Did the Brandon Rios win really bring this much hype back to Pac?

[AgainstTheRopes]

People badly want to see Mayweather lose. It doesnt have much to do with Pacquiao being "back" but that the superfight is still alive

[crazed_z06]

Last thing.. I think people here seriously underestimate how much big of fanbase Pac has developed with casuals. People at work know me as the boxing guy. Whenever I start talking about some amazing fight I saw on HBO, they stop me and ask "When is Pac/Mayweather".. This is despite the Bradley robbery and Marquez KO. It's the only fight that really matters in the grand scheme of things. Mayweather/Khan, Pac/Rios, Pac/Bradley 2, etc is just a sideshow.

[radioraheem]

Last thing.. I think people here seriously underestimate how much big of fanbase Pac has developed with casuals. People at work know me as the boxing guy. Whenever I start talking about some amazing fight I saw on HBO, they stop me and ask "When is Pac/Mayweather".. This is despite the Bradley robbery and Marquez KO. It's the only fight that really matters in the grand scheme of things. Mayweather/Khan, Pac/Rios, Pac/Bradley 2, etc is just a sideshow.

It's so funny man. A lot of people don't even know that Pacquaio got knocked out and took an 'L' (not really though) against Bradley. They have no idea! It's truly the only fight that matters mainstream-wise.

[crazed_z06]

People badly want to see Mayweather lose. It doesnt have much to do with Pacquiao being "back" but that the superfight is still alive

True. Mayweather has the advantage of being a guy that people pay to see in the hopes to see him lose. Despite the setbacks, people see Pac as the only guy who poses any kind of realistic chance of beating Mayweather.

People have seen Mayweather tear through and embarrass all these highly touted guys like Ortiz, Guererro, Canelo.. The public is asking, "OK, you beat those guys. Now beat Pac."

The more Floyd talks down Pac while continually ducking him, the more the public thinks Floyd is scared of something. As such, peopel still want to see the fight even if it's 4 years over due.

[mrpizza-nd_beer]

I know Silva is a clown like Mayweather but fights like Pacquiao. And he is the best in the MMA. He hates Floyd with great passion too. Is he retired? That's all I know as a casual MMA fan.

I bet casual boxing fans don't even know Pac's been knocked out. I also bet they think the biggest fight in boxing is still Pac vs Maynever.

[WESS]

**** fight. Didn't impress or do what he was expected to do which was destroy Rios who does not fight at WW, has not won a fight a WW and does not belong at WW.

Then again, Pac has avoided the ENTIRE WW devision for nearly 2 years due to cherry picking fighters who do not fight or campaign at that weight. He has YET to impress many people since his 2009 fight with Cotto which was when he last fought a legit WW.

Yes we know, Cotto only had a title because he beat a bum and got a vacant title however Cotto at a catchweight was a LEGIT WW and that was the last time Pac impressed anyone. His hype and stock has went on the decline since and has yet to face legit WW opposition.

The fact Pac couldn't put Rios to sleep was nearly as bad as the failed PPV numbers. Let alone fighting in China.

The fight didn't bring anything but a bunch of trolling alts back from the dark corner they got put in.

[tibbar]

Manny Pacquiao's boogeyman to Floyd, in the business he is in he cannot afford to looking like shaken he must do something so he will not lose his followers. And what ideas can you expect from Floyd, no other than what he is doing. That's only how far his mind can work so who remained as his fans? there you go, you're getting the same minded followers.

[Slip Stream]

I mean...it's Brandon Rios.

If Manny would've lost the same mindless fervor that surrounds him would still be firmly in place. His fans would still believe Mayweather is running from him etc.... All Manny needed was a win against a warm body to restore their faith in his "invincibility." Sometimes fans don't want to believe their fighters will lose or fade but they will, if Mayweather keeps fighting he will eventually lose one day and that's just a fact.

[ironmt]

I mean...it's Brandon Rios.

It was a good win against a very tough guy, although as u said "It's Brandon Rios" which knowledgeable boxing fans can understand where you are coming from. After Pacquiao's devastating ko and year long layoff, Rios was the right choice and was not only used as a confidence booster but also as a measuring stick to see where Pacman Is at at this point In his career. After shaking off the rust for the first 3-4 rounds I think he turned It on and aced the test. He will now move on to bigger and better things.

[PAC-BOY]

I guess the quality of his opponents depends on who you're asking and what they're willing to accept and not accept. For instance, if I asked you what you thought about his Mosley win, you would probably say Mosley was past his prime or whatever. But if I ask someone else, they might say, "Shane was the top welterweight at the time and he was the guy to beat." I can accept both opinions. He was past his prime, but at the same time, he was the guy to beat at the time also. I doubt you will accept the latter.

And in my opinion, I do believe Mayweather did look masterful in his performance against Ortiz, Guerrero, and Canelo.

Maybe so...In your opinion. But ...considering the quality of opponent...how could he not?
Same goes for Pac/Rios. Except Pac was coming off a year layoff and brutal KO loss! Considering that factor as well!