Technical analysis why Floyd will NEVER fight Pac or Sergio
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Let alone Floyd fighting both of them.
One word. Southpaw.
Floyd's defensive style has huge technical advantages over orthodox fighters. The shoulder-roll defense works great versus right-handed fighters plus Floyd's immense footwork gets him into position to either defend or shoot counters on right-handed opponents.
But the advantages end with right-handed fighters and those same manuevers straight-up BACKFIRES against southpaws.
1. Shoulder-roll defense doesn't work against southpaws. In fact southpaws (like Pac and Sergio) would feast on the shoulder roll because the very angles with which the shoulder roll evades shots coming from right-handed fighters, are straight FREEBIE power shot angles against southpaws. Leaning to your right then pivoting to the left is a straight-up invitation for a straight left-hand. Not to mention a quick power-right hook to the body is also a gimme with a southpaw facing the shoulder-roll defense.
2. Floyd knows his shoulder-roll will backfire on him against either Pac or Sergio so his next best defensive tactic is to utilize a high-guard and implement a lot of footwork. Time and time again Pac has shown that he has one of the best uppercuts in boxing. Pac can shoot his uppercut while in long to midrange by utilizing angles and fast footwork.
Not to mention that if Floyd uses a high guard Pac will just keep him busy covering up by firing flurries. It is certain that Floyd will catch Pac with a few shots coming in but Pac will be firing 3-5 punch combinations from all angles from midrange. The fight will then be similar to the Clottey fight where Pac will pile up volume and win via volume and aggression. With a somewhat lopsided decision.
3. Floyd may be ****** as a man and no honor and sense of dignity. He may be considered one of the lowest scum of a creature and the very definition of a coward. But you cannot call Floyd as moronic. As a boxer Floyd knows his boxing and the whole Mayweather clan knows that with Pac's style of speed, power, great footwork, chin, stamina.etc. The only way Floyd wins is if he goes all-out. The Mayweather clan knows that Floyd cannot win by pot-shotting because the CALIBER OF THE OPPONENT IS OF SUCH A LEVEL THAT THERE IS NO RECOURSE BUT TO GO TO WAR.
And that is what Floyd doesn't want.
4. I would honestly say that a Pac-Floyd fight is a 50/50. A complete toss-up. But I vividly remember what Roach said regarding Floyd's legs being shot.
If that's the case then it changes everything. Floyd no longer having his legs will then be forced to make his stand and utilize less movement. If Floyd tries to use his legs a lot in a 12 round fight against Pac, he will run out of gas.
In the event that Roach is indeed right then Pac straight-out murders Floyd. And I mean a terrible beatdown worse than Margarito recieved.
One must understand that what has gotten Floyd this far are;
a. Defense - shoulder roll wont work against southpaws
b. Footwork - being "leg-shot" means Pac will pick him apart.
Without Floyd's legs being what they used to be Pac will just outright destroy him.
As for Sergio M. Floyd will never fight Sergio because Sergio is a more complete boxer than Floyd. Not to mention he's bigger and a SOUTHPAW.
On a technical level Sergio is more technically sound and a lot harder to figure than Floyd.
i dont think his legs are shot as it were,but hes just filled out to bigger and stronger and heavier,meaning he cant move around quite as fast and cant be quite as mobile in all areas as he was before.
ide imagine hede come in lighter vs pac than vs shane. but his inactivity and older frame and pacs footwork and speed negate everything floyd has.
he doesnt have the same advatanges vs pac as he has had vs anyone else.
even with judah,he new judah was gunna gas later on,pac wont tire out and wont stop working.
although i think pac will throw less,but be more deliberate and accurate with his combinations,and will counter floyds counters!.
floyds only chance is to catch pac with big powerful counters and try to wear pac down and hurt him.
even if floyd is free from jail and can fight,i cant see him fighting and beating pac or martinez.
and for him to fight cotto,margarito or williams at this stage in time,he would be so widely laughed at for doing so now.Comment
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last time i checked, he's dominated every southpaw he's ever faced except reggie sanders--he just won that one convincingly-lol--but it was his 2nd pro fight, so he learned from it---
floyd figures southpaws out even when they give him some trouble--he takes risks to do so, but not to the point where he leaves himself open enough to get tagged up too much--he has turned southpaw himself against them and looked great in doing so--he knows how to adjust to them--trust me--
i agree that sergio would be harder than manny--manny wouldn't be hard at all imo, but sergio would give floyd steep competition in a losing effort--because sergio tends to square up more than he should against conventional fighters--and that's a big no no fighting floyd--because of floyd's impeccable timing--which is the key in this fight--sergio's accuracy is better than manny's though-lolComment
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Let alone Floyd fighting both of them.
One word. Southpaw.
