JMM could mix it up and counter while being off balance too, people forget that. Really helped him against Manny and no one does it better than him. He fires back with Manny better than anyone I've seen in Manny's career. Mentioned distance in my post before this in this thread and I'll add to that. Bradley comes in reckless which Marquez rarely does. Manny is a master with sneaky shots and I could see him decking Bradley with one of those. Interesting how he deals with Manny and other way around I look forward to it. You're right about pressure. Bradley comes inside reckless but his approach to box is educated as well as being hard to hit repeatedly.
Yup I agree, Bradley can find success on the inside in spots even though he can come in reckless with his hands dropping as he throws. That low center of gravity Marquez mentioned would be key, I think Manny actually has problems with fighters smaller than him, since they bring his punches down instead of up and it opens more holes in his guard. Ultimately I think Manny will catch him, but it's a good fight and I'm also interested. BTW, if you want to read Marquez break that fight down, here's the link: http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12100017
Yeah I remember you had another thread with Marquez going into more details about him speaking of a low center of gravity. Will rewatch his fight with Agapito Sanchez as that might be the closest style to Bradley that Pacquiao may have fought. Glimpsing at that fight I forgot that he did jab more in the past. :goodThanks! Will read. Ahhhhh this was the thread I was referring to. Another great read.
yeah I agree, but his active legs could help him employ that lateral movement and maintain at least some sort of distance This is always a good starting point against Pacquiao. Pac has what I call an itchy trigger finger. The guy can't wait to throw a punch. It's one of his major habits one can exploit. He's done well over the years to fight more disciplined, but I think if Bradley can maintain that distance and be patient, he can lay similar traps the way Marquez did. At some point in the fight, if there's too long of a lull in action....I guarantee you Pac will take those unnecessary risks. A slight opening even when he's not in range, he'll go for it. I've been watching this guy for so long, it's in his DNA to throw like it's unnatural for him to just stand there dancing...If he hasn't thrown a punch within 30 seconds, he gets irritated. Bradley doesn't have to be technically perfect like JMM,...just get Pac to commit and exploit that mannerism (it's true you can't change old habits).
Well said. Bradley can still be successful with the same mindset as JMM yet different strategy. Pacquiao isn't known for patience but Bradley is like that too I think. He still is able to capitalize on Pacquiao's eagerness just not sure to what degree.
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I say once the 12th round ends, Pacquiao walks to his corner head down and bloodied like when he fought Marquez