Who's the last "Hard Hitter" that has really Connected on Pacquiao?..
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Yeah, and keeping with the weight drained theme we got going around here, Pac was struggling to make 130lbs. While I don't think it matters because he got that shot flush at the end of the 2nd, I do think his overall performance in that fight suffered because of it. But I like to look at his last 3 fights, Diaz, Oscar, and Hatton. Diaz landed nada, Oscar landed 1 nice hook at end of 5th that looked to stun pac for a moment. Hatton landed a quick right in the 2nd that did nada. I think Pac plans on keeping it that way. I don't know if he can avoid Cotto's shots all night, but we won't know how well Pac can take em until Cotto lands a flush shot...if he does.Comment
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Yeah, and keeping with the weight drained theme we got going around here, Pac was struggling to make 130lbs. While I don't think it matters because he got that shot flush at the end of the 2nd, I do think his overall performance in that fight suffered because of it. But I like to look at his last 3 fights, Diaz, Oscar, and Hatton. Diaz landed nada, Oscar landed 1 nice hook at end of 5th that looked to stun pac for a moment. Hatton landed a quick right in the 2nd that did nada. I think Pac plans on keeping it that way. I don't know if he can avoid Cotto's shots all night, but we won't know how well Pac can take em until Cotto lands a flush shot...if he does.
but as you said..Pacquaio has gotten lucky as of late..Diaz isn't really a hitter anyways..but many people thought that Manny's inexperience at Lightweight would be his biggest battle..and someone even on Diaz' level would hurt him..WRONG!..
like you said..Hatton landed one but nothing serious and got tagged right back and dropped!..I doubt that'll happen to Cotto..he's more cautious and has better defense...
and DLH...well we already know..he did pop him once..but DLH was drained to ****..Pacquiao outweighed him on fight night!..so he really couldn't put any mustard behind those shots..
Cotto's testing that chin..unless Pacquiao takes him out like Roach jokingly said in the 1st..that chin is getting tagged..and so will those ribs..I can't wait to see the reaction!..Comment
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The biggest thing in this fight is the speed, Manny's got a speed that is hard to cope with and he got faster in the last 2 years or so, improved since the JMM fights.
I know that Cotto is a solid fighter with power and stamina, but in this fight, you'll see how overwhelmed he will be when Manny bounces in, throw a combination then bounce out again. Thats how it will look for the first 2-3 rd's. I do anticipate as the fight goes on Cotto will take greater risks and leave himself open for Manny's hooks, especially the left one, so the question is, will Cotto's chin withstand these punches or not?
Cotto's chin has been proven to be quite solid so far, but the punches he will be take on Saturday night are different, thrown with great power and excellent technique, full snap behind them.
Im from neither boxer's home country, only a neutral obeserver, will enjoy the fight to its fullest without any bias.Comment
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Pacquiao showed a great chin and durable body tonight, he took bombs from a big puncher and was unphased.Comment
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To my recollection..
DLH barely even touched him in the 8rds
Hatton hit him once I think and backed Manny a lil bit before bein ROCKED!..
He only fought at Lightweight ONCE against an OK-at-best Puncher in David Diaz..
So Marquez was the last real hard hitter that hit Pacquiao..and even wobbled him a couple times..right?..
COTTO HIT PAC WITH EVERYTHING HE GOT AND PAC WALKTED THROUGH IT!!!
take it *****!!!!Comment
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