I don't think Ricky could have beat Pacquiao that night, but I think he had a chance. We all knew that patience was a major part of being victorious in this fight. If he was mentally prepared, instead of "pedal to the metal". Mayweather didn't do his part to get Ricky ready mentally. Ricky wanted the fight it way too much. He beat himself just as much as Pacquiao knocked him out.

I don't see Ricky quiting at this point. I hope he collects himself, loses Mayweather Sr. and gets back to the "Ricky of Old" (in a maner of speaking, only). I doubt that we'll ever see him against another p4p #1, but a few well positioned fights, we might see him in a rematch with Mayweather Jr. right after Pacquiao softens him up. I heard him say things in 24/7 that makes me think he won't retire this way.