A lot of legendary fighters fought great fights in their mid to late 30's. With PBF retiring while on his prime at age 30, how will you view Pacman doing the same thing? There are some disappointed fans (and fighters) who has lost PBF's respect who believes he can accomplish a lot more and dominate the WW division. Pac has said in the past that 2009 is his last year fighting to pursue politics. So how many will hate him for leaving so early? Or how many will give him props leaving while his brain cells are relatively intact?
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pacman is retiring because of politics, election in ph is in the early months of 2010 so its understandable that he will retire at the end of the year so he can concentrate in campaigning to be a congressman.
pacman wants to serve the country more than being in boxing and even if he will sacrifice his blooming boxing career,he will do it because country>boxing and i am pretty sure that if he wins, he will stay retired for good not like mayweather
Well the last time a great fighter retired in his prime it was floyd, he left a lot of big fights out there though & his opposition was questionable since he moved up to 140. pac has consistently fought the best & overall his body of work since floyd went up to 140 has been signifigantly better. this retirement would be more warranted. 1 more fight vs. a floyd or a cotto/mosley is good enough. I'd like to see him fight on, but respect him regardless.
A lot of legendary fighters fought great fights in their mid to late 30's. With PBF retiring while on his prime at age 30, how will you view Pacman doing the same thing? There are some disappointed fans (and fighters) who has lost PBF's respect who believes he can accomplish a lot more and dominate the WW division. Pac has said in the past that 2009 is his last year fighting to pursue politics. So how many will hate him for leaving so early? Or how many will give him props leaving while his brain cells are relatively intact?
I would be disappointed, but with all the drama between arum, floyd, haymon, etc... I wouldn't be surprized if the fight didn't come off.
this is where I'm on Manny and Floyd's side. they have fought since their teens. 15+ years. How many people can say they had a career since 15 until their 30's.
they made millions and can retire happy.
Pac's done enuf that he could retire without complaint after Hatton, but I hope he doesn't. If he could get back down to 135 I'd love too see him against Valero, Soto, and Diaz. If JMM remains on top at LW, a 3rd fight is great too. If he can't make 135 anymore tho, nothin left for him at 140 after Hatton.
Pac has done more than PBF. If pac wanted to retire after hatton and then whoever be it mosely it is more than enough. Of course there would be other fights out there if pac wanted them. But his resume stands the test of time.
PBF needs to beat Mosely and cotto before taking on Pac.
pac has done enough and if he retired and the only sore-butts will be mexican who will never get revenge and pbf stans who will complain about double standard for pac
Nope, I wouldn't hate him because he's given us so many great fights like his wars with Marquez,Morales and so on.
He's a warrior and if he wants to retire by the end 2009, he deserves it.
As for Floyd.......what about Floyd????:dunno: