Gairy St. Claire: Pacquiao's shortcut to a belt?

[grayfist]

I've seen a few Gary St Clair fights and his style is all wrong for Manny Pacquiao. If you remember back in 2004, Pac was supposed to fight St Clair as a tune-up for the Marquez rematch, but opted for Fahsan 3K Battery instead. St Clair/Pac is like a replay of Raheem/Morales.

Heya there buddy!

That's a point to be seriously considered. In addition, one must not overlook the fact that St. Claire has never been stopped (tough to stop a guy who keeps moving, they say). Not even by Diego. I don't know that he has even been floored.

Yes, St. Claire was the name banded about ahead of Fahsan for the so-called IBF eliminator in Manila, prior to what was widely expected as a rematch with JMM. What happened though was Pacquiao faced Morales after Fahsan.

[Katz]

i never seen him fight and never thought that he is a slick boxer. Well it would be bad match up but i want also to see how Pac performs on slick boxers.

[chito]

i never seen him fight and never thought that he is a slick boxer. Well it would be bad match up but i want also to see how Pac performs on slick boxers.

watch pac's fight w/ cha-chai sasakul (cha-chai outboxed and outworked pac the entire fight but he got caught w/ a huge left in the 7th rd LOL), although i must say that pac has greatly improved after that fight, it won't guarantee he would win over slick boxers. pac is naturally a slugger, not a boxer.

[Katz]

watch pac's fight w/ cha-chai sasakul (cha-chai outboxed and outworked pac the entire fight but he got caught w/ a huge left in the 7th rd LOL), although i must say that pac has greatly improved after that fight, it won't guarantee he would win over slick boxers. pac is naturally a slugger, not a boxer.

yup but on his last 3 fights especially Larios. Pac becomes a complete fighter he doesnt rush things.. he was very patient and take his time.

[Vanilla Gorilla]

I've not seen him fight but Manny could have lots of problems againts a slick boxer. Pac would have to give up some rounds and try and catch him with a power shot.

[infestacide]

st claire fights out of australia now and i have seen him a number of times. He is a very good mover, but tends to give alot of rounds away. Even though im a huge fan of st claire, i think manny's pressure would secure a comfortable UD.

[JOM'S]

IMHO championship belts in order of merit/importance ...

1. Winner of MAB-Rocky
2. Winner of Barrios-Guzman (are they figthing soon?)
3. Valero (up and coming sensation)
4. St. Claire

to cement PAC's legacy as the greatess Pinoy Figther of all time, he needs to win one more belt and anyone of the above will do it...

[CloudJay]

After the third fight against morales.... Pac should go for st. claire and get the tittle then fight barrios cause i think barrios has the upper hand against guzman then finally against juarez. Barrera will not get away again this time, The after some tittle defense go up to lightweight and fightjuan diaz but i dont blame if pac lose to him but if pac can win he can retire cause i think if he done the things i listed people will always remerber him even if he is not the greatest of all time.

[grayfist]

Thanks for your thoughts, fellas! You've all raised points to ponder.

[DANGER13]

everyone, wrighting off morales...
hes gonna outbox pac watcha..