Bob Arum admits he killed the Pacquiao vs Crawford fight

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  1. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bull****.
     
    blackbolt396, Jan 30, 2019
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    Paranoid Android Manny Pacquiao — The Thurmanator banned Full Member

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    You think Arum actually killed the fight because he cared about Manny?

    :lol:

    FloatingGhost made a very valid point from a business perspective.

    Look, I think Bud beats Manny and probably by KO, but you are delusional and/or disrespectful if you think Manny can't l land his left hand and possibly take Bud out.
     
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  3. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Let’s be real a prime Pac-Man yes a 40 year old Pac-Man no, that simple this is not a shot machine or a no letting his hands go AB , so if you think a in his prime elite boxer (with a mean streak) want rag doll Pac-Man your are delusional.
     
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Look man Pac hasnt fought a top level fighter in their prime since 2009. Hes still a decent fighter even now.

    But the days of him going toe to toe with elite guys when they were at their best are loooonnnnng gone. Its been a while.
     
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    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That’s all I’m saying.
     
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  6. kartog

    kartog Agent Smith Full Member

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    This is simply not a fair statement. Was Bradley not a top level, in his prime fighter when Pac fought him the first time in 2012?
     
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Bradley is the most overrated fighter of that era.
     
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  8. kartog

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    How is he overrated?
     
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    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No...no...and no. I don't buy this for a second. Crawford will be 32 this year and has maybe 2 years left in his prime. His resume is weak af and even THIS version of Pacquiao would be, BY FAR his hardest fight. I think Crawford wins...but not easily.
    Crawfords best win was against a one-a-year fighting featherweight blown up 2 divisions and at the end of his prime.
     
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  10. kartog

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    It took Bud 9 rounds and tons of punches to stop poor undersized Gamboa's notorious chin, who by the way is still the most talented opponent in his resume until the Khan fight is finished.
     
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    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Bob is a legit OG who has been in the game since before the game began and best believe he learned a thing or two during his time in the sport. He's just sticking to the objective: Keep B Level Bud Feasting on C Level Opposition he Outweighs by a Significant Margin and it'll Fool the D Level Dunces into Believing he's A Level.
     
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    This pretty much. Bob knows how to build a star, and it isn't by getting him exposed by a faded legend.
     
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  13. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Didn’t Bob build Pac-Man?
     
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    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    I Met Bob while at the presser with Paulie Ayala for Ayala-Tapia 1 long time ago lol I shook hid hand & it scared me for a second His hand was cold & clammy It was 90 deg in Dallas Texas
    Johnny was a nice guy very friendly so was Teresa & Freddie Roach. Johnny & Paulie got on so well that they were worried if they;s fight each other LOL Ended up 1999 fight of the year
     
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  15. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Probably afraid Manny might beat Spence and take away money from Arum's pocket.
     
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