Is Floyd preparing to minimize the flak he will get if he loses to Pacquiao?

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  1. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd is unusually quiet leading to the fight on May 2nd. He's abstaining in doing his usual pre-fight antics and trash talks. He's doing a lot of different things this time. This is not the usual brash talking Floyd Jr.

    Is it possible that he's preparing to minimize the flak and backlash he will get if ever he loses to Pacquiao?

    Floyd been accused of ducking the Pacquiao fight for several years and losing to Pacquiao will lead to more criticism.
     
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  2. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Meanwhile Pacquiao seems to be his usual self, smiling and loves training surrounded by a lot of people.

    Pacquiao was quoted saying "this is just another fight".
     
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  3. pacman24

    pacman24 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Floyd is shook. He never thought he would actually have to take this fight.
     
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  4. wylan911

    wylan911 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well since he won't lose. I doubt it. Signs of maturity. Or signs that the A side of possibly the biggest fight in history is just taking it seriously.
     
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  5. Real-G

    Real-G Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I hope you guys are ready to minimize the damage you're going to get for spamming the Board with so much delusional ****, after May 2 ! SMH
     
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  6. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For Pacquiao's side there's nothing to minimize. He's the 2-1 underdog, he's expected to lose. He's not the one talking before that it's an easy fight.
     
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  7. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    Maybe just maybe he is training for the fight of his ife
     
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  8. wylan911

    wylan911 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :good
     
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  9. Kid Cincinnati

    Kid Cincinnati GOOD BOY NATION Full Member

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    Floyd did not want to promote this fight because he knew that Manny was more popular than him. Poor Floyd would not be able to handle seeing all the fans rooting for Manny at every event.
     
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  10. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good if this is the case otherwise it's a bad omen of him acting differently than usual these days.
     
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  11. gqsneezer

    gqsneezer Active Member Full Member

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    TBF, the OP may have a point. Unless you're actually in Floyds head or part of his inner circle, you can't completely count out the possibility that Floyd may have a few doubts here and there. As much as you may think its unlikely, it still is possible.
     
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  12. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    He did this for Cotto and Maidana too. Two fighters that gave him a little bit of trouble.
     
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  13. wylan911

    wylan911 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The truth is, that it's not the 1st time. He didnt do a lot of trash talking prior to the Corrales or Cotto fights either. Just focused on training. What Larry said was spot on, The best fighter just training hard for the fight of his life. Pacquiao fans just seem to somehow take that as somekind of sign. Pacquiao himself just within the last couple days that Roach is closing the gym and asking his fans to respect that he has to focus on training. The fighters seem to be getting it. When will the fans?
     
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  14. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd used to being booed during weigh-in and during his ring entrance and introduction but it's expected that the boos will be more loudier and heavy for this fight. :D

    Even in Floyd's hometown in Las vegas, I think Pacquiao will be the crowd's / live audience's favorite.
     
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  15. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He will still be the crowd favorite after Floyd puts the beat down on him. So much for the crowd favorite.:yep
     
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