Manny Pacquiao was way faster back then than he is now. I don't see how people can be so stupid to think Manny has gained speed as he has moved up, he was clearly faster and stronger back then.
i have no problem with this. the way i see it, Pac is slower than he was in the lower weight classes, but still faster than what his opponents are used to in the higher weights.
This.
But there is no way in hell that he isn't STRONGER now, in absolute terms.
Manny Pacquiao was way faster back then than he is now. I don't see how people can be so stupid to think Manny has gained speed as he has moved up, he was clearly faster and stronger back then.
i have no problem with this. the way i see it, Pac is slower than he was in the lower weight classes, but still faster than what his opponents are used to in the higher weights.
So, let's get something straight.
You're saying that Manny was faster earlier in his career, in absolute terms and not compared to the oppisition in that weight class? I can agree with that, and that's totally normal.
Are you also saying that he was STRONGER back then, in absolute terms?