How do you rate Manny Pacquaio's body punching ability?

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  1. herbzg

    herbzg Euro-Level Athlete Full Member

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    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Non existent. He's a head hunter one of his biggest flaws.
     
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    herbzg Euro-Level Athlete Full Member

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    He possesses none of the attributes that made has made previous Mayweather opponents successful. He does not have a size/weight advantage, he does not cut off the ring well, does not possess a good jab, and unable/unwilling to punch to the body. He is, however, an awkard southpaw, which will work to his advantage.
     
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Pacquiao's greatness came mostly from speed, power, stamina and aggression. He was/is a very physical fighter.
     
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    Ali and Klitschko very rarely went to the body also. Three great head hunters.
     
  6. Anima

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    decent, he uses it to set up punches or inside his combinations. He doubled over Dela Hoya and severely hurt Margo with a body punch. Round 4 I think.
     
  7. rodney

    rodney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What ablility.
    No body punching ability.
     
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    Muff Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I was going to reference that shot. First body punch that really did something that came to mind from him. His lack of a body punching is a shame since I love a good body attack. Makes you wonder how he would be if a had even a decent body attack game.
     
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    abuffy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good. He used them a lot early rounds against Algieri. Slowed him down a lot, so Manny could set up those bigger shots that really hurt him later in the fight.
     
  10. Anima

    Anima Kinetic Link Full Member

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    First knockdown against Cotto was also set up by body punch.
     
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    Yeah that shot was great, that was the first time I've seen margo that bent.. He was on the backfoot there, reeling. He uses it a lot on the lighter weights but not much and only shines when the opponent is already hurt covering upstairs, Pac hits the body to open up the top.
     
  12. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    he does not do it nearly as much as id like to see or as much as he once did
     
  13. icebergisonfire

    icebergisonfire Floyd F*ckin Mayweather! Full Member

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    Damn, this is what I would say verbatim.
     
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    this_and_that Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He used it pretty well against Morales.

    I don't remember him using it again decently afterwards.
     
  15. EJDiaZ

    EJDiaZ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    its pretty good but he likes to hit the head lol
    Watch the cotto and bradley fight