Brothers Brendan and Cam’s ‘The Goal Guys’ have made a name by challenging themselves to complex tasks besides learning a new skill. Today, they shared a video rapidly gaining views by the hour. So Cam wanted to check whether he could match and reach the expertise level Floyd Mayweather Jr. achieved in jumping rope. The nearly twenty-five-minute-long upload deals with the pains and gains, ultimately leading Cam to execute seamless and multiple double-under, just like how the boxing great used to while training.
Since the time it came, ‘I Tried to Learn Floyd Mayweather’s INSANE Jump Rope Routine’ has received nearly nine thousand views and over fifty comments. Most admired the effort Cam made to achieve the goal. Then there were also a few who suggested a different approach. Cam said, “So with the help of my friends at Crossroad, I’m setting out on my goal to finally learn Floyd Mayweather’s insane jump rope routine.“
Thanks to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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The following user mentioned how he started skipping rope once again after coming across the first video. It’s been a couple of weeks since he began. Hence he considers it a blessing to run into the latest video. He said, “Your first jump rope video inspired me to get back I to skipping rope again. Now I’m a couple weeks in, and this video comes out. Great timing.“
Appreciating the video, Brody expressed his love for the channel and mentioned that the makers inspire him to do better, “Great vid!!! I love this channel you guys motivate me to improve myself and I really appreciate that!“
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However, a few observers commented on the technical aspect. Erik Fernandes highlighted a lighter rope sans bearings could have done a better job. However, he loved watching the video. “I guess if you used a rope with no bearings and a lighter one , you could make this journey easier. I really enjoyed it.“
Donovan Cullum strongly believes that he could have easily nailed the target with a jump rope having an appropriate length. Cullum considers it among factors not anticipated, “Its crazy i bet if you had the right sized rope you would have crushed the goal. Unforseen variables.“
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According to the following user, perhaps the rope is to blame. He never faced any trouble while active in boxing and skipping. He also stated picking a challenging starting point for the starters. “Maybe the rope is the problem. When I was boxing and skipping a lot, nobody was getting beat up by the rope. You also started at too high of a difficulty level.” He said.
Those who have seen Floyd Mayweather Jr. know it better the level of physical fitness the undefeated former champion maintains despite his age. Even boxers half his age find it difficult to keep up with him during sparring sessions.
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