When, if ever has Pacquiao beaten a top fighter in their prime convincingly?

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  1. kalunya5964

    kalunya5964 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Come on, Jeff, Barrera and Morales were top fighters when Pac fought them but haters consider them as past prime or shopworn. Sasakul and Ledwaba were top fighters too but of course you don't know them like most haters do!
     
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  2. PH|LLA

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    Barrera was 29 when he met Pacquiao.

    Pacquiao has been a pro since the same age as Barrera, and now he's older than Barrera was when they fought. Do you consider Pacquiao shot?
     
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  3. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    Fighters become shot at different ages. Who knows, Pacquiao or Hatton could look shot as hell on May 2nd but all indications point toward Hatton being the one who is past it. I think Hatton will be battered into retirement most likely. Pac must fight and defeat Marquez convincingly, then beat Floyd or Cotto (someone like that at least) to become a true ATG.
     
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  4. HyperBone

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    wow jeff m this thread has gone 38 pages huh
     
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  5. redifish

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    There's no point for Pac to fight JMM after Hatton. He already beat him twice. Mayweather would be a better fight for him moneywise, but Pac only has a slight chance on this fight. He'll prolly retire after this.
     
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  6. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    No, he's fighting a couple more times. Could end up fighting Cotto.
     
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  7. Boom_Boom

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    I officially dub this the Pacquiao express thread.
     
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  8. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  9. Boom_Boom

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    So fellas after Pacman beats Hatton, who do we want Pacman to face if its his last fight, JMM or PBF?
     
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  10. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    I think Floyd is the biggest fight but not most winnable for the Pac-Man.
     
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  11. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    What if he fights Cotto? Could he have a chance in that one? It would be his biggest accomplishment to me and probably cement his legacy if he pulled something like that off.
     
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  12. Boom_Boom

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    A win over Cotto (assuming Cotto beats Clottey) does more for Pacquiao's legacy than another win over JMM. However JMM is a much more winnable fight than Cotto.

    For me I prefer Pacquiao to go after Bradley,if he has one fight left after Hatton instead of Cotto,PBF, and JMM III. Its definetely winnable and would be significant legacy booster for Pacman, and if he loses it wouldnt look as bad compared if he were to lose to Cotto or PBF.
     
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  13. kalunya5964

    kalunya5964 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Marquez is already 36, beating him for the 3rd time no matter how dominating (which is unlikely) will not earn any credit for Pac. A win over Mayweather or Bradley is better for Pac's legacy.
     
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  14. redifish

    redifish Active Member Full Member

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    I agree. There shouldn't be a trilogy or third fight if one is already 2-0 after two fights.:D
     
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  15. redifish

    redifish Active Member Full Member

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    Agree. It should be his last fight.

    Then *******s can move to Donaire's balls thereafter.
     
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