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... for half of the fight like Mayweather does, he would be undefeated too.
If he ran around the ring like Mayweather did against Judah and Castillo, at least, he would have 2 losses.
Pac is the better fighter. Pac takes risks to win fights. Mayweather runs and should have been penalized on three separate occasions where he should have either lost a point of been disqualified.
I don't recall ever seeing Floyd run around the ring.
I know you're just trolling for some attention so I guess the joke is on me, but come on Duhmaja. If Pacquiao could have "ran around" like Mayweather in some of his tougher fights, in order to win rounds, he would have done that. It isn't a matter of what he chose to do, he doesn't have the ability to take his foot off the gas and still take rounds, against guys on the level of Marquez, Morales, or whoever the hell else you had in mind. Mayweather hasn't even spent a single round doing anything close to running since he fought Baldomir anyways, as far as I can recall.
They are different types of fighters, both great at their particular style, and both r ATGs. Manny has a more aggressive style and may have slightly better god given talent. Floyd is much more skilled and an extremely gifted talent. In my opinion Manny has beaten slightly better competition and should be ranked higher historically, but I feel that Floyd is the superior fighter and would win the head to head match up. Neither duck anyone and neither are cowards. Appreciate both because u will miss them when they are gone...
If Manny was more cautious against JMM he would have not got knocked out but because he is an exciting fighter he smashed Oscar, Cotto and Margarito which means he earns all that money because he is an entertaining fighter.
Agree. I thought, even with the first knock down, that Many was dominating their fourth fight and was on the verge of scoring a stoppage prior go the punch. I don't feel like that loss hurts his legacy too much, especially with the way he came back to beat Bradley. Dare to be great. Manny does that. He dares to fight the best. A true warrior.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
I do think Floyd is happy to get on his bike especially in late rounds where he is so far ahead only a ktfo would change things. I'm not saying he is not a great fighter but he is content letting a fight end with a whimper rather than a bang. Floyd Sr. Has actually addressed these tactics as saving wear and tear and extending his longevity. I buy Floyd's fights and usually don't regret doing so but Floyd isn't the fighter to watch if you are looking for going in for the kill. I watch Floyd for his slickness and his expertise but I think one of Floyd's teams ideology is keep the fights and the money coming. I think this permeates Floyd's mind in the ring which is great for us to appreciate his defense which to be honest is another reason I buy his fights. Nothing wrong with what Floyd I'd doing, but I think it is one of the reasons so many people say his fights are boring
I have no doubt Manny could ride hid ten speed just as well as Floyd. Manny footwork is superb. He through Bradley off all night, that's why Bradley screws up his ankle every time he fights Floyd. If Manny did play things s bit cautious ala Floyd's Tour DeFrance method, no doubt Manny would be undefeated although I do think Floyd would take Manny in the Tour DeFrance
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
He does back off to ropes later in fights but a lot of fighters do that.
Floyd runs around the ring. You call it defense. We call it running...Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
Floyd doesn't even counter-punch from the pocket anymore. He pot-shots from the ropes or when his opponent takes a rest and still moving forward. Floyd runs for most of his fights.
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Originally Posted by ykdadamajaFloyd runs around the ring. You call it defense. We call it running...Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
There are few things in boxing more overrated than Mannys footwork. He is off balance constantly. His feet are phenomenally fast, freakish. That does not equate to great footwork though.
Give me an example of him running. Show me a clip.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaFloyd runs around the ring. You call it defense. We call it running...Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
You should start watching MMA instead...Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaFloyd runs around the ring. You call it defense. We call it running...Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher