Sparring partners for Floyd and Manny.

**Jimanuel Boogustus** · 02-27-2015 11:16 AM

Well whoever they spar, they have to be quick. Both men are the fastest opponent either has faced So they HAVE to train for speed. I don't really think it matters to much whether Floyd spars southpaws... I think Khan would have been the ideal partner.
Also, I think that their trainers and they, should know enough about their opponents that they can do their best work in training on the pads.

**La Cucaracha** · 02-28-2015 04:38 AM

Sadam Ali for Pac

**Beanflicker** · 02-28-2015 05:25 AM

Manny is sparring prospects Rashidi Ellis and Kenneth Sims, picked to simulate Mayweather's reach and apparently Sims is keen on using the shoulder roll defence that Mayweather employs.

**IamInuit** · 02-28-2015 05:39 AM

Sure its good to get decent work in and it does not hurt to spar with someone similar in the process but I also think in most cases this is another aspect of the sport blown way out of proportion at this kind of level. Not only that, you are not going to find anyone like Floyd that's not on the Haymon payroll to even get Manny a view up close and guys like Broner for example are not going to help Manny beat Floyd. Manny could learn more by simply watching tape.

For Floyd I dont think he has ever employed specific guys to help him prepare for a contest. If he felt he needed to at this point he could attempt to hire Loma but Arums grip could be to tight. Russell Jr would be good to provide Floyd the speed angle but he has Gonzalez in a month

To prove my point Manny has hired Kenneth Sims Jr. (5-0, 2 KO) and and Rashidi Ellis (13-0, 10 KOs) because Roach liked their look at Wildcard.