All of the reasons Pacquiao looked good against Oscar do not apply against PBF

I keep reading what a tough fight Pacman will be for PBF and how he even might win or school Floyd.

Although I admit Pacman looked amazing Saturday night, all of the reasons he beat Oscar do not apply in a fight against PBF. Lets not forget this year Pacman's history is: a VERY close fight with JMM, KO over Diaz (who isnt the best at 135) and a demolition of Oscar.

Looking at the reasons Pac was able to demolish Oscar versus how they apply to Floyd:


1. Speed: Pac was too fast for DLH. Against PBF the speed differences will be much closer.

2. Southpaw stance: Roach took advantage that Oscar depends on his jab and left hook and doesnt use right hand. His left isnt as effective against a southpaw and he hasnt fought one in over 10 years.

PBF has a great lead right and also a good right hand in combos. He can use either hand unlike DLH. He also fought and UD'd Judah who is a southpaw and is faster than him.

3. Defense: Pac was able to connect on DLH at will. It was suprising as DLH recently showed good defense in the PBF fight. PBF will be much harder to land on than DLH.

4. Stamina: DLH has been known for years to tire out in the late rounds. We have never seen PBF tired. He trains year round and spars 15 rounds, his stamina is excellent.

5. Physical Strength: DLH was lighter than expected and Pac was the stronger guy and able to control him if he needed to. PBF's conditioning is top notch. The hatton camp underestimated his strength and thought they could outwork and manhandle floyd. They were wrong when PBF was the stronger fighter and also the stronger man in the clinches. He also has some good tricks up his sleeve on the inside such as his elbows and tricky defense.

6. Weight: DLH was weakened from having to make 147. PBF is very strong at that weight. If Roach wants to negotiate a catchweight, PBF will be able to make it and in a healthy way.

 

How do you see the fight playing out? How does Pac win?

 

These ****ing noobs are everywhere. Ive forgotten how bad it gets after a big fight.

 

So you think Pac could outbox and outland PBF from the outside?

Do you see him winning on activity or do you think he could be landing the better shots?


I would concede its possible PBF could drop rounds if he is not active enough but I see him landing the better shots. His defense is much better than DLH's, he isnt going to be hit like that and he is much faster, Pac cant just jump in on him like he did on DLH.

 

Why do you see Pac having the edge if they trade?

Mayweather is very good on the inside. He is good at holding, throwing elbows and using his shoulders to block shots on the inside.


If Floyd does go on his bicycle and stay on the outside, how do you see Pac outboxing floyd from the outside? Pac will not have that huge speed advantage that he had on DLH. Also, unlike DLH, Floyd also has a lead right to shoot at Pac from the outside.