i think you forgot that manny hadn't fought at that weight and he jumped 2 divisions for that fight :think
But Pac was a midget who had to bulk up to 147, a weight division he had not fought in his lifetime. Compare that discrepancy to dela Hoya who had fought Hopkins, Trinidad, etc. in the middleweight division. Mismatch was written all over this fight but great and courageous Pac prevailed in an impressive fashion that stunned the whole boxing world.
People keep mentioning DLH hasnt fought at 147 in 7 years. :|:|:| Ignoring the fact that he fought at 150 in just few months ago without anyone whining about him not fighting at 150 in 7 years. BS excuses.
Pacquaio was in his prime, De La Hoya was old and dehydrated. Come on, do you really believe that your boy Pacquaio walks through a prime De La Hoya? Get real.
I also like the fact that prior to the fight, EVERYONE KNEW that oscar will be fighting Pac at 147, a weight he hasnt fought at it in 7 years, yet those same people ridiculed Pac & his team for daring to step into the ring with Oscar. After the fight, still equipped with the same information as they had prior to the fight, :| Oscar hasnt fought in that weight in 7 years :| Oscar hasnt taken a **** in 7 days :|
I believe that David Diaz is a tougher fight becuse he can crack an egg, slower but with more power. Juan is all Patty pats, swarming and fast yet with no power. Similar probably to Malignaggi.
Thats why 18/20 ring experts picked DLH to KTFO Pac and people were protesting the fight in fear of Pac's life. Get a grip. Hindsight is 20/20.
This content is protected What are you smoking, dude? They were more concerned that Pac would get killed by Oscar's left hook.
exactly , and Marquez already did it for him. I'd like to see PACMAN destroy floyd in whatever place.
initially yes they were but that was before De La Hoya looked shot against Forbes and Pac was coming off the Diaz win