[Lunny]

Some of you may not think he was ever prime at 147 but whatever, you know what I mean.

Break down the style then pick one fighter from history who best fits the mold.

 

[Chatty]

The man in your av would outbox him for a bit and then knock his block off. I think Forrest would have beaten him as well.

 

[Lunny]

The man in your av would outbox him for a bit and then knock his block off. I think Forrest would have beaten him as well.

:lol: So many times I want to shout Hearns for things like this but genuinely I agree, he'd be perfect for Mayweather.Got the reach, knows how to use it, got that jab that's going to be tough for even a defensive wizard like Mayweather. Yeah Hearns is my pick too. Can't see how Floyd can get to him.

 

[JamieC]

For me, you have to control him with a strong frequent jab, but also do stuff that isn't in the textbook, throw punches from angles he wouldn't be use to, but keep a high work rate, dont get discouraged if he's picking you off some rounds, if you keep a high work rate (throwing combos rather than single shots, doubling up the jab etc) then eventually you will start tagging him, if you're going to the body keep it long, straight backhands rather than trying to get inside and land hooks, he's difficult to hit inside. if you do get inside rough him up, he does it to opponents, do it back. he wont like it if you take the fight off his terms. dont let him take control of ring positioning, take centre ring then push him back, dont be stationary. you need to be moving your head as well.

this would be the blueprint for me, but ideally i'd pick a fast southpaw who could bang, to implement getting in and out of range quick (dont plant yourself for counters) and also hurt him, i dont think hes got an iron chin, he just doesnt take many shots, if youre a big hitter youre in with a chance of hurting him

 

[Wallet]

How about Sugar Shane?

 

[Vano-irons]

Yeah, Hearns would out box him for 15, or smash him up something rotten. Whichever he wants.

Duran does what Castillo did, only much better also. He'd out muscle Floyd on the inside and get to him late IMO

 

[JamieC]

Yeah, Hearns would out box him for 15, or smash him up something rotten. Whichever he wants.

Duran does what Castillo did, only much better also. He'd out muscle Floyd on the inside and get to him late IMO

duran beats him everytime, much like hearns, but if you're not built like tommy with massive power, fight like duran and you should get to floyd late on, if you can replicate durans skillset that is!