Pacman had already sorted out the legal mess with Golden boy and top rank. He won vs. barrera for the 2nd time already. then against marquez. and winning his latest fight last June 28 with david diaz and become the new lightweight champ.
MANNY PACQUIAO: A GREAT STYLE, BUT NOT A GREAT FIGHTER
By Jeff Mayweather
When I look at Manny Pacquiao I see a fighter who comes to fight and gives 100% each time out. He gives the fans what they want to see and the guy can punch. His style is great, but overall I have never considered him a great fighter. He gets the job done with what he has, which is pressure and power, but I have never been caught up with him like other people have.
In a lot of ways he reminds me of Welterweight Champion Zab Judah, in that they are both wild and reckless. Pacquiao simply isn't technically sound as some would like to believe. I have always thought his speed was overrated and his defense has been a problem for him as well. He can give it and take it, but when he stepped to the plate against Erik Morales last March we saw many of his flaws exposed. In Morales he met a fighter with a good chin and enough skills to throw him off of his game and come away with the win.
I wasn't terribly surprised by the outcome of the first Morales-Pacquiao fight, but I was surprised by how much Morales had left in his tank. Erik showed that the wars with Barrera hadn't taken their toll completely on of him and for that reason I feel he will defeat Pacquiao if they ever meet again. I just don't think Pacquiao can make the type of adjustments that he needs against a world class fighter like Erik. He is very dangerous in the ring but the bottom line is that his style is repetitive and I see him coming up short against the best of the best.
With all that said I still do feel Pacquiao can have a nice career. I can only see his career being shortened if he continues to take unnecessary punishment like he did against Morales. Pacquiao brings the drama to the fight each time out and he punches with bad intentions. That alone will keep the fans tuning in for more.
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The actual fights will speak for itself. Pacxman beat Barrere for the 2nd time. And pacman beat erick morales with eir 2nd fight and again with their 4rd fight, both fights pacman tko'd morales. Pacman also beat juan manuel marquez.
and now, he beat lightweight 135lbs david diaz to become the new lightweight champion.
Pacman is the new no.1 best pound for pound fighter per ring magazine and yahoo.
yes, its true. Manny Pacquiao is an evolution. He keeps on reinventing himself and keeps getting better. Hre always has new strategies or new weapons with his latest fights. With his latest fight with David Diaz, he showed he still has speed and power even with the added weight. His right jabs are effective and he can now be called a complete fighter.
Pacman is the new pound for pound king per the ring magazine, yahoo, this boxingscene and other.
It's boxing and anybody can win. Yes, i think Pacman have a chance in beating DLH with his speed. and he should have a good counter strategy woth DLH left hook.
yeah pacman is still underdog at 5' 6 1/2". But i am excited to see this fantasy fight. this will be the a boxing blockbuster that will beat dela hoy -mayweather fight.
Pacquiao is better than most of them. Even in terms of skill, pacman had improved so much that he is now considered a great over all fighter. Gone is the left punching brawler of pacman/s earlier days. Pacquiao is the best and thats why he is the no. 1 p4p champ.
Donaire will win via tko vs.rigo. Donaire wants to fight the best and he does not duck anyone. He fought 4x last year and all 4 are championship fights vs 3 current champions and 1 former multiple champ.
There were just many opponents who wants to fight him for bigger money and ride with his fame and popularity.
Donaire is the best at 122lbs
Donaire is a very talented all around boxer. Hand speed, footwork, quick reflexes, switch hitter -southpaw but can fight orthodox, counter puncher, technical fighter and gift fights smart and intelligently. He is the no.5 p4p fighter, ring champ at 122lbs. He takes on all comers but he has the choice because many are challenging him for he is the best and they want to ride on with his popularity and fame. Also fighting him means more pay since he is popular, a very good all around boxer and he has lots of sponsors including hbo tie ups. Rigo wait for your turn since you have to prove yourself first against more quality opponents. Your group is in a hurry to fight Donaire so you can ride on with his popularity.
Yes, i agree that flloyd would be easier for pacman. Cotto and mosley are way bigger and more powerful. Pacman is much faster BOTH WITH HIS HANDS AND FEET. THATS THE BIG DIFFERENCE, HIS FEET ARE FAST.
I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SEE A 3RD JMM FIGHT SO THE DETRACTORS WILL SHUT THEIR MOUTH. RECORDS ARE A FACT AND PACMANA WON THE 2ND FIGHT. THE FIRST FIGHT IS A DRAW BUT A JUDGE ADMITTED HIS MISTAKE AND PACMAN SHOULD HAVE ONE. DURING THEIR FIGHTS, PACMAN WAS STILL A ONE DIMENSIONAL LEFTHANDER. NOW, HE IS METHODOLOGICAL BOXER PUNCHER WITH GOOD DEFENSE. HE SHOWED HIS POWER BY KNOCKING HATTON IN THE 2ND ROUND.
Rigo should sign the contract. It is what he is begging and now that he gets it, he is acting like a diva. He is ducking the fight. Donaire will sure tko rigo. If this fight does not push through, it's because of Rico's ducking it. This is his biggest payday.
Pacquiao will knock out Cotto. Speeds kills vs. power especialy is pacquiao is ur opponent. fast hands, fast footwork, with knock out power, variety of skills and can immediatley counter and read the opponents style. Roach is on his corner so the notre dame of boxing is gonna be right again. I also like Cotto but Pacquiao will win.
Donaire will win vs. Darchinyan. He is the 2012 fighter of tbe year. I am excited to see his fight which are exciting to watch. he has lots of fans and supporters that's why he has another fight after his requested rest due to the birth of his first child. Go nonito.
Donaire will surely beat rigo via tko. Donaire is much more supeior than rigo in terms of power, speed, skills, ring intelligence and especially strength of chin.Donaire also has the feared left hook, power with both hands, a switch hitter(can fight both as a southpaw or orthodox), a counter puncher and has faced tougher opponents.