Pacquiao-Martinez on the Horizon?

[ThePrince]

And as we know, Pacquiao-Alvarez was discussed between Arum and DLH.

"As the years pass, there will be others, for example, who wouldn't want to see him in against Miguel Cotto again if Miguel Cotto is successful against Martinez," said Arum of Cotto, who is now being trained by Pacquiao's longtime cornerman, Freddie Roach.

"Indeed, who wouldn't want to see Pacquiao against Martinez if Martinez is successful, and can come down in weight a little bit. Pacquiao might even decide to fight Martinez or even Canelo Alvarez."

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Naturally, DiBella is on board:

http://******.craveonline.com/news/3...pacquiao-fight

I wonder what weight it would be at. 154 makes sense, both meet in the middle. I was rooting for Cotto against Sergio, but with the prospect of a pointless Pac-Cotto rematch, not so sure now...

But Pacquiao-Martinez and Pacquiao-Canelo sound a whole lot more appealing than Pac-JMM 506 or Pac-Alvarado.

[DoubleLeftH00k]

pac will lose 150 and up to any top fighter in that weight

[ThePrince]

pac will lose 150 and up to any top fighter in that weight

At least he would be challenging himself. Pac-Sergio at 154-156 (assuming he could still make that weight) would be worthy of fans PPV dollars and not some glorified $75 sparring match.

[Kagami Taiga]

Yea, it's not happening.

[DoubleLeftH00k]

At least he would be challenging himself. Pac-Sergio at 154-156 (assuming he could still make that weight) would be worthy of fans PPV dollars and not some glorified $75 sparring match.

i would love to see him try
but i doubt

hed get as close as top 20 atg if he does or maybe 15

[way2strong]

martinez has to much power it would end with a k.o.

[MGMGRAND]

At least he would be challenging himself. Pac-Sergio at 154-156 (assuming he could still make that weight) would be worthy of fans PPV dollars and not some glorified $75 sparring match.

It wouldnt even be a challenge.

Pac got ko by a bloated 140 Juan Marquez. And he's suppose to fight the lineal MW champ of the world?

If any bit of prime Martinez is left, Pac goes to sleep within 3-4 rounds.

And its not a diss to him

Remember a good big man always beats a good little man.

[ThePrince]

It wouldnt even be a challenge.

Pac got ko by a bloated 140 Juan Marquez. And he's suppose to fight the lineal MW champ of the world?

If any bit of prime Martinez is left, Pac goes to sleep within 3-4 rounds.

And its not a diss to him

Remember a good big man always beats a good little man.

Which is why there would be intrigue. Huge Manny fan but if you told me that I had a choice of seeing recycled Pac-Cotto II or Pac-JMM 97 and Manny was guaranteed a victory or seeing Pac-Martinez with Pac potentially going to sleep in 3, I'd take the latter option.

It'd be like Duran-Hearns. No nuts, no glory. Can't always take the easy way out.

[DoubleLeftH00k]

Which is why there would be intrigue. Huge Manny fan but if you told me that I had a choice of seeing recycled Pac-Cotto II or Pac-JMM 97 and Manny was guaranteed a victory or seeing Pac-Martinez with Pac potentially going to sleep in 3, I'd take the latter option.

It'd be like Duran-Hearns. No nuts, no glory. Can't always take the easy way out.

ur actually a true boxing fan
most fan would be afraid of their fighter facing big guys and then say "he does not have to go up and fight, his good where he is"
health first type of fans

but sad to say pac said margarito was his last fight above 147
his mind might change though and do more for his secured legacy

[Doctor_Tenma]

At least he would be challenging himself. Pac-Sergio at 154-156 (assuming he could still make that weight) would be worthy of fans PPV dollars and not some glorified $75 sparring match.

Pacquiao going into a fight where he will inevitably get knocked out isn't anything worth paying for.