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0 pointsjdietrich7y ago0 comments

It's not always terribly exciting to watch, but Mayweather's pathological aversion to getting punched is certainly effective.

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mac010217y ago

Never thought I'd hear an aversion to being punched described as pathological.

dmoy7y ago

Most boxers will trade punches a lot more. Floyd just apparently figured out that total defense is better.

MisterOctober7y ago

Indeed -- taking into account the recent revelations about CTE and related issues, Mayweather's "I believe in taking as little punishment as is possible" approach seems to me well-considered.

SmellyGeekBoy7y ago

Who'd have thought that being repeatedly punched in the head would have negative long-term health implications?

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