Pacquiao has Faded a bit as well...

I think he has just reached his peak as a fighter, I have a feeling we'll see the best Pacquiao we have ever seen this weekend.

I don't know about you guys, but I thought Pac looked a step slower and energetic in the second Barrera fight. It appears he's fading to me also. I still pick him to win, but I think it will be close again. I don't think this fight will be as exciting as the first. I hope I'm wrong.

I disagree, Pacquiao still has his speed and power and more skill than before. I haven't seen any sign of him fading. Then you missed out on his last 2 fights. But Pacquiao says, it was more so him not training fully 100% for the fights and not focusing on his boxing carreer. I'd give him the benefit of the doubt because he did run for mayor last year. His Barrera performance wasn't the same Pacquiao were used to, but again, he didn't put all his efforts into training as reports with him going back and forth between US and Ph. I believe he's 100% focused for this fight and looking for a KO. He said the old Pacquiao everyone knows will be back for this fight and to beat Marquez I think that's a good sign. With more control of course, but lots of aggression. As for Manny being in wars, I completely agree, but theres something unique about him that gives him this fire to keep fighting this way. We'll find out in nearly a day left whether or not Manny's fire has completely burnt out or not.

not so sure he has faded as much as i feel he has changed as a fighter.

There's always been emphasis on Barrera turning pro at 16. barrera turned pro at 15...

I disagree, Pacquiao still has his speed and power and more skill than before. I haven't seen any sign of him fading.

He's been a pro for like 12 years. He's been in about a dozen hard and grueling fights. There's always been emphasis on Barrera turning pro at 16. Manny Pacquiao turned pro at age 16! on the way to his 1st belt @112 he was fighting Regional Champions mostly from Thailand. I remember a korean in his mid 20's totally stalking PAC and landing body shot. PAC was backing up all night until he kayoes him. PAC's been in many WARS and at 29 im worried that what happened to MAB @ 29 againts PAC. might happen in this fight. BUT...JMM is not 24 but 34 :D PAC via KO/TKO

But about the fading? What indication do you have? I'm having a tough time deciding who I like this weekend. everything you wrote.. Thinking the same thing.:Thinkingo

He's been a pro for like 12 years. He's been in about a dozen hard and grueling fights. But about the fading? What indication do you have? I'm having a tough time deciding who I like this weekend.