Has Mayweather mastered the art of "fighting without fighting"?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by 6'4south, Dec 12, 2012.


  1. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    200 Amatuer fights is the equivanlent of the old school boxers who fights every other week. Plus Floyd been boxing since he was 2, but somehow Pac has fought more?

    Do people ever wonder why Rigo is so damn good? hmmm could it be his 400+ amatuer fights and 3 gold medals? HMmm...
     
  2. canucks9314

    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

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    this is obviously what he meant.
     
  3. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Now the OPs is going to MIA. And then come back a few days later raising the standards on Floyd with a new alt. Typical day at ESB. Next thing you know would be how many language can Floyd speak. pac knows 1 and a half!
     
  4. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    Mr. feathers is afraid of getting hit!
     
  5. Manos de Hierro

    Manos de Hierro Member Full Member

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    He'll continue to do it. He's in absolutely no hurry to stop receiving $40+ million payouts while fighting credible enough opposition to keep him P4P #1 as long as he sees fit. It's about the money, but you'll never see him fighting a guy who isn't top 3 in a division or at least Top 10 P4P overall if it fits. He's on top of the world right now.
     
  6. Box702

    Box702 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If you mean by staying on top by carefully managing his career then yes:thumbsup.He's a good fighter,but an even better manager.
     
  7. Manos de Hierro

    Manos de Hierro Member Full Member

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    He's brilliant to watch. He spaces out "events" in a manner that keeps him fresh (in a variety of ways) and people interested.
     
  8. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If Manny really "fights" so much more than Floyd then his form would be just as good but it is not, footwork would be just as good instead of just darting in and out, and his defense will consist more than just ear muff bob left and right.

    If it wasn't for Manny's god gifted speed and power, he wouldn't make it this far.

    You look at Floyd's form and then you look at Manny. It is clear as day that Floyd has much more experience than Pac.
     
  9. 6'4south

    6'4south Well-Known Member Full Member

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    @Miniq

    I agree, I'm sure Lee meant it a lot more literally as in beating your opponent with your brain instead of physical confrontation. But even if that's the description I think it fits fighters like Ali, Tyson and even Mayweather extent, as these fighters have defeated many opponents even before entering the ring in a psychological sense.
     
  10. Clydebank Blitz

    Clydebank Blitz Don't Be Scared Homie Full Member

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    It's actually ironic that you mention Bruce Lee.

    Anderson Silva >
     
  11. 6'4south

    6'4south Well-Known Member Full Member

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    @Clyde ank Blitz

    What's the irony?
     
  12. markq

    markq Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who cares, Bruce Lee was a ballroom dancer. He wouldn't last a round in the cage.
     
  13. LikeIsedb4

    LikeIsedb4 Member Full Member

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    yeah cuz his opponent would get fukd up with in 30 seconds
     
  14. markq

    markq Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    LMFAO, you really think Bruce Lee was a bad ass in real life? What a joke. He was a ballroom dancer and that's why he was so good at choreographing fights on the screen. The only real footage of him fighting was a lame tournament in long beach if I remember correctly.
     
  15. PBFred

    PBFred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    43 fights at 35 y/o when most of the other elite guys are close to 30 with under 30 fights.

    Just because you just started watching doesn't mean it didn't happen.