Prime Pacquiao vs Crawford or Spence. Who wins?

[warrenchico]

I'm a great fan of these guys. Who do you think would win?

[LongTimeLurker]

In his prime, Pac is proven and the other two are not thus far so I'd go with Pac but with a bit of difficulty with Crawford's style and Spence's power. Let's see how their careers unfold.

[dibzvincent143]

I'm a great fan of these guys. Who do you think would win?

Prime Pac had a legit chance to beat Floyd— let alone these two guys. They’re also great btw but not in the same breath as Floyd yet, or will ever be.

Prime pac 2009-2011 had the stamina to do his thing, and had the chin to make up for his wreckless mistakes. I’d say he beats current version of crawford(he might get even better) in a war, with crawford being down a couple of times.
Spence is big and tough, so Pac has to fight backwards against him and pick up his spots.

[champion4ever]

Pac, because of his resume and likewise, he has more boxing experience than the both of them combined. In addition, he is the more battle tested of the three too; As he has survived many ring wars and is still around to this very day competing.

[Madison Boxing]

Who have the other two fought who are on the same level as pacquiao? You're comparing a legend to someone who's best win just lost to Josh Taylor.

[The Big Dunn]

Common sense here guys. Manny is a 1st ballot HOF'er. He has wins over HOF boxers. but there is a reason he never fought Raheem and avoided Floyd for so long-they are both bigger, more athletic boxers that can move.

Manny always had problems with movement and guys that could box. These mythical fights aren't against plodders like Clottey or Margs just standing in front of Manny.

Spence is just too big and skilled. He would knock prime Manny out brutally. Crawford is too long and would outbox Manny. He might get a late stoppage.

Just too much size and skill for Manny to overcome.

[True That]

I say Pacquiao over Crawford, Spence over Pacquiao

[Scopedog]

I say Pacquiao over Crawford, Spence over Pacquiao

I also agree, I think Crawford's more considered and cerebral fighting style is one thing against front-foot plodders like Horn, something else entirely against the whirlwind a noughties-era Manny would throw at him. Spence on the other hand seems more rugged and durable and better equipped to fight fire with fire. Both would be amazing fights though, without guaranteed outcomes.

[Hands of Stone]

Spence looks to impose his will and make you fight at a fenetic pace. Well the Manny of 2009 thrives under those conditions with insane footwork and stamina. Won't be an easy find for Spence seeing what Brook was able to do earlier in their fight. Spence being a 154 pounder, I will very concerned though if Manny stays in the pocket as he did in that Cotto fight. If you twist my arm, I will say Manny by unanimous decision.

Against Crawford, am confident, Prime Manny carries the day. Crawford looks to have the goods and he has beaten everyone he is suppose to beat impressively but i still don't see any standouts in who he's beaten. The Gamboa fight jumps at me when looking at this comparison. Gamboa got to Bud at will and befuddled him at times until the fight settled down. Prime Manny would 've been Gamboa on steroids, with more smarts and work rate to pile up too many points for Crawford to catch up. By the way, don't buy into all the gibberish that Prime Manny avoided boxers or this fighter or that fighter. Manny will fight anyone, whether Arum wants it or not is always the decider.

[-Makunouchi-]

Spence will look margo 2.0, death by a thousand left hands. 09 pac would kill both