Comments Thread For: Roach Prefers Lamont Peterson For Pacquiao's Next Bout

[MurkaMan]

"P4P" Floyd fought Ortiz, who happened to draw with L. Peterson.... Why not?

Ortiz beat the number 3 ww, and became number 2 behind Pac, and if Floyd acted like Ortiz wasnt there in that spot, I would call Floyd a ducker...Lamont is the number one jr ww...I would like to see lamont fight the winner of Berto Ortiz, so he can be in that position

[LeadUppercut]

Ortiz beat the number 3 ww, and became number 2 behind Pac and Floyd, and if Floyd acted like Ortiz wasnt there in that spot, I would call Floyd a ducker...Lamont is the number one jr ww...I would like to see lamont fight the winner of Berto Ortiz, so he can be in that position

No he is not, Bradley is, and Peterson will likely lose to Khan in a rematch.

I would love to see Peterson vs Maidana or even Matthyse.

As an opponent for Manny/Floyd, you simply cannot compare the 3rd best welter on the planet with a guy who is likely the 3rd/4th best at 140.

How the *** is Peterson "worthy", and yet Ortiz was "not worthy"?

[vacon04]

Mmm I think it was pretty obvious, Roach already had mentioned Peterson as a possible opponent for Pacquiao.

[Weebler I]

Fortunately Freddie doesn't make the fights.

Pacquiao would destroy Peterson.

[tesla_power]

Seriously, this has got to stop. Or at least make this at 140 where it would be legit fight.

[Biolink]

peterson is too passive and chinny his tempermant is tailor made for pac however I wouldnt be surprised to see him make a serious fight of it.pac gets hits cleanly and solidly,he cant fight on the inside for shiaat so we know hes gonna eat some leather,and peterson gets tagged alot but once he manages to get inside he does well.I agree team pac is looking for someone to look great agains; since the shine is seriousley off pac in terms of the "superfight" pac was just made to look by JMM like hes simply not at that level to compete with a mayweather,looking at pacs opposition is very telling for those who care too see it, they pick fighters with accomodating styles or guys whom are simply washed up or old.peterson could be another cherry pick gone awry ........bradley or peterson would make good fights Bradley is more solid but Peterson hits harder.

This. I mean I don't expect Peterson to win, but at the same token Peterson is a pretty skilled fighter. He'll definitely have a couple of moments. Pacquiao does eat leather on occasion, so we'll see.

[Dat]

I think Roach may have 2 things in mind-- a not too risky, "keep busy" fight for Pacquiao before Mayweather, and to "soften up" Peterson so that Khan will make easy work of him on the rematch.

[Twako]

Seriously, this has got to stop. Or at least make this at 140 where it would be legit fight.

you think pac-bradley will be at 140? lets be real, peterson is bigger and heavier than pac. he was 155 his last fight, 4in taller than pac and would benefit actually not draining to 140.

i like bradley a bit more but i wont complain about a peterson fight.

[BillyBoxing]

Manny and Floyd avoid fighters like Peterson and Bradley for a reason. Too much risk and not enough reward. These guys are hardcore bluecollar type fighters that come in shape and are very good at their craft. They are complete fighters that simply aren't marketable. Both remind me of Hagler.He didn't get the same limelight as Leonard but kept grinding it out until the public put pressure on Ray to fight him. Its the same as these 2. The difference is these guys are in their prime while Floyd and Manny are towards the end of their careers.It will be a huge mistake for either to fight them now. But the truth is, Bradley and Peterson both deserve it.

Very good points...

Too bad boxing is going that way...

[PACsmash]

Roach is only doing this because khan couldnt come through for him. No offense to Peterson but pacman would destroy him. His style falls right into manny's. Peterson will lose and will lose bad, possibly by KO! Yes, KO! This will
make khan look real bad and people will talk which will lead to khan calling pacman out! Yes believe it.