I think he may have alienated alot of die hard boxing fans, but exchanged them for a sh*t-load more casual fans.
It was a business decision and I can't really knock the guy for doing it. He became an icon of the sport and a breakout worldwide celebrity. People act like there can only be one superstar in boxing, which is something I never understood. Every sport has multiple stars which makes for great drama. Every legend is defined by his nemesis.
As for this "delusion" business, I disagree. He's still a great fighter who's accomplished a lot in the ring. He did things that Floyd didn't do, and he deserves credit for it. As for the fight, although I think he's managed to make himself an even bigger underdog, I will reserve judgment until I see what happens.
This "new and improve" Pacquiao; the one that tries to box doesn't work for him. Everytime he got countered, he backed off instead of engaging and forcing JMM into a firefight.
No. He needs this. All that d*ckriding made him soft.
He should use this Criticism and hate as motivation to better himself.
What will REALLY get to him is if he has his own fans turn on him or at least criticize him. Example: Floyd Mayweather
He should never have tried to outbox JMM. It's just not him.
He had his best success when he threw caution to the wind and got JMM to slug it out with him.
Wow, I wasn't aware that you knew Mayweather personally. How long have you known him?
Since when do you have to know someone personally to dislike them?