Your Early Predictions on Pacman Vs. JMM: Your Honesty Please

[Mr. Violence]

Hello boxing fanatics. I'd just like to say That Pacman looked SHARP the other night, it really shows what boxing genius Freddie Roach can do for a fighter. What he did to 3k Battery was nothing short of devestating! What do you think his chances are against Juan Manuel Marquez. Cast your votes express your opinions

[MlLkMan]

Manny will use his new arsenals. Pac by ko in the mid rounds.

[JOM'S]

jmm would be the harder test for the pac and if jmm manages to stay up for 12 rounds jmm may win by decision, but i am not counting on that....

my honest prediction KO/TKO for the PAC and i am willing to bet all my points on it...

[Dark Destroyer]

JMM on points, that man is all courage and heart. The way he fought in the first fight was truely amazing, especially after the terrible first round for him. That round alone would have finished many fighters mentally and physically. I think he has enough to beat the Pacman on points. Marquez fights better under pressure, especially with come forward fighters. He is pretty good at counter punching too that seemed to give Manny problems. Manny is a good fighter and very dangerous but know JMM knows what to expect i think he will beat him. Saying that if Manny has brushed up on his general boxing skills then he is in with a very good chance because with JMM you have to be prepared to go the distance.

[Great]

JMM by UD...

[m00ks]

Pac by 7 round KO. JMM would have to face a two fisted Pacquaio and he won't be able to stand. There's still that power and speed disparity between the two. Judging from Pac's last fight against Fashan, Manny is putting together the tools to beat a counterpunching JMM. If JMM ducks that left straight, he'll eat a deadly uppercut. Eitehr one will land, JMM will go down.

[Mr. Violence]

Pac by 7 round KO. JMM would have to face a two fisted Pacquaio and he won't be able to stand. There's still that power and speed disparity between the two. Judging from Pac's last fight against Fashan, Manny is putting together the tools to beat a counterpunching JMM. If JMM ducks that left straight, he'll eat a deadly uppercut. Eitehr one will land, JMM will go down.

You hit the nail right on the head, athough I think Pacman wil KO or TKO him in round 9. Pacman has some new tools from Freddie Roach and he has added it in very well to his arsenal. Anyone standing in Pacman's way be damned, he will unleash a nuclear assault on your ass.

[JaNnO]

Pac by 7 round KO. JMM would have to face a two fisted Pacquaio and he won't be able to stand. There's still that power and speed disparity between the two. Judging from Pac's last fight against Fashan, Manny is putting together the tools to beat a counterpunching JMM. If JMM ducks that left straight, he'll eat a deadly uppercut. Eitehr one will land, JMM will go down.

This is what Freddie Roach has to say about their preparation for the Marquez fight...

“We’ve been working on that punch since we fought Juan Manuel Marquez. But during the last three weeks with him, I was able to make the punch shorter and connect harder. And you saw what it did,” said American trainer Freddie Roach of the Filipino’s new weapon.

“Manny’s right hook is as strong as his left straight. It just needs a little training. In his last fights, he has been relying mostly on his left, especially when we faced Marquez,” he added. “Now he has something new when we face the Mexican again.”
“We will work on his footwork next and some other things when he gets back to the US. I’m glad I was able to come, I think he’s about 80 percent fit since I came to train him,” Roach added.

“It took me only three days for him to get back where I wanted him to be. He respects me that much. It also a good foundation to work on since Marquez has already been training hard,” said Roach, who leaves on Monday.

He disclosed that he has advanced the departure of Pacquiao, who was originally set to leave on January 10, to the first week of January.

Before calling it a night, he described Manny as a “thoroughbred.” “I think we’ve seen all that Marquez could do in his last fight while I believe that Manny can offer more.”

It's the Roach factor that has been the difference in Manny's ring exploits. Manny is a natural fighter with an excellent trainer. Add to that...Manny is a fast learner and executes well.

And that spells trouble for JMM....

This is what I've been saying long time ago...JMM is a durable fighter and has a heart of a warrior...but we've seen his best against Manny last May and still came short. He's an excellent ring technician, no doubt about that. But he has reached the peak of his prowess and boxing abilities. while Manny is still on the rise, learning patiently from his mentor's teachings. Beristain understands that there is no way Marquez can equal Manny's stamina and physical conditioning that's why they have to start early and train in high altitude. The bad news is Manny is an animal too when he starts training. He knows the competitive nature of his trade. He won't let JMM and his camp deminish his advantage in that category. He understands that boxing immortality is just around the corner. He knows that beating JMM and Erik morales will cement his legacy as one of the best featherweight of all time and the best boxer that Asia has ever produced. And that makes him always hungry, focused, determined, and always ready to give his best.

Pacman on February 26 will KO Marquez in 10th!

[mic573]

I think Marquez will be more careful with Pac then he was in the first round of the first fight. This is a new fight and both should approach the rematch thinking this. It will be another great fight but I like Marquez counterpunching in a close decision.

[vB Martin]

I have to go with JMM by UD in this one. I don't think he was prepared in the first fight for the power that Manyy has, but he adjusted fast and fought a brilliant fight the rest of the way to come out with a draw that was actually fair.

As for Roach's comments, all respect to the man, he's a great trainer, but you know that Manny is wondering how the **** JMM managed to get up and fight him like that after being down three times, so there has got to be a little bit of lack of confidence going on there. That's the only way I can explain the now-infamous "socks" excuse. Freddie has to say what he can to make Manny think he now has the tools.