HELP ME UNDERSTAND...the truth behind Mayweather / Pacquiao.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

a great resume is better than being undefeated.

Agreed.

Also, for resume purposes:

Good fighter in his prime > great fighter well past his prime.

[wmute]

True.

The other consideration is that the amateur/olympic style doesn't work in the pros. You gotta hit with the white part of the glove, the ref separates you even when the guy isn't hurt, etc.

It takes some amateurs a long time to adapt to the pro style, which rewards power (rather than volume) punching and knockouts.

Of course! that's why I said the answer is not easy... on one hand you have different rules, on the other Mayweather was fighting at the absolute top since he was 16.

[fcastro1]

Jeezuss ****in H Christ. Would you guys PLEASE stop with the "Manny used to fight at 57 pounds" bull****.

Manny was at 106 pounds because he was 16 years old. A lot of these guys were at that weight at 16 years old.

name me another guy thats done that. im sorry but if you dont acknowledge that achievment then you are a hater. flyweight to welterweight, thats a 9 divisions gap. thats greatness you hater

[Mega Eggot]

Why is Hatton on the Pacman list if they haven't fought yet? You that sure he's gonna win? I think Hatton has a great chance!

LOL He jinx'd Hatton!!!