By Babatis Banda: Thank God, this fight has not happened yet, and has provided boxing lovers with something to talk about for hours unending every day of the week. If this fight had taken place already, it would have been not so interesting to watch either Floyd or Manny fight again.
Reality is that, both of these fighters will sell their fights with people hoping to see the biggest fight happen between the two. This delay benefits the two fighters economically, as they are able to sell fights irrespective of who it is they are facing. It is also true that the unmade fight has kept interest in boxing alive.
In reality, and because people have argued for a long time, and have gotten accustomed to their beliefs overtime, they have tended to miss the truth or the ability to analyze issues with a clear mind. When the fight between Floyd Mayweather Junior and Manny Pacquiao finally happens, many people will be disappointed because expectations have grown with time. The disappointment will be because this fight will not even be a close call.
The reason why the fight won’t be a close call is simple. Floyd’s fighting style is enough reason why Manny losses against Floyd any day of the week. It is now obviously known, that power alone will not take out Floyd. It is almost a fact that sheer brilliance will take out Manny. Irrespective of the views that some people hold over the Floyd Versus Ortiz bout, clear lessons were learnt. Power alone is not enough to deal with the skills of Floyd Mayweather.
Facts are that, Floyd is better endowed with fighting skills over a wider range. Facts tell us also that Manny is blessed with power and endurance. On that night, people will open their eyes and wonder why they never saw it the way it is. Manny is smaller, and may not even be as powerful as some of the fighters Floyd has beaten. A good reference is the young Ortiz. Floyd is not a stationary target, never moves in predictable lines. Floyd is far from the likes of Magarito and Clottey. Floyd is years away from the Oscar De Lahoya that faced Manny.
Manny will fall short with his combos because of the shorter reach and that Floyd has better reflexes to side-step or smoothen the punches on his arms or roll with them. Floyd is dead accurate, never wastes energy and will methodically break down Manny, piece by piece until either the referee or Manny’s corner say enough. Floyd can choose to fight on the back-heel and counter punch, or indeed, force the action. Any which way, it is difficult to see Floyd losing, it is difficult to see how Manny would beat Floyd, excerpt the hope that lies in hope. Any day of the week, Floyd can beat Manny hands down.
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