Stay in the Pocket
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Staying in the pocket is probably one of the best lessons Tim Bradley can take away from Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao.
Pacquiao expected Mayweather to circle around the ring and use lateral movement for days. Instead, Floyd stayed right there, which was clearly off-putting for his opponent.
Why should Bradley heed this advice? Because Pacquiao is really not that difficult to hit.
Off the break, he needs to show Pacquiao that he isn’t going any where and he’s not afraid of his power, which is honestly a very “Bradley” thing to do.
My only precaution is that he not get reckless. So Tim, use your feet, remember the head movement, and jab that man to death.
