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According to fat Dan, pacs next fight is between Crawford, khan, and Bradley. Bradley does not at all deserve another shot. He has already had two. The khan fight would only be made to make pac look good and end on a KO. Crawford easily deserves it the most.
If arum just wants to admit that pac wants to end on an easy fight then so be it but don't try to pretend you want an actual competitive fight if you don't pick Crawford.
I would love to see Pac fight Crawford, but I don't see it. He wouldn't take the risk, I reckon Crawford would ruin him.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
Pac is not the top fighter he use to be and after his "effort" against Floyd he deserves to retire and never come back.
Khan and Crawford beat PAC so if PAC wants to go out on a win he better fight Bradley I think Bradley is on a rapid decline
I would be interested to see Pac fight Crawford or Khan, in that order. Crawford looks like he will be a great fighter, but my one worry is that even this version of Pac will be a pretty big step up for him. Not saying Crawford stands no chance or doesn't deserve it, just saying I think this fight is 50-50, or even 55-45 in Pac's favor. Pac still is very fast and punches very hard so it will be interesting to see how Terrance responds when he gets caught flush.
I cant see how Pac can beat Crawford. I dont see the point in pac facing him if its going to be his last fight. He has had a good career and deserves to go out on a win rather than getting destroyed by an up and comer.
Floyd Crawford on the other hand would be a very interesting fight.
I think Crawford will fight Provo next.
I want anyone to fight 'King Khan' as long as they promise to brutally knock him out and then deliver on that promise
Batman beat me to the punch. Pac would lose to Crawford, IMO.... but would beat either Bradley or Khan. Bradley's already been overdone. No interest in that. Crawford would be the most competitive... but Pac would lose, maybe by KO. Khan is another story. I wouldn't mind seeing Pac-Khan, but only with a guarantee that Khan gets KTFO'ed so he can finally shut the hell up.
Is that Brock inside that Batman costume? I know it is not Tyson.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batman
It was interesting listening to Bunce and the boys last night talk about weight in this hypothetical fight. They steered off track a little. Bunce was saying that it could be 140 or Manny could demand 145 or whatever.
Its a none issue unless Manny says he wants it at 135. Not only did Crawford look bigger then Jean last night at 140 but if Manny did say 145 it would simply help Crawford. He looked like a different fighter last night then the guy who weighed in. Not only that even if Crawford is comfortable with cutting he wont have to as much unless its 140. Making it 145 is no advantage. Crawford is not obligated to make 145, he just cant go over it. He could weigh in at 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 or 45.
If you're entering a high level fight announcing its your official retirement bout, I have to wonder where his heads at in the first place. A guy hitting his absolute stride, naturally bigger, fresher, sharper and arguably more diverse like Crawford is not the guy to take on. I think Crawford hurts Manny badly to be honest.
If Pac fought Crawford & lose, it wouldn't diminish him one bit. Go out like a warrior.
Well, i can agree that a loss wouldn't hurt him. He has many so what's one more. But if he just took it like he did with Floyd and then he made a bunch of excuses like he has throughout his career, well, each time he makes excuses it does diminish him. But if he gets in there and stops worrying about being countered and goes out on his shield, there's nothing wrong with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
What if they fought, Manny wins, then retires. Crawford would be fuming about that for the rest of his career.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron SwansonWell, i can agree that a loss wouldn't hurt him. He has many so what's one more. But if he just took it like he did with Floyd and then he made a bunch of excuses like he has throughout his career, well, each time he makes excuses it does diminish him. But if he gets in there and stops worrying about being countered and goes out on his shield, there's nothing wrong with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimTrae
Oh man, the one that got away! I can hear him now, "He was this small!"
I'd prefer to see Pacqauio fight Khan to be honest.
He's faster with more quality wins than Crawford, who is excellent himself and rising.
Plus the khan smack talk n chin make it very interesting.
I dont think Arum has an ethical bone in his body. I think he'd use Manny to both double dip the chip and propel Crawford to the next cross over level in a heart beat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulk
Khan is not really a bigger fight for Arum cash wise given he owns Crawford and Manny but it is a better fight for Manny to go out on and with a much better chance of success.
Its wouldn't surprise me dare I say that Marquez is in the running.
would he got to 140 for fight or crwford go up\/
Catch weight! LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
This really is a perfect fight for arum to make though. Create a new boxing superstar by beating pac. If Crawford beats him, which I think he will, he will become a known name among non boxing fans as the guy who sent pac into retirement.
Big risk, huge reward if it goes his way. Let's let him turn the fight down before we condemn him. Crawford is probably thinking Manny deserves the shot at him the most. The man is running over with with confidence!Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo CarneraI would love to see Pac fight Crawford, but I don't see it. He wouldn't take the risk, I reckon Crawford would ruin him.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
Pac vs Crawford = Leonard vs Norris
Or Oscar v Manny PacQuote:
Originally Posted by Sleepwalker