By Ken Woods: Many fans and analysts like to go through the annals of boxing history and compare those of yesteryear with those of current times and determine who is better. This is pointless.
One cannot accurately compare fighters from different eras. Many things have changed in the sport since its inception, and things will continue to change. The debate about all-time greats is one that lacks substance.
(Photo credit: Esther Lin/Showtime) By Ken Woods: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will face Floyd “Money” Mayweather on September 14. Every boxer and analyst has tried to come up with a strategy to defeat Mayweather. Most strategies had something to do with smothering him, applying pressure, and throwing a lot of punches. This game plan has yet to work.
Alvarez will have to implement a different strategy if he wants to be successful. The following are the measures he needs to take to win, and even then, it will still be a difficult task.
Punch When He Punches
By Ken Woods: Floyd Mayweather will embark on his 45th fight, and perhaps his toughest, on September 14 against Saul Canelo Alvarez. Mayweather is undefeated, and many have wondered what the remedy is to beat the gifted fighter.
So what exactly is it that makes Mayweather so successful? The answer has nothing to do with speed or power.
Rhythm
Mayweather does not fight in one rhythm. Most fighters move to their own consistent pace. This makes it easier to time them. However, “Money” does not. He may move around the ring quickly on his toes.