Manny Pacquiao an ATG at the lower weights

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  1. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    i like pacquiao too bro but where is the evidence that pacquiao can beat this level of fighter? The Sanchez at fw matchup is especially absurd, considering that the guy is his stylistic poison. Remember, this guy got beat by Erik Morales, arguably Marquez at the championship level. All of these guys are in their own right incredibly dominant p4p relevant fighters.
     
  2. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    Prime-for-prime at those respective weights, I don't see him beating the likes of Sanchez, Zarate, Whitaker or Oscar. That is my point.
     
  3. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He doesn't beat Sanchez or Zarate IMO but I don't think him beating whitaker at welter is so absurd.
     
  4. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    I know you don't. That's what I'm saying, he's underrated.
     
  5. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    :lol:

    That's cool, but just to double check on you, you think he can be favoured to beat Zarage at BW?
     
  6. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Most definitly. Zarage wasnt a great Bantam.
     
  7. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I'll ****ing Zarage your eyes you little *******.
     
  8. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    :lol::lol:

    I really dont think you can favour Pacquiao over any top 10 Bantamweight IMO. Even the guys who arnt top 10 but still handy operaters like your Rudkin's, Galaxy's and even Hasegawa's probably all beat the younger and more raw version of Pacquiao.

    Who would be the best Bantamweight you would favour him against?
     
  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Ah, man. I dunno. I just don't know. He didn't really look all that at BW to me. Who knows? Knowing what I know now would exercise drag, for sure...i probably am not that interested in his chances at bantam.

    Between 130 and 140? I honestly think he is in with anyone.
     
  10. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    PHILLA, you still think he was the greatest Featherweight of the generation, don't you?
     
  11. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    at the lower weights I think its a testament to his greatness what he achieved, actually more his potential.

    Agreed on the second statement.
     
  12. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    :lol::lol::lol:
     
  13. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    He clearly was :deal

    although he let them smack each other round a bit before he got his big chance.
     
  14. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Rafael Marquez.Someone like that.
     
  15. Duranium

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    He dominates Henry Armstrong at any weight