PACMAN still a one-trick pony?

[PrtyBoyDlicious]

No, I think his technique has improved vastly since the first Morales fight, which was the first time I'd seen him. He's good skills and power, to say nothing of heart and a chin. He's far from a one-trick pony.

I agree. But he still lack some defense. He still leave himself open after throwing a combo. He got tagged by EM a couple of times because of this. Basically, his defense is his offense.

[SnoopySmurf]

No, I think his technique has improved vastly since the first Morales fight, which was the first time I'd seen him. He's good skills and power, to say nothing of heart and a chin. He's far from a one-trick pony.

YEAH! Remember how bad Pac stumbled going backwards in their first fight? Damn! Pac was so used to assaulting lesser opponents! That's what happens when natural raw talent runs into an experienced warrior! JMM and Erik actually helped improve Pac!

[K-DOGG]

I agree. But he still lack some defense. He still leave himself open after throwing a combo. He got tagged by EM a couple of times because of this. Basically, his defense is his offense.

Good observation; but I think Roach said he stayed in the pocket longer because he wanted a quick win due to having a fever going into the fight....and figureed enticing Erik to trade was the best way to do that.

Still, there's always room for improvement and his defense could be better.

[K-DOGG]

YEAH! Remember how bad Pac stumbled going backwards in their first fight? Damn! Pac was so used to assaulting lesser opponents! That's what happens when natural raw talent runs into an experienced warrior! JMM and Erik actually helped improve Pac!

I agree with the notion that they made him realize his limitations and that probably encouraged him to listen to Freddie on the finer points of the game.

[TyrantT316]

you dont have to KO everyone with every punch for it to be effective...his right hook is damned powerful and effective to setup his even more powerful straight left...

pacman has the right hook, straight left, a nice developing right uppercut, combinations, jump in and out jab, head movement

he has more than many think

[flipside]

I agree with the notion that they made him realize his limitations and that probably encouraged him to listen to Freddie on the finer points of the game.

at least pac showed he can and is willing to improve. the first kd was actually a counterpunch i dont believe ive ever seen him do that. he also had some uppercuts which i never saw pac do before.

[K-DOGG]

at least pac showed he can and is willing to improve. the first kd was actually a counterpunch i dont believe ive ever seen him do that. he also had some uppercuts which i never saw pac do before.

Absolutely. He looked better this weekend than I've seen him look. A desire to improve is the mark of a true champion....and yes, his counter-punching and uppercuts were definitely new additions to his game....at least, like I said, from what I've seen.

He's got all the physical gifts an athlete could want; and apparently he's hungry mentally as well, which means he knows he can improve. If he adds more skill to his technique he's truly going to be a monster.

[Welter_Skelter]

I am sold.. PAC is the man.. its gonna take an extremely talented and tough boxer to beat him anytime soon.. Pac is Not an orthodox talent.. But his blend of speed,power and chin mixed with vastly improved skills are a deadly mix..

[flipside]

I am sold.. PAC is the man.. its gonna take an extremely talented and tough boxer to beat him anytime soon.. Pac is Not an orthodox talent.. But his blend of speed,power and chin mixed with vastly improved skills are a deadly mix..

that underrated chin

[Super_Lightweight]

PACMAN still a one-trick pony?

No. the answer to your question is a simple and direct no. He definitely shook Morales with a hook and that can be seen in the 1st round.