Oscar/Manny: How is 147 a disadvantage for Manny?

[-Boxzilla-]

As I said in another thread, just because he comes in at 147 on fight night doesn't mean he belongs there in today's world of boxing, it's like saying DLH is effective at middleweight because he goes into fights at 160.

i agree 100%

[-Boxzilla-]

Slower and he'll have worse STAMINA issues after say... round 4 this time?

you can hope and wish if you want too . . . i dont see manny having the size and power to pressure him and make him loose his steam in this one. but i guess we'll have to just wait and see.

[Jose Rizal]

I even remember Bernard coming in so light during fight night against Oscar just so he can squeeze in a little more speed against the bloated welter. Even though I thought that was a bit of an overkill on Nard's part, I think Oscar should go the same route as his business partner on Dec. 6 because quickness, speed and stamina are really the only factors that would keep Manny in this fight.

[Jose Rizal]

you can hope and wish if you want too . . . i dont see manny having the size and power to pressure him and make him loose his steam in this one. but i guess we'll have to just wait and see.

This is what makes this fight so intriguing for me. I'm a Pac fan and I didn't want it... but what if...? You know? It's a no-lose situation for Pac unless he ends up eating from a tube, but what if we've all been shortchanging him and this supposed mismatch? Yeah let's wait and see.

[-Boxzilla-]

This is what makes this fight so intriguing for me. I'm a Pac fan and I didn't want it... but what if...? You know? It's a no-lose situation for Pac unless he ends up eating from a tube, but what if we've all been shortchanging him and this supposed mismatch? Yeah let's wait and see.

your 100% right its a no loose situation for manny no matter what . . . if he looses its not too bad cause then it was a mismatch and if anything at all it did was show a lot courage on his part. if he wins he will have truely done something special.

and dlh its a loose loose, if he wins big woop he beat up a little guy. if he looses well his seeming calculated risk may be the biggest boxing blunder ever.

imo the only reason this fight is even interesting is how well/bad does many do . . . and the fact that its p4p vs. arguably the biggest name in boxing.

[FatNJerseykid]

Pacquiao will be fine at 147. People make a big deal that he started his career at 106 pounds. But, that is very decieving. He was probably MALNUTRITIONED. Manny was a poor street vendor, who used to sell cigarettes and bubble gum for 1 peso each(about 2 cents US) for a living.

In the Philippines many people eat 1 meal a day, usually a plate of rice and a small piece of fish. The rest of the day is small snacks or even a plate of rice with a BANANA as the main dish.

He is a rags to riches story. If he started his career in a 1st world country, he might have began his career in a higher weight class.

[Foodie One]

How can anyone not see that DLH is way bigger than Pac?

Bigger won't be better that night. The Pacman's superior speed, agility, power, etc. will be too much for ODLH to overcome. JAT

[phallus]

As I said in another thread, just because he comes in at 147 on fight night doesn't mean he belongs there in today's world of boxing, it's like saying DLH is effective at middleweight because he goes into fights at 160.

I even remember Bernard coming in so light during fight night against Oscar just so he can squeeze in a little more speed against the bloated welter. Even though I thought that was a bit of an overkill on Nard's part, I think Oscar should go the same route as his business partner on Dec. 6 because quickness, speed and stamina are really the only factors that would keep Manny in this fight.

i think this why the drag queen is walking around at 145, he's gonna be hopkins this time against a bloated SFW. gatti used to weigh 160 on fight night when he fought at 140, i don't think that makes him a middleweight.

[Da Hammer]

oscar fought as high as 160 lbs... manny started at 106 lbs... oscar has KTFO guys that outweigh him... pac is very hittable... you do the math.

yea this was what i was gonna say that is what people's problem with this fight which is understandable. i have been one of the few to pick pacquiao to win but like i have said various times Pac is gonna have to fight a perfect fight to win. obviously i think he can do it but its way easier said than done...

[solo20]

LOL yes Pac is going to win and knock Oscar out in 1 round NOT LOL