How does Pacquiao solve the Mayvinci Code?

Nonsense. If he is exposing himself "far too much" someone would have punished/sparked him. He isn't exposed due to TIMING. Pac on the other hand was sparked going for a jab-cross. He also has a huge reach advantage on Pac making the lead cross even safer.

That analysis is horribly flawed and not based on Boxing. You roll counter to your opponents' punching rhythm, i.e., you roll close to his left with your right and across to his left with your left. It puts the aggressors cocked hand out of position, i.e., too close or the target across his punching line, every time. Where exactly do you "roll" to as an orthodox fighter facing a fast southpaw who is equally likely to lead with a jab as a cross? Especially if you have obtained foot positioning OUTSIDE of the lead foot? You would "roll" nowhere and be exposed. That is why Mayweather uses primarily distance and secondarily the high guard for fast Southpaws. Mayweather isn't psychic nor is he a fool. Pac will get the same. After 4, the lead crosses will reign down.

FMJ goes to the ropes against pressure fighters. Why on earth would he go to the ropes against a southpaw Boxer Puncher that doesn't use hooks? Pac looks for openings then quickly closes distance. Coming in (recklessly) on straight lines. Money for a counter puncher. It is exactly why Pac got sparked. Mayweather fights best on straight lines, i.e., jab, cross and managing distance/engagement, has a 5" reach advantage, and is multiple levels better than Marquez with timing. Barring a puncher's chance, this won't be close. Mayweather is going to stay in the center of the ring using the jab, slide in and out of range when Pac gets aggressive, and eventually smash Pac with jab, jab+cross, lead cross.

You analysis doesn't seem to be based on The Sweet Science. Pac isn't who you think he is, but he has damned good matchmakers and a hell of a PR team. This is the last stop on the hype train.

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