I think Prescott has underrated Boxing skills and power. I think Maidana is a puncher, but he might be a puncher cause he's a big man coming down in weight, where as I think Prescott is a legitimate puncher, although his recent fights would suggest differently. Here is an example of Prescott when he doesn't! look to load up, when he tries to box and leave that gap between himself and the opponent and utilizes the jab. Round 10 (08.03) [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dreRd2CjJk&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=SP801FF43DDD5BD318[/ame] 1.01 , Prescott using the jab to control distance.. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDEeCKTnCwQ[/ame] 3.55, Prescott rolling, slipping... [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDEeCKTnCwQ[/ame]
Prescott is not a top light welterweight contender. What he did to Khan was impressive. But i'd put alot of money on it that he wouldn't do that again to Amir if they were to rematch.
Bascially your saying he did actually pay a little attention to some of the things his coaches told him when he first entered the gym