Floyd & Manny - my honest opinion.

Ok then. Just to clarify before I start, I am neither a Floyd nuthugger nor a *******? (I think that's the term you guys are using). My favorite boxer is Mosley so I'm honestly looking at this from a balanced viewpoint. I'm also not going to discuss steroids. I have an opinion but until either fighter has tested positive for any PED I refuse to involve myself in rumours and mud slinging.

Last night Manny once again looked an amazingly impressive offensive fighter. When he threw punches they looked powerful, pushing a genuinely massive welterweight backwards even when taken on the gloves and his footwork was exceptional. He also seems to hold a good shot and Clottey did manage to tag him a few times. His defence looked a little leaky to me though. He was wide open for the uppercut in close as well as a right over the top at range.

To beat Floyd he will definitely have to sharpen up his defence and not leave as many openings but I genuinely feel that with his work rate and power he will give Mayweather fits. Floyd will need to be at his best to win and at welterweight have we ever seen Money come forward and try to beat a guy? I'm very sure that retreating and counterpunching won't work against Pacman. Floyd struggles a little (not much but these things matter against the best) against lefties and I can see him getting hit much more than usual.

Obviously Floyd has to get past Shane first (i'll be praying for a Mosley win but doubt it will happen at this stage of his career) and we will be able to judge him more following that fight. It will be interesting to see how he deals with a big welter who can punch and has fast hands. I genuinely think if Floyd wins we will see the Mayweather v Manny fight and It will be huge. But for me, at the moment, I see Manny winning if he can tighten up his defence a little.

 

I personally think The MEN Arena in Manchester, England would be a nice, impartial setting for the fight...........nothing at all to do with me living there of course lol.

 

It would be bloody brilliant mate. Back on topic though, I can't wait for May now, really hoping Shane wins and upsets the apple cart but I can't see it. The positive is that Floyd v Manny is exactly the shot in the arm boxing needs. It's a genuine super-fight between two brilliant, brilliant fighters with contrasting styles. I'm pretty much changing my mind on a daily basis at the moment as to who will win.