Does anybody else think floyds relatively low workrate will be a problem against pac?

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  1. Blind Sheikh

    Blind Sheikh Active Member Full Member

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    If by "low workrate" you mean the fact that he's a WW that doesn't fight WWs and hasn't fought a top fighter since Buffy the Vampire Slayer was on UPN-- then yes.
     
  2. nipplefloss

    nipplefloss Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Manny is a southpaw...
     
  3. 8count

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    saw some of that in the PBF-Chavez fight. Amazing defense too. Also when floyd rolls his shoulder, he always rolls back into position while firing a short right hand (either a hook, or uppercut), so quick you can't see it but you'll see his opponent's head snap.
     
  4. Trixie

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    My bad -- re: the lead hook -> straight right hand thing. He is susceptible to it though!
     
  5. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    punches from all angles, power and work rate will spell trouble for Void. Void will still try to cheat as usual.
     
  6. Silvermags

    Silvermags Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    PBF
    He is brilliant
    He is boring
    PBF is brilliantly BORING!!!!:lol::lol::rofl:rofl
     
  7. Silvermags

    Silvermags Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah PBF is a good in defence but EXTREMELY BORING on offense
    If there are two PBF boxers in the ring BOTH WAITING for the other one to make a mistake or waiting for the punch so he can counter punch!

    DAMN! It's NO BRAINER is a SNOOOOOOOOOOOZEFEST in the making!:rofl:D:lol:
     
  8. charlievint

    charlievint Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It will be a very good one for sure! I think we'll see a tatical, technical and also some toe to toe action. In my opinion a fight of the year type performance....I know...I know....Some will say I'm crazy, but I think we'll see Floyd show us some new things that he is capable of in there with PAC. He's gonna fight pac in spots and they are gonna trade. I give PAC a slighth edge in those spots but if Floyd sets PAC up we could see PAC dropped for the first time in a long time.
     
  9. cilldara11

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    I've been thinking about this alot aswell. I've come to the conclusion that the most likely scenario will be: Pac will be forced to throw far less punches. He won't be landing as much, and he won't be shown a target as much. Would Floyd have found himself in the two situations that dropped Cotto? I very much doubt it. He manages to stay on his feet all night, and wins a close decision is my guess.
     
  10. JayK

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    People are underestimating Floyd's strength. He does things in training that other fighters can't do. He won't get gassed.

    As for Pac's workrate, Pac is going to have to be extremely aggressive. This will leave him open for counters. If JLC, a bigger, stronger and more skilled fighter than Manny, couldn't impose his will or break down Mayweather, I doubt Manny can.
     
  11. charlievint

    charlievint Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Please wipe your chin.....you're worse than the most ******ed ******* with how you are on Floyd's nuts.:-(
     
  12. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    workrate all comes down to what is coming back in return , what is the point in throwing 100 shots and landing 30 , floyd has the highest percentage punches landed in the sport , i dont think Manny is far behind on this but this is the question . Also hatton presured mayweather all night and barely landed a punch after the 3rd....
     
  13. K-Man

    K-Man Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It all will depend on the judges. If Floyd again gets any round even when not throwing a single punch, because "his opponent couldn't touch him!", then Pac almost has zero chances to win.

    If the judges score fair, and that sees Floyd trailing by 4 rounds mid-fight when all he does for offense is hold and elbow the throat, it boils down to if Floyd can KO Pac with his late rallies.
     
  14. untmike

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    Floyds workrate comes from him being the counter puncher and defensive minded, not because he cant substain it. If pacman forces him to fight it wont be a problem. Floyd has arguably the best stamina in the game.