Freddie Roach believes Floyd Mayweather Jr’s much-heralded ring return will be a snooze for fight fans.
Roach, who trains current P4P king Manny Pacquiao, believes his predecessor will prevail in the big showdown in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
But he reckons the styles of two men who are first and foremost counter-punchers will lead to a dull bout inside the ropes.
“I like Mayweather to win on a decision, although it might be a boring fight because they are both naturally counter punchers,” Roach told Reuters.
“Marquez is obviously going to have to take the lead and force the fight but he is more comfortable in the counter-punching mode.
“That is why he did well against (Manny) Pacquiao because Pacquiao was so aggressive at that time. He just travelled right into his game.”
“Marquez is most effective when he fights a guy coming to him,” Roach added. “Now he’s going to fight a runner (in Mayweather) and he’s
going to be going forward for the first time in a long time.
“It’s going to be difficult for him because of Mayweather’s speed and movement.”
While Mayweather’s return may be a big story ahead of Saturday night, Roach isn’t getting caught up by the hype.
“I’m not really excited about this fight, to be honest, because it’s between two counter punchers. Styles make fights and, as a match-maker, I think it’s a
poor choice. But I’m not the match-maker so it’s not my fault.”
