Key #2 for Marcos Maidana Effective Pressure
There is the right kind of pressure–see Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. vs. pretty much anyone, and then there is the wrong kind.
If you’re looking for the wrong kind, see Canelo Alvarez vs. Floyd Mayweather. The stalking is a lot less fun when you’re getting tagged in the face every six seconds.
For Marcos Maidana, he needs to cut off the ring while throwing his fists. Simply following Mayweather around is a recipe for a shutout loss. Maidana alternated between effective pressure and ineffective pressure for much of the first fight.
Now, I realize it’s easier said than done against one of the greatest defensive fighters of all time. But it’s not impossible.
Floyd uses his legs far less now than he used to. Maidana was frequently able to corner him for long stretches, and while he didn’t land a ton of clean shots, he did enough to give the impression that he was controlling the action.
He’s talked quite a bit about smothering his own punches the first time around, so we’ll see if he gives himself more room to work with. Either way, he has to be in Floyd’s face all night. If this thing stays in the center of the ring, it’s going to be an embarrassing loss for “Chino.”
The odds are pretty stacked against Maidana, but he did enough to score a draw on one scorecard in the first fight. It’s not inconceivable to think that he could make things a bit closer all around in the rematch.
He will need to have the fight of his life, where he combines relentless pressure with an indefatigable will to score the massive upset. Oh and he’ll need more dick shots.
Key #2 for Floyd Mayweather Be First with the Straight Right Hand
By Gabe Rivas
In their first fight, Floyd Mayweather was more successful during and after Round 6, when he was in control by being first in the center of the ring.
Mayweather will need to do the same for the entire fight in his rematch with Marcos Maidana.
He cannot waste time and wait for Maidana in order to counter his punches because Maidana’s offense is often too ugly for him to counter effectively.
Instead, he should be first by landing the straight right or jab to the body as much as possible, which would make Maidana think a little bit more before stepping forward.
