Thoughts on Mayweather struggling with southpaws

That just isn't true beyond theory. If that has everything to do with it why don't you list some of the fights with southpaws that he smashed? All with his right cross.

When has there been a need to "adjust" other than lighting fast Judah? On what planet does Guerrero have anywhere near the speed or countering ability of Judah? Mayweather's sneaky lead right is probably the best in Boxing right now. He throws that shot and rolls right out of danger like it is second nature. Guerrero is going to be popped at will unless G puts his guard up and closes distance.

Where is G going to pivot too? In space G is fidducked. Mayweather is faster, has better timing, better reach, and a better "long" arsenal of jabs/crosses. G will have to quickly cut distance and for that he will pay. On the inside then what? Again, Mayweather's uppercut is one of the best in the business. If you are saying volume is G's strength, I will say this is his weakness. He is going to have to punch hard, constantly, and from various angles to stop Mayweather from waiting and countering. To land effectively with both hands he will also most likely square up and this is not Berto's defense. If he runs out of gas, where does he rest? In close? Step out? Again, he is trapped.

I like G, but other than being teak tough, he doesn't bring anything to the table that will trouble Mayweather. That isn't a knock on Guerrero, but EVERY guy who has given Mayweather problems has some insanely disproportionate gift/ability. G is just a well balanced guy who fights well.

 

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I found the lead or straight generally gets the better of it when it's going against a hook.

Floyd hasn't shown any signs of being susceptible to a southpaw right hook to the body. Ortiz and Zab both got in about 2-3 of em, but that was it

 

This is madness man!

Guerrero shares ZERO in common with Judah or prime Corley! G isn't anywhere near as fast or quick with counters. Guerrero's speed is more in line with Ortiz' The lead right hand was there all day.

I like Guerrero, but the dude's footwork is not that great. He was flat footed against Aydin. Hell he even fought close with Berto. He will not step anywhere that gives FMJ a problem.

 

It was the speed and the options to counter the speed brought, not the stance. The trouble fights Mayweather has had come from both stances. It is all about the fitghter.

I really like Guerrero. I defend him getting this fight because I really feel he deserves it. I saw the Berto fight and he earned it. I just realize that to beat Mayweather you need to be more than "solid". G is just solid.

 

Floyd & southpaws are a myth

 

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Oscar & Cotto fight form the southpaw stance?:huh...Just cause they are left handed doesnt make them great southpaws

 

Pacquaio had no chance either imo

 

Let's all remember that this is probably the worst Southpaw he's ever fought (aside from that dude in his second fight). Judah, Corley, Ortiz, even Mitchell were probably more skilled.

 

The other Jesus Chavez and Bobby Geibert were also lefties. Anyway, I think it's pretty clear that Mayweather does just fine against lefties.

 

Jesus Chavez was a beast and fought his heart out.

He obviously does fine as he's beat them all but the straight left is probably the most frequently landed punch, aside from maybe the jab. Guerrero is the exception, not the rule, because without his lead hand he was useless.