143? what's next? only fight blindfold.

[rob6465]

What is roach going to ask next? Fight with 1 hand? blindfold? Talk about desperation. I cannot wait for this beatdown from cotto.

[carloson75]

Listen, anybody who judges Cotto's chances against Pacquiao based on this fight are insane. Clottey's built like a tank, I don't think he's ever been knocked out or even knocked down before this fight. Mosley has an iron chin, Margarito's really a junior middle who was doing God knows what in his fight with Cotto. If you want to make the argument that Pacquiao will be too fast and take Cotto out before he throws anything, fine, but if he gets hit by Cotto consistently, I doubt he's taking it like Mosley or Clottey.

[MANGLER]

I dunno how anybody even has any interest in this fight anymore.

[Bad Boy Dazza]

Lol
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what is roach going to ask next? Fight with 1 hand? Blindfold?

[silip03]

What is roach going to ask next? Fight with 1 hand? blindfold? Talk about desperation.

its an interesting fight. fight of the century if cotto wins with blindfold ON and 1hand tie on his back.

[aether]

cotto fans are scared.. even if this fight is at 143, cotto would outweigh pac by atleast ten pounds...... roach is doing all he can to minimize the weight difference. or hoping that cotto would be weight drained. either way, this is a move to give packy the best possible chance to win. very clever i must admit.

but this fight should be at 147 if its for the welterweight belt...

[emokillss]

the next move maybe fighting without punching...................

[OnePunch]

additional contract items proposed by roach......

1. (opponent) may not strike Pacquiao with full strength blows

2. (opponent) must allow Pacquiao 30 seconds to recover in the event of a knockdown

3. (opponent) shall not throw more than 10 jabs per round

4. (opponent) shall provide a minimum of 15 defensive lapses per round

5. In the event Pacquiao lands a meaningful blow, (opponent) agrees to allow a minimum of 5 undefended follow-up blows by Pacquiao

6. In the event (opponent) is knocked down, (opponent) agrees to make no tactical adjustments for the remainder of bout

7. (opponent) agrees to refrain from throwing any combination punches

8. (opponent) agrees to refrain from any lateral or head movement that might make bout more difficult for Pacquiao

9. (opponent) agrees to remain "flat-footed" directly in front of Pacquiao, to facilitate scoring opportunities for Pacquiao

10. (opponent) agrees to consult a nutritionist, and to subsequently agree to a weight limit several pounds lower than the suggested minimum weight limit suggested by said nutritionist

[RoyJonesJrp4pno1]

additional contract items proposed by roach......

1. (opponent) may not strike Pacquiao with full strength blows

2. (opponent) must allow Pacquiao 30 seconds to recover in the event of a knockdown

3. (opponent) shall not throw more than 10 jabs per round

4. (opponent) shall provide a minimum of 15 defensive lapses per round

5. In the event Pacquiao lands a meaningful blow, (opponent) agrees to allow a minimum of 5 undefended follow-up blows by Pacquiao

6. In the event (opponent) is knocked down, (opponent) agrees to make no tactical adjustments for the remainder of bout

7. (opponent) agrees to refrain from throwing any combination punches

8. (opponent) agrees to refrain from any lateral or head movement that might make bout more difficult for Pacquiao

9. (opponent) agrees to remain "flat-footed" directly in front of Pacquiao, to facilitate scoring opportunities for Pacquiao

10. (opponent) agrees to consult a nutritionist, and to subsequently agree to a weight limit several pounds lower than the suggested minimum weight limit suggested by said nutritionist

11. Instead of a sitting on a stool between rounds the opponent must lift weights between rounds.

12. The fighters trainer cannot call me Freddie the joke coach Roach

[MindBat]

By insisting on catch weights, Freddie and Manny are only re-confirming that Manny cannot fight and beat the top welters in their respective divisions.

Even though.....

It has already been confirmed that Manny has outweighed his opponents in the past by 5 or more pounds on fight night, essentially fighting in a different weight class than what he "officially" weighed the day before.

He looked spectacular as a welter weight. Why doesn't he stay there?

At least Mosley is willing to fight for bread crumbs (literally and figuratively) in a direct challenge to the p4p king.