Oscar's mental prep is good, but...

[MindBat]

Oscar's mental prep and workouts, no doubt, have brought him to the top in this sport. But, didn't he train the same way for Tito, Shane (2 x), and Bernard, and he still lost?

Except for the smaller ring, Reyes gloves, and weight difference, is he adding some new attributes to his arsenal against Floyd? I doubt it.

I'm sure Floyd's opponents watched Floyd numerous times live and on film trying to figure out a way to beat him.

Maybe, there's more to it than just mental, spiritual, and physical preparation to beat the top fighters in the sport.

To his credit, one thing's for sure, Oscar's never been knocked out cold (from a head shot), and his face has never really taken an awful beating from what I've observed.

He can, certainly, be the one to bring out the best in Floyd (Floyd’s A-game), which is what I'm expecting to see on May 5th.

But, it won't be a cake walk for either fighter, I'm sure. It should be tougher than expected.

Rather than looking out for each others’ fists, both Oscar and Floyd should be more concerned about leaving any decisions in the judges’ hands.

Just my two nickels.

[Animal Squabbs]

Mayweather cant hurt him, Oscar is bigger, stronger, more experienced, has a better chin, is almost as fast, and hits harder. How can FLoyd win???

[MindBat]

Mayweather cant hurt him, Oscar is bigger, stronger, more experienced, has a better chin, is almost as fast, and hits harder. How can FLoyd win???

The same way Tito, Shane, and Bernard won.

[NiGe2011]

Mayweather cant hurt him, Oscar is bigger, stronger, more experienced, has a better chin, is almost as fast, and hits harder. How can FLoyd win???

Floyd is faster, younger, fresher. He has better defense, better stamina, better foot movement around the ring. I would bet they have fought close to the same amount of rounds, with Floyd's coming alot more recently, so I'm not sure how much I buy Oscar's experience being an asset so much as his age being a detractor.

I don't like Floyd, and think that Oscar is a live dog, but the most likely outcome of this is a pretty spirited, allbeit one-sided, decision in favor of the undefeated fighter. Oscar will need to land a picture perfect left and be able to jump on Floyd to stop him to win this one, and I just don't see Floyd letting him land that punch.

[MindBat]

Floyd is faster, younger, fresher. He has better defense, better stamina, better foot movement around the ring. I would bet they have fought close to the same amount of rounds, with Floyd's coming alot more recently, so I'm not sure how much I buy Oscar's experience being an asset so much as his age being a detractor.

I don't like Floyd, and think that Oscar is a live dog, but the most likely outcome of this is a pretty spirited, allbeit one-sided, decision in favor of the undefeated fighter. Oscar will need to land a picture perfect left and be able to jump on Floyd to stop him to win this one, and I just don't see Floyd letting him land that punch.

Agreed.

At the risk of repeating what was already discussed in other threads, I compare the outcome of this fight to the results of DHL vs Mosley and Corrales vs Mayweather.

[Gareth Ivanovic]

Mayweather cant hurt him, Oscar is bigger, stronger, more experienced, has a better chin, is almost as fast, and hits harder. How can FLoyd win???

Floyd is a lot faster than most of his opponents. Oscar will have a good showing, but the quickness of Mayweather with his hands and feet will be too much.

[freedom213]

Floyd is a lot faster than most of his opponents. Oscar will have a good showing, but the quickness of Mayweather with his hands and feet will be too much.

I have to disagree with all of you. DLH has the experience of fighting better opponents, has the advantage of being the best competition Mayweather has ever fought, has the advantage of being the naturally bigger, stronger fighter, the advantage of power and one last thing he has freddy roach. who else is better at strategy and maximizing strengths while minimizing weakness? I think Floyd chose a big mountain to climb and in the last couple of years hasnt fought the right quality of opponents to get him to the top of that mountain but its all speculation now and we just have to wait and see May 5th.

[Super_Lightweight]

The same way Tito, Shane, and Bernard won.

Ahem. No. Oscar beat Shane the 2nd time. Tito made Oscar run. What is Floyd going to do to make Oscar run? What body shot can Floyd possibly muster to KO Oscar with one shot? None.

Oscar may very well lose, but it will not be for any of the reasons that Hops, Tito, or Shane won.

[niceguy45]

Floyd is faster, younger, fresher. He has better defense, better stamina, better foot movement around the ring. I would bet they have fought close to the same amount of rounds, with Floyd's coming alot more recently, so I'm not sure how much I buy Oscar's experience being an asset so much as his age being a detractor.

I don't like Floyd, and think that Oscar is a live dog, but the most likely outcome of this is a pretty spirited, allbeit one-sided, decision in favor of the undefeated fighter. Oscar will need to land a picture perfect left and be able to jump on Floyd to stop him to win this one, and I just don't see Floyd letting him land that punch.

you are right but remember that they both will be in the ring, so obviouly oscar will land

[BmoreBrawler]

Forget the left hook, PBF is one of the sharpest and most aware boxers in the sport, he will be looking for it all night. Oscar better get that right hand going.