Manny will be more focused, he has been wanting this for too long. All great athletes have that inner drive that pushes them to great performances. If he doesn't get tired from chasing Floyd around the ring, he will have a chance.....but we all know that Floyd will bring his power running game.
On May 2nd, Mayweather and Pacquaio will finally face each other.
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If you think either of these guys are in their primes right now, you must not have seen them 8 to 10 years ago.
yep, he'll try to make it as boring as possible while still making sure to get a punch in here and there.
Couldn't agree more.
Manny will have a shot on points and ring leadership since he won't run away from the fight.
It getting near......Floyd is warming up his running shoes
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It getting near......Floyd is warming up his running shoes
All the way to the bank!
He has worn holes in many sneakers going to the bank......but don't Count out Manny yet.
I'm rooting for Manny big time, but Floyd is tough to beat and tough to catch. He's so blazing fast in every way. I still wish this bout had taken place a few years ago, but at least it's happening. I can't imagine the money it will make.
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This was awesome to watch.
foreman, lewis, hopkins, de la hoya, mosley, marquez, hatton and cotto. Giving their thoughts on the big fight.
foreman, lewis, hopkins, de la hoya, mosley, marquez, hatton and cotto. Giving their thoughts on the big fight.
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I totally agree-I think Mayweather is now confident Manny can't hit him like he could have a few years ago.
Floyd waited this long as he knows now he can win. If this happened 5 years ago Floyd would have been done.
The last PPV fight I bought was Mayweather vs Hatton. Grrrr...
Mayweather still has his defense.
Mayweather still has his defense.
I don't think it matters a great deal that this fight is taking place now rather than 5 years ago. It might be a different fight, but it will still be an important one and, possibly, a great fight. Floyd Mayweather is still boxing's best defensive fighter and Manny is still the best offensive. Theoretically, a great matchup.
As for Floyd "running", Alex and I have disagreed on this in the past. Boxing is the art of not getting hit as much as it is about hitting. Years ago, HBO gave my company some footage to show at our booth at a trade show in Vegas. Part of that footage was a Mayweather fight and in this one clip, Mayweather was trapped in the corner and his opponent (I forget who), threw about 5 or 6 punches in a row at his head. Although I watched that clip over the course of the week at least 30 times, I could never figure out how he managed to slip or block every single one of them. He was trapped in the corner and didn't get hit once. It's a level of athleticism and skill no other boxer fighting today can equal.
As for Manny, his combination of footwork, balance and aggression make him a threat against anyone; even Mayweather. When he fights, I cannot believe the speed and power of the punches he throws from inconceivable angles. Again, no other fight boxing today can do what he does. Even at his age. Unfortunately, his aggressiveness has diminished over the last few fights. It's like he doesn't want to hurt anyone; he just wants to win. I think this is what is going to lose him this fight. The other distractions don't help either. At this level of boxing, the mind is more important and Floyd's mind is totally into this fight.
It would be great to know what Freddie Roach's game plan is to beat Floyd. One has to believe that they're expecting it to go the full 12 rounds and so Manny will come out and try to take all the early rounds with a strong attack to the body. Manny always leaves an opening to get hit but it's not a threat to him against slower fighters. Against Floyd, however, he's going to get jabbed all night. How that plays out in rounds 6-12 will determine the fight. Both fighters are fit, but Manny will be working harder in the first half of the fight. If he doesn't score to the body in the first 6 rounds, then he loses.
I don't actually see how Floyd loses, but if he does, then it will be great for boxing. It'll mean a rematch and that might be the real fight of the century.
As for Floyd "running", Alex and I have disagreed on this in the past. Boxing is the art of not getting hit as much as it is about hitting. Years ago, HBO gave my company some footage to show at our booth at a trade show in Vegas. Part of that footage was a Mayweather fight and in this one clip, Mayweather was trapped in the corner and his opponent (I forget who), threw about 5 or 6 punches in a row at his head. Although I watched that clip over the course of the week at least 30 times, I could never figure out how he managed to slip or block every single one of them. He was trapped in the corner and didn't get hit once. It's a level of athleticism and skill no other boxer fighting today can equal.
As for Manny, his combination of footwork, balance and aggression make him a threat against anyone; even Mayweather. When he fights, I cannot believe the speed and power of the punches he throws from inconceivable angles. Again, no other fight boxing today can do what he does. Even at his age. Unfortunately, his aggressiveness has diminished over the last few fights. It's like he doesn't want to hurt anyone; he just wants to win. I think this is what is going to lose him this fight. The other distractions don't help either. At this level of boxing, the mind is more important and Floyd's mind is totally into this fight.
It would be great to know what Freddie Roach's game plan is to beat Floyd. One has to believe that they're expecting it to go the full 12 rounds and so Manny will come out and try to take all the early rounds with a strong attack to the body. Manny always leaves an opening to get hit but it's not a threat to him against slower fighters. Against Floyd, however, he's going to get jabbed all night. How that plays out in rounds 6-12 will determine the fight. Both fighters are fit, but Manny will be working harder in the first half of the fight. If he doesn't score to the body in the first 6 rounds, then he loses.
I don't actually see how Floyd loses, but if he does, then it will be great for boxing. It'll mean a rematch and that might be the real fight of the century.
Wow. .only Foreman voted for Pac-Man
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Just watched the Mayweather/Canelo fight from last year. Wow. Floyd's fighting a 23 year old, undefeated, naturally bigger fighter and dominates him for at least 10, maybe 11 of the rounds. By round 11, Canelo looks tired, slow and arm weary. Mayweather, oth, looks as quick and sharp as he did in round 1.
I remember thinking that Canelo really had a shot at Mayweather. Quick hands of stone and a great body puncher. Couldn't have been more wrong.
I remember thinking that Canelo really had a shot at Mayweather. Quick hands of stone and a great body puncher. Couldn't have been more wrong.
Do you guys think Kenny Bayless gives Mayweather an advantage?
I heard somewhere that Tyson picked Manny too. (Not in that video, of course. That would have been interesting.) I suspect all fighters will tend to believe that the guy who fights most like they did "back in the day" will have the advantage.
That was a great fight. Floyd does get stronger at the end in his last few flights.
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