After Re-Watching Film, I Still Think Pac Will Beat Floyd Mayweather

Yes, the rhythm point is a problem not benefit for Pac.

I don't think most here would call me that. I've been called a hater more so than a *******. Thanks though. I just wanted to get this out there to sort of counter-act the short-term memory that got evoked from this great performance. Remember after Cotto, the same thing was happening but for Pac's sake.

The jab won't be used like DLH did. He can't, he's not DLH. But he'll use it, whether to hit his shoulder or knock him off balance. My logic is mostly it's there to sting Floyd if he gets hit with it, but most importantly it will blind his continued flurried after it. It won't be used in a conventional way. Pac can't do that. Pac's need using it to control distance. It will help measure his man to an extent, but he's going to aggressively go forward after the jab. This will help him "lung in" as you say.

It's like the Dempsey vs Tunney fights. Even though Dempsey is way past his prime he completely abandoned his jab. He needed a jab to help him get inside. If he used it more it would have done him such a great service to make his following attack less predictable, and more difficult to elude from.

Marquez is the blue-print but Mayweather really has to take chances to implement this game-plan. He doesn't go as aggressive. Floyd rolls and plays "defensive" far too much to counter-punch in combination he doesn't work as much offensively like Marquez. Floyd can't drawn Pac's work-rate with counters, he has to fight him eventually. Pac should have some success. I think the thread is that Pac CAN beat Mayweather. There's a good chance that he won't, perhaps.

 

Yeah against Mosley, after he rendered his offense useless.

Pac has too many weapons for Floyd to push forward and fight aggressive. Too much stamina, too much pep, too much activity. If you think Floyd can fight Pac like that I think you'll be in for a treat.

 

Yes, Pac's going to be there to challenge Floyd and make it an exciting fight. Both fighters have heart. But Pac will make the fight by moving forward, no doubt.

 

The thing is, I don't want to disrespect Mosley but they are different. Pac's the energy bunny. He won't get tight, jittery, and burn out a little. And he has more of an offensive arsenal so he won't have his rhythm shut down as easily.

I was surprised, Mayweather was terrific. But I'll be hugely suprised if he can shut-down Pac's work-rate. I just think he can get in and make Floyd fight a bit. Can Floyd just 30-35 punch him a round and control the action? Ah, I don't know. I don't think so. That would have to imply that Pac has been massively hurt, or that Pac just seems so frustrated that he's lost all eager-ness to take chances. Pac will take those chances. And yes, Mayweather surprised the hell out of all us with the way he fought. Do you think he would fight that same way against Pac though?