My take on Pacquiao vs Mayweather

[DR.ORGYY]

pac destroys floyd..............

[fabie]

pac destroys floyd..............

Details at 11! hahahaha

[fabie]

Nothing would be more salivating than for me to watch contrasting of styles than these two superlative fighters now, here's how I see it.

Prime Mayweather vs Prime Pacquiao

• Mayweather Beating Pacquiao

As a traditional left lead fighter in Mayweather is all that we can see as traditional. What isn't is his impeccable and uncanny sixth sense on how to:

1) Distance himself from his opponents.

His left lead stance shows exceptional footworks behind his hind legs primed to back pedal, move forward, swivel (shoulder roll), duck (no puns), fade (with his right on guard at all times). His hind right leg is positioned in a nimble way, not locked flatfooted unless he wants to (see Mosley fight) to confront the opponent.

In my humble estimation his righ hind leg is always on his toes ready to spring for a right crosses and his lunging left hooks (patented shots) while his right hind leg is primed to absorb his weight when ducks down to his right, or even fade at his right as he swivel to his patented shoulder roll.

This is the main crux and engine of Mayweather, his superlative FORWARD/BACKWARD movements that would deter a Pacquiao attack or two (to put it modestly).

2) Right Guard

Mayweather's Right hand guard on the high position is the key to defend against Pacquiao's attacks (left cross). He can pat, parry, block AND do his PULL COUNTERS (right cross) with it.

3) Left on Low Position

Mayweather's low left hand position is primed to do one thing, HIS LUNGING LEFT HOOKS though he does have a decent left jab. This can also land on Pacquiao's right body and midsection should he step on his lateral right (dangerous against Pacquiao though). Mayweather's pinpoint accuracy on his lunging left hooks are amazing that can surprise opponents as he times it as the opponent is about to come in.


• Pacquiao Beating Mayweather

Pacquiao as a gifted and relentless southpaw could give Mayweather some stiff challenges. His timing, off-angles, counters and lateral movements (mainly cutting to Mayweather's outside left)

1) Left Cross/Left uppercut/Left Hookercut

Pacquiao's main arsenal is the LEFT CROSS (traditionally). But he uses it in so many ways that it blurs the line nowadays. He uses his Left Crosses also as a "lead jab" mainly against Right Handers on a left lead while cutting outside their left jab in 45 degrees.

Traditionally, Pacquiao would throw in a single or a double right jab then inevitably letting his main weapon fly off. We've seen it before. That was his main bread and butter.

Nowadays, he also uses the HOOKER CUT, a semi-uppercut/hook to counter off the right hander's left jab or even the right cross. This is for the semi-close range and therefore he needed to step up or step just outside the left jab of his opponent to close in. Due to Pacquao's low-center of gravity, low build and massive lower leg for balance and leverage - this punch is a KNOCK OUT PUNCH.

I can see him using this punch when he gets in Mayweather.

2) Right hook / Right Jab

Pacquao's Right Hook is becoming his next favorite attack other than his left crosses. He uses it as a LEAD entry to initiate a combination attack against a high CLOTTEY Guard but I can see him often using it to pound on the RIGHT HANDER's LEFT RIBs.

3) Combination

Superlative combination puncher, Pacquiao's multi-angle attack is the best I've ever seen since Sugar Ray Leonard and Aaron Pryor. But comes with it are strength and the snap. His leverage is well shown and momentum optimized to destroy his target.

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I've discussed the IDEALS of both, but in reality, we can only see a little of those because:

• Mayweather can neutralize many of the things I've discussed. Mayweather as the supreme defender can neutralize Pacquiao as the supreme attacker.

But Mayweather is also slowing down, mainly on his wheels. I would like to confirm Freddie Roach's reading on his last fight against Mosley but thatcan be misleading also since Mayweather's upfront tactic worked wonders against Mosley AFTER the right crosses (with no follow ups) in the 2nd round.

Mayweather stayed put and neutralized Mosley's right crosses by stepping up and jamming him. While using enough backpedaling...thus we see Mayweather relatively static compared to his previous fights.

