Comments Thread For: Roach: We Have To Dominate Mayweather in Round One

[boxingfocus]

and when that back fires the pacman will get walked down. he can't fight going backwards. mayweather will win this fight by U.D. or late stoppage. guaranteed

Yeah man. I mean, every fighter that backed him up has kicked his ass. Margarito, Cotto, Clottey etc. Absolutely simply can't fight off the back foot, that one handed pigmy PEDquiao dude.

[brickcityboxing]

True, and it would seem like Roach is encouraging Manny to go all out in those early rounds to take advantage of that open window.

Sounds like the best plan Floyd's only ever been hurt early ... No gameplan just go caveman the first few rounds and hope to connect. I know that would probably hurt PAC confidence going into the fight if Roach told him that's the plan...
But it's better to be honest and give him a chance then to spare his feelings and try and have him box at a controlled pace and get whooped.

[littlemac]

I think high volume punching and throwing from different angles can penetrate Floyds defense. Question is will Pac be successful while at the same time avoiding that right hand? That right hand is killer to Pac. We'lll see. Cant wait!

High volume only exist on stationary targets. If you look at Pac's out put on Mobile and stationary targets,you will see how drastic the difference is. Once Floyd adapts to Pac's engagement, Floyd will be making Pac reset all night while feeding him right hands. I won't be surprised if Floyd ends up stops Manny mid to late rounds. Roach knows this and is banking on that short window.

[big_james10]

If this is his gameplan, no one should be surprised about a Ronda Rousey/Cat Zingano outcome.....with Mayweather playing the role of Rousey.

[littlemac]

Sounds like the best plan Floyd's only ever been hurt early ... No gameplan just go caveman the first few rounds and hope to connect. I know that would probably hurt PAC confidence going into the fight if Roach told him that's the plan...
But it's better to be honest and give him a chance then to spare his feelings and try and have him box at a controlled pace and get whooped.

Considering Manny's freakish offensive ability, it shouldn't be to discouraging to think this is the only way to win because Manny can go in with the mine set that his stepping in the ring to whoop some a$$. I love Angel Garcia's comment when asked about their game plan against Khan.."the khan plan is to beat the ***** out of him" (am not sure of the exact quote but it's pretty close) lol

[ABoxingfanatic]

High volume only exist on stationary targets. If you look at Pac's out put on Mobile and stationary targets,you will see how drastic the difference is. Once Floyd adapts to Pac's engagement, Floyd will be making Pac reset all night while feeding him right hands. I won't be surprised if Floyd ends up stops Manny mid to late rounds. Roach knows this and is banking on that short window.

Good post just if anything I see it as a points win for Floyd not by knock out. I still say volume punching is key though lol. It wouldn't surprise me if Manny lands 2 out of the 6 punches he is throwing but of course May is smart and will counter. Lets see who has the heart and mind frame to really stick to their game plan and dig deep if need be.

[wlliam]

Pac has to quadruple up on that left hook

Floyd doesnt like southpaws doe

[mike1010011]

High volume only exist on stationary targets. If you look at Pac's out put on Mobile and stationary targets,you will see how drastic the difference is. Once Floyd adapts to Pac's engagement, Floyd will be making Pac reset all night while feeding him right hands. I won't be surprised if Floyd ends up stops Manny mid to late rounds. Roach knows this and is banking on that short window.

He treated Algieri and Bradley like target practice,and they're just as mobile as floyd ,so he should have no problem keeping up with mayweathers pace. I actually disagree with the idea that Manny should bumrush Floyd at the beginning. His best bet is from round 8 onwards,where Floyd just gets on his bike and tries to cruise. He should get him used to a certain amount of speed and pressure,and when Floyd least expects it,Pacquiao unleashes hell. As for Floyd knocking Pacquiao out,or making him gun shy,I'm willing to bet anything that Pacquiao will walk through anything that Floyd will throw at him.

[ABoxingfanatic]

He treated Algieri and Bradley like target practice,and they're just as mobile as floyd ,so he should have no problem keeping up with mayweathers pace. I actually disagree with the idea that Manny should bumrush Floyd at the beginning. His best bet is from round 8 onwards,where Floyd just gets on his bike and tries to cruise. He should get him used to a certain amount of speed and pressure,and when Floyd least expects it,Pacquiao unleashes hell. As for Floyd knocking Pacquiao out,or making him gun shy,I'm willing to bet anything that Pacquiao will walk through anything that Floyd will throw at him.

I was just about to mention Bradley, Algieri. Even though they aren't anywhere near Jr's skill level, they all have similiar footwork. Manny has no problem chasing down his opponents while successfully avoiding punches and cutting off the ring(except of course Marquez). With Mayweather though he is going to eat alot of right hands but that's when I think the fight's going to turn. It could be by way of Manny adjusting with a new gameplan or Floyd to keep doing what he's doing.

[brickcityboxing]

Considering Manny's freakish offensive ability, it shouldn't be to discouraging to think this is the only way to win because Manny can go in with the mine set that his stepping in the ring to whoop some a$$. I love Angel Garcia's comment when asked about their game plan against Khan.."the khan plan is to beat the ***** out of him" (am not sure of the exact quote but it's pretty close) lol

And if roach is saying "we have to catch him early" and Manny finds himself going into the 6th having not done that yet After going ape **** the first few rounds and giving it his all ? At some point the thought is going to creep into his head ..."it's jot gonna happen tonight"