Which outcome would be more shocking?

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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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  2. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Pacquiao over De La Hoya. In order for that to happen the content of Pacquiao's performance itself will have to overcome/defy certain laws of physics as well as boxing. He's not a tactically masterful fighter. He would have to be. He's also significantly smaller, obviously.
     
  3. Rumsfeld

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    This more or less reflects my views.

    I can't envision a scenario whereby DLH loses.

    I can for Margo.
     
  4. pauliemayweathe

    pauliemayweathe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    why? and don't say money he has plenty:-(
     
  5. Andre StrongRod

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    I know people like to throw in the "Oscar is old, shot, or part time boxer" thing in there. But he is still a profesional boxer, former champion many times over and Gold medalist. I even myself question his desire and motivation for the fights he makes and also his endurance, but I don't think many can question his superior boxing ability, no matter how much u dislike or trash him as a person.
     
  6. san rafael

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    Agreed, I could easily imagine Mosley using his superior athleticism and hand and footspeed to pull it out.
     
  7. pauliemayweathe

    pauliemayweathe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    the question i am entertaining is who if i could choose would I rather have win..man that is a tough one...I would love to see either pac or shane win
     
  8. pauliemayweathe

    pauliemayweathe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree he is very underrated on here...everyone says he sucks then this fight comes along and u start to think "this guy is good" yeah he is bigger but he is also a great fighter STILL...but I can't stand him anymore
     
  9. Rumsfeld

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    For me, that's easy. I'd much rather Shane won. I'm rooting for Pac, too, but he has a more secure legacy, fairly or not. A win for Shane at this stage would be HUGE whereas a loss for Pacquiao would be meaningless in the grand scheme of things. Pacquiao will still go down as a legend, whereas, Mosley may not (and probably won't). A win over Margo might change that perception.
     
  10. Andre StrongRod

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    True statement, as much as I like Shane though, I will be rooting for Margarito.
     
  11. pauliemayweathe

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    mosely is a legend win or lose...but yeah it would be a huge win...but how bout the embarrassment ODH feels if he loses
     
  12. san rafael

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    Jeff Ryan of 'Ryan Out Loud' said in The Ring magazine that Mosley shouldn't even be in the Hall Of Fame, and literally wouldn't get his vote. I disagree with Ryan, but I'd definately say that calling Mosley a "legend" at this point is excessive. Highly.
     
  13. Axe

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    Pac over Hoya, due to the gargantuan size advantage enjoyed by Oscar.
     
  14. Marnoff

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    I can envision Mosley beating Margarito without difficulty. Pacquaio over De La Hoya would be the shocker.
     
  15. Williams27

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    I say Pacman proves to be to intense and hungry for Oscar. I know he has a lot of disadvantages on paper but I think his heart combined with his speed and toughness takes over and either wins by late round stoppage or beats Oscar by a clear but close UD.