Defense Now More Important Than Offense

[LHK]

It's not only Floyd but we are discussing tonight's fight that involved Floyd. Fans booed. It was obvious.

Fans booed because Manny didn't have anything for Floyd. It was a pro Manny crowd, and they watched him get outclassed.

[SplitSecond]

This explains why Manny backed up every time Floyd came forward. Or was gun shy when Floyd was against the ropes. Or why Floyd threw more punches.

Floyd got hit in the 4th, moved back against the ropes, covered up, blocked all of Manny's punches and then walked Manny down. That isn't hurt.

if you're basing being hurt by who moved back more, again, floyd

[ADP02]

Fans booed because Manny didn't have anything for Floyd. It was a pro Manny crowd, and they watched him get outclassed.

Look, the judges gave it to Floyd but the least you can do is not lie. The booing was not against Manny but against Floyd. Happened when Floyd moved too much instead of engaged and when Floyd used those tactics. Fans paid big bucks so they are allowed to boo at Floyd.

[Boxfan7819]

Boxing will definitely die if everyone fought like Floyd I don't see how you can be a fan of that style

[Jarlaxle]

The Pep example doesn't make sense. Willie Pep completely contradicts the notion that defense hasnt always been more important. And Pep was a slicker, craftier, and dirtier defender than Mayweather.

[1bad65]

If you hate watching defense, go watch Toughman.

[SilverMiles]

We knew this going in, holding, bending below the waist, putting his weight on top of Pacquiao's neck, all intelligent tactics that others couldn't utilize. I also like how Mayweather would put his left shoulder into Pacquiao's chest as he got close to touching the ropes. Like I said going in, Mayweather will show him a new dynamic.

Using illegal tactics isn't showing anyone a new dynamic it's just cheating.