I think much of Clottey's issue was the fact that he was coming off a loss. Did not have the trainer he wanted and had no confidence in the one he did have. Was brought in as a sacrificial lamb and saw the headlines etc etc etc.
It is not hard for anyone, even a fighter to lose confidence in the midst of chaos like that. Tyson beat many solid fighters before they even stepped into the ring. Manny has some of that same type of aura. It can affect the mindset of any fighter.
Before jumping all over Clottey, remember that there have been scores of fighters before him that basically failed and fell apart at the ring walk also.
The only reason he is being questioned, is because he is tough and defensively tight and lasted 12 rounds. If he got sparked out due to being nervous, nobody would be complaining.
The fact is, Manny is at the stage and reputation that nearly anyone who fights him is going to be very wary. Some have even built him up to be super human and thinking he must be cheating in some grand way. Look at how Floyd Sr. Looks at him
Clottey kept himself in the fight maybe hoping Manny would hurt his hands or tire. Who knows what he was thinking.
I am not about to place any noose around his neck though. He is human after all.
It is not hard for anyone, even a fighter to lose confidence in the midst of chaos like that. Tyson beat many solid fighters before they even stepped into the ring. Manny has some of that same type of aura. It can affect the mindset of any fighter.
Before jumping all over Clottey, remember that there have been scores of fighters before him that basically failed and fell apart at the ring walk also.
The only reason he is being questioned, is because he is tough and defensively tight and lasted 12 rounds. If he got sparked out due to being nervous, nobody would be complaining.
The fact is, Manny is at the stage and reputation that nearly anyone who fights him is going to be very wary. Some have even built him up to be super human and thinking he must be cheating in some grand way. Look at how Floyd Sr. Looks at him
Clottey kept himself in the fight maybe hoping Manny would hurt his hands or tire. Who knows what he was thinking.
I am not about to place any noose around his neck though. He is human after all.
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