What must JMM do to beat Floyd?

**MANGLER** · 05-07-2009, 10:33 AM

JMM is my boy, but I don't see what he can do to win against a bigger, stronger, faster guy. The key to anybody beatin Mr boat buyer imo is outworkin him. Sustain a strong flow of punches against him, preferably by cornering him so he can't use his footwork. Body punchin is key. But JMM is too ****in small to make this plan stick for a full 12 rds imo. I'll be rootin for him all the way, but his heart is too big for his own good on this one.

**Vasyl�s dad** · 05-07-2009, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by mangler

JMM is my boy, but I don't see what he can do to win against a bigger, stronger, faster guy. The key to anybody beatin Mr boat buyer imo is outworkin him. Sustain a strong flow of punches against him, preferably by cornering him so he can't use his footwork. Body punchin is key. But JMM is too ****in small to make this plan stick for a full 12 rds imo. I'll be rootin for him all the way, but his heart is too big for his own good on this one.

I think its pretty obvious hes cashing out.

**COACH WEBB** · 05-07-2009, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by mangler

JMM is my boy, but I don't see what he can do to win against a bigger, stronger, faster guy. The key to anybody beatin Mr boat buyer imo is outworkin him. Sustain a strong flow of punches against him, preferably by cornering him so he can't use his footwork. Body punchin is key. But JMM is too ****in small to make this plan stick for a full 12 rds imo. I'll be rootin for him all the way, but his heart is too big for his own good on this one.

ok..why don't u think Floyd's opponents have never really went to the body against him?

**S.G.** · 05-07-2009, 10:35 AM

strong jab

push the action without leaving himself open

when Mayweather lies on the ropes throw flashy looking combos to catch the judges' eyes

place those nice hooks under Floyd's ribs

maintain it for 12 rounds

**IMDAZED** · 05-07-2009, 10:36 AM

Borrow Margarito's equipment.

**COACH WEBB** · 05-07-2009, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by S.G.

strong jab

push the action without leaving himself open

when Mayweather lies on the ropes throw flashy looking combos to catch the judges' eyes

place those nice hooks under Floyd's ribs

maintain it for 12 rounds

y do think that Floyd's opponents never really went downstairs against him?

**IMDAZED** · 05-07-2009, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by V. WEBB JR.

y do think that Floyd's opponents never really went downstairs against him?

Floyd defends his body very well...and counters just as good. That's why. But I also believe a body attack is key to beating him.

**Boxer1590** · 05-07-2009, 10:42 AM

hmmmm

Well most people would say apply pressure, but Floyd can be outboxed. Not easy, but it's possible. Zab Judah was outboxing him for the first couple of rounds of their fight in my opinion. Zab just broke down like he always does once Floyd started figuring him out. Also credit to Floyd for figuring Judah out and making adjustments to win the fight. That's what makes him such a great boxer.

Marquez is a very smart fighter, I think possibly as smart as Mayweather. Mayweather is just bigger, stronger, and faster. I would say Marquez has more heart and desire to win.

Marquez needs to box with Floyd a little bit and see how that goes. Floyd has basically resorted to just pot shotting his opponents lately in his career. Marquez needs to time the pot shots and try to land counters when Floyd is on his way in (like Judah did when he scored the knockdown that wasn't ruled a knockdown). Mayweather likes that right hands lead a lot, Marquez needs to neutralize it. You ca slip the right and throw your own at the same time or counter it with a left hook.

Marquez also has to apply SMART pressure, not wreckless like Hatton. When he gets in he needs to rip Mayweather with bodyshots.

He needs to do a mixture of boxing and applying pressure and see which works better.

As I said before, Marquez is a smart fighter and will know what he needs to do once he's in there for a little while. He will be able to tell whether he should move and box or apply pressure.

Marquez could win this, it's possible.

**MANGLER** · 05-07-2009, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by V. WEBB JR.

ok..why don't u think Floyd's opponents have never really went to the body against him?

Dudes are always tryin to KO Mr boat buyer by targetin the head. And it's easier to reach out and throw to the head and not be countered as opposed to reachin out to get the body. And I say reachin cuz Mr boat buyer ain't a stationary target who stands in front of guys. Only way to get to his body is to trap him in corners or against the ropes. Even then he still counters well, and most guys wit any opponent on the ropes just instinctively flail to the head anyway.

What must JMM do to beat Floyd?