After last night, what are your thoughts on Floyd vs Manny?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by WarMaidana, May 6, 2012.


Page 1 of 5
  1. WarMaidana

    WarMaidana Member Full Member

    138
    0
    Sep 24, 2011
    Floyd looked vulnerable, althought he looked really good in other ways such as his offensive fight game.

    My thoughts:
    Manny isn't as strong to keep mayweather on the ropes as cotto was, and doesn't have as good of a jab to get him on the ropes, but he is a lot faster, harder and more accurate punches than cotto, so maybe he could cause more damage. He is also a southpaw.

    I still think mayweather will win, but it will be a lot closer than some people say who think mayweather will walk through pacquiao. What you guys think?
     
    WarMaidana, May 6, 2012
    WarMaidana, May 6, 2012
    #1
  2. SymphonyOHorror

    SymphonyOHorror Guest

    Pacquiao beats Floyd. Possibly stops him. Cotto connected lefts with regularity. Pacquiao would make each and every single one landed count. If Floyd strictly boxes, he would most likely win a decision. If he stands and trades, Pac destroys him.
     
    SymphonyOHorror, May 6, 2012
    SymphonyOHorror, May 6, 2012
    #2
  3. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

    63,174
    24
    Oct 27, 2010
    Floyd by TKO
     
    bballchump11, May 6, 2012
    bballchump11, May 6, 2012
    #3
  4. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

    60,376
    241
    Sep 28, 2007
    Floyd by UD.
    BTW, no change in my prediction since the first time this fight was ever thought about.
     
    Hatesrats, May 6, 2012
    Hatesrats, May 6, 2012
    #4
  5. boxingboy

    boxingboy Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,767
    0
    Sep 30, 2010
    Didn't change much, Floyd still wins a UD
     
    boxingboy, May 6, 2012
    boxingboy, May 6, 2012
    #5
  6. Caelum

    Caelum Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,404
    51
    May 16, 2010
    it would be an interesting fight. More interesting now than if we were to have figured out a way to match them up at their best. One man's decline can make it great for a fight. Sucks for the fighter but great for the fans.

    Like Prime Frazier vs. Post-exiled Ali
     
    Caelum, May 6, 2012
    Caelum, May 6, 2012
    #6
  7. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

    39,748
    3
    Jun 28, 2009
    Not much as changed. Floyd by UD.
     
    Uncle Rico, May 6, 2012
    Uncle Rico, May 6, 2012
    #7
  8. SymphonyOHorror

    SymphonyOHorror Guest

    On the basis of what?

    Pac's chin has been tested repeatedly in the higher weights and no one has seriously hurt him, save for Margarito's body shots.
     
    SymphonyOHorror, May 6, 2012
    SymphonyOHorror, May 6, 2012
    #8
  9. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

    36,138
    24,154
    Feb 19, 2007
    i was reminded of hamed vs barrera in a way. i recall how most people overated prince and what he would do against the top dogs. i always figured he would be brought back to earth once he fought an elite still near his prime. i feel the same about floyd even though cotto is not an elite near his prime anymore. pac man will be floyds barrera.
     
    bandeedo, May 6, 2012
    bandeedo, May 6, 2012
    #9
  10. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

    60,376
    241
    Sep 28, 2007
    Post Bradley fight I expect the expectations for this fight to die considerably.
    (expecting Timmy to spoil Pacquiao's post JMM gift)
     
    Hatesrats, May 6, 2012
    Hatesrats, May 6, 2012
    #10
  11. WarMaidana

    WarMaidana Member Full Member

    138
    0
    Sep 24, 2011
    i still think flloyd wins but it is a very competitive entertaining fight
     
    WarMaidana, May 6, 2012
    WarMaidana, May 6, 2012
    #11
  12. WarMaidana

    WarMaidana Member Full Member

    138
    0
    Sep 24, 2011
    by the way i got banned from my other boxing forum for posting this thread, but already i got 8 comments on here looks like ESB is the better forum!
     
    WarMaidana, May 6, 2012
    WarMaidana, May 6, 2012
    #12
  13. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

    40,234
    13
    Mar 14, 2010
    emmanuel's incredibly reckless
     
    Leon, May 6, 2012
    Leon, May 6, 2012
    #13
  14. stillth3sameg

    stillth3sameg Woolly Rhino Full Member

    1,896
    0
    Sep 16, 2009
    Floyd UD, styles make fights.

    Pac gets the first few rounds but Mayweather adjusts and outboxes him. No way in hell does May stay in the pocket.. maybe in the later rounds after having built a huge lead.
     
    stillth3sameg, May 6, 2012
    stillth3sameg, May 6, 2012
    #14
  15. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

    42,577
    3,768
    May 4, 2012
    Floyd still wins. People forget quickly that Pac just got schooled by Marquez.
     
    turbotime, May 6, 2012
    turbotime, May 6, 2012
    #15
Page 1 of 5