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What Does a Reduction in Glove Actually Mean for Both Men?
For Conor:
This variable will only help the Irish man as he has the larger frame, hands and power. The younger athlete poses a problem in any combat arena, but with 4 oz. gloves (or none at all), Conor is most lethal. If the UFC's two division champion has been training in 10oz. to 12oz. gloves, he will greatly appreciate the reduction weight, and the addition to his cardio output. The regulated 10oz. gloves for sanctioned welterweight bouts (in boxing) are not that much heavier than 10oz., but they are close to the 'mma' sheathe as Conor can get.
For Floyd:
The master manipulator in Floyd has convinced people that he wanted a size reduction to appease Conor, when in fact he is appeasing himself 10 fold. 46 of 49 fights in Floyd's career have been fought in 8oz. gloves, in fact he only wore 10 to 12oz. in his fights against bigger men (such as De La Hoya and Canelo). Floyd has stated that he regretted not having his 10oz. or 8oz. gloves against Oscar, he wasn't able to 'tear him up' like he wanted to. The lightweight gloves still provide one hell of a coat for the wrist and fist itself, glove size enhancements are to protect the hand, not the chin.
For the Contest:
The reduction in gloves actually made me quite happy as a fight fan. For the un-inclined, let me just explain that the chances of a finish increased 100 fold with this decision. The people want to see one of these men finished, even if they are beloved to different audiences in different realms, we all watch fights for the same thing...
The ko power of Conor will always be evident when he throws down with another human being, he is never a non-threat, even in the boxing ring.
Floyd's intelligence on the other hand is also ever present, one can not underestimate the IQ of Mayweather in pugilism, he is one of the greatest tacticians of all time.
Floyd has always wanted reduction in glove size to really punish the opponent, and his pull counters will be even more fluid with lighter gloves. This is a game of inches, and Mayweather holds the yardstick.
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