Why did PACQUIAO force cotto to a catchweight of 145 in the fight?

He looked like he normally does. Enough of that bull**** "He looked skinny" ****. Besides, you are aware he rehydrated right? Or did you think he went into the ring at 145 also. :huh

 

Your opinion really reflects what most boxing experts think. Example below:

In thorough beating of Antonio Margarito, Manny Pacquiao cements himself as one of best boxers ever

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"Is he as good or better than: Tony Canzoneri? My opinion - better. Barney Ross? Better. Roberto Duran? As good or even better.

What about Henry Armstrong, who held three titles at the same time? Wasn't he in the same class in throwing punches in multitudes? Didn't Armstrong fight somewhat like Pacquiao?

My answer: No. They are different fighters. While Armstrong would bury his head into his opponent's chest, firing lefts and rights to the body and head, Pacquiao is a thinking, deliberate puncher who rarely misses. I see Pac as the better fighter.

I'm going to wind this up by asking myself this question: Okay, Mr. Boxing Man, are you telling me this Philippine Dynamo is the best you have ever seen?

Yes, in a very long time. And he might just be the man who will eventually put boxing back in the upper deck of sports."

- Bill Gallo - former President of Boxing Writers Association of America, a first hand witness to many of boxings greats, while the rest of us watch grainy film on Youtube

:smoke

 

Freddie hasn't said PAC's a full blow Welter weight. Jr WW yes.....but Full Fledged Welter Weight I'd have to hear or see it to believe it b/c even in PAC last fight he was UNDER the welter weight limit fighting at Jr MW.

I don't know why you have a hard time believeing that PAC has to eat constantly to make welter weight or Jr MW with his frame. His work rate and extreme nature of his work outs alone burns A LOT of calories, couple that with his matabolism and there's little doubt that what Ariza and Freddie say in regards to PAC keeping weight one during camp is true.

 

Freddie being adamant about JMM coming up to 147 is in a way trying to dismiss the fight. I don't think Roach wants that fight anyway for Manny b/c its purely a fight that will do big numbers but offer little to nothing in terms of a challenge and does nothing for PAC legacy wise.

JMM is a light weight...he should be fighting above 135....especially not at this stage in the game for him. JMM deserves a big pay day for retirement and I hope he gets the fight but he's in no position to make demands...and if he doesn't want to miss out on the gravy train he better be open to suggestions.

If they tell him it's at 147 he better take it....if he's getting $3.5 mill instead of $5mill...JMM better accept it, otherwise they'll move the **** along in a heartbeat. It's pretty obvious JMM is looking at PAC as a retirment bonus.

 

I hope the rest of the pricks that frequent this site think otherwise.

 

I thought it was your boy floyd.

 

If its Roach's way to dismiss the Marquez fight, why are you saying that if the fight is offered at 147 lbs, Marquez better take it????

Pacquiao gets no credit by beating Marquez at 147 lbs, why would Pacquiao put himself in that position?

 

he needed cotto to leave more of the fighting in the gym