Comments Thread For: Kellerman: Many People Would Pick Crawford over Pacquiao

[cork]

How many south paws did Manny face that were simply good? GGG hasn't fought anyone great, but that doesn't mean he's not an elite fighter. Same with Crawford.

I'm not saying he's not great or can be great. I was just saying that logic was flawed because you said he would have trouble because he haven't fought an elite southpaw so you give Crawford the advantage.

[Bronx2245]

I'm not saying he's not great or can be great. I was just saying that logic was flawed because you said he would have trouble because he haven't fought an elite southpaw so you give Crawford the advantage.

It shouldn't be hard to follow. The less you do something, like prepare for a southpaw, it's harder to do, especially in your late 30s. He had no need to spar with southpaws because he very rarely even faced one. And even when he did face one, they were no where near the size and strength of Terence Crawford. When Floyd faced Manny, he had already beaten Judah, Guererro, and Ortiz, so it wasn't a big leap. Get it?

[DreamerUSA]

I wouldn't pick Crawford over Manny and I don't think a lot of people would pick Crawford over Manny but I think Crawford has the skills to employ a similar gameplan that Floyd used to confuse Manny and blunt his offense.

Crawford beats Manny imo. Either way though it would be a hell of a fight. In all honesty, if both guys chins hold up, it would likely turn into a bloodbath. Crawford has that dog in him in that when he gets hit, he wants to return the favor and Manny is the same way. I don't see a lot of dancing and one guy or the other having to go out of their way to find their opponent. Manny would have the advantage early and if he can get on Crawford and get him out of there in the first 4-5 rounds that is his best bet since Crawford has a tendency to start slow. The longer the fight goes, the more it favors Crawford imo. The kid is just fantastic at making adjustments, is a damn good counter puncher, great timing, and while he is'nt a monster puncher, I would say his power is at least on par with Marquez if not a bit better.

[The Big Dunn]

Crawford beats Manny imo. Either way though it would be a hell of a fight. In all honesty, if both guys chins hold up, it would likely turn into a bloodbath. Crawford has that dog in him in that when he gets hit, he wants to return the favor and Manny is the same way. I don't see a lot of dancing and one guy or the other having to go out of their way to find their opponent. Manny would have the advantage early and if he can get on Crawford and get him out of there in the first 4-5 rounds that is his best bet since Crawford has a tendency to start slow. The longer the fight goes, the more it favors Crawford imo. The kid is just fantastic at making adjustments, is a damn good counter puncher, great timing, and while he is'nt a monster puncher, I would say his power is at least on par with Marquez if not a bit better.

you are one of the few picking Crawford. I don't know dude. there were some shots he ate from light hitters that if Manny lands would surely do damage.

Not going to lie, I hope you are right, even though I do not agree.

[cork]

It shouldn't be hard to follow. The less you do something, like prepare for a southpaw, it's harder to do, especially in your late 30s. He had no need to spar with southpaws because he very rarely even faced one. And even when he did face one, they were no where near the size and strength of Terence Crawford. When Floyd faced Manny, he had already beaten Judah, Guererro, and Ortiz, so it wasn't a big leap. Get it?

Last time I'm gonna respond to this subject. So your telling me you give Crawford the advantage because he's a younger southpaw and Manny never fought many southpaw? You can't give the advantage to Manny because be fought more elite boxers bigger boxers stronger boxers boxers with better defense than Crawford ever fought?

Just because your younger your not gonna find a sparring partner that can emulate Manny speed and angles he throws his punch. Crawford haven't even fought an A level opponents let alone elite boxers. And yes Manny is elite.

I have Manny winning of they ever fight because Crawford defense is too suspect. His head is too stationary so Manny will land a lot of shots. Only way I see Crawford winning is him catching Manny and ko him.