what is Floyd's greatest strength in the ring?

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  1. brando

    brando Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Floyd is fond of saying, "42 tried and 42 failed," in reference to his unblemished professional ring record. But his dominance comes in many flavors. Floyd makes constant adjustments to his style, and his wins have come in almost 42 different ways.

    what do you think is Floyd's greatest strength in the ring? is it his ring IQ, his ability to counterpunch, his footwork and ring generalship? or maybe it's his intense training regimen and impressive stamina? or is it the abundant confidence that comes with never losing a fight? say whatever u want.
     
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  2. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The Mental aspact. Not Just Boxing IQ which is very high. We saw when Mosley rocked him and when Ortiz headbutted him that he did not lose his cool. Don't get me wrong his physcial abillites are some of the best ever, but what sepreates him from the rest or at least most of the rest is his abillity to stay cool under presrure.
     
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  3. leone25

    leone25 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    His fear of losing
     
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  4. jmmpbf

    jmmpbf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "Box that mother****er"
     
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  5. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The ability to pick and choose tailor made opponents.
     
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  6. realfraud

    realfraud Guest

    suckerpunch not counterpunch
     
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  7. m8te

    m8te Oh you ain't know? Full Member

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    his patience. floyd maintains his cool even when a guy's throwing many hard punches his way, and waits until the right time to come back with venom, every time. he's never taken out of his fight no matter how much pressure a guy may put on him. not to mention he embraces the biggest stage in boxing and rises to the occasion accordingly. this is the main problem I see pacquiao having if and when they do fight each other.
     
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  8. Muhammad Ali

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    confidence
     
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  9. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He can adapt to anything -- a master chess player
     
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  10. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    :good
     
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  11. realfraud

    realfraud Guest


    yep, I was cool when Larry Merchant interviewed me.:p
     
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  12. Rhino718

    Rhino718 M.O.B. Full Member

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    floyd has so much going for him. Hes outstanding in every way in the ring. The only thing that I can say that he lacks is one punch KO power. Love him or hate him, hes a great fighter.
     
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  13. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    Adaptability would be my choice too.

    Much of the time, Floyd starts slowly but he's always watching his opponent. Watching and learning. By the mid-rounds he usually has his opponent figured out and he almost always finishes stronger.

    You could have success with a certain punch, combination or movement in round one or two - but I promise, it won't be working in round 10. Not only won't it work, he'll have a counter ready to turn it against you.
     
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  14. LiL

    LiL Guest

    duck move, when void bends below the waist level

    very professional and quick .. duh
     
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  15. TonyD407

    TonyD407 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This :deal
     
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