Does Floyd's "pillow" gloves compromise his power? (READ DISCLAIMER)

[Divine Hammer]

Floyd uses xylocaine for his hands.

[RAV3N]

Yes it would take a small amount of impact away but the gloves protect his hands more.

[Derranged]

Amazing, the ******ed detractors actually know how to read. Otherwise, this thread would already be on page 10.

[Wuckoo]

Floyd uses xylocaine for his hands.

I'd like to see someone challenge floyd to fight outside Nevada just to see how he reacts. It would just be a ******* of "like I said before"

[sbbigmike]

Floyd during his Reyes days

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQgoSjxsgWs

[MindBat]

Let's see if you morons can read:

DISCLAIMER: This is in no way an attempt to justify the Floyd-Maidana glove situation. I believe that Maidana, or any other of Floyd's opponents, should be allowed to wear whatever gloves they want. Floyd wears the gloves he does because of his hands, that's HIS problem. Other fighters shouldn't have to wear those gloves to "level the playing field". Loadedwraps and Sweatpea50 can verify my feelings on this, I said it over the one of those live radio/telephone conversations. Got that? Read this over a couple of times and if it still doesn't make sense, stay the fuck out of my thread. Thanks.

That said.. People complained a lot about how Maidana's gloves in the Floyd fight compromised his power. Then it hit me: All these years, Floyd has worn softer gloves to protect his hands. Has the effectiveness of Floyd's punches been significantly reduced because of the gloves he wears?

Poll on the way.

When has Floyd ever complained about gloves in the past against other opponents?

He strongly felt Maidana's gloves looked thin compared to regular gloves and the commission agreed.

They were satisfied with the second pair on the show went on.

If Maidana was truly adamant about the glove issue he would refuse to fight again until he got what he desired.

Apparently, the money's too good to pass up, so he must be satisfied with whatever pair of gloves he will be wearing for the rematch.

The show will go on again, giving Maidana the oppurtunity to redeem himself regardless if the gloves issue.

[bojangles1987]

When has Floyd ever complained about gloves in the past against other opponents?

He strongly felt Maidana's gloves looked thin compared to regular gloves and the commission agreed.

They were satisfied with the second pair on the show went on.

If Maidana was truly adamant about the glove issue he would refuse to fight again until he got what he desired.

Apparently, the money's too good to pass up, so he must be satisfied with whatever pair of gloves he will be wearing for the rematch.

The show will go on again, giving Maidana the oppurtunity to redeem himself regardless if the gloves issue.

Um, no.

Floyd refused the second pair that received approval, and Maidana eventually had to use foam gloves instead of horsehair.

[sbbigmike]

Um, no.

Floyd refused the second pair that received approval, and Maidana eventually had to use foam gloves instead of horsehair.

Maidana tried to cheat why not handicap him, why give him what he wants..................

[bojangles1987]

Maidana tried to cheat why not handicap him, why give him what he wants..................

Except he didn't try to cheat.

Unless you think he bribed Everlast to rip padding out of the gloves after they were assembled.

[radioraheem]

I'd like to see someone challenge floyd to fight outside Nevada just to see how he reacts. It would just be a ******* of "like I said before"

Back in March, rumor here was Floyd would fight in New York. Guys here were saying it's because Nevada just banned TRT . Something along those lines. When the fight was announced at the MGM, those same guys immediately deleted their posts.



Also, Floyd and Ellerbe has gone on record saying that he's officially had talks in the past about fighting at the Barclays.