Name some technical flaws or bad habits of Floyd Mayweather

[pugay_kamay]

You're assuming that Pacquiao will land a high percentage of punches. Your opinion, but I don't think it will happen.

I don't care if Pacquiao throws twice as much as Floyd. If Pac lands at 23%, like he did against Marquez, he's not winning a decision because Floyd is too accurate.

Ok, what should Pac do to win the fight then?

[dans]

Ok, what should Pac do to win the fight then?

Well, honestly I don't think he will. But if he wants to win, he has to throw and be accurate. People expect Manny to just outpoint Floyd like Calzaghe did to Hopkins. Floyd's defense is much better than Bernard's IMO, and Pac will need to dart in and out and land around 40% to win a decision. The only other way is a KO, and I don't think Mayweather is dumb enough to let Pac catch him with a shot like that.

[pugay_kamay]

Well, honestly I don't think he will. But if he wants to win, he has to throw and be accurate. People expect Manny to just outpoint Floyd like Calzaghe did to Hopkins. Floyd's defense is much better than Bernard's IMO, and Pac will need to dart in and out and land around 40% to win a decision. The only other way is a KO, and I don't think Mayweather is dumb enough to let Pac catch him with a shot like that.

So, you're assuming that Floyd will not get hit by power shots then.

Well, Floyd is a pure counter puncher, but being a counter puncher would lead you to be countered also, specially if you are fighting a guy with speed and agility, lateral movements, etc.

Another question is, Floyds chin. It's not really tested coz nobody was able to and the fact that he chooses his opponent pretty wise enough that he could beat them.

[dans]

So, you're assuming that Floyd will not get hit by power shots then.

Well, Floyd is a pure counter puncher, but being a counter puncher would lead you to be countered also, specially if you are fighting a guy with speed and agility, lateral movements, etc.

Another question is, Floyds chin. It's not really tested coz nobody was able to and the fact that he chooses his opponent pretty wise enough that he could beat them.

Considering Floyd is the best defensive fighter in the world, I think it's a good assumption.

[sycomantz]

6 pages of people grasping at straws and nothing of substance or effectiveness

[dans]

6 pages of people grasping at straws and nothing of substance or effectiveness

I noticed the same thing. Still not one definitive flaw.

[sycomantz]

Oscar had the advantages Pacquiao doesn't. Oscar had Floyd's dad in his corner for several fights and likely picked up some points on how to handle Floyd better. He also hired Shane to try and emulate Floyd's style.

Then he picked the ring, glove size, make and model, weight class, and was taller than Floyd.

Oscar also held the WBC light middle weight title which Floyd lifted.

yep, oscar was picking off punches with his gloves, moving his head, jabbing...at first, until Mayweather took that away. all teachings of May Sr

[pugay_kamay]

6 pages of people grasping at straws and nothing of substance or effectiveness

I think you're smart, maybe you could shed some light?

[Showtime Shawn]

manny is very accurate with his power punches. i dont know about percentages but i do know he is an accurate power puncher

[sycomantz]

I think you're smart, maybe you could shed some light?

easy, i dont know of any "flaws" and neither has any boxer or trainer since no one has been able to figure May out and beat him.

as i said before, Floyd is an Enigma. the question now is, can Roach and Pac figure out a game plan where others failed