Odds for this fight happening is like shooting the moon with a sling.
well were not talking about the odds this fight will happen its about the betting odds
Odds for this fight happening is like shooting the moon with a sling.
pretty much. Pac won't fight Martinez unless its a 150 catchweight which is very, very doubtful
well they are saying this since Pac-Diaz but 3 yrs later he still standing there
its different. Since then, the only person to have been able to box Pac has been Cotto, a person who was hit with plaster and without a good corner and no game plan. Other than that all the other have been picked as people unable to box vs pac, which Martinez can do. Also no lefties, which martinez is. Also Pac, weighted 144 in the last fight, while Martinez weighed 156. Considering that, by fight night Martinez will be well over 20-25 pounds over PAC and would be able to counter punch pac. Also consider that Martinez went 12 rounds with Pavlik, a very powerful 160lbs hitter so i'm pretty sure that Martinez would/could/can take Manny's power. There is a difference between saying that guy is big and saying he is too big. Martinez is tooooo big for pac. Different where May walks around 150-154 tops out of the ring so he would be able to go to 154 healthy to take on Martinez.
Chances of this happening= pretty high
I see a scenario in which Pac dominates and stops Mosley, tries to fight Floyd and the fight falling apart once again. At that point....there really isn't anyone else.
Same with Martinez. If he beats Pirog....who else is there left for him? Chavez Jr. Cotto vs Margarito winner? Naah...wont happen. Also he is too small ofr SMW and due to him being with HBO and the top names at SMW being with Showtime....those fights wont happen anyways.
Betting Favorite= Pacquiao. I disagree but something tells me people will be wowed by Pac beating up the larger Margarito and is destruction of Shane Mosley. Boxer experts/insiders will favor Martinez, and rightfully so....and I actually would have to go with Martinez in this as well.
Actual fight - I have Martinez via 7-5 type decision. I don't think this will be lopsided by any means and I wouldn't be shocked if Manny pulled off the upset. I think it takes place at either 154-155 but nothing less and nothing more.
I'd Have Martinez a -250 favorite, Pac a +190 Underdog, something like that.
Pac's popularity may see the betting line forced down though
i can accept the fact that it will be a close call in favor of MW champion....this will a hell of a fight!!