Do you think Pac is still improving as a fighter, or do you think he's peaked?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by PH|LLA, Jul 18, 2010.


  1. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Its pretty obvious that physically he is no longer improving his edge, especially as he fights in higher divisions against bigger opponents. But for a while the lost edge in terms of physical size was compensated by improved technical skills.

    So at this point, do you still think that Pacquiao is improving from fight to fight or has he already reached his peak?
     
  2. Prince

    Prince Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think we're seeing the absolute best of Pacquiao skillwise right now. Which is ****ing great
     
  3. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    I think people will remember the hatton fight to be his peak although i believe his peak was at the lower weight classes, if pac is smart he will retire soon then we won't eventually see his downfall.
     
  4. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

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    I'd say the hatton/cotto/clottey version of pac has been relatively close to his max skill level.
     
  5. Gander Tasco

    Gander Tasco Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think he's still improving, which is scary when you think about it.
     
  6. TheIvMan

    TheIvMan Guest

    I not sure if he can still improve or has already peaked, but I don't think we have yet to see the very best of Pacquiao...which is what the FMJ fight would have shown us, IMHO.
     
  7. pasky2000

    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think Pacquiao will get any better now. I do see him having the maturity now to thoroughly apply Freddie's game plans from start to finish, instead of instinctively going back to his old ways at some point in his fights.
     
  8. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    What amazes me is physically he has barely diminished at all moving up.

    He looks just as quick, just as powerful and just as strong.

    I think his skills have rounded very nicely in the last few years but I also think the fact he is fighting less skilled and less classy opposition than he was when he was duking it out with EM, MAB and JMM gives the impression that he looks more skilled these days.

    He is definitely a smarter, more experienced fighter now but I think he has been at his technical peak since the 3rd Morales fight or thereabouts.
     
  9. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    good point

    IvMan
     
  10. Sinew

    Sinew The Assassin Full Member

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    Still improving. All he needs now is a strong solid jab. I mean, really sit on the jab .
     
  11. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    THIS :deal
     
  12. EL CABALLO

    EL CABALLO Boxing Addict Full Member

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    DEpends on how many NEW drugs come into the market, specially those undetectable by regular means or how long does he stays away from RANDOM BLOOD TESTING."....... there,I said it, AND very serious about it!!!!!!!!:good
     
  13. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    His style doesn't involve much jabbing according to Roach.

    People will watch the DLH or Cotto fights in the future and say those were his best performances, imo.
     
  14. el mosquito

    el mosquito Boxing Addict banned

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    the dlh fight was his very best IMO though we might still see a better performance in the future
     
  15. arsabs

    arsabs Boxing Addict Full Member

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    hes on decline. hes slower than before. with Hatton was his peak.