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Floyd Mayweather’s Keys to Success vs. Canelo Alvarez

[tps_header]Distance[/tps_header]

FloydOrtiz Maintaining distance will place Mayweather at an advantage. Alvarez is certainly a greater threat at close range. By keeping distance, Mayweather will have a clearer view on his target.

It is with distance that Mayweather has mastered the skill of timing his opponents. On this night, timing will be crucial in order for Mayweather to effectively land his infamous strait right counter.

Although Mayweather is famous for avoiding impact with the shoulder roll, it would be fair to say that Alvarez will attack his arms first to expose the body.

At a distance, Alvarez will not be able to effectively deliver shots at full force. It is the combination of speed and power which Mayweather must avoid and distance certainly diminishes this dangerous trait.

At a distance, Mayweather can also still explode with a series of counters.

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