Pacquiao is still the most interesting opponent for Floyd now - agree?

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  1. MrSpeaker89

    MrSpeaker89 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nobody can argue against Floyd's boxing ability - he's second to none.

    And yes, Floyd vs Manny would have been most interesting maybe around 2009.

    But if you look at the list of potential opponents out there now, I still think Manny poses the biggest threat/generates most hype and money. Even more so if he knocks out Rios.

    Who else is there?

    Bradley - I don't know if he can beat JMM (who we know won't fight Floyd again)

    Khan - Not even in the same species of class, but it would generate a lot of money, UK ppv etc.

    Garcia - Would make for a good fight and hype, but Floyd schools him.

    I know a fight with Manny has very little chance of being made but it's still the most interesting fight out there for Floyd at this moment - especially after beating Canelo.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. ben1990

    ben1990 Member Full Member

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    Pac still would be the best fight in terms of interest.
     
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  3. tomsdubs

    tomsdubs Active Member Full Member

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    Only guy with the speed to make it interesting, Kahn has had too many poor fights now.
     
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  4. buckdacious

    buckdacious Sin~City punks!!! Full Member

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    Yes Pac is still the most intresting to answer the question. The fight wont happen unless pac leaves Arum and he'll never do that so lets forget about the fight
     
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  5. rjjftw

    rjjftw Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If he defeats Rios convincingly, then yea, still interesting but at this stage it will feel like an injustice for floyd to feed on damaged goods
     
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  6. RafaelGonzal

    RafaelGonzal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't know about the *****s or everyone else playing revisionist history all of a sudden.
    Floyd won a fight everyone with a decent boxing IQ knew he would win, and he did in usual boring fashion, are we supposed to elevate him to top 10 ATG based on that ****??

    where are the ****ing standards? listen the only real fights any objective fan gives a damn about for Floyd are Pac at 147, Martinez at 154, and Golovkin AT 154.

    but its not about the best challenge its about who they can market, which is why a just excellent fighter in Canelo was hyped beyond his real worth or chance.

    they can Market Paquiao Americans and sports fans know who he is but he has to smash Rios to bits which he is very capable of.
     
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  7. LikeFatherNSon

    LikeFatherNSon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's lost arguably his last three bouts. I think we need to see him against a real contender (ie. not Rios) first.
     
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  8. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Watch the buzz go crazy once again if Pac dominates Rios. People have short term memories. They only remember a fighter's most recent fight.
     
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  9. LoRd_inFamousX1

    LoRd_inFamousX1 Lord of the Square Rings Full Member

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    :deal
     
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  10. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes, if he beats Rios.
     
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  11. MrSpeaker89

    MrSpeaker89 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He got knocked out against JMM last year - it happens and was justice for their third fight. But Manny took it like a man and congratulated JMM.

    He beat Bradley regardless of what anyone else says. And I think he'd beat him in a rematch.

    I do think if he smashes Rios all the talk will be "get him in with Floyd!"
     
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  12. anton

    anton Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree manny aint finished yet . Personaly he looked good vs marquez just got caught . He beat bradley.
     
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  13. BagsWithDust

    BagsWithDust Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Totally agree. Arum and Mayweather will never do business together
     
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  14. anton

    anton Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He will ko or total dismantal rios. I like rios but his style just dont do well with mqnnys
     
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  15. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    2 consecutive "L's" = out of the TMT sweepstakes.
    (Really 3 "L's")
     
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