Pernell Whitaker vs. Manny Pacquiao @ 135

[Khalid X]

You know who beats Whitaker at 135?



Noone.

No one is unbeatable and I actually like Duran a few other fighters chances against him. Will the win? Well that is hard to say as all of them are ATG's and when two talented fighters like that get in the ring together, anything can happen.

For example Sweat Pea could UD Duran in a close fight, or Duran could cut the ring off on him, smother him and win via UD or possible late TKO stoppage.

[Rick Grimes]

Are you implying once ive seen Pernell, there is no way i can say Pac would beat Pernell?

How can you have an opinion if you've never watched a Whitaker fight?

[Rick Grimes]

This had nothing to do with how I see Pea vs Pac playing out and was in response to that idiot who claimed that since Manny lost to a skilled fighter in JMM that he loses to all skilled fighters. Barrera >>> JMM prime for prime skill wise.

Did i say he would lose to all skilled fighters? Nope just the ATG ones.

[Khalid X]

I don't give Pacquiao anything more then a puncher's chance, and I'm not being biased at all. I see Pacquiao getting beat from any range. People forget how physically strong Pernell was for a little 5'5 1/2 dude. I've seen him wrestle much bigger opposition then Pacquiao' and move them around the ring. He's especially good during the clinches, I've seen no one fuck with him there.

You also have to look at the success Marquez had. What did Marquez failed to do? Marquez didn't clinch once he got off and Marquez didn't have the legs to get out of range, Pernell does all that. Then you also have to factor in that Pernell isn't exactly a clean fighter. I'm sorry man, but I wouldn't give Pacquiao much of a shot and I'm not biased. I'd give Duran, Mosley and Maywearther a much better shot at 135, but in the end my pick is still Pernell Whitaker.

Well if you believe that then more power to you. No all time great is that much better than an another ATG that they are reduced to a punchers chance. I'm not even gonna debate this with you but I can't see how anyone would make a claim like this....no disrepect or anything like that.

[hugh grant]

You really don't know what your talking about. How about this man, come talk when you've actually watched Pernell Whitaker, ok? Till then, I ain't tryin' to hear your bull****. You're really coming off as ******, not once have I ever opened my mouth on something I didn't have any acknowledge of, you should take the same advice.

How can you have an opinion if you've never watched a Whitaker fight?

Oh ive seen Pernell fight alright. If people want to imply i havent, theres nothng i can do about that. Ive seen Pac fight as well btw.

[Doctor_Tenma]

Well if you believe that then more power to you. No all time great is that much better than an another ATG that they are reduced to a punchers chance. I'm not even gonna debate this with you but I can't see how anyone would make a claim like this....no disrepect or anything like that.

Maybe if you read the whole thing you'd know?

[Khalid X]

Did i say he would lose to all skilled fighters? Nope just the ATG ones.

Ok cool. I'm not here to flame anyones opinion. With that said you do know Barrera is an ATG (and I absolutely hate this guy more than just about any current fighter) and is highly skilled. Don't let the clips of him brawling fool you.

[Doctor_Tenma]

Oh ive seen Pernell fight alright. If people want to imply i havent, theres nothng i can do about that. Ive seen Pac fight as well btw.

Don't worry, "Pernell will chicken out, shell up and he'll be too negative".

[Khalid X]

Maybe if you read the whole thing you'd know?

Honestly I did. I still can't see how any ATG is reduced to a punchers chance. I personally think that is a bit much but if you feel that way, cool I can respect your opinion and we can agree to disagree.

FWIW I honestly give Floyd an excellent chance of beating sweat pea, and I'm sure others feel the same way as well. Most boxing fans, who are honest with themselves, will admit that Floyd and Manny will be a very competitve fight. So putting two and two together how does Manny only have a punchers chance against sweat pea and not Floyd? Also how those a fighter who is consider one of the best of this era/past decade and is widely regarded as a top 50 fighter....reduced to a punchers chance? I just don't see it and again if you feel this way, more power to you.

[RubenSonny]

Well if you believe that then more power to you. No all time great is that much better than an another ATG that they are reduced to a punchers chance. I'm not even gonna debate this with you but I can't see how anyone would make a claim like this....no disrepect or anything like that.

Pacquiao would only have a punchers chance against hearns, if you think otherwise please break it down.