Some one posted this in one of the previous threads....Ive always thought about it but I have to agree.Most people add into how likeable a fighter is when considering their place among the greats, but really it has no creedance.
Of the previous p4p kings Mayweather(who never lost and is still active Manny got p4p by default), Roy Jones, and Pernell Whitaker none of them got the praise of Pacquiao and they were more dominant and illustrated more skill in the ring
Fighters who were undoubtedly the best of their time like Roy Jones and Pernell Whitaker didnt recieve half the hoopla Pacquaio does and both beat their closest rivals of their time. Both never lost a clear fight til their mid 30's and dominated their eras and people always have something to say about their style or competition. Jones and Floyd Mayweather beat more champions than Manny, and Whitaker proved he was the best of his era by fighting the best
I think its his fans that overrate him, but most hardcore fans and other people dont....some of his ardent fans assertions are a bit far fetched and overboard
No. Except Marquez, he beat everybody by ko, tko or in one sided beat down while moving up in many weight classes. If he is overrated the great Barrera and Morales should stop his overhyped train long time ago or somehow already beatem by a few bums.
Last edited by straightleft; 05-29-2012, 07:20 PM.
Bottom line: Both Pacquiao and Mayweather both get grossly overrated by their demented fan-bois. Just like the Klitlickers grossly overrate the brothers and the Cottards grossly overrate Cotto ect. ect. ect.
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