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That's an adjustment. Manny was wild reckless and caught some good shots early on, then he began to use a good jab and body shots to begin working his way into punching distance.
With Pacquiao being the primary aggressor, the countering opportunities were still there for Broner, but because of how Manny was mixing up his punches coming in, Broner didn't know whether to shell up or to throw back. Pacquiao was able to time Broners speed, and he also picked up on which punches Broner was looking to counter. I think it must've been the ninth where Pac threw a feinting jab and followed it up perfectly with a left just as Broner was looking to get off his own shot. Shyt is not an accident or lucky.
Understand that Broner got hurt badly because he was hit with shots he did not see coming. Broner, an ultradefensive fighter, was hit by shots he didn't see. That is a testament to the offensive genius of Pacquiao.
Broner has always dominated fighters when he has a size advantage, and he didn't dare move forward on Pacquiao. Again, it just goes to show that it's not just about getting off first or throwing punches.
Also, it's interesting you brought up Crawford who is known for being able to make adjustments in the ring.
Close fights deserve rematches.... You really think Broner deserves a rematch??
I agree with your assessment.
He never really stuck to the jab tho, and he did a good job all night of mixing in the body shots.
I don’t think he deserves a rematch, but the fight was a lot closer then the general public would have you believe.
I still feel if Broner let’s his hand go, he wins.
He ate Manny signature punch.
Good shyt!
