Ive been doing some research and Mayweather has been in the top 10 since 1999
stayed undefeated, beaten quality opponents and has longevity to his name
As much as I like pacquiao, i think Mayweather is the best of the last 10years
The thing you have to look at indeed is their complete body of work if you're talking about a 10 year span. The real difference between the two is Floyd's been in the spotlight longer, but...during that time frame Pacquiao was sealing his own legacy with the fights he was having with Barrera, Morales, Marquez. They weren't Box Office hits, but in the world of Boxing Pacquiao was already a name before his first big opportunity at the BIG STAGE against Oscar. That fight put him over the top as it did with Floyd when he fought Oscar.
When it comes down to it, it's about excitement. Pacquiao brings that, while Floyd can from time to time but chooses to be more reserved which with casual Boxing fans doesn't usually sit well.
Would I have been mad if Floyd was named fighter of the decade above Pac? No, but I'm also not mad that Manny got the nod either. I think mostly biased fans towards either Pac or Floyd bicker, the majority see it for what it is.
to add, pac has been world champion at 2 divisions already even before he fought MAB the first time.
When you think about it. They only gave it to Pac the last 3 years of his career.
He only made a surge when Floyd retired. I'll take 7 years to 3 anyday. Floyd was the rightful fighter of the decade he'll prove that when they fight.
The thing you have to look at indeed is their complete body of work if you're talking about a 10 year span. The real difference between the two is Floyd's been in the spotlight longer, but...during that time frame Pacquiao was sealing his own legacy with the fights he was having with Barrera, Morales, Marquez. They weren't Box Office hits, but in the world of Boxing Pacquiao was already a name before his first big opportunity at the BIG STAGE against Oscar. That fight put him over the top as it did with Floyd when he fought Oscar.
When it comes down to it, it's about excitement. Pacquiao brings that, while Floyd can from time to time but chooses to be more reserved which with casual Boxing fans doesn't usually sit well.
Would I have been mad if Floyd was named fighter of the decade above Pac? No, but I'm also not mad that Manny got the nod either. I think mostly biased fans towards either Pac or Floyd bicker, the majority see it for what it is.
When you think about it. They only gave it to Pac the last 3 years of his career.
He only made a surge when Floyd retired. I'll take 7 years to 3 anyday. Floyd was the rightful fighter of the decade he'll prove that when they fight.
They did not give it to him based on 3 years. They gave it to him based an incredible run starting in 2003 and the fact he accomplished basically all those records for titles won in the 2000's.
When you think about it. They only gave it to Pac the last 3 years of his career.
He only made a surge when Floyd retired. I'll take 7 years to 3 anyday. Floyd was the rightful fighter of the decade he'll prove that when they fight.
so the winner will be the fighter of the decade? 2000 - 2010??
They should fight eachother to find out...
wait a minute,, they will fight and the winner is the fighter of the decade? in a 2010 year...
so 2000 - 2010 is 1 decade???
When you think about it. They only gave it to Pac the last 3 years of his career.
He only made a surge when Floyd retired. I'll take 7 years to 3 anyday. Floyd was the rightful fighter of the decade he'll prove that when they fight.
Thats the tthing I dont get, people act like PacMan been dominating the sport for the last 10 yrs.
When you think about it. They only gave it to Pac the last 3 years of his career.
He only made a surge when Floyd retired. I'll take 7 years to 3 anyday. Floyd was the rightful fighter of the decade he'll prove that when they fight.