Yes in 1999 he was but in 2006 they could have fought but Shane aint want it. Shane wasn't afraid of Floyd hurting him so much as getting embarrassed and outclassed. Which is exactly what ended up happening when they eventually did fight. I don't think he would have beat Shane in 2009 I think Shane would eat his ass alive and Floyd would beat Manny pillar to post just like he did JMM!
Put all the bullshyt aside, you know in the ring he had no advantage physically or mentally over Floyd. Floyd would be taller, bigger, stronger, have more reach, better footwork, body movement, a better chin, higher boxing IQ, reaction times, defense, the only thing about the same is punching power, and hand speed both of which would be nullified by the aforementioned advantages Floyd possesses over Manny. At no time in Manny's life could he beat Floyd and he knows it, Bob Arum knows it, Freddie roach knows it, the Brooklyn Brawler knows it! That's why this fight has never happened and unless Manny is willing to cash out and take a 10-2 type ass whooping, the fights never gonna happen!