Mayweather the favorite against Pacquiao, says Hall of Fame boxing analyst

Unbeaten pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather has the edge over Manny Pacquiao should the much-awaited mega fight happen, according to Hall of Fame boxing analyst Al Bernstein.

 

"Mayweather is certainly the favorite, I think we can expect that, and it will be up to Pacquiao to be able to change the perception of that. I think if it happens, it will be a very interesting fight," Bernstein told ontheropesboxing.com.

 

A veteran boxing journalist and broadcaster, Bernstein also took the time to discuss both fighters' keys to victory.

 

"Pacquiao, for him to be effective, he needs to throw a lot of combinations, throw volume punches which is very hard to do against Mayweather. Mayweather tends to turn volume punchers into non-volume punchers and of course if he can do that against Pacquiao, he’s got a much better chance of winning the fight," said Bernstein.

 

"I think for Pacquiao, the volume is important, he needs to throw multiple combinations. He needs to move laterally, he can’t just attack in a straight line. I think he needs to push Mayweather against the ropes and when he gets him there he needs to work and throw a lot of punches.

 

"For Mayweather, he wants to stay in the center of the ring and I think the key element for him is the right hand. He can land the straight right with great impunity and Pacquiao could be hit with that punch. We’re gonna get a clue to where this fight’s headed early in the fight because we’ll find out if Mayweather can hurt Pacquiao at all with that right hand. If he can’t, then Pacquiao may be able to walk through it and land a lot of combinations."

 

Talks for the Pacquiao-Mayweather showdown are still ongoing. According to Pacquiao, Mayweather would be the one to make the announcement if the fight would finally push through. —JST, GMA News