Re: A question about Floyd's Legacy..
I know we are all supposed to be in full tilt "worship Pac" mode...but lets not lose perspective. Yes, Manny is a great fighter. Yes, he deserves props for going up in weight and doing well. And yes, he deserves to be pfp #1 right now. But...Roach has been very smart on who he has picked to fight Manny in his last three fights. By Roach's own admission before each of the last three fights...Pac's opponents have had glaring weaknesses. You still give Manny props for the risk of going up in weight...but Roach knew very well the risks were in their favor. As far as i am concerned...the best fighter Pac has fought is Marquez. Their first fight was a draw and their second was a very narrow victory for Manny (though you could have easily given it to JMM). I also give Floyd very little props for dominating Marquez. Floyd was the more skilled fighter...plus he took full advantage of the weight/size issue. Having said that...Manny holds no advantage (except maybe momentum) over Floyd. Skill, speed, endurance, defense...Floyd has more of it than Manny. That doesn't guarantee a Floyd win. But Floyd will be a HUGE step up in quality for Manny. If Manny pulls off the victory...i will worship him as much as some of the rest of you.