Is it a mere coincidence that the fights that Floyd struggled against...

[Dedication]

Is it a mere coincidence that the fights that Floyd struggled (or deemed to have struggled in) took place at new weights to him?

Castillo - 135lb
De La Hoya - 154lb (This was a cakewalk by the way)

Could this be another reason why the pressure techniques implemented by everyone from Hatton, N'Dou to Ortiz didn't work because Mayweather was already comfortable at the weight he fought them at?

I'm a known Mayweather fan and not wishing for his downfall. But if Sergio Martinez were to ever fight him at 154lb (which I would love to happen) would Martinez be more successful trying to bully Floyd?

[bojangles1987]

Hatton did better than most against Floyd, despite the knockout. Castillo did well in the rematch as well, I thought it was basically the exact same fight until the 9th or 10th.

Moving up in weight is an adjustment for everyone, Floyd included, but I still think you're best bet to beat him is to pressure him and make him uncomfortable, barring a massive height and reach advantage.

[Dedication]

Hatton did better than most against Floyd, despite the knockout. Castillo did well in the rematch as well, I thought it was basically the exact same fight until the 9th or 10th.

Moving up in weight is an adjustment for everyone, Floyd included, but I still think you're best bet to beat him is to pressure him and make him uncomfortable, barring a massive height and reach advantage.

But I think that was down to Hatton's crazy, awkward rush-in style that confused Floyd early, rather than physical pressure. If you watch the fight back you'll notice Floyd being the bully against the ropes.

[IMDAZED]

I think in the Castillo fight, yes. It definitely affected him.

[MJ223]

I think it's just a coincidence..... No fights at 140 or 47 that looked like Castillo and 54 I've never seen that fight as close as most

[sugersean15]

well floyd did injure his shoulder in the 1st fight