Congrats Pac
I mean what can you say about a guy who has moved up in weight the last year and a half and has not slowed down a bit in terms of speed quickness and power
I admittedly wasnt sold on Pac for 2 reasons
1)DLH was a gaunt Zombie, Hatton was shot to bits.. I did pick those 2 to defeat Pac just on sheer size and power, I was wrong albeit I would bet the farm and say a prime DLH at 147 beats Pac.
2) The majority of Pac fans can be tiring to the point that I wanna see Pac lose so they just go away..
But Pac has showed to me that he is the man, no excuses with Cotto. Miguel looked fast, sharp and landed some good leather to Pac's body and head but Pac looked sturdy the whole fight... Cotto just couldnt find Pac enough to inflict the cumulative damage he usually does to his opponents before they succumb where on the contrary Cotto was there all night for Manny to find and grind down and he did, Cotto's face looked as grotesque as it did after the margarito fight..
I think the fight lived up to expectation and Pac should get 1000000000000000% credit for this victory he showed real poise when getting hit my a legitimate hard hitting welter and still stormed in un-phased. I know its been said before that Cotto has a great Jab and when he used it he was snapping Manny's head back everytime, but when he tried to exchange with Pac he got duffed up probably because he thought being the bigger man he could give and take better than the smaller Pac which clearly wasnt the case..
Cotto fans have nothing to be ashamed of he was in fight ready shape and tried like Hell to impose on Pac but couldnt.. I just hope he has something left in the tank after 3 brutal wars in a row
I agree with Steward last night when he said Pac belongs in the convo with Ali and Robinson. So enjoy this win Pac fans because as great as Pac is Mayweather is a whole other animal and his skill set negates Pac's and this fight will be great and push each other to their limits.. Floyds comparable stamina, speed, quickness, foot work to go along with his great defense, intellect and surgical precision against Manny's relentless offense, angles and determination.. Floyd is going to have to open up stand his ground and get out of his shell more if he wants to deter Pac. Great fight cant wait hopefully its no longer than 6 months away.
Pac has proved himself to be a real Welterweight now, so no more catchweight BS 147 is 147. if he can capture and defend the lineal title at 147
then he is as close to SRR there ever was maybe even better
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