Im sure Roach has planned a superior straetgy but if I were devising a gameplan for this Id make sure Mannys fitness levels were the highest theyve ever been before I set out on a boxing strategic approach .

I wouldnt be concerned about Manny winning the early rounds. Those rounds would just be about getting through them whilst adjusting to the weight getting use to Oscars size. During these rounds it would be all about SPEED SPEED AND MORE SPEED. Keeping himself out of danger, making himself an illusive target darting in and out of range. Manny has never been the greatest defensivly but he has got to be cautious of Oscars power and and not play a physical game early .

After phase 1 of the fight after about 6 rounds Manny should be getting use to Oscars power and if he has kept on his toes then he shouldnt be feeling the physical strength of Oscar apart from in the clinches. I wouldnt advise Manny to work in the clinches but to wait for the ref to step in between them. At this point I expect Oscar to be ahead on points but he should be tiring whereas Manny has conserved energy for the later rounds.

Down the stretch Manny can start thinking about doing that little bit more than Oscar, without reaching for his shots he can start thinking about letting them go in cominations and then get out again. If things are going really well and he isnt getting caught on the way in he can start utilising his body shots, particulary the right hook. In the closing couple of rounds Manny may be in a position start swarming Oscar and be all over the older man like a rash . Really make him feel the pace and dont give him chance to breath right to the final bell . Keep darting in and out, give him angles and speed speed speed.

This is the best sequence of events Manny can hope for IMO and he may be able to come away with a close points victory .