140 diviision is next
Pacman contract with Top Rank is on til the fall of 2016 , So that 3 more fights all those fight should be at 140
vs Mayttysse on Oct 3
vs Mickie Garica on April 2 (2016)
vs Crawford on Sept 24th (2016)
Ending his career with a lost but at the sametime putting over Crawford
He should rematch Marquez, beat him, fight Crawford, beat him, gain a few and beat Cotto for the Middleweight. Talk alot of trash to a retired Floyd and make it interesting again. But that is quite a task to acomplish. Pacquiao might beat Marquez and Cotto but no way he beats Crawford.
Mayweather vs Crawford is now looking to be The Fight. But Floyd should not risk his undefeated legendary record by fighting Crawford.
pac vs matthysse and pac vs khan ...will still be profitable.
It's either
pac vs matthysse in Macau
pac vs khan in UK, dubai, or Macau
Pacquiao vs Danny Garcia would be a good fight. But highly unlikely.
I just don't see Pac going the regular HBO route. He'd probably retire instead of taking 2 million paydays on regular HBO.
I think he's going to 140lbs and will stay at 140...so that's the reason I think Matthysse will be the guy.
lol he was getting outboxed by Dulorme until he caught him. Crawford is good but the hype is getting out of hand. Manny would wreck him, it wouldn't be a competitive fight.
That's what you gathered from that fight? He was setting Dulrome up from the outset. Dulorme was being aggressive but predictable but Crawford had to respect his speed and power before turning up the pressure. Hell, Crawford purposely avoided throwing his left hook for damn near 6 rounds to set it up by constantly jabbing. Once he feinted the jab, Dulorme reacted and the hook came. Chess not checkers.
When does Manny's contract expire? I know he just signed an extension not too long ago. I think Arum will use him as a sacrificial lamb for Crawford or someone else under the TR umbrella.
He's going to run for President in his country. The whole build up and marketing from Top Rank was to help his political aspirations, now that his tax problems maybe behind him.
He's been exposed, and made to look amateurish by Floyd, and knocked out by Marquez. The media is doing their best to save face, especially ESPN, so he has some options. But if he goes anywhere near Crawford, he will be exposed again.
Best bet is to fight Khan, he has a punchers chance. Good money in this fight, and I don't believe Khan can win.
Crawford would stomp Manny @ 140
lol he was getting outboxed by Dulorme until he caught him. Crawford is good but the hype is getting out of hand. Manny would wreck him, it wouldn't be a competitive fight.
Why are people saying he will be 'fed' to Crawford? He would knock Crawford out.
I'd suggest he takes a couple of 'farewell' fights and hangs them up. It'd be good for him to finish on a high.
Crawford would stomp Manny @ 140
I foresee a fight at 140lbs. Hopefully on regular HBO.
pacquiao vs matthysse
or
pac vs herrera
or
pac vs benavidez
Likely scenario
Pacquiao vs Matthysse on PPV in Macau. Arum is fine with 300-450k ppv buys for his Macau fights. Still an intriguing match-up.
Pac vs Khan is decent enough to still be a PPV but don't expect huge US PPV buys.. But it'd make big money worldwide. Thus I think Arum will be considering this... Not sure though about Top Rank and Haymon working together though.
Like Arum said, he wants his final fight to be Crawford in 2016 in a stadium in Manilla because Manny wants to give back to his fans. I reckon they might put him in with Matthysse at the end of this year and a win would make him no.1 for the WBO champion and would also be a great win and then he may fight Crawford. Of course I'm team Lucas
Why are people saying he will be 'fed' to Crawford? He would knock Crawford out.
I'd suggest he takes a couple of 'farewell' fights and hangs them up. It'd be good for him to finish on a high.