Yeah they were. This will probably mess with your head a little....maybe not? I think you are from California based on your Location info. But as kid I use to watch those Kung Fu movies at the Pomona Drive-Ins in the 70's So it is all coming full circle.
Being physical won't necessarily help him win the fight, just like it didn't help Hatton. It has to be a combination of physicality, smart game plan, jabs, body punches, and conditioning to be able to keep getting at Floyd late in the fight.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPzfGssicEc[/ame] the drum technique from karate kid 2...i think it speaks volumes for Shanes chances and apparently at work i have some internet limitations