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If you are interested, here are a couple of good reads on what happened. Even days before the fight and after the fight, they say they were in great shape and weight was not the culprit.
Here are some points.
The biggest issue appeared to be that Oscar had issues with southpaws. He was having similar issues in training camp against certain sparring partners but (eg. Valero and Ortiz) were let go too early.
So Floyd was confused against Manny's style. Also, Manny hit Oscar clean several times early on in the fight and that was a wrap as he was also dazed.
"To ensure that he made weight, and that he was able to keep up with the pace and persistence of Pacquiao, de la Hoya plowed through an intense, eight-week training camp in Big Bear, California, but not before a pair of "mini-camps" in Puerto Rico."
"This training camp started roughly about four months ago," Oscar says. "I do mini-camps in between so that I'm always in pretty good shape"
"Oscar started camp in Big Bear at 156 with eight weeks of training ahead of him. Two weeks before fight night, Oscar was slim and trim at 145 pounds. Pacquiao has never fought heavier than 135."
"The diet was proper ..... Oscar was basically coming to the gym in top shape at 152 and leaving at 145 after 1 hour 20 minute workout."
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/athl...n-boy-training
Here are some points.
The biggest issue appeared to be that Oscar had issues with southpaws. He was having similar issues in training camp against certain sparring partners but (eg. Valero and Ortiz) were let go too early.
So Floyd was confused against Manny's style. Also, Manny hit Oscar clean several times early on in the fight and that was a wrap as he was also dazed.
"To ensure that he made weight, and that he was able to keep up with the pace and persistence of Pacquiao, de la Hoya plowed through an intense, eight-week training camp in Big Bear, California, but not before a pair of "mini-camps" in Puerto Rico."
"This training camp started roughly about four months ago," Oscar says. "I do mini-camps in between so that I'm always in pretty good shape"
"Oscar started camp in Big Bear at 156 with eight weeks of training ahead of him. Two weeks before fight night, Oscar was slim and trim at 145 pounds. Pacquiao has never fought heavier than 135."
"The diet was proper ..... Oscar was basically coming to the gym in top shape at 152 and leaving at 145 after 1 hour 20 minute workout."
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/athl...n-boy-training
Pac was just the better man. Faster hands and feet better stamina. Before it happened they all said he'd lose but then the flip flopping excuses reign in, ppl just refuse to admit he's a great fighter.
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