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I'm very level headed. I'm not picking Floyd to win because I dislike Manny's huggers.
I'm picking Floyd to win because he has the greater skillset, it's honestly that simple.
His ability to adapt is also a huge factor in my bold prediction.
Surely we can all asume that whatever Manny throws at Floyd, Floyd can adapt to. It's his track record in the past, a measuring stick, of sorts.
He's always shown an ability to adapt to his opponet's gameplan, and overcome it.
He did it against Judah when he was losing the battle of handspeed and wits early on.
He did it when Hatton made him fight inside of a phone booth instead of a boxing ring.
Manny hasn't shown that ability to adapt.
Maybe he just hasn't had to yet, and I'm underating him in this department.
Ultimately, time will tell.
But to assume I'm picking Floyd just because Manny's huggers irritate me, is just silly.
I'm better than that.
If that were the case, I would've predicted a Hatton victory instead of this.......
There's no way a fighter of Manny's talent level should lose to a fighter of Ricky's talent level.
I just can't see any way Hatton wins. Pacquiao by TKO.Comment
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i just responded to the TS question how he is greater...
cheers pare...Comment
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I'd love to see Manny wipe the smug grin off Floyd's face, but I find it very difficult to back against Floyd.
The guy oozes talent. His defence is up there with the best I've seen in my lifetime. His punching is fast, accurate and often hits fighters when they least expect it. He takes no-one lightly and does his homework on every opponent. When the opening bell sounds he knows precisely where the weaknesses are and targets them mercilessly. His chin is rock solid and his fitness is never in doubt.
I'm sure Manny will bring plenty of heat down on Floyd in the early rounds. His southpaw stance and handspeed WILL cause Floyd a lot of problems. But by round four or five I expect Floyd will find his range and Pac will find it increasingly difficult to make headway. I'm still not sure whether Pac can take a punch at the higher weights (neither Oscar nor Hatton caught him with anything meaningful). If there are any weaknesses with his chin Floyd will probably win by KO else I expect a two or three round loss on the cards for Manny.Comment
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I expect Pacquiao to win the first 2, maybe even the first 3 rounds against Floyd.
His southpaw stance, and fast hands will likely lead to him building an early lead and Floyd tests the waters and "warms up" to Manny's style.
By round 4 or 5, Floyd will have made the adjustments needed and he will start landing that right hand.
Juan Manuel Marquez proved that Manny is a sucker for the right hand.
Floyd's right will find it's home equally, ir not even more often that Marquez's.
And as Mugwump just pointed out, Manny's chin above 135 is still a question mark.
Oscar was never able to land, and Hatton landed next to nothing as well.
We all know Floyd can take a shot when he has to.
But can Manny?
I'm not saying he goes down on the first flush shot, I imagine the kid can take his share of leather licks.
But over and over again, it will begin to pile up.
That's another reason why I'm picking Floyd to score the TKO.Comment
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I'm very level headed. I'm not picking Floyd to win because I dislike Manny's huggers.
I'm picking Floyd to win because he has the greater skillset, it's honestly that simple.
His ability to adapt is also a huge factor in my bold prediction.
Surely we can all asume that whatever Manny throws at Floyd, Floyd can adapt to. It's his track record in the past, a measuring stick, of sorts.
He's always shown an ability to adapt to his opponet's gameplan, and overcome it.
He did it against Judah when he was losing the battle of handspeed and wits early on.
He did it when Hatton made him fight inside of a phone booth instead of a boxing ring.
Manny hasn't shown that ability to adapt.
Maybe he just hasn't had to yet, and I'm underating him in this department.
Ultimately, time will tell.
But to assume I'm picking Floyd just because Manny's huggers irritate me, is just silly.
I'm better than that.
If that were the case, I would've predicted a Hatton victory instead of this.......
that's only because you dislike hatton more than PAC
and of course we've seen floyd do more 'adapting' in his bouts than manny...as a defensive counter-puncher, his style almost makes it imperative that he adapt to his opponent's offense...
its the same thing as me saying 'manny turns up his volume and tenacity when he feels challenged' its the respective trademark and strength of each fighter
i just dont see this bout as anything but competitive...wipepout? nah, more like war
and lastly, whether its a formality or FOTY, i really have no opinion on floyd's chances with manny until he finishes business with the #2 p4p fighter on july 18thLast edited by -MAKAVELLI-; 05-07-2009, 04:58 AM.Comment
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You're probably right about that, I'm a known Ricky hater, ain't I?that's only because you dislike hatton more than PAC
and of course we've seen floyd do more 'adapting' in his bouts than manny...as a defensive counter-puncher, his style almost makes it imperative that he adapt to his opponent's offense...
its the same thing as me saying 'manny turns up his volume and tenacity when he feels challenged' its the respective trademark and strength of each fighter
i just dont see this bout as anything but competitive...wipepout? nah, more like war
and lastly, whether its a formality or FOTY, i really have no opinion on floyd's chances with manny until he finishes business with the #2 p4p fighter on july 18th
DAMN you!
Honestly, I'm pulling for Marquez to beat Floyd.
It's a slim possibility, but it's a possibility nonetheless.
I'm a much bigger fan of "Dinamita" than "Money".
My brain says Mayweather, but my heart wants Marquez.
So come fight night, I'll be supporting Juan Manuel.Comment
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Roach needs to think of a solid gameplan to compete with Floyd
I just can't see Pac rushing in like he has been doing, and he won't outbox Floyd.Comment
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