He wouldn't be comfortable to load up and throw punches from his hip if hes getting peppered with shots. He was only able to fight that way because Mayweather isn't that active.
Here's why I think Pacquiao would stop Maidana. Maidana is a warrior that will not back down! You guys are right Maidana is not Rios. He will not cover up like Rios did. Pacquiao will circle him and will land his right hooks and counter Maidana's jabs with his left cross. In the 5th or 6th round, Pacquiao will go in high gear and stop Maidana. Like any other fighters who fought Pacquiao, his face will be swollen and a bloody mess.
Pac cant break an egg. Plus Pac no longer has a high gear. Maidona walk right thru Pac. Easy fight ---- thats what Maidona said.