Jim Lampley calls Pacquiao's upcoming return fight with Barrios "sad"

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agree with that sentiment. There really comes a time when a great fighter just needs to call it quits and not allow himself to be further punished in the ring at this age. He just got inducted to the IBHOF yet he's decided to return to fight in the same year. I really have to wonder what is compelling Pac to return to the ring after years of inactivity and why the WBC is allowing him to get a title shot to begin with. Win or lose I just hope Pac goes into permanent retirement after Barrios although I'm afraid that's most likely not going to happen.

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    Flo_Raiden, May 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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  2. Stonehands

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    It really is sad. He is my GOAT but man...

    I mean the Ugas fight was legit forgivable even though he looked like he could get stopped in the later rounds. In his advanced boxing age, he managed to look GREAT leading up to the Spence fight (best he's looked in quite some time) but at the last minute got dealt a bad hand. Probably messed with a LOT mentally.

    But the shape he was in recent years, even though they were exhibitions and ofc he didn't have a training camp, he looked every bit if not more than his age. He looked slow, soft, dull, and beyond shot.

    I know he's having some money problems but I hope its not the reason he is coming back. He is known to love the sport and wanting all the smoke, so I just hope its the latter, makes a good chunk of change, gets blown out and comes to terms with himself and enjoy retirement with better financial management
     
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  3. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pac just lost his bid for a seat at the Senate in the Philippines. My guess is that he needs the money from boxing after spending so much on his failed campaign. And of course he's just too much of a competitor to be away from fighting in general. Someone seriously needs to convince him that his best days are far gone.
     
    Flo_Raiden, May 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If this is a legitimate fight,,"and I have my doubts", it could resemble Roberto Duran vs William Joppy...
     
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  5. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Stuff like this hurts boxing’s credibility. It’s not just that he’s back, it’s that he steps directly into a title shot that he obviously doesn’t deserve.

    It cheapens the notion of “champion” and is a shameless cash grab. I most definitely will not watch.
     
    Lesion of Doom, May 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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  6. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Joppy fight was a sad one. But at least Duran was active during this time and even had a win over Jorge Castro who was still somewhat relevant
     
    Pepsi Dioxide, May 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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  7. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    From memory his calves were cramping. Tightness in the legs could definitely hamper performance, didn't show much mobility in that fight. Could also be an excuse who knows.
     
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  8. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    it is sad. One he should have made enough to retire. Two he does not deserve a tittle shot.
     
    lobk, May 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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  9. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Barrios got floored and beat up by a fringe contender in his last fight who had lost 3 out of his last 5 fights.

    Yes I don't want Pacquiao to comeback but if Pacquiao can produce some of the old magic I still think he can win this fight even being 40 percent of his best.

    I'm not seeing Barrios as this real dangerous opponent who's going to dominate Pacquiao I think people are forgetting how bad Barrios looked in his last fight.
     
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  10. like a boss

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    Sad is the perfect way to describe it.
     
    like a boss, May 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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