How Is Either Fighter More Shot?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by shanahan14, Feb 23, 2015.


  1. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Both fighters are clearly past their prime - no real debating that.

    However, how are either shot when they are both #1 and #2 P4P? Pacquiao was KO'd by Marquez in a fight he was winning. And if you want to count the Bradley loss, I guess go for it. There was a 5 judge review who scored it for Pacquiao so yeah. He went on to beat Bradley, Rios, and Algieri.

    Floyd picked apart Canelo, won a close decision against Maidana, then beat him more clearly in the rematch.

    I get the fact that both fighters are slowing down. But if you feel one more so than the other, please explain. I'm lost because they both seemed to have declined equally. Pac doesn't have 100% of his "killer instinct" anymore, while Floyd doesn't have 100% of his speed.
     
  2. Boxing Prospect

    Boxing Prospect Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    People actually have Pacquiao at #2 p4p?
     
  3. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Yes. Some have Wlad and others have Ward. Ward has been inactive. So, yes some do indeed have Pacquiao as #2.
     
  4. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    I have no problem putting Pac at #2 P4P..

    Wasn't Bradley up there when Pac beat him?
     
  5. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Bradley was #3 I believe....which may have been BS because he should not have beaten Pac the first time but still.
     
  6. victor879

    victor879 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nobody should be making excuses. Both men are passed their prime, but still among the best in the sport.

    May 2nd can't get here fast enough. All I know is this: If for whatever reason I'm wrong and Mayweather loses, I'm not going to be a ***** and come up with excuses. The better man will win May 2nd, period.
     
  7. platnumpapi

    platnumpapi Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    there are not shot fighters they are just older. they are still the 2 best ww in the world right now. mayweather is 38 and pacman 35, so i say they are older and not shot.