If Pac-JMM 3 is held @ 147 lbs should JMM come in under 140?

[Hitman932]

So you dont want both fighters at their best?

What did I say to indicate that?

Please be specific.

[Russian Crushin]

So you dont want both fighters at their best?

Thats the thing

JMM looks best at 135 and pac looks best at 144

There's just no way they both can feel their best

[Hitman932]

Well JMM weighed in at 142 against Floyd when the contract was 144

So that must be his normal weight

Pac weighed in at 144 aganist Marg when the contact was 150

So they look to be 2 pounds apart there

I couldn't disagree more.

If he comes in at 133.5 for a 135 lb fight I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that 142 is a normal fighting weight for him.

I think Pac will come in even lighter against JMM than he did against Marg, maybe as low as 143 himself.

So JMM can come in around 138 and be at the same weight disadvantage as when he was 142 for Mayweather and probably be much more effective.

[straightleft]

This is a good idea. Contractual fight at 147 then they can come in any weight they want just below 147. JMM comes in between 135-140 and Pac between 140-144. The interesting point here, they may come in the same weight during fight night. I want to see this fight but we have a problem....greedy Arum.

[Hitman932]

This is a good idea. Contractual fight at 147 then they can come in any weight they want just below 147. JMM comes in between 135-140 and Pac between 140-144. The interesting point here, they may come in the same weight during fight night. I want to see this fight but we have a problem....greedy Arum.

I think it's safe to assume Pac comes in lighter than he did for Margarito which means he will be closer to the 140lb limit than the 147lb limit.

That being said JMM has less to lose by coming in around 136-137. He won't be giving up anymore weight that he did against Mayweather meanwhile he will be much more comfortable with his weight.

[TintaBoricua]

fight happens....Marquez will be 145 fight night and Manny 148.

Precisely.

[Hitman932]

Precisely.

If JMM shows up at 145 or above I will bet the house on Pac.

He showed nothing at 142 and would be ****** to put on that much weight for a smaller opponent.

[The Gambler1981]

He weighted what 145 on fight night against Katsidas, that should be the exact same if he fights Manny at 147.

He should do the same prep exactly without draining himself down to 135.

[The Gambler1981]

If JMM shows up at 145 or above I will bet the house on Pac.

He showed nothing at 142 and would be ****** to put on that much weight for a smaller opponent.

He looked fine at 145 last night~

[rao007]

This is a good idea. Contractual fight at 147 then they can come in any weight they want just below 147. JMM comes in between 135-140 and Pac between 140-144. The interesting point here, they may come in the same weight during fight night. I want to see this fight but we have a problem....greedy Arum.

pacquiao has more natural muscle and why precisely he can carry weight better than Marquez who by the way has sticks has legs. Marquez weighing the same weight as Pacquiao at fight would be unwise as he will be asking his body to carry more excess weight if he wants to fight optimally. However, if Marquez wants to actually bother Pacquiao with punches he'll need to bulk up so Marquez may have no choice but to gain some weight.