The ONLY strategy for defeating Floyd Mayweather
December 12, 4:50 PMHouston Boxing ExaminerMarv Dumon
>> Photo: De la Hoya stepped on Floyd's foot (SI)
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Intro: There is one singular strategy that has never been employed against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Using it would leverage the element of surprise - which is a critical variable in war.
It is a tactic that has been successfully used before, and a technique that plays to Floyd's weaknesses. We believe that this plan will also be employed by Freddie Roach to play to Mayweather's massive ego. We find historical examples of this warplan, including a technique that Hannibal used against several ancient Roman generals which wreaked havoc around the Italian Peninsula over 2,000 years ago.
Secondly, we continue an analysis of four boxers who (temporarily) outfought Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Undoubtedly, "Money" will be the most prolific defensive and counter-punching opponent both Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach will ever face in their hall of fame careers. That Mayweather is an early slight betting favorite in this fight is the correct initial position from the gambling marketplace.
Do not be distracted by all the name-calling and trash-talking. That is mere noise. The movers and shakers of the world dig beneath the surface. A saying in investment banking: "(Believe) half of what you see, none of what you hear." [ >> Fighter of the Year Award: Manny Pacquiao ]
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Fact: Floyd is a terrifc machine. His talents are a significant variable in determining the outcome of this showdown. However, the blueprint for his defeat is laid out in three fights: the first Jose Luis Castillo fight, the early rounds of Zab Judah (covered in the first part of this article), and the second and third rounds of the Oscar de la Hoya fight in 2007. All three fights involved Floyd Mayweather. [ >> Photos: Mayweather vs De la Hoya ]
We juxtapose these with five of Manny Pacquiao's bouts with two great (and smaller) counter-punchers - Erik Morales and Juan Manuel Marquez - to see if we can gather any insights. (The second fight with Marco Antonio Barrera fight also saw a fighter that tried to counter Manny for all 12 rounds.)
No forward-looking analysis is 100% accurate. There is no Merlin with a magic crystal ball. However, we explore any habits from trend-analysis as well as prospective gameplans from each fighter in order to maximize each's probability for success. Additionally, Freddie Roach has implied a strategy against Mayweather, Jr.; that his team would "set up traps." Roach is already working hard on setting up smokescreens and mirrors for this fight, and in laying down his camp's deceptions. We explore what "traps" may mean. [ >>Article: Roach's Secret Strategy for Miguel Cotto ]
In the words of Winston Churchill:
>> Photo: What does Roach mean by "trap?" (SI)
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2007: Oscar de la Hoya
Rounds 2 and 3 [ video >> ]
The Oscar de la Hoya fight reveals a few insights. The bigger man (Oscar) was able to back up and over-power Floyd in spurts, often pinning him against the ropes. Oscar often stepped on Floyd's foot to keep him in place. That allowed de la Hoya to throw in bunches, while Floyd concentrated on accuracy and points.
Floyd does not like being pressured, and when he gave openings, he showed vulnerabilities to being hit, especially when his feet and shoulders squared up to face de la Hoya. Manny Pacquiao's explosiveness will have enough power to force occasional and tactical retreats by Floyd. Unfortunately for Oscar, he did not throw body punches when Floyd did square up to face him, to leave openings to the body. Roach and Pacquiao will capitalize on what Oscar did not.
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December 12, 4:50 PMHouston Boxing ExaminerMarv Dumon
>> Photo: De la Hoya stepped on Floyd's foot (SI)
. . . continued from << first part
Intro: There is one singular strategy that has never been employed against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Using it would leverage the element of surprise - which is a critical variable in war.
It is a tactic that has been successfully used before, and a technique that plays to Floyd's weaknesses. We believe that this plan will also be employed by Freddie Roach to play to Mayweather's massive ego. We find historical examples of this warplan, including a technique that Hannibal used against several ancient Roman generals which wreaked havoc around the Italian Peninsula over 2,000 years ago.
Secondly, we continue an analysis of four boxers who (temporarily) outfought Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Undoubtedly, "Money" will be the most prolific defensive and counter-punching opponent both Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach will ever face in their hall of fame careers. That Mayweather is an early slight betting favorite in this fight is the correct initial position from the gambling marketplace.
Do not be distracted by all the name-calling and trash-talking. That is mere noise. The movers and shakers of the world dig beneath the surface. A saying in investment banking: "(Believe) half of what you see, none of what you hear." [ >> Fighter of the Year Award: Manny Pacquiao ]
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Fact: Floyd is a terrifc machine. His talents are a significant variable in determining the outcome of this showdown. However, the blueprint for his defeat is laid out in three fights: the first Jose Luis Castillo fight, the early rounds of Zab Judah (covered in the first part of this article), and the second and third rounds of the Oscar de la Hoya fight in 2007. All three fights involved Floyd Mayweather. [ >> Photos: Mayweather vs De la Hoya ]
We juxtapose these with five of Manny Pacquiao's bouts with two great (and smaller) counter-punchers - Erik Morales and Juan Manuel Marquez - to see if we can gather any insights. (The second fight with Marco Antonio Barrera fight also saw a fighter that tried to counter Manny for all 12 rounds.)
No forward-looking analysis is 100% accurate. There is no Merlin with a magic crystal ball. However, we explore any habits from trend-analysis as well as prospective gameplans from each fighter in order to maximize each's probability for success. Additionally, Freddie Roach has implied a strategy against Mayweather, Jr.; that his team would "set up traps." Roach is already working hard on setting up smokescreens and mirrors for this fight, and in laying down his camp's deceptions. We explore what "traps" may mean. [ >>Article: Roach's Secret Strategy for Miguel Cotto ]
In the words of Winston Churchill:
In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.
>> Photo: What does Roach mean by "trap?" (SI)
# 3
2007: Oscar de la Hoya
Rounds 2 and 3 [ video >> ]
The Oscar de la Hoya fight reveals a few insights. The bigger man (Oscar) was able to back up and over-power Floyd in spurts, often pinning him against the ropes. Oscar often stepped on Floyd's foot to keep him in place. That allowed de la Hoya to throw in bunches, while Floyd concentrated on accuracy and points.
Floyd does not like being pressured, and when he gave openings, he showed vulnerabilities to being hit, especially when his feet and shoulders squared up to face de la Hoya. Manny Pacquiao's explosiveness will have enough power to force occasional and tactical retreats by Floyd. Unfortunately for Oscar, he did not throw body punches when Floyd did square up to face him, to leave openings to the body. Roach and Pacquiao will capitalize on what Oscar did not.
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