Manny Pacquiao would give Floyd Mayweather Jr the toughest fight...potentially

[joseph5620]

[FONT="Tahoma"]Williams would also pose a serious threat. But like just like with Margs, Floyd will never fight him. To much danger for to little pay out.[/FONT]

Exactly what Margs is doing in terms of a rematch with Williams and Cotto never even mentioned Williams name. Margarito has no interest in avenging that loss and for a reason.

[joseph5620]

I know this sounds a bit crazy, but I think Pacquiao's southpaw "quick to the punch" style could give Floyd a lot more problems then say...Antonio Margarito.

Don't get me wrong, I obviously understand a person's aspect on why Margarito could beat Floyd. Margarito is strong, amazing chin, amazing stamina, would walk him down, etc etc. However I think Mayweather could solve that puzzle a lot easier then he could Pacquiao. With Margarito, Floyd could potshot and Margarito is slow to catch up to Floyd. Margarito has **** defense and Floyd could beat him.

However, I don't see that case happening with Pacquiao. Pacquiao is fast, has very good upperbody movement, and his defense has increased a lot. Pacquiao's straight left and combinations could land more on Floyd, at least for the opening rounds. Pacquiao would force Floyd to throw combinations to keep him off rather then just pot-shotting. Mayweather would have to adjust to get used to Pacquiao's speed and southpaw style. He couldn't do the same things over and over.

I think Mayweather would beat Pacquiao, but I wouldn't be surprised if Pacquiao gives him the toughest fight he's had since Jose Luis Castillo. I mean Floyd could counter Pacquiao like Marquez did in their second fight, but Marquez was still forced to throw combinations to keep Pacquiao off of him.

Even if Pacquiao doesn't give Floyd much trouble, I think it would be a better fight then Margarito-Mayweather would.

You make a good case but I'm still not convinced of Pac's potential at against the elite at 147.

[Vasyl’s dad]

Exactly what Margs is doing in terms of a rematch with Williams and Cotto never even mentioned Williams name. Margarito has no interest in avenging that loss and for a reason.

Is that why Margarito petitioned the WBO to grant an immediate rematch? and was granted that wish on one condition.

That Paul be allowed to make an optional defense if he so pleases.

Guess who Paul chose?

[JAB5239]

Exactly what Margs is doing in terms of a rematch with Williams and Cotto never even mentioned Williams name. Margarito has no interest in avenging that loss and for a reason.

This may or may not be true my friend, but both Margs and Cotto have taken on the best op at 147 regardless of the outcome. Floyd didn't.

[joseph5620]

Is that why Margarito petitioned the WBO to grant an immediate rematch? and was granted that wish on one condition.

That Paul be allowed to make an optional defense if he so pleases.

Guess who Paul chose?

Just another fabricated story by Margarito fans. Margarito said for everyone to hear at the press conference that he would not fight Paul Williams unless Arum promoted. Guess what Arum chose? He claims he can't make money with Williams ignoring that Margarito got what was then his biggest payday against Williams. Paul Williams and his team then sought to fight Cintron who pulled out. So Quintana was the next choice. Facts only please.

[nathan_nall]

except cotto gasses... that's why floyd would beat him.

True... Cotto needs to learn two important lessons, and he'd be unbeatable by even Floyd....

1. Learn to punch on the move, not just when your feet are planted

2. It's ok to rest on the ropes, but you have to maintain head movement

[MaYaN_SuN]

I STILL DONT GET THE HYPE ABOUT PAQ...

I think thats cause I'm a die hard Marquez fan. But Paq, cant deal with punches in his face. The f#$%in guy backs up and loses focus. You kids think Marquez is a problem for Paq now, imagine the Marquez that could put punches together like lego blocks at high speed!?

Now theres plenty of fighters that can do that, just Paq doesnt fight em. Calzaghe beat Jones Jr, is he gonna beat a fresh and fast hard hitter too?

I mean, Boxing is just frustrating right now. The way people gasp over the sport..




In MMA prime guy is forced to face prime guy, in Boxing prime guy can face old guy and the public will still soak it up as legitimate bout like "omg". In Boxing, you're only old if someone of substance says you're old, it doesnt matter how late they are in saying it. In boxing, your basically set up to lose in the long run. There is no prudent set of eyes to break down the fighters abilities...

[S.G.]

I agree with the thread starter

if the fight happens at 140 it will be the greatest fight Floyd's ever involved in, whatever the result

you can talk about Cotto, Margarito being the top WW's he should fight, or P Will being awkward for him stylistically, but none of them are ATG's like Manny

Maywetaher - Pacquiao would truly be a clash of the titans

[nathan_nall]

I STILL DONT GET THE HYPE ABOUT PAQ...

I think thats cause I'm a die hard Marquez fan. But Paq, cant deal with punches in his face. The f#$%in guy backs up and loses focus. You kids think Marquez is a problem for Paq now, imagine the Marquez that could put punches together like lego blocks at high speed!?

Though I think you're being a little harsh on Pac... you are absolutely right about him losing focus when he gets nailed. Pac loses his composure if he is countered. When he is caught by two or three strong counterpunches in a row... the guy abandons his gameplan.. but only temporarily.

[| THE KING |]

Though I think you're being a little harsh on Pac... you are absolutely right about him losing focus when he gets nailed. Pac loses his composure if he is countered. When he is caught by two or three strong counterpunches in a row... the guy abandons his gameplan.. but only temporarily.

When any boxer gets nailed with a shot they get dazed and some don't recover until after the round is over. After getting nailed with a shot Manny actually recovers after a few seconds and pounds his gloves over his head ready for more. I don't understand what you guys are saying... any boxer that gets hit flush with a nice shot will lose focus for a second, but pac has the ability to recover quickly and throw back flurries.. Check the Diaz/marquez/dela hoya fight.. He gets hit and wobbled for a second but bounces back..