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formarkiz asked in SportsBoxing · 1 decade ago

What will be Manny's game plan against a fighter like Mayweather?

I've never seen Manny fight anyone remotely similiar to Mayweather's style, just interested what everyone thinks will work for him offesively and defensively.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I see Pac using his footwork to get on the inside with Mayweather and forcing him to exchange. You're right that Pac's never faced someone with a similar style as Mayweather, a defensive whiz, but I think you would also have to point out that Mayweather's never faced someone with a similar skillset as Pacquiao. Most of Pac's opponents say the same thing, which is, they couldn't see the punches coming from all the crazy angles and he just peppers them with power shots. Mayweather may be a defensive wizard, and he could counter a lot of Pac's offensive prowess, but Pac matches Mayweather's handspeed, throws punches and bunches, and has a solid chin. The pot shots that Mayweather's done in the past, one or two punch combinations won't be able to keep Pac at bay. I think the key is Pac's footwork/footspeed. The way he darts in and out of range from different angles left me in awe and I think that'll be part of the game plan for Money...to come in at a different angle, throw a combination and force him to exchange. If you look at the Margarito fight/ the Cotto fight (obvious not on the same level with Money), he was out of range, then all of a sudden, in a blink of an eye, he was on the inside throwing combinations. I was amazed. I think Pac wins a tough, controversial split decision based on the fact that he'll be awarded rounds because he'll be the agressor.

  • ?
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    5 years ago

    Manny can take effective so a lot more advantageous acceptable than Floyd, verify out his fights with Marquez and lately with Margarito. One hit by Mosley contained in the early rounds were given Mayweather in difficulty, i have under no circumstances seen something like that with Manny. Mayweather would win if he dodges, because if Manny receives him, he's accomplished. Seeing as how Manny throws many punches, with an excellent variety of speed and accuracy (look on the de l. a. Hoya wrestle), he's guaranteed to get Mayweather. all of it in simple terms relies upon on how sturdy of an evasive approach Floyd does, on the grounds that Manny is quick and precise concurrently.

  • Attack! That's not only what the knows, that's who he is and there is nothing Freddie can do about it at this point. I am sure Roach will preach volume hoping Floyd can't handle the tempo and fades enough for Manny to blow him out. This fight will go 1 of two ways; either Manny comes in and bombs away to the point of overwhelming Floyd or He comes in and eats lead rights until Floyd takes him out. There wont be a decision this fight because aggression is the only way Manny can win & Floyd has the perfect temperament/skill-set to make this a train-wreck!

  • 1 decade ago

    Go to the body. Even in martial arts, that's what we tell people. While your opponent can move his head pretty quickly the body stays stationary. Remember the Marquez fight? I have no idea why Marquez keeps targetting Floyd's head. Perhaps because he knows he has no power to hurt him in the body? But he can't get to Floyd's head because Floyd did know how to use his reach advantage, unlike some other tall guys.

    Pac needs to fight like Mike Tyson and crouch low. At the same time, he needs patience because Floyd won't allow many opportunities to get him.

    Lastly, Pac needs to be wary of Floyd's offense. A very underestimated quality in Floyd's game is his ability to attack. You can't go into this fight and not have a game plan for that, as Floyd will go on attack when his defense starts to fail him.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Mayweather is a very defensive-oriented fighter, and is a counter-puncher nonpareil. Mayweather's strategy against Manny will be to let Manny wear himself out against Mayweather's defense, and counterpunch him enough to win points and rounds. It would likely be a very boring fight if that's what went down.

    Manny's strategy against Mayweather would be to wade in with combos, take the counterpunches in a bid to get Mayweather to open up his defense a little bit. I think Manny has very good power, but Mayweather has proven that he too, can take a punch.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Tough call, Manny will be Manny, aggression, angles and lots of punches, but Floyd is a very good counter puncher and it might not work. Man, I hope they fight, it will be an event, without a doubt the fight of the decade if not the century.

  • Hard footwork/defensive training will be required to beat Floyd since Manny doesn't have a long reach jab which is a must to beating a pure boxer (most of the time on paper.)Manny will be in territory that has never been explained to him facing Floyd.Manny's relentless extra fast/powerful offense and willingness to take the punches will test Floyd tremendously.

  • 1 decade ago

    You mean what his game plan SHOULD BE.

    After Pacquaio throws his 2, 3, or 4 punch combos he should tie Mayweather up instead of just standing in one spot because Mayweather will be looking for counter punching opportunities.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sadly there is no fight between mayweather and Paquiao. Mayweather knows that Manny is way ahead of him in terms of skill...oh they'll dust out the "lets get this done" bs every year, but when it comes down to a fight, Mayweather will come up with some random reason for ducking out...do they still make magic 8 balls?

    Margarita, remember, was supposed to have excellent defensive skills, but Paquiao pretty much nullified that by having superior hand speed.

  • 1 decade ago

    Mayweather is not a fighter,he don't want to fight pacman.

    Source(s): Im on vacation - FMJr.
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