Is Floyd Past His Prime?

[Wiley Hyena]

Good post. And good comparison.

But I don't know if PBF will want to "trade" with the full-sized welters. After this fight, he will have too many zeroes in his bank account for that ****.

If PBF can somehow squeak by Hatton, I'm not expecting much after that.
Shame & Cotto better PRAY that they do big numbers if they want to end up on Floyd's dance card. I know that isn't what the Floyd detractors want to hear, but that's the deal. PBF is all about the money-grab now.


Maybe the DLH rematch entitled "Unfinished Business" or some nonsense.

"If PBF can somehow squeak by Hatton...." Hello? What's this ****? Dios, you've got to be kidding.

But, seriously, if Floyd beats Hatton and retires without fighting Cotto...then his record will go down with an asterick beside it for cherry picking. Not just for Cotto, but for alot of others too.

[shawn_]

I agree with that. If Floyd loses, then retired, he will join the ranks of Prince Naz.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

I agree with that. If Floyd loses, then retired, he will join the ranks of Prince Naz.

Exaggerate much?

FMJ has rock-solid HoF credentials TODAY.

[Wiley Hyena]

I agree with that. If Floyd loses, then retired, he will join the ranks of Prince Naz.

What's your opinion of Hatton's left hook?

[shawn_]

Its really good to the body, but questionable upstairs. Problem is, Floyd is like Muhammad Ali downstairs. Hatton can pound away on Floyd's body all night, it won't do **** besides make Floyd giggle like the 5 year old he is.

I have honestly never seen Floyd even slightly grimace from a body shot.

[shawn_]

Id also like to say that nothing would give me greater pleasure than seeing Floyd stopped on body shots, but unfortunately, I don't see it happening.

[Wiley Hyena]

Its really good to the body, but questionable upstairs. Problem is, Floyd is like Muhammad Ali downstairs. Hatton can pound away on Floyd's body all night, it won't do **** besides make Floyd giggle like the 5 year old he is.

I have honestly never seen Floyd even slightly grimace from a body shot.

Well, I think I've deduced Addison's secret theory as to how Hatton's going to win this thing. From what I've seen he has a terrific left hook, up and downstairs. Floyd is vulnerable to that punch on the chin because he shoulder rolls with the left. I noticed it before, but nobody but Corley actually exposed it, so that has kind of been off my radar. Till now.

Edit: I meant N'dou (not Corley)

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

Well, I think I've deduced Addison's secret theory as to how Hatton's going to win this thing. From what I've seen he has a terrific left hook, up and downstairs. Floyd is vulnerable to that punch on the chin because he shoulder rolls with the left. I noticed it before, but nobody but Corley actually exposed it, so that has kind of been off my radar. Till now.

Corley is a southpaw, so he threw a RIGHT hand. The Philly Shell that Floyd uses has his right glove protecting his chin, thereby eliminating the left hook. That is why is wasn't there for Oscar.

Stand in front of a mirror in the PBF stance, and you will see what I mean.

[Wiley Hyena]

Corley is a southpaw, so he threw a RIGHT hand. The Philly Shell that Floyd uses has his right glove protecting his chin, thereby eliminating the left hook. That is why is wasn't there for Oscar.

Stand in front of a mirror in the PBF stance, and you will see what I mean.

Yeah, but the shoulder protects him from the right.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

The reason that PBF doesn't punch with much power is that he is mostly carrying the right hand in that defensive position (see below). and when you are vulnerable, he will throw the quick right hand lead instead of the more predictable one-two.