Roach Says: 'Mayweather Doesn't Have His Legs Anymore' - Boxing News
do u think hes just clutching at straws or do u think theres some truth to this
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Roach Says: 'Mayweather Doesn't Have His Legs Anymore' - Boxing News
do u think hes just clutching at straws or do u think theres some truth to this
I suppose it could be true, but I think the reason Floyd wasn't moving around against Mosley as much as he normally does was because he made a conscious decision to stand in front of him and be the aggressor. It worked as well, because I think that was the last thing Shane was expecting.
Obviously, if you just stand in front of someone, you will be hit more often, so I'm not going to look into the fact that he was stunned too much. If Floyd was on his bike, Shane might never have touched him.
Roach is probably just fishing for a reaction from Floyd to get the hype game going.
if floyd didn't have the legs anymore he would have been on his ass in the 2nd. It's because he has strength in his legs that he wasn't.
Floyd's style has changed though. He's a lot more willing to stand toe to toe now.
i think the title should of been, roach:i hope mayweathers legs have gone;D
He is not talking about strength he is saying Floyd's movement is not what it was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornfinger
Roach is spot on about a couple of things
Mosley did indeed become an old man overnight. Anybody thats seen mosleys wars with vargas, wright, de la hoya etc etc will tell you that shane even in defeat has been able to stand toe to toe with his opponent and after taking a shot throw one right back at him. It just was not there on the night and mosley fought mayweather in straight lines.
Mayweather is indeed the smartest fighter in the game today and quite possibly of all time. He knows how to take his opponents strong points out of the equasion and neutralise his attacks through slick punching and not allowing himself to get drawn into a fight. Floyd has the gift of amazingly quick hands and while his footwork may not quite be that of floyd at featherweight he more than makes up for that with far superior power.
I cant look past pacquiao if they were to ever meet on his last 4performances he almost seems as if he is a class above every other fighter in the world right now. Mayweather wouldnt be able to take pac off the front foot because mannys speed and agility has him out of there before the opponent knows anyway. Floyd getting caught with good solid clean punches exchange after exchange would be fascinating because he would have to find a way to neutralise pacs blinding speed
I agree with paddy, roach hopes floyds legs are gone.
If Pac decides to prove he's not a steroid using cheating bastard, I think by round 5 floyd will be toe to toe with him, pushing him back and breaking his heart just like he did with mosley. Roaches origonal gameplan of having to try and catch up with floyd went out the window last weekend.
i personally think that it was mayweathers gameplan to stand and trade, i think he would of had no problems gettin on his bike if needs be.
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Originally Posted by paddy448
Yup, floyd just emulated how winky did it. Gloves up move forward behind a strong jab. If that hadn't of worked it would have been on the bike and steal the rounds.
another thing i disagree with is roach saying mayweather doesnt hit hard at the weight, i think he proved he hits plenty hard enough when he fought mosley, he buzzed him on numerous occasions i thought
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Originally Posted by HornfingerQuote:
Originally Posted by paddy448
Yup, floyd just emulated how winky did it. Gloves up move forward behind a strong jab. If that hadn't of worked it would have been on the bike and steal the rounds.
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Originally Posted by paddy448
To be fair mate you had it perfectly spot on with your original assessment. Roach is blowing hot air here, if he actually believes that floyd is on the decline after that performance he`d have himself commited in a mental home.
Hornfinger - pac will go toe to toe for 12solid rounds, he has done it with out and out warriors and mayweather aint a fighter. Floyds best chance against manny would be a performance not too dissimilar to saturday night. Take your opponent out of the game by making him come find you and fight him at your pace before eventually going through the gears and towards the end of rounds becoming the aggressor through sheer speed
I stand by what I've said.Quote:
Originally Posted by HattonTheHammerQuote:
Originally Posted by paddy448
To be fair mate you had it perfectly spot on with your original assessment. Roach is blowing hot air here, if he actually believes that floyd is on the decline after that performance he`d have himself commited in a mental home.
Hornfinger - pac will go toe to toe for 12solid rounds, he has done it with out and out warriors and mayweather aint a fighter. Floyds best chance against manny would be a performance not too dissimilar to saturday night. Take your opponent out of the game by making him come find you and fight him at your pace before eventually going through the gears and towards the end of rounds becoming the aggressor through sheer speed
I also stand by my opinion that I doubt the fight will happen.
Yeah I agree. It must of took a lot to keep himself upright.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornfinger
If only he had been hit with an uppercut as he stood up, he might of took off!
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Originally Posted by HattonTheHammerQuote:
Originally Posted by paddy448
To be fair mate you had it perfectly spot on with your original assessment. Roach is blowing hot air here, if he actually believes that floyd is on the decline after that performance he`d have himself commited in a mental home.
Hornfinger - pac will go toe to toe for 12solid rounds, he has done it with out and out warriors and mayweather aint a fighter. Floyds best chance against manny would be a performance not too dissimilar to saturday night. Take your opponent out of the game by making him come find you and fight him at your pace before eventually going through the gears and towards the end of rounds becoming the aggressor through sheer speed