Why not Manny Pacquiao vs. Viktor Postol?

[The Hammer]

I think Viktor Postol by beating Lucas Matthysse deserves a shot at Manny Pacquiao.

But I know Bob Arum won't do it. He'll put Pacquaio in with another no-hoper, someone like the feather-fisted Chris Algieri.

Postol made just $100,000 for fighting Matthysse, and has never had a decent payday in his life.

He deserves better!

[BrometheusBob.]

Make it happen.

Pacquiao by wide decision.

[daggum]

you love those clinchers don't you? postol vs wlad would be your dream fight

[JmH Reborn]

Its sad that people are clinging on to the idea that Pac has it in him anymore.

Its over - most these new guys will beat Pac. He's lacking power, speed and mental fortitude. The Pac from 09-10 is gone and he's never coming back. Asking for a fight against Postal or Crawford is asking to watch Pac get beat in a humiliating, De La Hoya esque fashion.

Pac vs Matthyse - two faded, physically declining and mentally withdrawn fighters in a fan friendly affair, live on HBO WCB is what you all should be clamoring for. Its a safe fight that none of the other two will get seriously hurt in.

[Redd Foxx]

Does nothing for Pac. Would be viewed as another Algeri fight. I don't believe that's what it would actually be at all. Postol is legit. But, the public wouldn't go for it, would be a flop, and Pac gains nothing from it.

[Eff Pandas]

I think Viktor Postol by beating Lucas Matthysse deserves a shot at Manny Pacquiao.

I see Viktor as a 140lber & I see Manny as a 147lber. Viktor hasn't done anything @ 147. Hell I'm a fan, but he's barely done anything @ 140 yet. He's not earned a big fight with the biggest name left in the sport.

But I know Bob Arum won't do it. He'll put Pacquaio in with another no-hoper, someone like the feather-fisted Chris Algieri.

I think Algieri is on the PBC side of the fence right now so that ain't happening. Manny is a HOF cat, he can go out anyway he wants to. It seems obvious Bob is trying to line up Crawford.

Postol made just $100,000 for fighting Matthysse, and has never had a decent payday in his life.

He deserves better!

He's not really done anything is the thing. When you've only had 1 big fight as the B side, $100k is solid payday. I'm sure now that he beat a guy like Lucas he'll start earning more money + there are some really fun fights for him at 140. I think Postol vs Crawford vs Imam is one of the most fun 3ways in any division in boxing right now. So he's got some $$$ coming. Patience.

[Hougigo]

That fight most likely makes the least amount of money out of all the options

[RadChang]

Same trainer?

[ИATAS]

What's the point? I think Pacquiao is looking for a retirement fight, he should fight Victor Ortiz or some crap to rival the Berto fight.

[soul_survivor]

I think Viktor Postol by beating Lucas Matthysse deserves a shot at Manny Pacquiao.

But I know Bob Arum won't do it. He'll put Pacquaio in with another no-hoper, someone like the feather-fisted Chris Algieri.

Postol made just $100,000 for fighting Matthysse, and has never had a decent payday in his life.

He deserves better!

A 100k is more than a doctor makes in the UK, after many, many years of study and sacrifice. So he has most definitely had a "decent payday".

Now having said that, Postol v Pacquiao is more of a legacy fight than Crawford, same way as Pac/Brook is better than Pac/Khan but obviously guys like TC and Khan bring a larger fanbase and more name recognition.

I'd prefer Pac at 147 though and spend his next 2-3 fights unifying the belts leading into retirement.