Pac has a better shot at beating Floyd NOW than several years ago

[Sleepwalker]

I'm not going to get into all the "This fight has lost its luster/They should have fought years ago" talk.

All things considered, Floyd (whom i had projected to beat Pac without much difficulty at one point) would have a very tough time overcoming Pacquaio at this point of his career. This is not to say that PAC hasn't declined as well , but factoring each fighters advantages/disadvantages (speed, reflexes, countering, exposure to punches....) amongst each other then and how they appear now, I can certainly say that Pac has closed the gap with Floyd more than Floyd has widened the gap with him.

[p4pking]

I think I agree with that, but I'm not sure where Manny is relative to several years ago either, he certainly isn't the same high octane guy and has been content to stick and move himself in the late rounds. I don't think there's anything to suggest he'd have a chance of stopping Floyd based on the Rios or Bradley fights, and is he really capable of winning rounds without that killer instinct? To me, the Algeri fight should be a pretty good measuring stick of what Pac has left as well. He should still be able to give him a beat down, we'll see..

[Violent Demise]

Pac has to obliterate Algeri for me to at least consider he can beat Mayweather

[chris6878]

Pac has to obliterate Algeri for me to at least consider he can beat Mayweather

Floyd has obliterated who to make you think he can beat pac?

Floyd didnt want to fight pac for a reason. He said on video that he didnt want to get hurt....that was years back, so that that floyd has seemingly slowed down...he really doesnt want to take that chance.

I see pac by stoppage.

If floyd were to fight pac and one other dangerous fighter.....even in a loss he would gain sooo much respect from me just from stepping into the ring with people that can truly fuck him up. If he cherry picks his last two fights...then he is a bitch fo life.

[Beanflicker]

I agree with that. Both guys are clearly out of their prime but maybe Floyd has slid farther, who knows.

[Beanflicker]

Floyd has obliterated who to make you think he can beat pac?

How about the guy who KTFO Pac and arguably beat him 4 times?

I'm not a big believer in boxing math (A>B, B>C, A>C), but Pac struggled hard with JMM's mobile counter punching, and Floyd proved that JMM isn't even in his league in terms of counter punching, speed, and overall skill.

[Maravilla2012]

Floyd has obliterated who to make you think he can beat pac?

How about the guy who KTFO Pac and arguably beat him 4 times?

I'm not a big believer in boxing math (A>B, B>C, A>C), but Pac struggled hard with JMM's mobile counter punching, and Floyd proved that JMM isn't even in his league in terms of counter punching, speed, and overall skill.

You do have to remember that he jumped two weight classes just for Floyd to not even make weight so I don't know why people consider this such a great win for Floyd.

[ykdadamaja]

Pac has to obliterate Algeri for me to at least consider he can beat Mayweather

He will more than obliterate Algeiri. He will beat Algeiri worse than he did Rios... everyone can see it coming.

Hope Algieri make a good chunk of change as a result of this beating. Hope he gets knocked out and doesn't take too much damage...

[Primo Carnera]

I like many others agree with the original poster that the gap has narrowed, but I still think Floyd Wins.

[Addicted to_boxing]

I'm not going to get into all the "This fight has lost its luster/They should have fought years ago" talk.

All things considered, Floyd (whom i had projected to beat Pac without much difficulty at one point) would have a very tough time overcoming Pacquaio at this point of his career. This is not to say that PAC hasn't
declined as well , but factoring each fighters advantages/disadvantages (speed, reflexes, countering, exposure to punches....) amongst each other then and how they appear now, I can certainly say that Pac has closed the gap with Floyd more than
Floyd has widened the gap with him.

I have have to say I disagree . It is not like PAC is looking to engage anymore. His power seems to be gone and the light hitting Bradley shook Manny. Appears Manny is still brittle and one punch away from crawling into a shell and will always be that way for balance of his career .

[Master]

Pac is worse now and past his impressive peak years ago when he was storming through the division.

[beenKOed]

Pac is worse now and past his impressive peak years ago when he was storming through the division.

You don't think Manny has a chance?

[Master]

Pac is worse now and past his impressive peak years ago when he was storming through the division.

You don't think Manny has a chance?

No he has very little chance. @Manju just confirmed that Floyd will use his boxing skills, counter punching and overall size to prove he is the best welterweight in the world.

I would love Manny to win, just love it but honestly can not see it happen.