Does Floyd Mayweather have any technical flaws?

but what does stance have to do with ring intellect??...i assume you are not solely referring to just posture when you mean TextBook?:bbb

 

I agree with everything but the only time he really keeps his chin up in the air is when he is on the move or just bullshitting. When he is serious that chin is tucked into his shoulder.

 

Yup - also when is backing up looking to catch an opponent coming forward. I don't think it's much of a problem. It will only be a problem if he fights until his late 30s or 40s like Roy. But he's too smart to do that.

 

Excellent post!:good It looks easy on TV but until you actually get ino a ring and try it it's hard as hell to master.

 

Yeah he does back up with his hands down and his chin up when he is looking to land that lead right but he gets away with it damn near every time. I agree 100%.

 

If you can call being overly cautios a flaw, then that's it i guess.

 

i dont think some of you here know what the term 'textbook' means.

 

What would you call textbook? I think Barrera is very textbook since he became more of a boxer/puncher.

 

miguel cotto is text book.

 

Barrera is a great choice. Mexicans are generally considered brawlers and vicious body punchers, but a lot of them are beautiful boxers. Their not gifted athletically like some guys (Mayweather, Calzaghe, Jones), but they make up for it with technique and form.

 

I can agree with Cotto too. How could I forget Winky as well?!

 

Would you consider DLH textbook too?

 

ofcourse, de la hoya has both hands held high, upright stance, throws a great jab, all his punches are near perfect, (except for his right uppercut, which i dont remember him using it too often)

 

As well as the technical, patient pressure that someone like Castillo brought, that really bothered Floyd. And as Floyd has moved up in weight, he's been more prone to counterpunch in the pocket or off the ropes, rather than using movement, and when he does, as you said, he often goes straight backward, like he did a lot against Hatton. Cotto's perfect to beat him. With that said, it's still a very close fight, and one that Floyd's capable of winning.

 

I have my opinion on that one but I'll let him answer 1st. In a word, yes but I will go into more detail after he answers.