To Floyd fans who criticize a catchweight for Pac-Margarito...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by horst, Aug 13, 2010.


  1. Bladegunner

    Bladegunner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm a pac fan but i'm not happy with all these catchweight stipulations to win a world title.

    Yes it has been done in the past but that does not make it right. I feel pac is more than capable of beating margarito at 154.
     
  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    you cant argue with facts. the both weighed 106 when they where 16, floyd did weigh 150 for the oscar fight, but he didnt ask oscar to come in lighter than the limit.

    that second point highlights another issue i have with the fight. these two are competing with each other in terms of legacy. floyd fought a genuine lmw who was seen by many as one of the best at that weight. pac fights an unlicensed bum who hasnt had a significant victory in over 2 years.

    the whole fight is a disgrace, as is floyd choosing holiday over pacman. they both **** me off truth be told.
     
  3. MichiganWarrior

    MichiganWarrior Still Slick! Still Black! Full Member

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    Floyd was fighting elite level amatuers when Pacquiao was fighting in smelly old gyms in the philipines for trinkets.

    There is no difference in their level of progression despite one turning pro earlier.

    Fight the fighter at his weight, or dont fight at all.
     
  4. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    Pac was the lineal world champion at the professional level when he was 19.
    Floyd was fighting for a Bronze medal at the amateur level when he was 19. :rofl
     
  5. mughalmirza786

    mughalmirza786 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No headguard and and a skinny teenager vs grown ass men. Floyd even then though was massively skilled and talented.
     
  6. MichiganWarrior

    MichiganWarrior Still Slick! Still Black! Full Member

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    Olympic level amatuers is far more advanced then the joke of a circuit Pacquiao was fighting in. Most of the venues arent even listed on google. :lol:
     
  7. elTerrible

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    Thats not impressive, it would have been impressive if he required Ruiz to weigh in 215 pounds and for a vacant title.
     
  8. elTerrible

    elTerrible TeamElite General Manager Full Member

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    But these are grown men!! Youre telling me that the Olympians are more talented than Filipino cab drivers who box in their spare time? STFU stupid *****.
     
  9. MichiganWarrior

    MichiganWarrior Still Slick! Still Black! Full Member

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    I see what you did there. :hey
     
  10. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    pac never got floored off world class demarcus corley tho did he not?
     
  11. MichiganWarrior

    MichiganWarrior Still Slick! Still Black! Full Member

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    What do you consider world class? Corley won a belt, and nearly beat both Judah and Cotto.
     
  12. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    oh right, well world class is people who nearly beat people then. thanks for that.
     
  13. BrooklynMumin

    BrooklynMumin HOPKINS A " G " Full Member

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    this
     
  14. RobertV77

    RobertV77 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Popkins is a nut rider who believes its his personal mission to protect the honor of a millionaire who is 25 times more successful than he is. Fact.

    If people want to criticize Pac for WWE style match ups and for consistently fighting damaged goods they are going to do it.
     
  15. Dom79

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    No such thing as a 154lb title. Its called a LMW title, and that's anywhere between 147-154.