Analysis on Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather.
Since some people on here believe Mayweather is the easiest opponent for Pacquiao out of Cotto, Shane and Mayweather, I've decided to make this thread. Listen, despite Mayweather's output, I'm gonna say that I honestly believe Mayweather will dictate the pace against Pacquiao (I know that people are already thinking "Boring"). I'm gonna start off with Mayweather's boxing stance
Gonna be using Cotto as an example alot, don't take offense.
Notice that the difference between Mayweather and Cotto is that Mayweather doesn't bend foward; doesn't have to expose himself to Pacquiao's offense. Not only is his stance straight, he can lean back and on the move also. Look at Cotto's stance for example,
Much easier of a target. It didn't help that his head is down either.
We're all used to seeing Mayweather come foward/ get more offensive against south paws, I don't see that happening against Pacquiao. After reading El Jesus's post on Mayweather saying that Pacquiao is one-dimensional, Mayweather is gonna try and outbox Pacquiao. As a Mayweather fan, I was lucky to see the late rounds on Cotto vs. Pacquiao because when Cotto started to move, I saw an average offense out of Pacquiao and Pacquiao seemed very very annoyed. I was reminded of the old Pacquiao, one that faced Morales and Marquez. Also, don't think for one second that Mayweather will stop moving because Pacquiao stopped in the middle of the ring only to bait him, ain't gonna work. Mayweather will crack a smile and continue to box. I predict Mayweather will be going toe to toe in about the 7th or 8th round. Not because Pacquiao has slowed down (That never happens) but because he will probably already have him figured.
Lets look at the stats, Cotto is 5'7 and has a 67 reach. Mayweather is 5'8 and has a 72 reach, actually uses his height and reach. Lets also talk about Mayweather's straight right hand. When was the last time Pacquiao faced an opponent with a really good right hand? It was Marquez. Not Hatton, DLH, Cotto but Marquez, and we all saw the success Marquez had. Morales also deserves a mention. Not to say Pacquiao hasn't improved since then, because he has. The difference between Marquez's straight right as oppose to Mayweather's is that Marquez would follow up with a combination and that leaves him very vulnerable. Where as Mayweather would instead clinch and not allow the opponent to get off. Remember, Mayweather doesn't have to land to tie you up. Floyd will do anything not to allow Pacquiao to get off. With all this said, I'm inclined to believe Mayweather will dictate the pace.
Mayweather's left hook ain't as devastating as Cotto's but Mayweather doesn't telegraph his punches. He doesn't have to plant his foot and get set; he can throw punches from pretty much all angles. As good as Cotto's left hook is, Mayweather's left hook is better suited for Pacquiao. Mayweather is the far more accurate puncher. I don't want to sound like I'm bashing Cotto either, I'm simply using him as an example, I really really am. On Youtube, I've subscribed to alot of people who talk boxing, and most have come to the conclusion that Pacquiao can beat Mayweather on activity alone. I strongly disagree because as I mentioned, Mayweather will dictate the pace and clinch. Another thing, Mayweather doesn't only use the shoulder roll. He's pretty good at using the high guard also,
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Last but not least, Mayweather cannot afford to give up the early rounds. I'm VERY serious when I say that. He simply cannot afford to do that.
It's insane that I sound like I'm picking Mayweather but I view this as 50/50.
Gonna be using Cotto as an example alot, don't take offense.
Notice that the difference between Mayweather and Cotto is that Mayweather doesn't bend foward; doesn't have to expose himself to Pacquiao's offense. Not only is his stance straight, he can lean back and on the move also. Look at Cotto's stance for example,
Much easier of a target. It didn't help that his head is down either.
We're all used to seeing Mayweather come foward/ get more offensive against south paws, I don't see that happening against Pacquiao. After reading El Jesus's post on Mayweather saying that Pacquiao is one-dimensional, Mayweather is gonna try and outbox Pacquiao. As a Mayweather fan, I was lucky to see the late rounds on Cotto vs. Pacquiao because when Cotto started to move, I saw an average offense out of Pacquiao and Pacquiao seemed very very annoyed. I was reminded of the old Pacquiao, one that faced Morales and Marquez. Also, don't think for one second that Mayweather will stop moving because Pacquiao stopped in the middle of the ring only to bait him, ain't gonna work. Mayweather will crack a smile and continue to box. I predict Mayweather will be going toe to toe in about the 7th or 8th round. Not because Pacquiao has slowed down (That never happens) but because he will probably already have him figured.
Lets look at the stats, Cotto is 5'7 and has a 67 reach. Mayweather is 5'8 and has a 72 reach, actually uses his height and reach. Lets also talk about Mayweather's straight right hand. When was the last time Pacquiao faced an opponent with a really good right hand? It was Marquez. Not Hatton, DLH, Cotto but Marquez, and we all saw the success Marquez had. Morales also deserves a mention. Not to say Pacquiao hasn't improved since then, because he has. The difference between Marquez's straight right as oppose to Mayweather's is that Marquez would follow up with a combination and that leaves him very vulnerable. Where as Mayweather would instead clinch and not allow the opponent to get off. Remember, Mayweather doesn't have to land to tie you up. Floyd will do anything not to allow Pacquiao to get off. With all this said, I'm inclined to believe Mayweather will dictate the pace.
Mayweather's left hook ain't as devastating as Cotto's but Mayweather doesn't telegraph his punches. He doesn't have to plant his foot and get set; he can throw punches from pretty much all angles. As good as Cotto's left hook is, Mayweather's left hook is better suited for Pacquiao. Mayweather is the far more accurate puncher. I don't want to sound like I'm bashing Cotto either, I'm simply using him as an example, I really really am. On Youtube, I've subscribed to alot of people who talk boxing, and most have come to the conclusion that Pacquiao can beat Mayweather on activity alone. I strongly disagree because as I mentioned, Mayweather will dictate the pace and clinch. Another thing, Mayweather doesn't only use the shoulder roll. He's pretty good at using the high guard also,
ddoboxing.com/boxing_photos/Floyd-Mayweather-Zab-Judah-fight22.JPG
Last but not least, Mayweather cannot afford to give up the early rounds. I'm VERY serious when I say that. He simply cannot afford to do that.
It's insane that I sound like I'm picking Mayweather but I view this as 50/50.
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