It's the hands.
One thing that's not talked about....he's had a lot of injuries over years that maybe doesn't get a lot of press. He's had bad hands for awhile and that's well documented (Carlos Hernandez, Baldomir), we found out he hurt his shoulder with Castillo, and broke his ribs preparing for Marquez. But the hands especially...that affected him big time. I think that's pretty big reason why he started to pick and choose his fights after 135, because it was beginning to take it's toll. Add all the sparring since kid and amatuers. You can't train at his level twice a year like that. Even with his fighting style, I'm beginning to think Floyd's just not very durable and he does have more wear and tear than you think. So yeah, I don't think he loves the sport as much when factor that in....money and ego aside.
One thing that's not talked about....he's had a lot of injuries over years that maybe doesn't get a lot of press. He's had bad hands for awhile and that's well documented (Carlos Hernandez, Baldomir), we found out he hurt his shoulder with Castillo, and broke his ribs preparing for Marquez. But the hands especially...that affected him big time. I think that's pretty big reason why he started to pick and choose his fights after 135, because it was beginning to take it's toll. Add all the sparring since kid and amatuers. You can't train at his level twice a year like that. Even with his fighting style, I'm beginning to think Floyd's just not very durable and he does have more wear and tear than you think. So yeah, I don't think he loves the sport as much when factor that in....money and ego aside.
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