Comments Thread For: Photos: Manny Pacquiao, Jessie Vargas - Ready For PPV War

[Mike D]

it confirms that Manny might no longer be a PPV star, even his purse has diminished, $4 million? That's chump change relative, Amir Khan made twice that in his last fight.

Oh and this isn't accurate. Vargas is getting roughly 3 mil for this fight. Lmao no way Manny is just getting 4. He may be getting 4 guaranteed, but he's also getting the lion's share of the percentage of whatever this fight makes. His payout from this fight will be based off percentage.

http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/pacquiao/151241-purses-pacquiao-vargas

[ADP02]

Manny doesn't look nearly as ripped as past days. He's definitely showing his age now. Day had to come Oh well, I'll always respect him for the dude that got me hooked on the sport.

I was just about to post the same.

[Biolink]

Haven't seen anything from Vargas to suggest he can beat Pacquiao. He lulls too much at times. Sadam Ali was hanging around with him on activity, before the KD's solely because Vargas too often is looking for a perfect shot. It was only later on that he finally started setting up his right hand.

Manny might not be that 800 punch a fight guy anymore, but he's still more accurate than Vargar. Somebody like Vargas won't present much of a boxing IQ threat to make him overthink and cut his work rate unlike Marquez and Mayweather. Vargas better run him into some good right hands early otherwise the momentum will tidal wave in Manny's favor. Manny should easily outpoint him in a snoozer of a fight.

[Mike D]

The fight ain't worthy of PPV but I don't think it'll be a snoozer

I think there's going to be some fireworks...their styles are conducive to it

[Biolink]

Manny looks soft, almost under trained which would make sense given his schedule, but he is taking Vargas way too lightly. This fight might be more dangerous than people realize, also, this fight has zero buzz, it confirms that Manny might no longer be a PPV star, even his purse has diminished, $4 million? That's chump change relative, Amir Khan made twice that in his last fight.

On what Earth does that look soft? Being cut up isn't always a good thing. He has good volume meaning he's not dehydrated and starving himself to make weight. I would hate to go against those guys more than a guy with 8 pack abs and neck muscles.

[Biolink]

The fight ain't worthy of PPV but I don't think it'll be a snoozer

I think there's going to be some fireworks...their styles are conducive to it

What in his style is conducive to fireworks? He's not the stereotypical active Mexican, he waits too long, and he doesn't have power that's gonna down someone immediately. He's good at a lot of stuff(understands distance, jab, working high/low, underrated defense), but he isn't exceptional anywhere. Manny has fought singular opponents with better everything and still embarassed them. This isn't exciting unless he's lost 2 or 3 steps since Bradley 3.

[Tobi.G]

Pacquiao looks verry small he should move down to 140. He doesnt look as muscular and strong as before, maybe because of his age to keep his speed and stamina intact.
I said Manny would stop Vargar because its a good style match-up for Manny but has he still enough power?

[BrometheusBob.]

These photos don't do Manny or Vargas much justice. They both looked better on video to me.

[Someone88]

I can't wait! Go Pacquiao!

[Elroy The Great]

hardly a war....