The "All Things Mayweather/Pacquiao" Express!!!!!!

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  1. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, Pac brings out the blue collar fans but Floyd brings out the stars. Not only is Floyd good for boxing, he's good for the business of boxing. He is the number one ATG of this era.
     
  2. StreetsofRAGE

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    It's possible but very unlikely.
     
  3. dangerousity

    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Read that article. Paulie's analysis is pretty much spot on, I would add some things in there, also Pac's weaknesses has been exposed more over the years which changes things up. His frustration when he can't reach his opponent, his inability to cut off the ring, and most of all he's now a lot more weary of that right hand and unlike his reputation in 2009, his opponent doesn't think he's just gonna be walking through punches. I still think Pac would give Floyd hell, and Floyd knows this, hence the hesitance.
     
  4. twofear

    twofear Well-Known Member Full Member

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    still have a chance but the bradley 2 fight showed he really slowed down alot :good
     
  5. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There's a reason why mayweather is not interested and i can assure you it has nothing to do with a 90 year old Arum
     
  6. BingM3

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    My analogy, PAC is made for PBF...Pac will be busy all night while Floyd will try to wait for a counter punch...PAC will be leading on points RD after RD because he will be the aggressor...only way PBF can score well is if he trades with PAC and be very busy which he doesn't. Problem is PBF does not possess a once punch KO and usually likes to win on points. If Cotto made him bleed, PAC will mess up his cheek bones and will have a welp for the 1st time in his career.

    PAC get a nod and respect from the judges on this because he also carries the same magnitude in the ring.
     
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  8. aramini

    aramini Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not now but in 2009 -2010 I favor PAC. PAC beat all common foes except Marquez more easily... And almost beat Marquez in one round. Now floyd is too sharp and PAC too low in work rate, his speed , stamina, and punch resistance have all eroded obviously and significantly.
     
  9. Manfred

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    Floyd is the most versatile fighter that ever lived. Every fight he fights is different. Manny might have the power to knock him out but he has no where near the skills to beat him.
     
  10. VictorS.

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    Mayweather's mastery of Marquez in their fight I think also deserves an asterisk. Mayweather was way over the weight limit at their weigh in and during the fight. He paid Marquez a hefty sum to continue on with the fight. So he was clearly a lot bigger than Marquez during their fight. Secondly, I think Marquez (whether legally or illegally) was better adjusted to the 147lb weight when he fought pacquiao, especially the time he knocked him out.

    Styles make fights. Mayweather and Pacquiao need to make this fight happen. I think Pacquiao has shown a willlingness to fight all comers. So honestly I think the oneness is on Mayweather. While he's fought good competition. His most recent opposition have been very low risk. Even the Canelo fight, I thought Canelo was extremely drained.
     
  11. Manfred

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    I believe that's the only reason the fight hasn't happened.
     
  12. dangerousity

    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A past it Oscar took Floyd to a split decision. Pretty sure Pac has the skills to beat him depending on how both adjust to each other. I can see scenario where Floyd shuts Pac out, and I can see a scenario where Pac wins clearly too. It really depends on how both adjusts to each other strengths and weaknesses.

    I believe Floyd is the more versatile fighter, but its not that easy to adjust to Pac. Fighters usually need a rematch to get used to the shocking speed, angles and power.
     
  13. dangerousity

    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If it was Arum all along, why did Floyd bother with the, you take the test we have a fight. You accept 40 mil we have a fight. Soon as Pac agreed to test and 60/40 purse split Floyd changed the goalpost again and said you must leave your promoter.

    C'mon man, how long can a man keep moving the goal posts before someone calls him out?
     
  14. Stovepipe

    Stovepipe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    you would have to be an idiot to say bradley is not a very good fighter
     
  15. VictorS.

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    Well, the question is if he's capable of beating Mayweather. My answer is yes. That doesn't mean I think he'll beat him for sure.
     
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