Why doesn't Manny go down in weight?

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  1. pacman24

    pacman24 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Instead of fighting bigger guys? Roach said after the Mayweather fight they were going to go back down to 140 for the rest of his career. Horn was obviously a much bigger guy. Granted Manny won the fight easily but he could KO the smaller guys. In his prime he could KO the big guys but if he wants to continue to fight he needs to go back down to 140.

    I bet horn had 20 lbs on him tonight. Fluid had at least 20 pounds on him.
     
  2. cslb

    cslb Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Mayweather had at least 20 pounds on Pac? lol You do live in an alternate reality.
     
  3. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Pac should go back down to 140, but he clearly won the fight tonight, by far, it was not even close...........
     
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  4. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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  5. Northadox

    Northadox Active Member Full Member

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    I think he could, but what money is there at 140?
     
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  6. pacman24

    pacman24 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You don't think he had 20 lbs on manny on fight night? There is a reason fluid doesn't step on the scales on fight night. Canelo is another one who puts on about 20 lbs after weigh in.
     
  7. pacman24

    pacman24 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He could easily make 140. He eats breakfast the morning of weigh in.
     
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  8. juppity

    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    140 lbs is no easier. Terence Crawford is there. However Manny has already
    stated he wants a rematch. There is a rematch clause. Nov is the date
    mentioned for rematch by Horn's promoter.
     
  9. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    Cant be easy to go back down weight divisions at the age of 38. Why doesnt he just retire? He is not half the fighter he used to be and at his age is only going to keep declining. A prime or even near prime doesnt even break sweat against people like Horn or Bradley or Vargas. He has made his money, cemented his name in Boxings history books and has been one of the best fighters to watch treating us to some great nights that we will never forget. Hang them up Manny and be a politicion or what ever it is you wana do.

    We are talking about whether last night was a robbery or not, we can all agree it was close but can you imagine Horn in with a Mayweather, Spence, Brook, Thurman. Manny isnt able to fight at the top level any more which was made very clear last night.
     
  10. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    At 38? He should just retire.
     
  11. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    It's a step back. If he admits that he can't hack it at 147 any more and his skills are diminished, it's not much of a step to admit that he should just hang his gloves up and his fighting days are done. Plus, this is an elite athlete and he has his pride. Very rarely do you see guys concede to age but want to continue. Whenever you see a former star playing in the minor leagues or something, it's just sad that they can't let go.
     
  12. Oneirokritis

    Oneirokritis The Scourge of Stupid Idiots. Full Member

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    The real question is: at this stage in Pacquiao's career, with so many other things going on in his life, is he really motivated enough to want to do it?
     
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  13. titanic

    titanic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agree with this.
    Pac is just a part time fighter now and the inactivity shows his sluggishness tonight. Although I still though he won SD
     
  14. qwertyblahblah

    qwertyblahblah Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Forget that. He should confess the hypocrisy of being a Christian while committing acts of violence as his profession, and not just retire but renounce his boxing career and reject all the accolades and prestige that have come with it. Turn the other cheek, the kingdom of heaven is for the meek, etc, etc.
     
  15. sjp17

    sjp17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Its the fried chicken