Prime Oscar v Pacquiao

**TRANSWARP** · 12-07-2008, 07:00 AM

KO5 dela hoya, completely different fighter.

**jackolythe** · 12-07-2008, 07:02 AM

Yes. As a Pac fan, I have to agree.

Even Roach said that if Oscar was any younger he wouldn't take the fight.

**Weebler I** · 12-07-2008, 07:05 AM

you sure guys? Pacquiao had a lot of room for error there

**TRANSWARP** · 12-07-2008, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by The Weebler II

you sure guys? Pacquiao had a lot of room for error there

Exactly proves the point, pacman is great but not at 147+, see dela hoya vs forbes

**We want Floyd** · 12-07-2008, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by jackolythe

Yes. As a Pac fan, I have to agree.

Even Roach said that if Oscar was any younger he wouldn't take the fight.

True, but what if Oscar and PAC were the same exact size, meaning, no one had to drop lbs and no one had to add lbs.

Oscar would still have the advantages, but at the same time, PAC today is no longer the straight ahead tornado with one punch. And even a prime Oscar had all kinds of difficulty with southpaws and people that gave him lateral and head movement.

I also think, PAC at his quickest can matchup with a prime DLH's speed. Another thing as well, DLH, if you look at all his fights, he has always had problems with straight punches, and the biggest advantage for PAC would be his stamina.

I mean, DLH can have all the reach, the jab, the movement, but when that fatigue hits, all those advantages would be gone and PAC is gonna unleash hell.

So my final answer would be a Prime DLH could certainly beat PAC w/o size being a factor , but PAC definitely would have a great shot at beating Joto.

JMM could stick and move for all 12 rounds, Joto is good for about 6-7 rounds.

Prime Joto's weaknesses - Could never deal with southpaws, weak stamina, inability to land against movers, susceptible to straight punches.

Prime PAC's strengths - Is a southpaw, non-stop punching/killing machine, great speed, great power.

Prime PAC's weaknesses - still isn't on the level of DLH's all-around boxing skills, tends to get hit, can get wild, no jab.

Prime Joto's Strengths - Terrific speed, great power, good jab, terrific boxing skills(offense and defense), terrific counter-puncher, a sharp-shooter

**The_One77** · 12-07-2008, 07:21 AM

Oscar doesnt have the style that goes well against Manny
Pacquioa would probably beat him

**Jay Volcano** · 12-07-2008, 07:46 AM

De La Hoya, without a doubt.

**Silencers** · 12-07-2008, 07:53 AM

A younger DLH would have won, I think the DLH that fought Mayweather would have won so a prime DLH would have definitely won.

Prime Oscar v Pacquiao