Pacquiao's best option if no PBF fight?

[Rantcatrat]

Jumping the gun a little bit because PBF has until tomorrow to make a decision, but who do you think is Pacquiao's best option for an opponent if PBF chooses to not fight Pacquiao at this point in time? I have no interest in seeing him fight Cotto again even at 154 because I believe Pacquiao is a bad style match-up for Cotto at any weight and I don't believe Margarito deserves the fight at least not now (if ever). Maybe Shane Mosley? Tim Bradley? Marquez? Pacquiao has said in the past that Foreman was too tall, which eliminates Paul Williams and Sergio Martinez from the equation.

[El Kabong]

A rematch with Cotto....at 154!

[miron_lang]

In Order

1. Andre Berto - WBC Welterweight title

2. Sergio Martinez - Less attractive now because he relinqueshed the WBC 154 Belt

3. Timothy Bradley - He's Black and he's american.

4. Paul Williams - Does he currently have a belt @154? very low reward if he doesnt have a belt and isnt considered the lineal champion.


5. Juan Manuel Marquez - Show gratitute to the Mexican warriors as we realize securing a fight is not as easy compared to these mexican greats Erik, Mab and JMM


6. Paulie Malinaggi -

[Gandalf]

Margarito and yet no Paul Williams?

Margarito deserves a shot at nobody. Maybe Cotto at 154 no CW, but I would have liked to have seen Cotto have another fight with Steward first.

[CFH]

All other issues aside, I think Margarito would be the most interesting fight. He's big, durable, and he throws a ton of punches. I think Pacquiao would beat him handily, but it would be an interesting fight.

I have zero desire to see a Cotto rematch. After the first four rounds the first fight was no longer competitive and Emmanuel Steward won't make any difference this time around.

[JonnyFolds]

Manny has to take on new comers, seasoned vets, and the best athletes.

I think Margarito would be the hardest match up for Pacquiao, because Marg's punches are hard, short and crisp. Margarito is TALL at 5'11". Paul Williams is 6'1" (probably a little taller.. they tend to play height down when you're a big guy in this sport at a lower weight)
Martinez is 5'10", but he has freakishly long arms. Plus, he's already stated he staying at MW. Really, he's right there with Y.Forman in reach height.

So my question is... Why was Yuri forman too tall at 5'10" and Marg is not at 5'11". Hate to say it, but obviously, Roach sees something in Marg that Pac could handle. Maybe it was the huge ass whooping Marg took from Sugar Shane? http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...milies/eek.gif

Cotto is a changed fighter after the beating he took from Marg. He is still gun shy. He used to sit on the canvas, get back up and commence the beatings. He never had the skill to fight and not get hit. And he really doesn't like getting hit anymore. Soon as he sets foot in the ring with a big puncher again, I'm pretty sure he'll crumble again. I wish him the best, and I rewatch his fights all the time, but it's time to hang them up.

Tim Bradley is the only real choice. He's in his prime, skilled as hell, and I don't think pac is going to shut him out like he most likely will with all the other guys.

Sorry, but JMM doesn't even get a head turn for me. He's on the decine, pac is leagues above him now. This fight has lost it's meaning after the two wars they waged years ago, now.

[Mar]

I picked bradley......margarito doesn't deserve to get to fight anyone in any country

[Conrad]

No point in fighting Cotto again or Mosley.

I'd love to see him fight Bradley but that aint gonna happen (he gains nothing by doing so) - so I voted Margarito. I think Margarito is a very tricky fight for Manny as he's a big strong WW. Plus it'll be for the vacant WBC strap so adds the whole 8th title into the mix.

[Spicoli]

You mean like guys who actually want to fight ?I don't think Manny 'needs' Floyd.Let him stir and talk to walls.What's he going to do,squander the moment off his 2nd most impressive win and let it pass him by.Let him.It's just so damn tired now.

Styalistically I think a Mosley fight would be nice,can imagine the exchanges but puts Manny in the foot steps of Floyd here.Like it or not...Margarito is going to fight and can still be a factor,sell it as the villian.Bradley a huge battle,hitting peak but mainstream lacks.What about a Berto...freak show with Williams.

[ElTerribleMorales]

No point in fighting Cotto again or Mosley.

I'd love to see him fight Bradley but that aint gonna happen (he gains nothing by doing so) - so I voted Margarito. I think Margarito is a very tricky fight for Manny as he's a big strong WW. Plus it'll be for the vacant WBC strap so adds the whole 8th title into the mix.

no it wouldn't cause it would be at 147 not 154

[0james0]

The more I think about it, the more I quite want to see the Paul WIlliams fight.

I think his height and natural ability would be very tricky for Manny to get past

[Conrad]

No point in fighting Cotto again or Mosley.

I'd love to see him fight Bradley but that aint gonna happen (he gains nothing by doing so) - so I voted Margarito. I think Margarito is a very tricky fight for Manny as he's a big strong WW. Plus it'll be for the vacant WBC strap so adds the whole 8th title into the mix.

no it wouldn't cause it would be at 147 not 154

No it would be at 154

Pacquiao-Margarito For Vacant WBC Title at 154-Pounds - Boxing News