Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Is Mayweather one of the all-time greats?


Floyd Mayweather, who once compared himself favorably to Sugar Ray Robinson (causing Emmanuel Steward to sputter in disbelief), is one of the P4P top boxers around today. But are his accomplishments enough to catapult him into the all time great list?


There is no answer to that question yet, because Mayweather's career isn't over and he still has time left to shine even brighter. But here are a few criticisms that he would do well to address if he wants to be considered "great":



  • A reputation for ducking opponents.

  • An extremely defensive style more suited to biding time than making an exciting fight.

  • Not a good ambassador for the sport of boxing.

  • Extended "retirement" (possibly caused by hand problems?) keeps him out of the limelight.

I'd like to see Floyd address the concerns of the doubters by going after a world-class opponent at the top of his game and showing that he can put on a spectacular show.

Trying to boost your punching power?

Over on HeavyFists, there is a post about increasing punching power. Check it out when you have a chance; it's a good overview for newbies who need a checklist of techniques they can use to increase their power.

Basically, it reminds novices to focus on these things:

  • Avoid arm punches
  • Shift weight with each punch
  • Step with punches
  • Pivot
  • Use good footwork

All the things that novices should think about as they work on their punches!