I can see Mayweather potshotting Pacquiao with RIGHT CROSSES and taking a toll on Pacquiao to slow him down.

But the biggest thing that I can see Mayweather will use against Pacquiao other than using his wheels to move around and laterally is to CLINCH. CLINCH like never before and CLINCH like cheap glue like what he did occasionally against Mosley.

Pacquiao on the other hand, can use his LEFT CROSSES either as LEAD JABS or LEFT UPPERCUTS to Mayweather's ducking and fading (rolling to his right). Pacquiao's RIGHT HOOK can only be placed on Mayweather's head and since Mayweather's left body is relatively secured with his LOW LEFT HAND placement defensively, it would be hard for Pacquiao to land the RIGHT HOOK.

And so ideally, Pacquiao have to pressure Mayweather relentlessly and in an accurate timing. This is how to pace himself against a "Boxer" in Mayweather who would test his stamina till the end.

And so Pacquiao has to be opportunistic in getting some shots in (which would be difficult).

THe main strategy is for Freddie and Pacquaio strategizing a KAMIKAZE ATTACK on the early rounds. BEFORE Mayweather can adjust. Pacquaiao has to exploit this. Just like Judah a bit dominating on Mayweather onth early rounds as a SOUTHPAW.

And if anyone else, Pacquao is the only boxer who can exploit Mayweather on these early rounds. Just like the floodgates, if he hits Mayweather, he has to bring everything.

So early rounds go to PACQUIAO and potentially can knock Mayweather out.

But after Mayweather adjust to the distance and timing, I think Mayweather would have to use his best best defensive boxing until the 12th round.

Prediction?

• Mayweather on a SPLIT or UNANIMOUS DECISION but with the potential PACQUAIO KAYOING Mayweather from the early rounds to the mid 7th rounds before he tires.

Thus Pacquaio would need to have his best stamina and pacing to beat Mayweather.

So there.....I am hoping for Pacquaio to Knock out Mayweather and wouldn't be surprised if he does. Just that chances are, I am going for the safe prediction of Mayweather going to the distance of boxing.

But we would never know, Pacquaio, the Tazmanian devil from the Philippines could be just what the fans ordered to beat Mayweather and beat him up.

This would be the boxing fight for the ages.

I'm hyping this up....I want to hear your technical predictions.

[fabie]

pac destroys floyd..............

I hope so, but it won't be easy. Please provide the details on how you see it....

[fabie]

Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez gave his vision of this mythical fight....thus the shameless bump!

[SaiZelion]

Screw the long post. Manny's best chance to win is to at least do what Hatton did early and that's pressure Floyd. He'll have to bring the fight to Floyd for his BEST CHANCE.

Scenario 1: No Pressure Approach
If Manny does not pressure Floyd, and allows the fight to stay in the middle of the ring, he'll be destroyed. I'm not saying KO from Floyd, but you'll see an even easier boxing clinic as Manny struggles to over come floyd's combination of reach, reflex, variety of attack and speed. Floyd counters Manny's short armed jabs easily, floyd punchs the pit of manny's stomach to keep manny at a distance, and offsets manny with right hand leads and pull counters.

Scenario 2: Pressuring Floyd
This is Manny's best chance. Hatton pressured Floyd early, but Floyd fought moving backwards and Hatton ate leads all night. The good thing about Manny is that he has a better arsenal. As Manny is coming forward, he has to keep his head moving and avoid getting picked off. Most importantly, Manny has to work on how to avoid being clinched. FLoyd is excellent at clinching after landing counters and straights.

Tendencies
Manny has the tendency to lose patience who he has to use his legs to cut off the ring. When Cotto finally decided to start using his legs to avoid manny, Manny just stood there like "com on man, fight!" But the truth is Manny needs to learn how to cut off the ring. Also, when Manny is being effectively countered, he stops attacking as much. See the Marquez II fight, when Manny was forced to stop his assault because he was being countered and Lampley kept scream "Pacquiao doesn't know what to do because he's being effectively countered." So, out of frustration, Manny would resolve to bull dozing in.

