Manny needs to lose to an up n comer

[Ramamaiden]

that alvarez never fought any superstars...
ahahah.....never fought outside mexico...ahahah

He is still 19 and of course has a loong way to go, but it seems like he has potential.

[robn0id]

Yeah theres noone right now who would compete with him or draw enough dollars. What I was getting at is there anyone that people could forsee being the next real force in that sorta weight range who could maybe interest people enough in 18 months or so to put a fight with pacman together.

In reference to the guy who asked earlier why I thought he needed to lose to a younger fighter, I guess he doesnt NEED to but I think it would be great for boxing to see that happen. It was great during the Tyson era because people were just as excited about him on the way up, after only a few fights. At the moment it seems all the excitement is around guys who are ready to retire. And thats no slight on them at all, I guess its more a comment on the state of youth boxers at the moment?

[Ramamaiden]

Yeah theres noone right now who would compete with him or draw enough dollars. What I was getting at is there anyone that people could forsee being the next real force in that sorta weight range who could maybe interest people enough in 18 months or so to put a fight with pacman together.

In reference to the guy who asked earlier why I thought he needed to lose to a younger fighter, I guess he doesnt NEED to but I think it would be great for boxing to see that happen. It was great during the Tyson era because people were just as excited about him on the way up, after only a few fights. At the moment it seems all the excitement is around guys who are ready to retire. And thats no slight on them at all, I guess its more a comment on the state of youth boxers at the moment?

I know what you mean...because there is a feeling that after pacquiao and mayweather retires, there aren't any boxer able to be as great as they are, so there will be like a void.
Gamboa is like the only one that has the skills to be really something.
I still have high hopes on Linares, but his loss was a real shock to me. Really hope to see him again soon.

[Jose Rizal]

This is my first thread so please be gentle...

I'll start by saying I'm a great fan of Pacman...

Bad start. You should've said "I'm a fan of the great Pacman." Why? Because he doesn't have to lose to anyone, and certainly not to an up-and-comer.

[Mega Eggot]

pac aint fighting cheap fights.....

'nuff said.

[robn0id]

I'll have to check this Gamboa guy out.