Objectivity: My take on Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather!

[MindBat]

imo pac has more 'fan friendly' offense, not better.

That's pretty much right. There has been a noticeable difference in Manny's offense in recent fights. He's not swinging as wildly as he used to and has started to pick his spots as we saw in the Cotto and Clottey fights.

[megadeth]

floyd has no combination punching, no power, no killer instinct which pac has and is top notch!

Ask Shane if he has any power. If u think he didn't punch output was cut because he was old, then I don't know what to tell u(especially after 3 rounds). He was afraid of the counters...PERIOD.

If he needs combinations, then he can throw them. Its not like he has forgotten how. Pac has a lot of combinations and low accuracy...so what!

[Mr. Ryan]

whos got better defense?.......floyd

whos' got better offense?.....pac

I wouldn't necessarily make it that simple. Floyd is a great offensive fighter himself, mind you. He might not knock people out because he doesn't commit to all of his punches, but he can bust you up in there.

He doesn't throw as many punches as he used to, but he picks his spots well and throws from angles that you aren't expecting.

Pacquiao's offense is different. His offense is about establishing his rhythm and hitting a target. If he begins to miss, his rhythm is broken and it becomes hard for him to re-establish.

But Pacquiao can turn a fight with one punch. Even if he doesn't knock you down, he can rattle your composure.

I wouldn't say either is better or worse at offense. I'd say they're different.

[check hook]

I wouldn't necessarily make it that simple. Floyd is a great offensive fighter himself, mind you. He might not knock people out because he doesn't commit to all of his punches, but he can bust you up in there.

He doesn't throw as many punches as he used to, but he picks his spots well and throws from angles that you aren't expecting.

Pacquiao's offense is different. His offense is about establishing his rhythm and hitting a target. If he begins to miss, his rhythm is broken and it becomes hard for him to re-establish.

But Pacquiao can turn a fight with one punch. Even if he doesn't knock you down, he can rattle your composure.

I wouldn't say either is better or worse at offense. I'd say they're different.

^^^

Read this people and let it sink in......it's about who will be able to impose their style and will on the other. Both men have various attributes
that are problematic to the other.

[chito]

Ask Shane if he has any power. If u think he didn't punch output was cut because he was old, then I don't know what to tell u(especially after 3 rounds). He was afraid of the counters...PERIOD.

If he needs combinations, then he can throw them. Its not like he has forgotten how. Pac has a lot of combinations and low accuracy...so what!

watch floyd vs. jmm. if he threw a lot of combinations there, & go for the kill, he could have ko'd jmm.

pac takes risk, floyd doesn't!!

[ChiTown2Diego]

I seriously can't believe that so many pick Floyd to stop Manny. It's just not happening.

Agreed. Floyd will find Manny all day but he's not stopping him.

It was a good post but I think Pac has Floyd in the speed department. For me its Pacquiao's speed and power vs. Mayweather's timing and adjustment. I think Pac can stop Floyd before 5, we saw Floyd get wobbled during the Mosley fight, though he did come back very very well.

At the end of the day its a toss up, we won't know who will win the fight because they won't seemingly fight.

I also don't see Manny stopping Floyd. Not that Manny cant or doesnt have a better chance of putting Floyd away than floyd does against Manny - but Floyd's not going to get careless like cotto in his second kd to Manny.

[ChiTown2Diego]

watch floyd vs. jmm. if he threw a lot of combinations there, & go for the kill, he could have ko'd jmm.

pac takes risk, floyd doesn't!!

Respect for FM's skills but that is why I enjoy watching Manny fight more than I do mayweather.

[trainhard_187]

I seriously can't believe that so many pick Floyd to stop Manny. It's just not happening.

I totally agree upon what I have seen.
ALL FACTS:

Floyds power could not stop lightweight Marquez. Now Floyd could of but Floyd DOES NOT TAKE THAT RISK..

Pac can take a legitimate Welterweights punch ex Cotto and Clottey.. and still remain on his feet....

I dont see Floyd stopping Pac at all for the simple fact that he ISNT going to risk trying to considering Pac will get him into a war if he does.
Also, once Floyd feels Pacs punches he will think twice about even risking trying to KO Pac.

Only way Floyd beats Pac is by points nothing else..

[trainhard_187]

watch floyd vs. jmm. if he threw a lot of combinations there, & go for the kill, he could have ko'd jmm.

pac takes risk, floyd doesn't!!

You beat me too it.. Floyd is not going to risk trying to KO Pac NO WAY.. Especially cause Pac is a puncher who throws in awkward angles and Pacs a punch..

Yes, Floyd could of stopped Marquez and maybe even Mosely but HE DID NOT WANT TO RISK IT..

[LRcie03]

Agreed. Floyd will find Manny all day but he's not stopping him.



I also don't see Manny stopping Floyd. Not that Manny cant or doesnt have a better chance of putting Floyd away than floyd does against Manny - but Floyd's not going to get careless like cotto in his second kd to Manny.

The point is we wont know until they get in the ring. I think Manny has the power to knock out just about anyone at 147, and Floyd was wobbled in the Mosley fight. I just think if it goes past 5 without Mayweather significantly hurt, he'll adjust to Manny and beat him down.