Originally posted by U need LeonardThe difference is that in ALL of those examples, we were explicitly informed that Goku was holding back. THAT WAS NOT THE CASE IN HIS BATTLE WITH FREEZA. Literally NO concrete evidence alludes to him holding back, while ALL concrete evidence suggests he was going all-out.
Exactly my point, it's clear Goku was aware of Freeza's weakness suprisingly 'early' into the fight. Goku has lied about going all out before, twice in the Buu saga. There's enough evidence to question whether or not he was giving Freeza the rope-a-dope. Add to that, on several occasions, knowing Freeza had a knew form he was willing to allow Freeza to improve. This suggests Goku is still confident in his abilities if he were to leave and return.Let's not forget he lied about using his full power against Beerus in Bog at one point; Beerus himself at that point didn't even realize it. I don't claim to know what's in a fictional character's heart or head but given Goku already knew Freeza was fighting a losing battle, I'm going to need to see a perfected Freeza in action before I automatically assume he can beat Goku. I can't remember a major fight Goku was in where he wasn't getting beat up at 1st. Goku has been winning battles he started out losing since Dragon Ball. Those few short minutes of Goku getting knocked around is no where near enough evidence for me to jump to that conclusion.
You're still injecting too much of your opinion into the scene.