Just exactly how strong is Pacquiao's punch?

[Pullcounter]

manny won't KO cotto w/ his power.... if he gets a stoppage it will be because cotto gased.

[RisAri0]

his legs allow him to push his fast hands forward...he punches with his legs thats why he's so strong

[incredible]

Just exactly how strong is Pacquiao's punch?
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by Dennis ''dSource'' Guillermo

''As much as people credit Pacquiao's speed, it's almost as if people are overlooking the power in his fists especially his signature game-ending left cross. Who would've thought a few years ago that people would be saying Pacquiao will beat an opponent now because of his boxing skills and by moving his feet while utilizing his speed and the entire ring?

Although it's sound logic, it just amazes me how people tend to have forget about Pacquiao's knockout power especially since he just floored Ricky Hatton a few months ago. If you think his power will not translate five pounds higher than it last did, then allow me to translate it to you- It will be there! Welterweights weren't born with a thicker jaw than lightweights. Pacquiao's killer cross delivered perfectly can knock down any man- there were even rumors saying it knocked out a water buffalo (carabao) but I won't even try to legitimize that story based on how rumors can easily be fabricated and circulate in Pacland. After all, there were rumors too just last week that Pacquiao was knocked out in sparring which Freddie Roach denied and even countered by saying Pacquiao dominated his sparring partners during the last day of sparring last week.

And Cotto himself has a history of getting rocked by big punches. Back when he was campaigning at the junior welterweight division, Cotto was knocked down by Ricardo Torres and wobbled a few more times. He also started seeing stars against Demarcus 'Chop Chop' Corley in 2005. Of course all of us know about the beating he received from Antonio Margarito and how vulnerable he looked against Joshua Clottey in the latter rounds of his last fight. I just wonder how Cotto's chin will hold up against one of the biggest punchers he has ever faced who throws lightning quick punches that he won't see coming.
Pacquiao in his part has not been knocked down since fighting Nadal Hussein in 2000 when he was still campaigning at 122. That's not to say however that he will be safe from Cotto's hard punches, but chances are, and with how slow Cotto looked in his movement even in his most recent training video clips, Pacquiao will have the KO advantage over Cotto. I for one wouldn't be the least surprised if this fight ended in "Ricky Hatton" fashion''.

Just Curious, Will Manny still have the same power when he fought Hatton even though he is moving up to 145?

Manny was a beast at the lower weights... At the higher weights....it remains to be seen. He's only had 2 fights at the higher weights, but what he did to Hatton was pretty impressive! Against a fighter like Cotto, I would say it's unlikely. Although anything can happen.

[ChiTown2Diego]

I think the clottey fight has lured people into a false sense of security. cotto was fighting a huge ww who is world class, and a tough sob to boot, with just 1 eye for the whole fight. He could have gone to the cards after 4 round and won the decsion but he carried on and now people say he's shot becuase he wasnt all that convincing.

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[Jabroni]

Strong enough to be respected. If the first punch doesn't hurt. The next 11 might.