Taylor would not beat Pacman but he would beat Marquez easily. Pacman is a different level of fighter than Marquez. Marquez is between Great and Very good. Pacman is great. Taylor was borderline great.
Taylor loved to Brawl and I believe that Marquez would have drawn him into one. I see this as a tough and close fight in which Marquez would outsmart Taylor and win the fight.
I agree with this. IMO he'd take away the space for him to plant his feet and land with the same volume. His punches, while blindingly fast, came in pulses which I wouldn't put it past Marquez to figure out and time his own offense through.
Marquez would find a home for plenty of quick overhand rights...but at that stage, Taylor had phenomenal speed...that speed and tenacity would throw off the great Mexican technician. I pick Taylor by UD.
Pacquiao has NEVER faced anyone with speed superior to his, and especially someone with MUCH superior speed...Pacquiao would NOT have one of , if not his BIGGEST advantage over his opponents against Taylor...Would Taylor beat him? Wouldn't be out of the ordinary, but one thing is for certain is that Meldrick would give Pacquiao all sorts of HELL. Saying Pacquio beats him easily is just flat out ******ed.