Why doesn’t Crawford like Pacquiao?

[QueensburyRules]

I saw Pacquiao visit Crawford in the locker room once, and Crawford, while being polite, seemed to have a cold and distrustful disposition towards Pacquiao.

Crawford admits Pacquiao is a legend, but credits much of his success to his avoidance of random blood testing. Says he’s not on his list of greatest boxers.

Yet, Crawford praises RJJ as his favorite despite the fact that RJJ actually popped dirty.

Does Crawford have something in particular against Pacman? Seems everytime Pacquiao’s name is mentioned, Crawford’s demeanor changes.

- - Craw fan base is slim and none. Nobody but a few care what he thinks and they don't count for anything.

[HisExcellency]

Jealousy plain & simple...Pacquiao will always be the SUPERIOR fighter due to having conquered more weight classes (8 vs. 5) for longer (3 decades vs. 2) in addition to more weight (42lbs vs. 33lbs). Crawford has also only beaten ONE HoF fighter in Canelo whereas Pacquiao has defeated MANY e.g. Barrera, Morales, JMM, Cotto, DLH, Mosley etc.

Also, Crawford wouldn't DARE face an undefeated puncher and champion in his PRIME like Thurman despite being 40yo and take his belt or challenge a prime champion in Barrios despite being 46yo and spending 4 years out of the ring. Many people thought Manny WON that fight too.

Crawford also hates Manny because their superfight never materialised (probably due to Arum saying he always lost money on Bud) and he was always living under his shadow at Top Rank.

[SouthpawRight]

Also, Crawford wouldn't DARE face an undefeated puncher and champion in his PRIME like Thurman despite being 40yo and take his belt or challenge a prime champion in Barrios

[HisExcellency]

Crawford ducked Boots & Buff Guy Country Grammar Norman to fight Madrimov because they were both young & dangerous. Meanwhile, PacLION dropped & defeated Thurman in his prime despite being 40yo.

[NarcosMaidana]

I’ve seldom heard any actual boxer think manny is the best

manny is a fans fighter in the truest sense of the term

the civilian’s boxer

the price manny paid he won’t ever be a boxer’s boxer

his name isn’t ever mentioned for best at anything when fighters are playing the create your perfect boxer game in interviews

“The best fighter I ever fought probably was Manny Pacquiao… He’s a hell of a fighter, and I can see why he won so many fights, and I can see why he’s a Hall of Famer.” – Floyd Mayweather Jr.

[SouthpawRight]

“The best fighter I ever fought probably was Manny Pacquiao… He’s a hell of a fighter, and I can see why he won so many fights, and I can see why he’s a Hall of Famer.” – Floyd Mayweather Jr.

I remember that

Floyd was impressed with manny's footwork

poor manny was perma salted by Floyd's counters and hasn't ever been able to credit him lol

manny does have the goat southpaw straight backhand so there's that

[SouthpawRight]

Crawford ducked Boots & Buff Guy Country Grammar Norman to fight Madrimov because they were both young & dangerous. Meanwhile, PacLION dropped & defeated Thurman in his prime despite being 40yo.

Me matchmaking TBud I'd have him use his remaining 3 or 4 fights to clean out 160 and retire undefeated on top as undisputed middleweight king

160 is nowhere near as BUFF as 154

what the hell happened to Erislandy. this guy is 42 and hasn't fought since 2024

[NarcosMaidana]

I remember that

Floyd was impressed with manny's footwork

poor manny was perma salted by Floyd's counters and hasn't ever been able to credit him lol

manny does have the goat southpaw straight backhand so there's that

But you said no boxers have said Manny is the best. That's a load of cow dung.

Mike Tyson, Holyfield, Erik Morales, Barrera, De la Hoya, Hatton, Benavidez, just to name a few.

Floyd said Manny is probably the best he's faced. So if Manny is not one of the best according to you, then does Floyd have a weak resume if Floyd picked Manny as the best he's faced?

[SouthpawRight]

But you said no boxers have said Manny is the best. That's a load of cow dung.

Mike Tyson, Holyfield, Erik Morales, Barrera, De la Hoya, Hatton, Benavidez, just to name a few.

Floyd said Manny is probably the best he's faced. So if Manny is not one of the best according to you, then does Floyd have a weak resume if Floyd picked Manny as the best he's faced?

you missed the context. Please read my full statements to properly engage my points

are you familiar with the create your perfect boxer game that interviewers play with fighters

whose jab would you want
whose boxing iq would you want
whose footwoork
whose defense
whose power
whose chin

manny name isnt in the mix for being the best at any attribute

[NarcosMaidana]

you missed the context. Please read my full statements to properly engage my points

are you familiar with the create your perfect boxer game that interviewers play with fighters

whose jab would you want
whose boxing iq would you want
whose footwoork
whose defense
whose power
whose chin

manny name isnt in the mix for being the best at any attribute

The discussion is not about who has the better jab, defense, or power and so forth. You stated that no actual boxers think that Manny is the best. I proved you wrong and now you are making up a list as to why you feel he's not the best. Like I said if Manny doesn't have any of that then does Floyd just have a weak resume or just a low standard for him to name Manny as the best he's faced?