How good is Floyd defensively if he can't be offensive and still not take punishment?

[Hov]

How good is your defense if you have to fight so safe and cautious in the ring to not get hit. Floyd is one of the most talented fighters of all time but I do have a problem with him not being able to throw punches as he moved up so that he could protect himself. I don't like that there are so many negative fighters, allowing guys to walk them down. Stand your ground and hold the center of the ring.

[Larry the boss]

You must have only started watching Floyd in 2015...

[Larry the boss]

against Canelo he landed 232 punches

against Maidana he landed 230

against Cotto he landed 179

against Mosley he landed 208

against Guerrero he landed 195

what are you talking about?

[Suavecito80]

****** thread is ******.

[Redd Foxx]

You must have only started watching Floyd in 2015...

^This. Floyd adapted his style to be more efficient as he aged and wore down. He used to be pretty aggressive, but ended up playing strong defense/counters once his hands went bad, etc. If you're talking about "Money", you're only talking about half the picture.

[Beercules]

against Canelo he landed 232 punches

against Maidana he landed 230

against Cotto he landed 179

against Mosley he landed 208

against Guerrero he landed 195

what are you talking about?

Really that few against Cotto? Always thought it was more. He had Cotto hurt towards the end too.

[microMXL]

Floyd in lower weights was way more aggressive.
Dude had awesome ring IQ

[Lester Tutor]

The Maestro. So dope to have watched his generation, like Jordan.

[JoeKidd]

Excellent question. If your soul focus is defense then...so what? Pernell Whitaker was better. Right in front of you and you still look like a fool.

[PK3434]

Floyd wasn't my favorite to watch in his last few years because I prefer fighters that attack and throw combinations...Floyd was usually boring to me + a piece of crap person...but to say he had no offense would be a lie.