Hold Your Horses
Before anybody responds w/ "Manny didn't have two hands when he fought Marquez in 2008. He's a better fighter now!", you need to do you research.


When Manny Pacquiao faced Marquez, 4yrs after their first bout in 2004, he was a complete fighter with two hands. Want some proof? Suuuuuure i'll be more than glad to give ya proof.

Marquez/Pacquiao II- Rd 1 @ 2:41-2:24 mark (right after the opening bell):
"Is it round 13 of the first fight, in which case Juan Manuel's technical skills could be the difference? Or is it a different fight because Manny Pacquaio has progressed so much as a boxer and has so developed his right hand in the 4 years since the first fight?", Lampley's opening statement.

Manny had clearly developed his right hand jab and was not 1-handed fighter any more (like he was in 2004). This was in March '08, he faced Oscar in December of '08 (after fighting in June '08). People get the misconception that Manny improved dramatically by the time faced Diaz, then Oscar. But ppl don't realize all both of these fights were in 2008- after his 2nd bout w/ Marquez. The misconception happens because Pacquiao wizzed through those guys because they were stationary, less skilled opponents.

Let's compare Manny's right hand jab activity in the Oscar fight to the Marquez II fights (both these same yr- 2008) via CompuBox:

Round 1 Jabs:
Against Marquez: 4/26 (landed 4, threw 26)= 15%
Against Oscar: 2/29 (landed 2, threw 29)= 7%

Round 2 Jabs:
Against Marquez: 0/32 (landed 0, threw 32)= 0%
Against Oscar: 6/28 (landed 6, threw 28)= 21%
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The truth is, when Manny was fighting Marquez in the 2nd fight in 2008, Manny was using the jab but it was NOT EFFECTIVE against Marquez simply because marquez was moving his feet and head. GO LOOK AT THE FIGHT. Before you begin marveling at Manny, focus on how Marquez is responding to Manny. You'll see him moving back, keeping safe distance away from the jab as he tries to counter manny. This movement nullifies the jab because he's not stationary- there's no head available to hit with the jab. THEY ARE MOVING ALL OVER THE RING.

In contrast, when fighting Clottey, Cotto, Hatton, Diaz, Oscar, Margarito- all of these fighters stood flat footed, had no head movement, no backpedaling, poor countering skills, and was not moving in and out of Manny like Marquez did. Stationary opponents eat jabs all day. This is why Manny's recent performances stand out in fans minds so freshly because you see manny connecting those jabs. Manny was not connecting jabs at will on Marquez in the 2008 fight (because of his head and foot movement), that's why fans conveniently don't think his right hand was developed.

Manny's rhythm and timing also improved by the time he fought Marquez for the second time in March 2008. Emanuel Steward pointed that out during the fight.

It's all very clear what's going on here. Pac fans tend to glorify Manny's performance against lesser skilled boxers and disregard his less than stellar performances against the a great technical fighter like Marquez because of their lack of boxing knowledge.

[Pacquiao'd]

pac gets beat either way. if he pressures floyd, he will only make his beating worse and it will come quicker. if he tries to box floyd, he will slowly get punished.

no matter what way its sliced, pac gets destroyed

[jpunieves]

Screw the long post. Manny's best chance to win is to at least do what Hatton did early and that's pressure Floyd. He'll have to bring the fight to Floyd for his BEST CHANCE.

Scenario 1: No Pressure Approach
If Manny does not pressure Floyd, and allows the fight to stay in the middle of the ring, he'll be destroyed. I'm not saying KO from Floyd, but you'll see an even easier boxing clinic as Manny struggles to over come floyd's combination of reach, reflex, variety of attack and speed. Floyd counters Manny's short armed jabs easily, floyd punchs the pit of manny's stomach to keep manny at a distance, and offsets manny with right hand leads and pull counters.

Scenario 2: Pressuring Floyd
This is Manny's best chance. Hatton pressured Floyd early, but Floyd fought moving backwards and Hatton ate leads all night. The good thing about Manny is that he has a better arsenal. As Manny is coming forward, he has to keep his head moving and avoid getting picked off. Most importantly, Manny has to work on how to avoid being clinched. FLoyd is excellent at clinching after landing counters and straights.

