If Pac fight Bradley and Floyd fights Shane/Berto, fans have no reason to complain

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  1. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    In Pac and Bradley you'd have the Lineal JrWW champ fighting a the #1 contender. The #1 p4p fighter fighting a top15 p4p fighter (Yahoo's panel of 31 writers puts Bradley as the 11th best fighter in the world)

    In Floyd and Mosley you'd have the two best WWs (since Pac would be moving back down to JrWW) fighting to establish an undisputed champion at 147. The #2 p4p fighter against the #3 p4p fighter.

    I understand that expectations are sky high about the Fight of the Century, Floyd vs Pac, but put aside those expectations and envision the scenario I just layed out above, and tell me thats not amazing for the sport.

    Just my opinion. If my scenario pulls through then the winners of these 2 fights facing off might be even better for the sport than an immediate Pac vs Floyd showdown that could end up being a little bit anticlimatic and leave the sport in a lull in the aftermath.
     
  2. richie leon

    richie leon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Those are some BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG ifs though.
     
  3. TommyV

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    That's the scenario I'd prefer. You've got - presuming nobody gets stripped - the WBO/WBC/WBA belts on the line aswell. I just hope the fight happens. And I hope it happens at the Cowboys Stadium. I know people say that Vegas is a better for the stay, but who cares? You're not going for a holiday, you're going for a fight. Imagine 100,000 Pacquiao & Mayweather fans inside a $1 billion stadium with that huge screen and the atmosphere it would create. At the MGM Grand, it'll just be like any other fight. This should be a huge event. More than 19,000 people deserve to see this fight.
     
  4. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Not that big ifs. The Pac vs Floyd fight seems to be off the table and those options I laid out I think are the 2nd best money making opportunities for either fighter.
     
  5. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pac aint fighting Bradley. Arum wont let it happen its to risky. We are stuck with Pac-Malignaggi a zero risk fight.
     
  6. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    You've got a good point cause Arum likes to keep things in house so he can win no matter what the outcome is. Bradley is with Shaw so...

    However I don't see Bradley such a big risk for Pac. Could be though the kid is definately on a mean streak.
     
  7. steele311

    steele311 Wanna Dance? Full Member

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    Agreed. I'd love to see Pac vs Bradley, but I'm not so sure many other casual fans would... As long as they get it on by the years end, I'm happy.
     
  8. TommyV

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    Bradley v Pac isn't that risky in reality. He might outbox Pacquiao for the 1st minute of each round if he takes it off like he did against Cotto, but when Pacquiao steps it up there's no way Bradley will be able to contain Pacquiao's speed and power. He can't really hurt Pacquiao and his chin is dentable.
     
  9. ceebz

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    I agree. I think Bradley's speed could pose a few problems for pac, but, he's tailor made for Pac's style. He's an aggressive guy who's gonna square up and exchange power shots. That spells doom against Pac.

    I don't think either of these fights will happen. Pac will fight Paulie, who's the closest thing to Floyd in his weight class, and Mayweather will go to the UK and fight M. Hatton, for another $ fight.
     
  10. richie leon

    richie leon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who, outside of his close relatives and hardcore boxing fans knows **** about Timothy Bradley? Pac fighting him is a big-ass if, if ever there was one.

    As for Floyd fighting Berto/Mosley, when was the last time the guy gave any form of an indication that he wanted to fight a strong, legit, elite-level welterweight? And i'm sorry, but aditionally Mosley and Berto (if he wins) are really only big within boxing circles. Sorry, but i'm not holding my breath for this one either.

    Yep, seem like big ifs to me:yep
     
  11. hmm

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    hmm says . . .

    Pac Bradley ain't risky imo. Pac should be able to handle Brad well.
    If Shane does happen to beat Berto and faces PBF by theory; then I better see PBF making demands on Shane to take random drug tests....
    Will PBF fight Shane after saying he's a cheat, has 5 losses, isn't a ppv attraction, etc.?
    I know Shane will throw down and agree to blood tests/etc.. both are fighters of GBP.
    too much drama, scenarios, if(s)...
     
  12. Rooney

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    Shane is golden boy, so i can see this fight happening, if primary options run out.

    I think Berto gonna cause a huge upset. And throw a spanner in the works.
     
  13. rinnyc

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    Good points on the possible PBF & SSM fight. PBF has been on so many televised interviews slamming Mosely on those issues. It would be a promotional nightmare.... I'd like to see it happen but not sure how they could spin it....
     
  14. 1lehudson

    1lehudson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pac is at his best when he has a fighter in front of him that has weak defense and an offense first fighter. With a fighter like Bradley Pac would have a tough time because he would have to rely on more then just beatting him to the punch like in his fights vs Hatton and Cotto. Plus Bradley has fast hands. Pac I think would win, but its like some have said too risky at this point

    Shane vs Floyd is a fight that I have wanted to see for ten years. I truely believe that Shane is the only fighter out there that can beat Floyd. He is a guy that has the game to upset what Floyd does. The Chance of this fight should be good being that Floyd is now being promoted by GBP. I thought that the STAGED in ring interveiw after the JMM fight was getting us going in that direction. Remember the one were Floyd waved Shane over. Then pretended to be mad that he was interrupting his time in the spot light. If not for the Pac bull**** I think that this fight would be about to happen now. Lets just hope that Shane get by Berto who is no joke.

    All in all it might be a better thing for boxing, but right now I dont give a ****, everyone wants to see Floyd Vs Pac.
     
  15. AceNguyen

    AceNguyen Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bradley is a risky fight for any 140 lber. The guy can box, brawl, and has an insane will to win.