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Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao
51-3-2(38KOs)
Born: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
Residence: General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
Height: 5' 6 1/2"
Reach: 67" Arm Length: 23"
Weight/Division: 147/WelterWeight
Born: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
Residence: General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines
Height: 5' 6 1/2"
Reach: 67" Arm Length: 23"
Weight/Division: 147/WelterWeight
Report Card
Stamina: A+
Speed: A+
Power: A-
Defense: B
WorkRate: A+
Accuracy: A-
Ring Generalship: B+
Foot Work: A-
Chin: A
Strength: B+
Intagibles: A+
Floyd "Money" Mayweather
41-0-0(25KOs)
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height: 5' 8"
Reach: 72" Arm Length: 26"
Weight/Division: 147/Welterweight
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height: 5' 8"
Reach: 72" Arm Length: 26"
Weight/Division: 147/Welterweight
Report Card
Stamina: A+
Speed: A+
Power: B-
Defense: A+
Work Rate: C
Accuracy: A+
Ring Generalship: A+
Foot Work: A
Chin: A-
Strength: B+
Intangibles: A+
I think this 2 guys talent is unquestionable. They are the 2 best in the sport by a wide margin, as shown in their last couple of fights. They thrieve and excel in their big fights and never dispoint in putting a clinic in wich ever style they fight.
The Pick: As seen in their recents fights they are both at their peak. So a clash between this 2 is boxing as his highest level. The best offesive fighter in this era vs the best defensive fighter of this era. What makes this matchup intringuing is the clash of styles. One fights in a measure pace, picking off his punches and counter of hi defensive, the other one a punches throwing machine, who looks to overwhelm you with speed and work rate.
As ive seen, they are pretty much even in most categorie, Speed maybe go to Pac, Foot work and accuracy to Floyd,ect,ect,ect. The outcome of the fight depends on who imposes his style of fighting first and often. If Pacquiao starts fast, throwing punches in bunches from different angles it will be tough for Floyd for 1. Not get hit and 2.Keep up with the pace, because he has never fight at a pace like that. Now, if Floyd cuts Pacquiao's workeraye and starts picking his shot, landing right hand leads to the body, Pacquiao will get frustrated and discourage like Mosley did.
In the end, I see Pac starting off a bit tentative, Not throwing much and working behind faints and his straight left. The about the 3rd or 4th rounds he will pick up his offense craking up high volume punching and power punches. Look for Pac to Kd Mayweather in the mid rounds, 5 or 6. After that, Mayweather settles down. Starts moving forward and confusing Pacquiao, with his defense and faints. About the 10th rounds the fight would be pretty much even. In rounds 11 and 12 will be actually Floyd comming forward and Pacquiao trying to box, with Mayweather winning both rounds with accurate punching and effective agression.
In the end, Mayweather wins a hard fought Split Desicion with scores of 114-113 for Pacquiao and 115-112, 114-113 for Floyd in a possible FOTY candidate
Note. Please post your report card and your assesment on the fight, not just " Mayweather will win becausse Manny is on steroids and FLoyd is the GOAT" nor "Pacquiao will win because he is from the philipines and Flloyd ducked him because he comes from a island", crap.
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