So how come Pac was able to get Better while Floyd declined?

[Benny Leonard]

maybe floyd should try fighting 3 times a year and not taking 2 year breaks.

Yup. Said it before but couldn't remember which HOF fighter/Old Timer said it: He basically said, a fighter must be active and that he should have a fight at least every 3 months to be sharp.

I know Roach backed this up as well when he talked about Oscar's inactivity and being a "part-time fighter."

[k1t3]

We can say that Floyd sort of slacked-off late in his career unlike Pacquiao.

[Benny Leonard]

What the hell have you been smoking? Floyd has not declined any. If he had, he would have lost a fight by now. Second, the only difference betweek Floyd at 147 and the lower weights is he is not as offensive-minded, meaning he doesn't throw as many combinations at 147 as he did previously. Pacquaio is the same come-forward, throw caution to the wind fighter he has always been. He has gotten away with that so far, but it will get him KO'd against Mayweather.

Go watch some of his videos below 147 from 130-140

http://www.youtube.com/user/YoungMayMoney

[El Jesus]

Benny real talk, we will know for sure if he fights pac. We have discussed this alot. I look foward to seeing if you are right or wrong.

[rao007]

Go watch some of his videos below 147 from 130-140

http://www.youtube.com/user/YoungMayMoney

So what is your point? You're suppose to throw less punches as you move up in weight? Heh?

[baracuda]

Benny real talk, we will know for sure if he fights pac. We have discussed this alot. I look foward to seeing if you are right or wrong.

you mean if he loses, he has declined but not if he wins?....lol...sounds like an excuse already...

[Benny Leonard]

[Benny Leonard]

you mean if he loses, he has declined but not if he wins?....lol...sounds like an excuse already...

No, you can actually be in your prime and lose and be out of your prime and still win.

Not the point of the thread.

[Left Hook Tua]

Yup. Said it before but couldn't remember which HOF fighter/Old Timer said it: He basically said, a fighter must be active and that he should have a fight at least every 3 months to be sharp.

I know Roach backed this up as well when he talked about Oscar's inactivity and being a "part-time fighter."

the last time floyd fought 3 times in a year was what 2004? 2005?

it was one of those 1 fight was in january and 1 fight was in december though.

[MANGLER]

I ain't noticed any decline in Mr boat buyer's skills. Just his heart and his aggressiveness. 1 of which is understandable cuz he a technician who moved up.