Quote Originally Posted by Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker
Quote Originally Posted by LEGION
That's a pretty good observation and though Diaz doesn't have the power, as fast and often as he gets off his punches coupled with a good chin and that constant effective pressure, it could cause Floyd to try to make it an inside war. Could see someone like Diaz getting a points victory because of his amazing activity level and he never seems to tire. I think he is a better pressure fighter than Hatton in that he throws so many more punches than Ricky and sets a certain pace and doesn't deviate from it, which is where his great conditioning helps him so much. Hatton will not throw as many punches and seems like he uses holding to rest at times, whereas Juan just keeps going.
I heard Diaz goes swimming 7 days a week plus they say he can punch at that pace for an hour
Yeah he's deceiving as he looks like a chubby boy, but man his output is awesome and watching him make Diaz and Freitas quit was pretty impressive. And his speed is better than what you would expect. He's no Floyd in that department, but then who is? But his body attack then going upstairs with 5/6 punch combos then down again and doing it every round is pretty inspiring. I'd love to see him and Hatton meet at 140, as I think he could take Ricky in a 12 round fight. Same height and Diaz has a 2 inch reach advanage, and he won't let Ricky hold and tee off on him IMO. Whether he could beat Floyd I doubt it, just too short and that reach Floyd has, as mentioned previously, is murder on his opponents.