Does anyone else think all Manny does is...

So,who do you think will win in this coming fight?

 

You can know exactly what he's going to do and still get utterly brutalised, simply because Manny -- like many other past greats -- has superb athleticism, and is thus often simply too fast to react to, let alone counter. The fact that Marquez did so well against him really is a testament to just how skilled Marquez is. Toney was expecting Jones' left-hook, and it still found its mark again and again -- Hatton knew all about the potency of Mayweather's straight-right, and yet he was getting drilled with it from the very first round. The list goes on. Pac certainly isn't the most unpredictable fighter around (although he's definitely evolved from the one-handed fighter he was years ago) but he's gifted enough to get away with it. Lovely speed, good footwork, nice head movement, mental and physical grit, etc. Quite an intimidating package.

 

Paquiao has always punched like that. He is a typical southpaw. He jumps in with his head down, not even seeing what he is punching at. He punches in circles, off balance..........disgusting really.

Hatton ought to hand him his ass.:thumbsup

 

Thats always been what I see in Manny. I dont see a multidimensional counter puncher. His style works because of speed and strength, something that will be more even between these two combatants Saturday. Should be interesting.

 

Very good post, and very true. I just seem to think moving up in weight and facing a quick fighter in Hatton may changes things a bit, but your points are spot on.

 

How can you argue w/ success? He hasn't lost in his last 9 fights. Hatton got KOd in his last 3 fights.

If ain't broke, why fix it?

 

Did I miss something?....Hatton was KO'd by PBF.......not KO'd in his last 3 fights.

 

He did got KOd in his last 3 fights

1. Mayweather (TKO lost)
2. Lazcano (UD win)
3. Malignaggi (TKO win)

 

That's what I meant, he got knocked out once in his last three fights. You have to read it in context w/ the preceding statement that Pac won his last 9 fights.

 

Thanks, Janja.:good

 

listen pac got exposed by a shot morrales who fought round 12 as a southpaw just for a **** take this wasnt so long ago he is very beatable and will be beaten very convincingly by hatton. im not a pac hater i just think too much is being made of the dela hoya win, everytime pac faces a live opponent he struggles that is a fact

 

your stupid.

 

I can't believe that he was "exposed" in the Morales fight. He clearly lost that fight but its not like he gave a poor account of himself. The problem with boxing is people look at what you did afterwards and downgrade your accomplishments.

I did not see too many people picking Pacquiao in Barrera I, Morales II, Marquez I and II, and De la Hoya. However once he did win he got very little credit because either he looked really good against his opponents or he did better than expected.

Now, this fight is going to be really close and I would not be shocked if Ricky stops Pacquiao late but I can already predict what people are saying if Pacquiao wins it.

1. Hatton was "exposed" by Mayweather as being a limited fighter
2. Hatton was just hyped by Warren and is nothing special
3. And so forth

Of course this will also work the other way around if Hatton wins

1. Pac was "shot"
2. Pac did not take him seriously

Why can't we just give fighters credit when they win for once? It would be nice...

 

Actually it appears you're stupid *******.