Why couldn't Floyd move and use his footwork against Maidana?

[King of Sting]

His legs looked pretty bad against Cotto.

And Ortiz, Canelo and Guererro aren't fighters who will consisently put pressure on Floyd effectively like Maidana can.

His legs are pretty far gone.

It's not what it used to be,but, far gone is a pretty strong statement. He moved nicely from 6 rounds onwards.

[IronDanHamza]

It's not what it used to be,but, far gone is a pretty strong statement. He moved nicely from 6 rounds onwards.

He has spring in his step in spots but he often needs breaks and that's why he goes back to the ropes.

He didn't have to against Ortiz, Guererro or Canelo because they don't force the action constantly like Maidana. So Floyd can take his breaks in the centre of the ring.

Did he same thing with Cotto when he was putting the pressure on.

They're not completely gone but I don't think they're far off.

[King of Sting]

He has spring in his step in spots but he often needs breaks and that's why he goes back to the ropes.

He didn't have to against Ortiz, Guererro or Canelo because they don't force the action constantly like Maidana. So Floyd can take his breaks in the centre of the ring.

Did he same thing with Cotto when he was putting the pressure on.

They're not completely gone but I don't think they're far off.

So, I guess his legs have been gone since he fought Hatton if we're going by your set of eyes.

It took FMJ awhile to get Ricky off of him too. The crude, awkward guys can make ya fight awkward too.

[Tay Roc]

He's not exciting when he boxes OR goes toe-to-toe. It's impressive to see him counter, but that's about it. He's overrating his ability to generate "excitement."

The most exciting part about his fights used to be the build up, but you can only do the "ballin' outta control" thing so many times. He doesn't have that anymore.

[-Kev-]

Floyd said he was going to stand infront of Ortiz and Cotto aswell.

He even said the exact same "I did it for the fans who pay money for PPV" after the Cotto fight.

In the face off for Ortiz ; "It's not going 12. I'm not taking a step back, and neither is he so it won't go 12"

If the rematch happens, I guess a lot of people will be surprised when Floyd turns in another Guerrero-like performance. He will show he can use his legs when he wants.

And you know what he fought Cotto right in front of him, I forgot about that. There was just 1 round where decided to box, it was the later rounds. Then after Cotto he went to May Sr. and boxed Guerrero and Canelo's ears off.

[IronDanHamza]

So, I guess his legs have been gone since he fought Hatton if we're going by your set of eyes.

It took FMJ awhile to get Ricky off of him too. The crude, awkward guys can make ya fight awkward too.

No he had his legs in that fight clearly.

He didn't need or take breaks in that fight other than the 5th but that was just his standard at the time.

Had his legs in both Marquez and Mosley although there was an obvious decline already by that point it's quite the way further down that slope since then.

[-GoldenBoy-]

Guerrero and Canelo got boxed silly. Yup Floyds a statue.

Boy you people are going to be crying like hell after the rematch I can already see the threads now. I cant fuccin wait.

"Floyds a coward"

"Why isnt he laying on the ropes"

"Whats wrong with Maidana"

"Floyds running..hes a chicken"

lol oh boy going to be pathetic after the rematch.

[-Kev-]

I felt in the Marquez fight Floyd's legs/movement looked amazing. It was actually the talk of the fight, how Floyd could come back after 2 years, move like that, counterpunch a great counterpuncher and a #2 P4P fighter and win 120-108.

[IronDanHamza]

If the rematch happens, I guess a lot of people will be surprised when Floyd turns in another Guerrero-like performance. He will show he can use his legs when he wants.

And you know what he fought Cotto right in front of him, I forgot about that. There was just 1 round where decided to box, it was the later rounds. Then after Cotto he went to May Sr. and boxed Guerrero and Canelo's ears off.

I don't think so.

Guererro and Canelo are both natural boxers, they aren't pressure fighters. That's Floyd's perfect style, that his ultimate comfort zone.

Mosley, Marquez, Canelo, Guererro, these are styles Floyd will always have a field day with and have the easiest time.

Maidana is always going to have his moments with today's Floyd. Always. He'll always have moments where he's inside and Floyd's back is against the ropes. Floyd might decide not to hang around as much in the rematch and make it a little easier for himself but I guarantee you that Maidana will have his moments in the rematch.

It's the same thing I was telling people before this fight, when people were saying "This is Baldomir all over again" "This is the same style Floyd always fights" "This is another Guererro"

It's not. It's entirely different. Just because all of those fighters are slow of foot doesn't make the style match up the same.

I do think Floyd will look better in the rematch but like I said I guarantee you that he won't pitch a shut out or have an easy night.

[ThePrince]

Because he wanted to get punched in the head and trapped/bullied on the ropes for the fans.