Floyd's defensive style has huge technical advantages over orthodox fighters. The shoulder-roll defense works great versus right-handed fighters plus Floyd's immense footwork gets him into position to either defend or shoot counters on right-handed opponents.
But the advantages end with right-handed fighters and those same manuevers straight-up BACKFIRES against southpaws.
1. Shoulder-roll defense doesn't work against southpaws. In fact southpaws (like Pac and Sergio) would feast on the shoulder roll because the very angles with which the shoulder roll evades shots coming from right-handed fighters, are straight FREEBIE power shot angles against southpaws. Leaning to your right then pivoting to the left is a straight-up invitation for a straight left-hand. Not to mention a quick power-right hook to the body is also a gimme with a southpaw facing the shoulder-roll defense.
2. Floyd knows his shoulder-roll will backfire on him against either Pac or Sergio so his next best defensive tactic is to utilize a high-guard and implement a lot of footwork. Time and time again Pac has shown that he has one of the best uppercuts in boxing. Pac can shoot his uppercut while in long to midrange by utilizing angles and fast footwork.
Not to mention that if Floyd uses a high guard Pac will just keep him busy covering up by firing flurries. It is certain that Floyd will catch Pac with a few shots coming in but Pac will be firing 3-5 punch combinations from all angles from midrange. The fight will then be similar to the Clottey fight where Pac will pile up volume and win via volume and aggression. With a somewhat lopsided decision.
3. Floyd may be ****** as a man and no honor and sense of dignity. He may be considered one of the lowest scum of a creature and the very definition of a coward. But you cannot call Floyd as moronic. As a boxer Floyd knows his boxing and the whole Mayweather clan knows that with Pac's style of speed, power, great footwork, chin, stamina.etc. The only way Floyd wins is if he goes all-out. The Mayweather clan knows that Floyd cannot win by pot-shotting because the CALIBER OF THE OPPONENT IS OF SUCH A LEVEL THAT THERE IS NO RECOURSE BUT TO GO TO WAR.
And that is what Floyd doesn't want.
4. I would honestly say that a Pac-Floyd fight is a 50/50. A complete toss-up. But I vividly remember what Roach said regarding Floyd's legs being shot.
If that's the case then it changes everything. Floyd no longer having his legs will then be forced to make his stand and utilize less movement. If Floyd tries to use his legs a lot in a 12 round fight against Pac, he will run out of gas.
In the event that Roach is indeed right then Pac straight-out murders Floyd. And I mean a terrible beatdown worse than Margarito recieved.
One must understand that what has gotten Floyd this far are;
a. Defense - shoulder roll wont work against southpaws
b. Footwork - being "leg-shot" means Pac will pick him apart.
Without Floyd's legs being what they used to be Pac will just outright destroy him.
As for Sergio M. Floyd will never fight Sergio because Sergio is a more complete boxer than Floyd. Not to mention he's bigger and a SOUTHPAW.
On a technical level Sergio is more technically sound and a lot harder to figure than Floyd.Comment
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Manny would get hit alot. Tons.
Money is a defensive nightmare and it will take even Mara who I favor against both Pac and Money a few rounds to get a groove on him.
Pac will get tired and frustrated and will have to come with a different game plan if he hopes to disassemble Floyd. Money wins if it would go to decision no doubt.
His punch stats and tactical defense attest to that.
There are rumors circulating that he is "not what he used to be",
which will be the first thing a ***** would say if he ever did lose to Pac.
Even if that were the case, Pac's hand speed and unorthodox methods of attack should not warrant a favor on Pac's side in anyones book, even Roach should be putting his money on "Money" if the fight were to happen.
Not to say Manny doesn't stand a good chance, but we have yet to see anyone, truly break down and dismantle Floyd and if so many other great boxer's couldn't what makes you think Manny will? ( all ball juggling knob slobbering fanboy **** opinions aside)Comment
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Out of 41 fights u think floyd is not capable of facing a southpaw? Come on son. Manny and Martinez are not as skilled as floyd, and im not saying they dont have a chance of winning. Every fighter floyd has fought had a chance of winning the thing is Floyd adapts to his opponents style. Once Floyd figures Manny or Martinez out its a wrap. If the high gaurd isnt working he'll try something else, if the shoulder roll isnt working he'll try something else...Mean while what will manny be doing while the boxer with the highest accuracy is picking his head and body apart??? how do you beat a southpaw> Lead right hands...who throws the best lead right?? COme on son...come on...and martinez keeps his hands down, he looks good against paul cuz paul trades punches...FLoyd is a counter puncher...bring slow martinez with his hands down and floyd will chop him..Comment
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I don't think he faces Sergio after the fatality that happened to PW. But I can see him fighting pacman.Comment
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