Who could beat this version of Pac?

Theres no such thing.

 

Who would beat that version of Pacquaio?


I am going to say.. 2021 testing.

 

Pernell Whitaker possibly ?

 

Marquez, for a start. Actually, there's quite a few who could - guys who I think would, now - but I only think three would. Saddler, Sanchez and Armstrong. Pacquiao's skillset which he showed in the De La Hoya and Cotto fights was incredible. He could out-box Saddler while painting him with ridiculously hard counters, and he could draw the lead from Sanchez - but I highly doubt that, TBH. I think Sanchez still counters him on the way in and ties him up. Armstrong is the only one who'd I'd put money on but this fighter would have a chance vs any featherweight who ever lived. Shame, this verison of Pacquiao never existed.

 

Whitaker would, but Sweet Pea was a lightweight.

 

Marquez should've scored a clear decision over Pacquiao in 2011. He absolutely could've beaten a 2009 Pacquiao.

 

The question is assumptive.

The more polished Pacquiao may have actually been less effective (against certain fighter's) than the balls-to-the-wall version.

Against Floyd for instance, Manny's best chance would be to fight like he did as a younger man. If you can't out-think than you have to try and overwhelm.

 

Yes he could.

 

Fury would decapitate him

 

This is true. He had to use the ring more. Work that right hook.

Still, in absolute terms, the Pacquiao who swarmed Barrera might just be the most potent version.