Floyd Mayweather vs. Jose Luis Castillo II
In a fight that may have vindicated Mayweather’s injury excuse, Castillo was unable to show the fierceness that, in some people’s eyes, won him the first fight. Castillo could not deal with Mayweather’s jab and began to chase Mayweather in the early rounds.
Despite losing this fight, Castillo was able to land punches when aiming at Mayweather’s chest. What Alvarez could learn from this is to not only aim for the chin and the body, but also right down the line to the chest.
Mayweather’s chest is usually stationary when throwing punches, so it will be a much easier target to hit than his chin. Furthermore, Mayweather likes to duck his punches and, if Alvarez aims for the chest, he may hit his chin.
Alvarez will have to diversify his offense as much as possible if he wants to get through Mayweather’s shoulder roll defense.
