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Wednesday 29 April 2015

Manny Pacquiao - 10 ways he can beat Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather v Pacquiao: Volume of punches, self-belief and blistering handspeed - how the underdog can inflict first defeat on American

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Manny Pacquiao - 10 ways he can beat Floyd Mayweather
Up for the challenge: Manny Pacquiao is the underdog, but his handspeed and quick footwork will be a match for Floyd Mayweather Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Handspeed 

Manny Pacquiao has blistering handspeed, and can unleash dangerous attacks up close. 

Physique 

Short and squat, powerful neck and torso, Pacquiao’s physique has enabled him to climb through eight weight divisions. 

Fast feet 

Not only does Pacquiao have lightning fast feet, he is able to employ a crab-like movement to create unusual angles of attack on his opponents. 

Heart 

Never believes he is beaten. Comes out every round looking to hunt down his opponent, and doesn't fear being hit. 

Explosive power 

Pacquiao has a 59 per cent knockout ratio, due to his explosive power, but has an accumulative effect on his opponents during fights. The last time he viciously KO’d an opponent was Ricky Hatton in 2009. 

Cardio 

Pacquiao rarely takes a round for a breather in a championship fight. He has legendary cardio vascular capacity, and is relentless in pursuit of his foes. 

Pressure 

Pacquiao looks to pressure opponents, and wear them down. An ageing Mayweather could be a factor in this fight. Fighters can grow old in one night. 

Left hand 

Pacquiao's left hand is his dangerous weapon. 

Self-belief 

Driven by deep belief that he is on a mission with God’s blessing, Pacquiao has used his fame in boxing to enter politics and serve the Filipino people. His coach Freddie Roach says Pacquiao deals with pressure “rent free”. 

Gameplan: volume of punches 

The theory is that if Pacquiao can throw in excess of 800 punches in this fight, and come in and out from range, and unleash his combinations, he could win on points. 
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