyd's punches with his face. Incredible.

wow what a crowd. two claps. for the docs

Floyds toughest appointment so far at this point of his career. It was a bit weird that they stopped the fight close to the end, burton took much more punishment in the early rounds, he should of let him finish the fight for getting that far

Floyd won every single round, and the last round he got the KO with _one hand._ TBE. 50-0.

Like I said u aint being honest with yourself, u didnt answer 1 of my claims to you as why they get no pass for their antics yet you want to pretend FMs actions are worse.

I remember Floyd Snr was mad about the style Floyd Jr fought. Bc his nose got bloody #marqnash

Ref stop action to check the fighters ear. That was just to give floyd some much needed rest he was exhausted. All judges from Michigan Floyd Home Turf. Floyd fought good sharp crisp shots but no knockout power. He does have soft hands. This cat he fought was tough but not smart or technical shame cuz if he had a punch he might have ended Floyd Streak. Anyways Floyd is a true champion

Floyd wasn't just beating up the guy He frustrated him to the very last

My friend Ali is recognized as the greatest ever so lets not go there. As for Iron Mike he is a fan favorite and one of the most electrifying boxers to grace the ring with great mentors like CusDmato, Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney. The pre 90 Tyson under the above coaching staff had the hardest punch, lighting fast speed with an impeccable defense. Back then he never got hit he was too quick at bobbing weaving and use to throw a flurry of punches as oppose to a single knock out blow later.

16:35 floyd is the best

Square ass corner! You go Floyd!

he aint dancing now

It's difficult to tell what Burton is really capable of because sometimes he's business and other times he's fighting in his own little world. Most of Burton's punches I keep telling myself I've seen before, and I'm wondering why his kind of punches look so familiar, and then I remember they're the kind of punches you'd see from a sparring partner. No disrespect to Burton but he threw too many punches that had no intent at all, lol. Burton threw too many punches as if that's what he was supposed to do, know what I mean? Kind of going through the motions.

Wow his hands hurting and was limiting his flurries, so then we quit. What.... could of pushed floyd to his limit

burton is like the shawn porter of this era lol

Floyd was pulling his head down

this is mayweather vs a punching bag.

Guys, at which moment did he fuck up his hand? I think I missed it