"Special One" Brook vs "Pac-Man" Pacquiao @ 147 lbs / 10 Stone 7: Who wins?

[NearHypnos]

Brook at this stage of Manny's career. Bad matchup for him at any stage but due to his greatness he'd have gotten by nost likely. Brook is just too big, too good for this Manny. Brook isn't some one dimentional plasterless 'Rito he's a legitimate stud (imo). I also happen to think Brook is the best 147 pounder so there's that..Manny likely beats most of the others. I think Manny beats Porter...not sure about Keith it's a toss up since Keith doesnt have the best chin on earth but Pac is getting tagged WAY too cleanly and Thurman is a naturally bigger man who is a counter puncher which Manny always has struggled with. Spence? I hate to say it as his hype doesnt match his resume by an absolute long shot but the eye test seems like he's just too young and strong for Pac...though I wonder... it's one thing for Algieri to land a punch and another for Pacquiao to blitz you.

I love Crawford but I wonder if he can deal with a 140 Pac... I think a 140 Pac would be a meaner Pac..a hungry one pissed he had to work at making weight. Crawford wasnt able to deal with Gamboa's speed and had to count on his massive size advantage I think it's a hard matchup for Pac but I think he might have enough for a scrap with Bud.

[Damn Wicked]

Power: Pac
Speed: Pac
Defense: Brook
Chin: Brook
Heart: Brook
Ring IQ: Brook
Ring generalship: Brook
Resume/experience: Pac
Star/draw power: Pac
Fan friendly style: Pac
Size: Brook
Stamina: even

Pac's speed will present him problems, and his aggression would be a double edged sword here - if he pressures Brook he will open opportunities for himself and will have the volume/workrate advatage, but he will also open up opportunities for Brook to counter him and take control of exchanges by landing bigger, crisper shots and holding his ground.

I see Brook winning a hard fought UD, possible late stoppage depending on how much of a puss the ringside doc and ref are.

What say you!?

Brook is an excellent counter puncher and he has plenty of speed too. This is a really dangerous fight for Pac. I can't even say with any certainty that Pac is more powerful than Brook. Maybe....maybe not.

[Mr. Objectivity]

This 20% PAC will defeat brook.

[HanzGruber]

Brook is a natural middleweight remember guise?

[LoadedWraps]

Brook is an excellent counter puncher and he has plenty of speed too. This is a really dangerous fight for Pac. I can't even say with any certainty that Pac is more powerful than Brook. Maybe....maybe not.

I can't either, but gave the nod to him on history and the fact the he is pretty explosive p4p.

None of these attributes are big gaps except speed. Brook has great speed but not many fighters in history have Manny's level when he really lets his hands go so I gave him the edge.

[IIG]

Kell Brook would hurt Manny at this point. I hope Bob Arum stops whoring Manny out, because I don't want to see that.

[John Locke]

I would favour Brook to beat this version of Pac for sure, probably by decision, but a KO isn't out of the question.

[boliodogs]

I voted Pacquiao would win on points. Brook says making 147 was killing him. Either he is a liar or making 147 was making him weak. Now that he is a bit older making 147 should be even harder on him. I thought Brook was a few seconds away from being KOed by GGG when his trainer threw in the towel. I believe that fight probably took something out of Brook both mentally and physically. Pacquiao has won lop sided uds complete with knockdowns over top welterweight Bradley and welterweight champion Vargas within the last 6 months. I don't see how he is looking so washed up. Of course he is past prime at 37 years old. He is still good enough to beat top welterweights in their prime so I favor him slightly over Brook. I fail to see why Brook gets a better rating for heart than Pacquiao. When has Pacquiao ever shown a lack of heart? He is as brave as any boxer and braver than most.

[Check_hooks]

Pac would win a easy decision. Too much head movement and footspeed. Brooks jab would get countered repeatedly

Brooks defense from what I've seen is either clinching or blocking on the ropes. Good luck doing that against PAC

[TRTboy]

At this point of pac's career i'd favor the much bigger and younger brook. Its a testament to pac's greatness that he can still whoop good fighters at his age, with the wars he has been through and his fighting style but there comes a point where his age will truly show.

He mostly throws one shot now because his speed has diminished and he cant fire his combos and get out of range quick. If he trades the size and strength disadvantage plays a big factor.

Brook is huge for a WW, can box and can punch. If pac beats a guy like brook then that would be huge for pacs legacy