is pacquiao one dimensional?

One-dimensional fighters don't have the success that Pac enjoys.

When it's all said and done, he's a top 15 ATG.

 

^regardless of what ranking pac gets in the hof, he will be way ahead of floyd.

 

he was. definately not now but thats not to say he has some very obvious flaws smart fighters can and have been exploiting

 

PAc is a Controlled Chaos.

You must be an idiot to say Pac is one D.

 

Trying way too hard aren't we?

 

True.....a lot like a prime Roy jones jr. Not in terms of their styles but in terms of doing things most fighters can't get away with. But his awkwardness is also part of what makes him successful. His opponents Are not used to seeing his kind of movement and rhythm.

 

I saw the word "dissect"......that to me was a bit comical becuase when Juan dissects an opponent it looks like he's conducting a college level course at an ivy leauge university......not getting battered and then slowing the pace to regain some ground.

 

Okay, just so we're all clear, can you define the word 'dimension' in the context of this thread and boxing in general? What is your definition of the word dimension, I only need one example of this single dimension you elude to.

 

He's not one dimensional. But, he fights in a certain rhythm, and does certain things instinctively and repetitively, which only fighters with great timing have been able to pick up on. He's not what you'd call a brilliant tactician. He's more of a physical marvel, with intangibles that overshadow his glaring flaws.

 

All great fighters have certain style that they perfect through repetition. And they repeat those skills when the bell rings for fights. Manny and all other great fighters have their own rhythm and things they repeat not because they are flawed.....but becuase it works for them. The key is to work on counter skills, strategies and tactics to perfect when going in against opposition known for doing certain things.

That's a difficult feat for guys who adapt and adjust on the fly like a Floyd Mayweather or even JMM....or guys who have a very unorthodox rhythm and style like a Manny Pacquiao. There are always ways to combat and neutralize things that other fighters do well or physical advantages....like timing can beat speed.....intelligent pressure can overwhelm counter punchers or how power can be a great equalizer. But not anyone can or will be able to pull these things off when greatness is in front of them.

It takes a special kind of fighter and sometimes a fighter with more testicular fortitude to accomplish these obstacles to solidify greatness.

 

I guess cotto, dela hoya, and bradley all lost to a one dimensional fighter then.

 

Like I said, I see Pacquiao as someone who's success is mainly because of his athleticism.

 

And what happens when he's not? Do you end up feeling real stupid?

 

trained assassins at their best are one dimensional. crush kill destroy.

 

I think we agree. But, just to be clear, I'm not implying he fights the way he does because of his flaws. I am saying he is gifted enough to focus on and perfect his strengths, as opposed to spending time on trying to correct his flaws. Roy Jones did his share of things 'wrong' too. But, he is easily one of the most amazing fighters I have ever seen.