PAC Biting more than he can chew?

[Kev]

I will still side with Floyd if they fight as Floyd has proven to be simply too good for anybody he faced thus far and I think he's the slickest operator in the sport.

What last night proved though is two things. Firstly Manny IS the best challenger available to Floyd, at least from 147 lbs down and this is the megafight that needs to happen.

Secondly, and importantly, with successive wins over Oscar, Hatton and Cotto all of whom have won titles at 147 lbs Manny has proven that he is not too small.

If Floyd and Manny fight, the size factor isn't relavent imo, Manny has shown he still has power in this weight class, and that he can take their shots too. Floyd is very small for a welterweight anyhow so what we have is a pure matchup where talent and skill will decide the outcome.

For me this is great news, we know both will be able to perform to their peak abilities whether the fight is at 145 or 147 and can therefore just sit back and watch a tremendous spectacle with whomever wins getting full and unreserved credit for it.


And although I agree a 12 round decision in favour of Floyd is the most likely outcome I don't think it will be boring. Maybe not a blood and guts whirlind display like Manny's last few fights, but it will be the absolute zenith of pure boxing, technique, accurate counter punching and defense versus speed, aggression and explosive dynamism. For a true pugilistic fan it will represent the art of pure boxing in its highest form. I can't wait for this fight.