How much did Pacquiao really improve between Morales I and II?

[BoxerDood]

A lot of people talk about how much Pacquiao improved between the first and second Morales fights, but if you think about it, it couldn't have been THAT much. For one Barerra was able to give him trouble in their rematch, something he failed to do back when they fought at 126. Marquez was also able to give Pacquiao as much trouble as he did in the first fight (although to be fair, his shots didn't have as much of an effect, but that could have also been Marquez's age kicking in). A lot of people say he won both of those fights.

I'm not trying to knock Pacquiao or anything, because after Marquez II he became a completely different fighter. That's just a question that's been on my mind for quite some time.

[Clyde Barrow]

better use of the right
more body work
less of the reckless lead lefts

that's all really

[-DSG-]

he didnt morales was really worn down and put everything he had left to beat pac in the first fight

[rao007]

Let me think---opponents? Diaz, Cotto, Oscar, Clottey, Hatton--do you see a pattern? Give him someone who can box on their toes and you'll have another Marquez II in the making.

[rao007]

like who...............???

mmmmm....Mayweather? But here's the difference--Pacquiao won't be landing anything significant like in Pacquiao-Marquez fights with the knockdowns.

[rao007]

ah okay if you say so....

Keep ignoring it--that's what *******s are known for--ignoring the truth.

[ModernTalking]

It was a big improvement, correct gloves, no 1 day blood drawn, and he got used to the weight.

[SiCaRiO13 Jr]

PEDS will do that

[rao007]

you can't even post something significant and your asking for truth.. Jeez.

yet, you cannot even deny that his last 4 opponents haven't been handpicked for him.

[kadyo's]

Manny never improved at all, all his opponents were paid by arum to throw the fight.