If FLoyd beats Pacman at 140 he is the man again. If he fights him at 147 people will say he is too big but in reality there are not fare apart in size. At 140 Pac will be the stronger fighter likely as Floyd has adjusted a little to a heavier weight. This would be a huge name win and one that would stamp Floyd as an all time great. No one else is going to beat Pac at 140.
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Floyd is a smaller welterweight he is a natural one but a small one. He could beat Margarito but i have to admit i would think Floyd would have a hard time down the stretch. His hands will not hold up but otherwise i think he could outbox him easily. To much speed and movement, nothing like Cotto. His defense, upper body movement, footwork/speed are all better. And altough he cant hit as hard he is more accurate and could land at will (better stamina too). For the record im a big Cotto and Pac fan but if he beat Floyd i would be shocked.Comment
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Pacquiao would beat him, he's got better movement, throws more, more power and faster. Mayweather has his defense but standing in the same place all night or leaning on the ropes like he usually does is a sure way to get killed by Pacquiao.Floyd is a smaller welterweight he is a natural one but a small one. He could beat Margarito but i have to admit i would think Floyd would have a hard time down the stretch. His hands will not hold up but otherwise i think he could outbox him easily. To much speed and movement, nothing like Cotto. His defense, upper body movement, footwork/speed are all better. And altough he cant hit as hard he is more accurate and could land at will (better stamina too). For the record im a big Cotto and Pac fan but if he beat Floyd i would be shocked.Comment
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Pacquiao does not have better movement, whether you're referring to footwork / ring generalship, or upper body movement.
Pacquiao is fast, but are you forgetting how fast Mayweather is as well? Neither of them would have a notable advantage in this department.
Pacquiao was a devastating puncher at 126, 130, not at the deep waters of these weight classes. Floyd although not exactly heavy fisted, has deceptive power due to his pinpoint accuracy, timing and technique. Floyd does have the power to put Pacquiao in serious trouble if caught by the right punch. In the power department I would give a slight edge to Mayweather.
Pacquiao does throw more punches, but it's an ostensible advantage. With scrutiny I hope you'd begin to question if this was indeed an "advantage". Especially against a sharp, accurate counter-punching genius in Floyd Mayweather. One might see it as an opportunity for Floyd to score more points; remember Manny does leave himself open.
Defensively, as even you admitted, it's not even a contest. Floyd has a prodigious advantage, and in my opinion, is what separates Floyd being a good fighter from Floyd being a great fighter.Last edited by deliveryman; 01-04-2009, 02:41 AM.Comment
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