Tendencies
Manny has the tendency to lose patience who he has to use his legs to cut off the ring. When Cotto finally decided to start using his legs to avoid manny, Manny just stood there like "com on man, fight!" But the truth is Manny needs to learn how to cut off the ring. Also, when Manny is being effectively countered, he stops attacking as much. See the Marquez II fight, when Manny was forced to stop his assault because he was being countered and Lampley kept scream "Pacquiao doesn't know what to do because he's being effectively countered." So, out of frustration, Manny would resolve to bull dozing in.

Hold Your Horses
Before anybody responds w/ "Manny didn't have two hands when he fought Marquez in 2008. He's a better fighter now!", you need to do you research.


When Manny Pacquiao faced Marquez, 4yrs after their first bout in 2004, he was a complete fighter with two hands. Want some proof? Suuuuuure i'll be more than glad to give ya proof.

Marquez/Pacquiao II- Rd 1 @ 2:41-2:24 mark (right after the opening bell):
"Is it round 13 of the first fight, in which case Juan Manuel's technical skills could be the difference? Or is it a different fight because Manny Pacquaio has progressed so much as a boxer and has so developed his right hand in the 4 years since the first fight?", Lampley's opening statement.

Manny had clearly developed his right hand jab and was not 1-handed fighter any more (like he was in 2004). This was in March '08, he faced Oscar in December of '08 (after fighting in June '08). People get the misconception that Manny improved dramatically by the time faced Diaz, then Oscar. But ppl don't realize all both of these fights were in 2008- after his 2nd bout w/ Marquez. The misconception happens because Pacquiao wizzed through those guys because they were stationary, less skilled opponents.

Let's compare Manny's right hand jab activity in the Oscar fight to the Marquez II fights (both these same yr- 2008) via CompuBox:

Round 1 Jabs:
Against Marquez: 4/26 (landed 4, threw 26)= 15%
Against Oscar: 2/29 (landed 2, threw 29)= 7%

Round 2 Jabs:
Against Marquez: 0/32 (landed 0, threw 32)= 0%
Against Oscar: 6/28 (landed 6, threw 28)= 21%
*********

The truth is, when Manny was fighting Marquez in the 2nd fight in 2008, Manny was using the jab but it was NOT EFFECTIVE against Marquez simply because marquez was moving his feet and head. GO LOOK AT THE FIGHT. Before you begin marveling at Manny, focus on how Marquez is responding to Manny. You'll see him moving back, keeping safe distance away from the jab as he tries to counter manny. This movement nullifies the jab because he's not stationary- there's no head available to hit with the jab. THEY ARE MOVING ALL OVER THE RING.

In contrast, when fighting Clottey, Cotto, Hatton, Diaz, Oscar, Margarito- all of these fighters stood flat footed, had no head movement, no backpedaling, poor countering skills, and was not moving in and out of Manny like Marquez did. Stationary opponents eat jabs all day. This is why Manny's recent performances stand out in fans minds so freshly because you see manny connecting those jabs. Manny was not connecting jabs at will on Marquez in the 2008 fight (because of his head and foot movement), that's why fans conveniently don't think his right hand was developed.

Manny's rhythm and timing also improved by the time he fought Marquez for the second time in March 2008. Emanuel Steward pointed that out during the fight.

It's all very clear what's going on here. Pac fans tend to glorify Manny's performance against lesser skilled boxers and disregard his less than stellar performances against the a great technical fighter like Marquez because of their lack of boxing knowledge.

ok dude.. you said it yourself...

anyway, i like the TS long post more than yours.

[Pacquiao'd]

ok dude.. you said it yourself...

anyway, i like the TS long post more than yours.

you are a *******, of course you do

[jpunieves]

you are a *******, of course you do

to call someone a *******... and you are what, a ****?

i like the TS post because it made me doubt pac's skill against mayweather. as a *******, what a **** like you would like to call, i think the TS post was well balanced for all *******s, *****s, and haters to consume.

stick it up in your ass if you have one. swallow it if you can't