How do you beat Floyd Mayweather?

Relentless pressure, iron chin, and endless stamina.

When Floyd watched Margarito knock out Sergio Martinez (who fights a lot like Floyd), he decided he wanted no part of Margarito.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6LkrhtGtJA

 

You definitely wanna start with having an "0" if possible. Floyd has gotten the benefit of many close rounds due to him having an O and not his opponent. Case in point, take the very same DLH fight except slap an O on Oscar's record and Floyd would've had an L long ago. Even Floyd is aware of this, he's only fought two undefeateds and they were both come forward tailor brawlers...that's not the happenstance he and his fans would like you to believe in my opinion.

 

just throw more punches and stink the place out....thats what he does!!

 

I think the problem with most plans is that they assume you can just come at Mayweather because he doesn't have any power but hr has enough to make you respect him

 

I think Tommy Hearns pumping out hard jabs all day would beat Floyd.

 

Honestly, I think the answer is that you need to be able to adapt. We have seen boxers have success against Mayweather; however, it is always fleeting as Floyd makes changes and rectifies the situation. I believe that you need to adapt in the same manner that Floyd does in order to beat him. That is, of course, MUCH easier said than done.

Beyond that element, which I think is probably the most significant aspect, you need to be able to pressure effectively. Cotto did fairly well, he still lost the majority of rounds, but he wasn't completely outclassed in the rounds he lost. So pressure and aggression CAN get you reasonably far. Augustus also showed us that you can have some success if you are willing to gut your way through Floyd's counters and make it a dog fight. However, I don't believe that either strategy would get you the victory, only win you some rounds.

Having a truly dynamic offense, as well as some of the previous traits mentioned, would potentially be a way to maintain a legitimate chance of beating Mayweather. Floyd is maybe the best we have ever seen at adapting his game plan; however, it is impossible to adapt when your opponent isn't relying on a single approach. Pac, at his best, had a fairly dynamic offense; it is too bad we didn't get to see how Floyd would have dealt with it (though I imagine he would have been able to). Floyd isn't invincible, but there is a reason why he still has a perfect record.

 

Good:yep

 

Every time I think about this, the conclusion is always 'be Thomas Hearns'.

 

Mayweather would need to be blindfolded to lose to that useless lump of ****. Do you actually now how slow he is? Why do you think a 37 year old Mosley was so easily able to punch f&&k out of the cretin for 9 rounds?

No I've changed my mind, even if Mayweather was blindfolded, he'd probably hear the big dope's feet plodding around and still avoid his punches.

 

Mayweather had more trouble than usual with Castillo, Hoya and Cotto. All three of those guys did a good job of defence as they came in to attack. All three of them had the size and strength to rough Mayweather up on the inside. All three of them mainly used an aggressive gameplan. (Although Cotto sometimes switched it up and boxed on the back foot.) Hoya and Cotto also made use of a good jab, and they're also both boxer-punchers.

So...a good, well timed jab, size and strength, and pressure fighting but while being defensively responsible are a few things that can work. I would also add body punching. Castillo's success mainly came from getting close and then hitting the body rather than headhunting. Cutting off the ring is also necessary.

You can also try the Zab Judah plan, which is to stay on the outside and box with Mayweather, trying to counter him as he darts in, or ambush him with hard single shots from range. This requires someone who has great speed, reflexes and polished technique. Hearns, Whitaker and Leonard could do it.

Regardless of which gameplan the fighter chooses, one thing that is critical is stamina. You need to be ready to fight at a high pace for the full twelve rounds.

 

Fight him just like he does you. Box his ass. He ain't untouchable. Floyd Sr said he knows what beats his son back in the days that they werent speaking, so if you know that then you got little Floyd.

 

NO offense, but this is absolutely absurd. Let alone use the words "Pretty Certain". Bro, yes Martinez is a slick boxer, but fundamentally in the same category as Floyd. Seriously??? And how long ago was that fight??? Again, Seriously??? You can hate Floyd all you want (personality wise), but please don't disrespect the sweet science.

 

I agree about Williams .

It would have been an easy Win for Williams due to his reach and 100 punches a rnd .

I dont agree about Margarito .

Floyds very best accurate punches would fail to make Margarito even blink let alone stop him .

But i have a feeling you already well aware of that....

 

I find it so strange that everybody who gets in the ring with Floyd freezes up and has low output.:think

I don't have an answer other than the bat or hire WWE BIG SHOW

 

Floyd is a great defensive wizard , no doubt about it .

Yet He can be beaten .

Zab Judah ( who everyone claims is a mentally fragile 4 rnd fighter ) gave Floyd a hard fight , Outboxed him at times , rocked the hell out of him and even scored a knockdown on Floyd .

Cudos to Floyd for adapting and winning the remainder of the fight , Yet Zab in this fight proved to the world that Floyd was not supernatural and was very much beatable .

Miguel Cotto ( a fighter who is past his best and always been known for stamina problems ) gave Floyd a tough fight and a bloody look . Cotto had lots of success with his jab alone , His pressure and his boxer-puncher style made a lot of rnds competitive . Once again i have to credit Floyd , i watched this fight 2x and i have never seen 1 Cotto punch landed FLUSH through out the whole fight . I scored the fight 117-111 for Mayweather . But People need to remember "scorecards do not always tell the whole story" and this fight is a fine example of that .

Once again ANOTHER flawed fighter proves to the world Floyd is not supernatural and very much beatable .

To answer the thread question , ive always felt a southpaw fighter with quick footwork and unordothox punches will prevail over Floyd .