MAYWEATHER vs. MOSLEY Joe Goossen: Mosley "I just think Mayweather doesnt punch enough. He can pop you here and there, move here and there, play cat and mouse and wear you down against a good or very good opponent. But Shane is a cut above." Ronnie Shields: Mayweather "I think Floyd will hold him, walk him around, stand on the ropes, let Shane thrown punches and catch them on his arms and then counter punch him all night long. It might be a different story if Shane moved around the ring like he used to." Buddy McGirt: Mayweather "Guys with speed have given Mosley a little trouble. I think Shane will try to come in and try to overpower him. Thats a mistake. Mayweather has a way of getting you to dance to his beat. What happens when Mosley comes in? Mayweather strips and counters. You cant stand in front of Shane; hell kill you if you do that. He has trouble with fast guys, though, guys like Vernon Forrest." Robert Garcia: Mayweather "Mayweather is very, very difficult to hit. Hes a great defensive fighter and very quick at the same time. It all depends on which Mosley shows up. The Mosley who fought Margarito looked great. He fought the perfect fight and showed hes still one of the best pound for pound in the world. The one who fought (Ricardo) Mayorga didnt look so good. I think hell give Mayweather a hell of a fight but I still give the edge to Mayweather. His defense, his speed, hes awkward." PACQUIAO VS. MAYWEATHER Joe Goossen: Pacquiao "No. 1, Mayweather isnt enamored with fighting southpaws. No. 2, Manny Pacquiao is very hard to discourge. And No. 3, Manny Pacquiao does not stop punching. He hits you in the arms, the ribs, the hip, anywhere he can. And hes very accurate. Hes constantly on you, like a barnacle. You cant get rid of him." Ronnie Shields: Mayweather "Manny will have to make the fight, to come through Floyd, and that could play right into Floyds hands. Floyd will block and counter effectively. Floyd will stand and wait, wait, wait, and when Manny comes in, Floyd will hit him." Buddy McGirt: Mayweather "Floyd is very smart, though; so is Pacquiao. I just think Floyd is better. And hes very fast. You dont know how fast until youre in the opposite corner. I was in Arturos (Gatti) corner. His speed is unbelievable. I think Pacquiao would run into counters. And once Floyd gets you to dance to his beat, hes got you. A perfect example is Zab Judah. Judah won the first four, five rounds. Once Floyd figured him out, though, it was over." Robert Garcia: Pacquiao "I think Pacquiao will outpunch him three, four punches to one. I dont think itll be like the (Joshua) Clottey fight; it wont be easy. But I think Pacquiao wins a decision. I think Pacquiao will throw three-, four-punch combinations and move side to side. Mayweather doesnt throw that many punches. I think therell be times hell take the combinations and not throw anything back." PACQUIAO vs. MOSLEY Joe Goossen: ?? "Pacquiao wouldnt overwhelm Mosley. Shane isnt a shrinking violet himself when it comes to throwing punch and Pacquiao knows it. A big, fast, strong guy like Mosley will be the biggest, fastest, strongest guy Pacquiao has fought and he really fights. Do I pick Mosley? I might if I were assured he hasnt lost anyting since his last fight. I can tell you this: Someone will get knocked out. Who?" Ronnie Shields: Pacquiao "Pacquiaos defense is better than Mosleys. I would have to go with Pacquiao for that reason. If this were Mosley at 135 pounds, I would say Shane Mosley any day of the week. At 147 pounds and what is he, 38? I have to go with the younger fighter because of defense and foot speed. This is a very entertaining fight. These guys both throw a lot of punches." Buddy McGirt: ?? "Shane can still fight. Hes not the Shane of seven, eight years ago, though, so I lean a little toward Pacquiao. Shane is known for pulling upsets, though. So who knows? I know what Floyd does. He tries to out-slick you. Shane is going to bring it, and Pacquiao is going to bring it. I think Pacquiaos edge is his speed. But if he sits in front of Shane too long, he could pay a price." Robert Garcia: Pacquiao "I pick Pacquiao but I think itll be very close. Shane fights with his heart. He still wants to prove that hes one of the best. Hes still hungry. He can stand in front of you, make you miss and then land counters. And Mosley can take a good punch, too. I wouldnt be surprised if Mosley pulled it off." source
Nice read. Based on McGirt's statement on Pac vs. Shane. He said he's leaning a little toward Pacquiao.
a little i guess more on playing safe.. it's great to hear from the trainers itself than the so-called boxing expertise of the *******s/floydettes