After a long layoff..

[chy]

Did Pacquiao need the rounds to shake the rust off or is his body just becoming more fragile after a year off? Still had the speed, and combo punching. Also, i think he was testing to see if he can still take a punch.

[Mayabang]

Did Pacquiao need the rounds to shake the rust off or is his body just becoming more fragile after a year off? Still had the speed, and combo punching. Also, i think he was testing to see if he can still take a punch.

You know what I've been thinking the same things.

The first couple of rounds does look like Pac trying to shake the rust off, and it's not after maybe rounds 4 or so that he became more comfortable. But even though he performed well I do think his punches has less pop in it, I've seen him throw a couple of lazy punches and got tired a bit that he let his guard down. Dude is just getting older.

But with that said, even with his age, the guy still has the speed and those combos were pretty wicked.

[TX_BOXNG]

he was either too nice to Rios or he doesnt have that killer instinct

prime Pac would stop him with counters after the slow jab, his body movement wasnt the same, its probably the age

[KingTito]

It's hard to say. I'm sure there was some rust, but the cruel fact is that Manny is getting older and has been in many wars. I thought he was trying to sense Rios' power at times also. Given everything, I thought he looked very good.