Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather, Jr. -- Who wins and why?

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  1. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Vote in the poll and give your reasons below.

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    My main reasoning is that Floyd is the naturally larger man. Floyd started his career as a 130 pounder; Pac started his career at 106 lbs and won his first title belt at 112. Floyd is also taller (5' 6 1/2" vs 5' 8") and has longer reach (72" vs 67"). At roughly the same age PBF began his professional career (19 yrs old), Pac was coming into fights at around 111-114 pounds.

    I hope Pac fights Hatton and, if he wins, then takes on PBF.

    Who do you have in this match-up?
     
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  2. mexican legend

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    Pacquiao UD or late KO.

    Edit: He is a explosive southpaw who has speed with power and great punch output to beat Floyd.
     
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  3. Brendan

    Brendan Active Member Full Member

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    Pacquio wins. The guy is a phenom.
     
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  4. BobDigi5060

    BobDigi5060 East Side MMA Full Member

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    Somewhat competitive with Pac being stopped around the 10th.

    Just like Mayweather/Chavez or Mayweather/Hatton.
     
    BobDigi5060, Dec 7, 2008
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  5. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I should also say that though I favor PBF, I will never doubt Pac again. He is a freak and this could be one hell of a fight. Hatton-Pac could also be a great scrap.
     
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  6. Bonavena25

    Bonavena25 Vamos! Full Member

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    Mate your using the same flawed logic that people used to show why Pacquiao couldn't beat De La Hoya. And Mayweather is smaller than De La Hoya, so I don't think size would be that significant.

    I would go with PBF - I think he would find a way to neutralise Manny - but it would be a brilliant fight and I wouldn't be totally surprised if Manny confounded the critics again and out hustled Mayweather as well.
     
    Bonavena25, Dec 7, 2008
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  7. Kojiro

    Kojiro Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yesterday I'd say Mayweather wins without breaking a sweat, the poll is ridiculous.

    Today I voted Mayweather but it sure as hell won't be easy and Pac might even win this.
     
    Kojiro, Dec 7, 2008
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  8. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Lets not get it twisted ... Mayweather isn't the same as DLH and he's a better talent.

    A win over a washed up DLH isn't saying much ... i'm not going to believe the hype ... a fight with Mayweather and Pac is going to be better for Mayweather.

    Mayweather by TKO/10

    He's too defensive minded ... better movement and a better more natural counter puncher than DLH is. Pac is there to hit and will be an easy target.

    Roach can't do anything to help Pac against PBF.
     
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  9. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    I knew that DLH was going to lose and that he was going to get stopped ...
     
    fitzgeraldz, Dec 7, 2008
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  10. mexican legend

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    Great logic. Did you use the same logic for the Cotto/Margarito fight? :patsch
     
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  11. K0NPHL1C7

    K0NPHL1C7 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mayweather - Because he's not Oscar de La Hoya, He's 5 times smarter than Manny, and his training camp is unparralelled in the sport.

    Mayweather by KO in less than 6.
     
    K0NPHL1C7, Dec 7, 2008
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  12. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    PBF is a master counter puncher and defensive genius. Manny like others will find that PBF is a difficult puzzle to solve. PBF has the handspeed to beat Manny to the punch unlike others he's faced. He also has the lateral movement and the ability to fight of his backfoot that will give Manny problems as well. PBF is a genius in the ring the fight is close the first half until PBF pulls away in the second half with his superior ring generalship. PBF by UD:deal
     
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  13. standing 8

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    Mayweather, but it would be a great fight.
     
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  14. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    Manny has turned into a freakishly effective offensive fighter, I can see PBF having loads of trouble against him.

    It would be the fight of the decade, let's get it on!
     
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  15. trac209

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    more than 3 if you seen him against jmm
     
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