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Not that Mosley is a "boxer", but Cotto's success was his countering and boxing while Mosley's success was his late pressure (for the most part)
As big a fan of Floyd as I am, I think many will be surprised (and they shouldn't really be surprised) of Hatton's overall hand and foot speed.
I think many will also be surprised (and they shouldn't really be surprised) of Floyd's strength and ability to handle Hatton in the pocket...
both men have shown to be more than what they are perceived (runner vs one dimensional)...
no matter how much bias you have, deep down you know Hatton has skills, a stiff jab that he jumps into, good speed, good head movement, good foot movement, ability to cut off the ring and doesn't try rely on power (as many are thinking Hatton is coming into the fight as a monstrous puncher
no matter how much bias you have, deep down you know Floyd has more than movement even though he uses it as he fights bigger and stronger men...he has great in the pocket abilities mainly in defense, but can land on offense as well, he showed vs Zab that when out-sped he can out think you and rely more on accuracy, he showed vs Oscar when out-sped and sized he can tire you through defense and take advantage down the stretch, he doesn't only rely on speed, but he is accurate and can discourage you, he never overlooks and opponent and is all business come fight night, and he is also an exceptional body puncher with hooks AND straight (right hand, jab) punches to the body, nor does he need power to beat you
It will be a very good and competitive fight where the winner will be the man who discourages their opponent with the tools they BOTH have...
As big a fan of Floyd as I am, I think many will be surprised (and they shouldn't really be surprised) of Hatton's overall hand and foot speed.
I think many will also be surprised (and they shouldn't really be surprised) of Floyd's strength and ability to handle Hatton in the pocket...
both men have shown to be more than what they are perceived (runner vs one dimensional)...
no matter how much bias you have, deep down you know Hatton has skills, a stiff jab that he jumps into, good speed, good head movement, good foot movement, ability to cut off the ring and doesn't try rely on power (as many are thinking Hatton is coming into the fight as a monstrous puncher
no matter how much bias you have, deep down you know Floyd has more than movement even though he uses it as he fights bigger and stronger men...he has great in the pocket abilities mainly in defense, but can land on offense as well, he showed vs Zab that when out-sped he can out think you and rely more on accuracy, he showed vs Oscar when out-sped and sized he can tire you through defense and take advantage down the stretch, he doesn't only rely on speed, but he is accurate and can discourage you, he never overlooks and opponent and is all business come fight night, and he is also an exceptional body puncher with hooks AND straight (right hand, jab) punches to the body, nor does he need power to beat you
It will be a very good and competitive fight where the winner will be the man who discourages their opponent with the tools they BOTH have...