What the hell were we thinking?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by mrtony80, Nov 21, 2011.

  1. mrtony80

    mrtony80 Likes thick chicks Full Member

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    We've put Manny Pacquiao on a pedestal since about what, '07, '08 now? Called him one of the ATGs, lauded his bull**** accomplishments - which meant nothing, btw - he beat a bunch of nobodies. This guy is the most overrated fighter of all time, hands down. The only reason he has had any success is because of careful matchmaking. I mean, come on...Hatton? Cotto? Margarito? Pfffft. All mediocre fighters. I don't know what we were thinking heaping all that praise on Pacquiao...

    ...he is terrible. All he has is speed. Nothing else. No footwork, no balance, no accuracy, no ring IQ...he thrives on utilizing his speed against fossils and talent-less fighters. I mean, even Hatton was beating his ass by a country mile before he landed that lucky-ass punch. Manny Pacquiao. Terrible fighter, not even worthy of the top 100 atg list...good thing JMM was able to bring us to this epiphany.
     
  2. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bit harsh and Cotto, Hatton and margarito are all better than mediocre fighters and manny is 100% top 100 tag but top 50 may be pushing it
     
  3. mrtony80

    mrtony80 Likes thick chicks Full Member

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    Pacquiao sucks.
     
  4. sugarrayhatton

    sugarrayhatton The Paddy Full Member

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    as a hatton fan im saying this.....but beating his ass by a coutry mile? what the actual ****
     
  5. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He's an ATG in terms of accomplishment, but like you; I've never rated him in terms of fundamentals.
     
  6. mrtony80

    mrtony80 Likes thick chicks Full Member

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    His accomplishments are bull****.
     
  7. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    I concur. Did you guys not see the way Hatton backed Manny against the ropes on MULTIPLE occasions
     
  8. PaoloMirani

    PaoloMirani Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Im not sure peeps are catching the sarcasm, but I'll play. Pac is a one dimensional midget who was lucky beating up on men way bigger than him.
     
  9. mrtony80

    mrtony80 Likes thick chicks Full Member

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    I know! Pacquiao didn't come forward ONCE for that entire fight! Those entire...five minutes and fifty-eight seconds, or so.
     
  10. motorcity

    motorcity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jake Lamotta and Rocky Marciano even had less of these without the speed but I bet they make the top 100 atg list.
     
  11. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

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    Pac doesn't even know how to box.
     
  12. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Pac's good just not GOAT as many people seem to think. I'd still say he is an ATG.
     
  13. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's being sarcastic, but you're wrong about this. Then again you've probably based your opinions of LaMotta off of Raging Bull and have Marciano confused with Balboa, so it's no wonder.
     
  14. RedHots

    RedHots Active Member Full Member

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    He's also the dirtiest fighter out there, with all those intentional headbutts and low blows
     
  15. TheDon

    TheDon KO Artist Full Member

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    I think he's being sarcastic (or ironic?) people. mrtony is the only black ******* on ESB if i remember correctly :yep