Thought this was interesting timing, as we were just discussing who is considered to be ahead at this point. Boxingscene just posted this breakdown of both fighters' careers from Lyle Fitzsimmons:
https://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiao...ematch--137222
https://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiao...ematch--137222
OVERALL WINNER
FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
There are points to make for both men. Pacquiao is a highlight-reel dynamo. Mayweather is a peerless strategist. Both will ultimately have plaques in the Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. for their accomplishments.
But when the resumes and their contexts are lined up side by side, “Money” has more check marks in his column. His armload of titles is a little less broad than Pacquiao’s, but the sheer dominance of his performances against high-quality opposition from 130 to 154 trumps the lighter-weight advantages of his nemesis.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
There are points to make for both men. Pacquiao is a highlight-reel dynamo. Mayweather is a peerless strategist. Both will ultimately have plaques in the Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. for their accomplishments.
But when the resumes and their contexts are lined up side by side, “Money” has more check marks in his column. His armload of titles is a little less broad than Pacquiao’s, but the sheer dominance of his performances against high-quality opposition from 130 to 154 trumps the lighter-weight advantages of his nemesis.
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