Believe it or not, the so-called, ?chicken? and ?coward? in boxing world is perhaps the smartest boxer of all time. Floyd Mayweather, who is perceived by the public to make some alibis and keeps evading Manny Pacquiao for a mega fight, is actually doing the best strategy in a pre-battle ground.
In the book entitled, ?Art of War? written by Sun Tzu – a war-guru whose exceptional wisdom and experience derived from numerous battles had able to formulate his finest principles in dealing with the ?enemy.? Sun Tzu set some factors to weigh and consider when you decide to go into war with your enemy. This way, you?ll have the assurance to achieve victory. According to him, those things he wrote must religiously be complied, otherwise defeat shall be in your hand. A warrior who follows his advice can both evade the agony of defeat or rejoice in triumph.
What makes the publicized feud between Manny and Floyd so interesting is that -Floyd Mayweather has been exactly doing the right thing in accordance with the principles stated in the ?Art of War? by Sun Tzu.
For instance, according to the book, ?all warfare is based on deception? hold out baits to entice the enemy..feign disorder, and then crush him.? Here, you will find that Mayweather?s camp has been applying this strategy to gain an advantage. Remember the steroid issue against Pacman? Had they successfully demoralized Pacman with that drug issue, Manny could have been psychologically weakened and suffered a ruined psyche, self-confidence and self-esteem. Look what happened to Tyson when he fought Douglas. Prior to that greatest upset, he was psychologically ruined due to marital issue. He was not the real Tyson that we used to see in his fighting form.
Such steroid-issue also tried to sow chaos on Pacquiao?s camp as well as to disorganize his die-hard supporters based on this principle,?if he is taking his ease, give him no rest. if his forces are united, separate them. Further, it added, ? if your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him..? See how smarter Mayweather is? You will see that the steroid issue made Pacquaio irritated, and burst into anger. Pacman was so enraged that he filed a damage suit against them. It has its main purpose to make Pacman sleepless and mentally bothered.
Likewise, Floyd Mayweather?s game plan must be superb as they have been executing the Art of War?s principles in a great passion following with Sun Tzu?s brilliant advice, ?according as circumstances are favorable, one should modify one’s plans?if he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him.? With this, we can understand why Floyd does the most brilliant decision of his life.
And it?s obvious, Mayweather doesn?t care if he?s been called the coward or chicken of all time. He?s so focused about himself. He cares about himself. He is not interested about what people say. At best, he never allows his enemy dictates the terms, and tells him what to do. He cares about his security, he cares about his protection, and most of all, he cares about a fight with assured victory!!!
Floyd Mayweather is genius! He is a master boxer in the art of war. He is probably the wisest boxer of all time — wiser than Ali, or Robinson, -and Pacquiao.
