Credit given where credit is due: Impressive win Pacquiao

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by bachatu, Nov 15, 2009.


  1. bachatu

    bachatu Pro Full Member

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    Yes, I picked Cotto to beat Pacquiao by knockout and felt that Cotto would box Pacquiao at first and lure him into some exchanges where it would allow him to impose his strenghts on Pacquiao, but boy was I wrong. Pacquiao ended up being the "Cotto" in this fight and broke the "broker" down. Once again, Pacquiao proved all the disbelievers wrong, including myself, and not until this performance, I have to say that I've learned my lesson on betting against Pacquiao in ANY fight in the future. Full credit to Pacquiao for playing the other man's game and beating him at it.

    I am surprised that Pacquiao was able to do to Cotto what no other fighter has been able to accomplish and that is to floor him with a single clean shot. He did this not once but twice. This proved to be the turning point in the fight where Pacquiao said Checkmate. From that point on, it was only a matter of time. Regardless of which game plan Miguel would of came in with, I honestly believe Pacquiao would have beat him, because Miguel wasn't able to deal with Pacquiao's power and didn't seem to be able to hurt Pacquiao enough for Pacquiao to stay off him.

    Pacquiao has proven himself to be the real deal at WW and is truly special to have accomplished what he's accomplished. He's also proven to have power, durability, and a reliable chin to compete with anyone at the at WW. Roach should stop all the catch weight BS, as it is not necessary. Even though Mayweather stylistically holds the advantage against Pacquiao, I'd favor Pacquiao to beat him because I don't think Mayweather would have the power to gain Pacquiao's respect and Pacquiao's workrate could allow him to get a close decision. What he has going for him is not only quick hands, but incredible footwork to get him into position and land those bombs from weird angles.

    Anyways, with that said, I am here to eat my crow like a man, no excuses. By the way, on the menu is crowsagna with crowsauce and crow-plant. For dessert, we have 7 layer crowcream cake. Feel free to join, plenty enough to go around for everybody :hi:
     
  2. bachatu

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  4. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    Yep same here, i picked Cotto but fair play to Pacquiao, that was an amazing victory.
     
  5. jlrivera81

    jlrivera81 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd like to order up everything on that menu sir. Actually, i'll take a doggie bag home with me too.
     
  6. bachatu

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    doggie bags? Sure we got those too... no worries, you came in early, plenty of crow left, though first come first serve:good