Also, Tyson Fury's Deadlift form looks like ***** and I think the two guys in the picture behind him agree!
His strength coach should be embarrassed by that photo!
Weightlifting is simply a tool. Misused, it could be a detriment. Like if you're lifting like a bodybuilder.
The perception is that weightlifting makes you big or that getting stronger means that your muscles will increase in size. Intelligent strength and conditioning programs can incorporate the use of weight training in such a way as to increase strength & power (strength-speed or speed-strength) without the negative effects of training like a bodybuilder (e.g. back & bicep day, chest day etc.) which I am NO fan of.
Full disclosure... I am a strength and conditioning coach and work with athletes in several sports.
I believe so. I think the setup comes early as he works upstairs to give Tony the sense that the right eye really is the target. Then comes the bombs to the body.
Of course I could be wrong but based on the prefight talk I'd say it would seem the likely preliminary strategy.
Cotto: Use the stiff jab often to keep pac far enough away so as to avoid the devastating inside combo's thrown at all angles. Keep close quarters confrontations to the ropes and not the middle of the ring where it'll be easier for pac to get in his shots and retreat. While at close range, pulverize the body/arms/shoulder/whatever happens to be in the line of fire. Use feints to the head to open up shots to the body. Plan B: Open up the stance and invite him in. Once inside, get physical. Stay in his face, push him around. Make it an ugly affair and hopefully land a few monster blows to finish the job.
Pac: Use the first two rounds to move Cotto around and get a feel for his gameplan. Use the jab or the straight right to get inside, get off slick 3-4 shot combinations and move away. Keep the fight in the middle of the ring but even if Cotto is cutting effectively, be first to attack pumping the straight left into his face, getting inside then turning him. Plan B: World-runner/clincher. Pot shots and smart inside defense and timely clinching. Hope for Cotto to make a mistake or tire (which history has shown is probable). Then take advantage.
Because of size, Cotto has more options and so if Joe does his homework and has any strategic skill, I see Cotto winning this one. I don't like the "piece it together in the ring" freestyle mentality that Cotto has used in the past. Having a large playbook is not the same as having no playbook. And even with a large repertoire you'd want an "opponent specific" gameplan.
That being said, I think if Manny overwhelms Cotto early with speed and some strong flush shots, he might be able to get inside his head and bring back the memories of him getting "plasterred"! LOL
Oh well what do I know! Can't wait til fight night!
A lot of you posters are either really funny... or just dumb. I don't know if Cotto could solve the defensive puzzle of Mayweather. I'd say probably not. But to say he'd quit is ridiculous. To knock him for taking a knee against Tony is laughable. I guess you would've continued taking severe punishment while completely gassed... to prove what? It wasn't his night and that's that.
I guess it would've been better for Puerto Rican's reputation if he would've gotten seriously hurt because the corner didn't throw the towel. I can hear it now; "The storied career of Miguel Cotto ended when he was knocked retarded by Margarito... but at least he did all Puerto Ricans proud by continuing to take an unrelenting beating. He'll never be the same again but man those Puerto Ricans have heart!"
Sounds rather stupid to me! This is a career people. These guys aren't in the colosseum fighting for their life against tigers etc. Contrary to what many people might believe there IS a difference between heart and sheer stupidity.
for sure you are an airmchair fan.
I didn't mean "in the last 8 rounds". I meant after round 8. My bad. My point is that rather than retreat & survive, some boxers will take the "all or nothing road". Not a knock. A fact.
To AC111: isn't a fan, almost by definition... "armchair"?
A few quick points.
Boxers today don’t have to condition themselves for 15 round fights. If 15 rd (Championship) fights still existed, they’d be ready for them.
Development of strength is simply a tool used to address the WHOLE athlete. In non-strength specific sports (powerlifting, Olympic lifting, strongman etc.) there is such a thing as too strong; Or better stated, strong enough.
Finally, the METHODS of strength training used and proper program management during training will be the determining factors behind whether strength will augment or hinder performance.
I’m looking forward for this one. Uhh, anyone have Showtime... and beer?
Cloud E Head
NSCA-CPT, CSAC, Pn1 (I figure, maybe throwing some letters out there will lend credibility. Although, I should know better!)
I didn’t like Spence’s fight plan. I think he wins easily, keeping Porter on the outside with a stiff jab and moving to the inside on his terms. Spence was too determined to get the knockout. Plus, He seems to care about making crowd-pleasing fights. *****, I’m good with that! Risky though! I think he’s smart enough to know who he can do that with. The fight vs Crawford will be a chess match.
I have questions about Spence's stamina at 147 and as time goes on the worse it'll get he's either overtraining a bit in that Texas heat or 147 is starting to slowly takes it's toll on his body, possibly both. He just seems lackadaisical at times and you see that 1000 punch BS went out the window when facing top talent at 147. I don't think he could keep a true Welterweight on the outside for 12 rounds, that's not really he style either he's really more of a come forward up close in your face type fighter like he said himself.
Hmmm... points well taken.