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Also about Mayweather's weight. He was still pretty skinny against Baldomir... I think he could still put on a few pounds and stilll have effective footwork, and not lose his power. I could see him comming in at 155-156 easily... Look at Hopkins comming against Tarver, he didn't lose his footwork or speed, and I think Mayweather might be able to actually do weights more effectively when he moves up to this weight. He works harder than anyone in the business and isn't moving up from middleweight to lightheavyweight or from light heavyweight to heavyweight like RJJ and BHOP. Also he is younger than they were when they made the jump. Mayweather may lose a little speed, but now is the time when he can gain alot of power which won't allow him to KO ODLH, but it will keep the bigger man off a little more, and maybe thats all that matters.
Completely disagree,I don't know which fight you were watching but he didn't show any power v Baldo!!! And if he came in at 155,156,regardless of who you are,you lose alot of speed. Ask Shane Mosley. If he comes in at that weight,he gives Oscar a great chance to hurt him! I say come in light,stay fleet footed. And even if his power increased,he would break his hand!
Here here! cc Agreed.
If you're Floyd, why would you give away one of your strongest advantages? Why sacrifice any speed to gain a little more power? He's not gonna knock him out, so stay small. Stay quick.
Floyd always looks fantastic against larger guys.
He's said in a recent interview that he doesn't plan on putting on much more weight. Good plan.
Does he have enough power to knock Oscar out? Probably not.
But does he have enough power to keep Oscar at bay without significant weight gain? I believe so. Speed and accuracy and the element of surprise his punches bring will do so.