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I think some people sleep on Floyd's power. He hasn't really knocked people out recently but I think that has to do WAY more with his style than it does with his punching power. Floyd is a very patient counter-puncher that doesn't really throw combinations. When Floyd has someone hurt, he doesn't really pounce on them. He backs up and waits for them to attack, which lets them recover. Most boxers stun someone and get on the offensive, Floyd really sticks to the gameplan.
Also, since he's a counter-puncher, he really waits for his opponent to go on the offensive. What normally happens is his opp. is so frustrated by getting countered that they really stop trying to attack since they're landing NOTHING. If JMM, Mosley, etc. went on the offensive, I think Floyd would've knocked them out like he did Hatton. IMO, if Ortiz doesn't back off after Floyd figures him out (which I think'll be early), he'll also get knocked out. Considering he's young and has knockout power, I see him rushing in hoping to land a lucky shot and eventually getting beat up badly.
Also, since he's a counter-puncher, he really waits for his opponent to go on the offensive. What normally happens is his opp. is so frustrated by getting countered that they really stop trying to attack since they're landing NOTHING. If JMM, Mosley, etc. went on the offensive, I think Floyd would've knocked them out like he did Hatton. IMO, if Ortiz doesn't back off after Floyd figures him out (which I think'll be early), he'll also get knocked out. Considering he's young and has knockout power, I see him rushing in hoping to land a lucky shot and eventually getting beat up badly.
