Analysis of Maidana closing the distance

[Ron Swanson]

Well, agreed. And it doesn't show a lot of clear and flush Maidana hits either, which actually goes against the intention of the video, but it does point out that it wasn't just Floyd 100% "letting" him push him against the ropes.

I was tempted to believe that but after watching this I think it won't be as easy. I like this guy's analyses because, even though he seems to be splitting hairs, he shows how "bad" boxers aren't that bad.

Like you said, the rematch. And I do hope they do it.

BTW how can he neutralise that looping overhand right anyway? The shoulder roll isn't much use against it.

There are numerous ways to neutralize any one punch but my suggestion when not circling would be to use range in a different manner. That looping overhand right can't be used from outside or inside. It's a between punch. So if I was in his corner I'd have Floyd use the body jab more to keep Maidana away and when Maidana closes I'd have Floyd step all the way in so there is no middle ground fighting. Step all the way to Maidana, use the uppercut to the belly, nudge for a little room then short right. The shoulder roll is actually very good for infighting. (See James Toney) But that sequence is assuming the ref doesn't allow much holding. Either way stepping in eliminates that looping overhand.

[goti71]

Well, agreed. And it doesn't show a lot of clear and flush Maidana hits either, which actually goes against the intention of the video, but it does point out that it wasn't just Floyd 100% "letting" him push him against the ropes.

I was tempted to believe that but after watching this I think it won't be as easy. I like this guy's analyses because, even though he seems to be splitting hairs, he shows how "bad" boxers aren't that bad.

Like you said, the rematch. And I do hope they do it.

BTW how can he neutralise that looping overhand right anyway? The shoulder roll isn't much use against it.

There are numerous ways to neutralize any one punch but my suggestion when not circling would be to use range in a different manner. That looping overhand right can't be used from outside or inside. It's a between punch. So if I was in his corner I'd have Floyd use the body jab more to keep Maidana away and when Maidana closes I'd have Floyd step all the way in so there is no middle ground fighting. Step all the way to Maidana, use the uppercut to the belly, nudge for a little room then short right. The shoulder roll is actually very good for infighting. (See James Toney) But that sequence is assuming the ref doesn't allow much holding. Either way stepping in eliminates that looping overhand.

But it's not too good against quasi-rabbit punches, which Maidana was getting away with all the time in there.

I meant to say that the shoulder roll wasn't allowing him to avoid that type of shots coming from above.