Better pressure fighter then Floyd Mayweather in boxing today?

Talking about intelligent pressure, cutting off the ring, breaking a fighter down ect. The only criticism you could have is that he takes about 2-3 rounds to get settled into the style, but then he complete locks the opposing fighter both offensively and defensively, and he doesnt throw alot of punches and his power leaves some to be desired. But really I dont think there is another fighter today that is as good as Mayweather at breaking another fighter down on the front foot. Maybe Cotto, but even Cotto could never impose his will on a Shane Mosley level fighter like Mayweather did. There are simple no Chavez or Tszyus of this era. You get alot of Ricky Hatton, Paul Williams and Margarito type pressure fighters who are busy have power but get hit far too much. They dont slip punches and cant get inside like the old legends.

Floyd breaking down Sharmba Mitchell
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Floyd breaking down Zab Judah
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And of course the Mosley fight
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I was gonna say Andre Ward but he's still raw. He lunges in with his head down alot. An experienced fighter would make him pay dearly for that. A Hopkins or Jones would just have stepped back and pop goes the weasel.

Although when Ward does get you on the ropes, you arent likely to find your way off of them.

 

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Carl Froch is the living embodiement of how not to pressure.


When Dirrell was southpaw he actually lead with a right hook to the body from about 3 feet away and almost got knocked out for it. One of the poorest examples of boxing technique and discipline I can remember from a world champion.

 

Pacquiao is one the greatest mid-range fighters I've ever seen. An offensive dynamo. But he was not comfortable stalking Cotto.