Mayweather vs. Guerrero Results: Pretty Boy Floyd Proves He's Still World's Best

Floyd Mayweather (44-0, 26 KO) made a successful return to the ring, defeating Robert Guerrero by unanimous decision to reclaim the WBC welterweight title. All three judges agreed upon a score of 117-111 as Mayweather won his first fight since May 5, 2012.

Nearly a calendar year later, Pretty Boy Floyd has proven that he's still the best in the world.

Mayweather dominated for a majority of this fight, playing the role of aggressor and all the while maintaining his base defensively. He landed 41 percent of his total punches thrown and 60 percent of his power punches.

Guerrero, meanwhile, connected on 19 percent of his total punches.

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That's all about defense, not Guerrero's failed offensive advances.

As always seems to be the case, detractors have jumped the gun and labeled Guerrero as a fighter Mayweather had no business facing. The truth of the matter is, this was a mandatory fight for "Money" after Guerrero defeated Andre Berto to win the WBC welterweight title.

Prior to the fight, it was Berto that was commonly viewed as one of the fastest rising stars in boxing—are you understanding what I'm getting at?

If his in-ring success isn't enough for you, the fact that Mayweather remains the biggest draw in professional boxing should do the trick. While some might view this as meaningless, Mayweather's star power has made careers.

For instance, Guerrero made a career-best $3 million guaranteed during this title fight (via ESPN).

As for Mayweather, he lived up to the nickname of "Money" by setting his own boxing record by receiving $32 million guaranteed. That doesn't include the money that Mayweather saw for the revenue generated by the Pay-Per-View.

Marketable and dominant—sounds like the formula for boxing greatness.

Unfortunately, Mayweather will need a more high-profile victory to truly affirm his comeback, no matter how dominant he was against Guerrero. In fact, Mayweather's consideration as a legend will likely be reserved until he beats one man and one man only.

Manny Pacquiao.

Even if that proves to be the case, Mayweather remains undefeated after 44 fights. He's won titles in five separate weight classes and overcame a year-long layoff in order to defeat a young champion with success on his side.

Stake whatever claim you need to justify a dispute, but the facts are in the numbers—Mayweather remains the best boxer in the world.