Why did Haney fight as the aggressor vs a stronger puncher?

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  1. PistonHondai

    PistonHondai Active Member Full Member

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    Feels like Haney made the same mistake Ryan made vs Tank being the aggressor trying to stalk his opponent who mostly lands big counter punches. Why didn't he just fight like Shakur and run all night to keep his perfect record even if it'd be a boring fight?
     
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  2. DoubleM

    DoubleM Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Haney got exposed can't fight well on the front foot at all
     
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  3. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Ego.

    Haney has everyone around praising his "skills" and he let it go to his head.
     
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  4. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Haney’s lack of power and an average chin will always be his weakness. Also when he loses that huge size advantage. There is a reason he has drained himself to these weights.
     
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  5. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    Haney doesn't really have the skills to run like Shakur did. Also, Haney has a fighter's heart.
     
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  6. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It was his best chance at winning. Moving backwards would have gotten him stopped more easily.
     
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  7. MannyMMA

    MannyMMA Canelo fans are male swifties Full Member

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    Because he knew everytime he would land a straight right going forward, it would put him into position to hold on for dear life.
     
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  8. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He tried to Hopkins (throw the right then grab hold) a bigger, faster opponent who can punch. He thought going forward was safest to neutralize Ryan and it ended up backfiring.
     
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