Sparring is NOT fighting

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It's easy to forget there are occasionally sensible posts on here.

 

Agreed. Both sensible and clearly stated, Alex.

I find myself nearly never commenting on posts nowadays.

Good one.

 

Like It!:good

 

I agree sparring means not that much

 

Anyone who has been to a gym or spent time in a ring already know this sideline *****es who haven't don't.

 

So Mayweather was trying to get that ass tapped by Morales?

Did he know at that point that the ATG level was too much for him? And had to wait till they got old not to be exposed?

 

Didn't read the OP's post (too long), so I will just offer my own opinion on sparring. Sparring doesn't carry the implication that some people make it out to be for a variety of reasons.

Guys called in to spar are almost ALWAYS going to be going at it HARDER than the fighter preparing for a fight. When you throw in a superstar's name, the sparring partner will likely want to 1) put on a show and increase his own stock and 2) go harder to see where his level is and if he can hang with an elite.

Shawn Porter landed massive bombs on Pacquiao during sparring, so you could say that Porter has a "W" over Pacquiao in sparring. Basically, Porter was probably going in 100% while Pacquiao was operating at 60-70% and working on tweaks.

There is no doubt in my mind that Pacquiao would clown and beat Porter with ease in an actual match.

In their famed session, Spadafora probably gave 100% while Floyd put in about 70%. Spadafora doesn't win a round in an actual match.

 

In an actual boxing match pbf would give Morales that work. Who gives a **** about sparring?

 

Actually at this point I think Porter knocks out Pacquiao.

 

Nope. Porter wouldn't be able to find Pac.

 

Notice how Mayweather was having so much fun ringside at Morales Pacquiao II?

He got so fired up when Pacquiao put him down.

That's tells you a few things.

1. Mayweather loves exciting wars more than anything too like most fans.

2. He was happy that Morales got destroyed because he beat him up in sparring.

3. Since Floyd was at 147 and Pacquiao at 130 he thought he would never have to worry a out Pacquiao. But Pacquiao such a boss he fought way bigger men.

 

Pacquiao is much more flat footed than he was before.

Theres a reason why Pacquiao hasn't fought the young and hungry Welters.

 

Somewhat true... Pac is more flat-footed these days, but I think it's more a matter of energy preservation given his age. But Pac's defense was incredible against PED Jr.. PED Jr. was missing pretty badly at times. Porter is flat-footed and exceptionally slow. Pac doesn't have to dance around to make himself difficult to find.

 

Sparring is fighting especially when top guys spar each other. Please join your local boxing gym and ask to spar if you don't think its a fight. Two guys that go to the same gym probably won't go harder than 70%, but when guys they don't know spar each other it is pretty close to a fight.