Pac vs Floyd prediction

[Primo Carnera]

as Fighters I respect both these guys (who wouldn't?) and am not on one side or the other. but I reckon Floyd will win on Points. you can't really say UD because look what happened on the scorecards v Canelo!
I think Floyd will avoid Manny's attacks , clinching where necessary, but connect enough on the counter to win rounds. it will be close for the first half of the fight and Floyd will gradually pull away and realistically win by 3-4 rounds.
Floyd may end up looking like a "mini Andre Ward", and it won't be pretty or a great fight as such. Pretty standard Floyd fight really.

[goti71]

I don't think it will be such a shut-out for Floyd (Malignaggi's rant was a bit over the top). I'm certain that the fight will be quite competitive in the first third or so, with Mayweather trying to figure Pac out.

If Floyd manages to do that without any knock-downs, he'll pull it off. But if Pac scores an early knock-down or two, it will be up to the judges (so he'll pull it off then also).

[cnote111]

Pacquiao by SD or MD

I think Pac will have a difficult time landing significant shots that will hurt May, and I think May will have problem with punch output and his lack of activity will cost him some rounds. Ultimately I think Pac's output, his in/out, and lateral movement will win him enough rounds to push this a decision victory and into a rematch. I see no knockdowns in this iconic matchup.

Go Pac Go!

[g3org3]

Floyd by big points margin or else he stops pacman, just can't see pacman causing floyd any problems might be a fun 1st 3 rounds but after that it's all floyd.

[fan johnny]

It's a pick em fight. Mayweather has timing and quickness and is able to make some amazing athletic moves where otherwise he collects more damage during a fight with faster fighters. That athleticism and his reflexes has slowed some, so I would expect even with the slower Pacquaio he will absorb more blows than in his previous fights. Obviously he will look to tie Pacquiao up so he can't through so many punches to keep the fight close. I don't expect a KO. If Mayweather can't tie Pacquiao up, I think he's slowed down too much and Pacquiao wins a close Decision. If Mayweather has sandbagged us with his last 3 fights, then he should be able to take 6 or 7 clear rounds. They have both been through tons of media exposure and both are confident so there won't be any head game advantage. Any mental advantage will have to happen in the ring. I really think this fight comes down to who wants it more.

[Andre]

as Fighters I respect both these guys (who wouldn't?) and am not on one side or the other. but I reckon Floyd will win on Points. you can't really say UD because look what happened on the scorecards v Canelo!
I think Floyd will avoid Manny's attacks , clinching where necessary, but connect enough on the counter to win rounds. it will be close for the first half of the fight and Floyd will gradually pull away and realistically win by 3-4 rounds.
Floyd may end up looking like a "mini Andre Ward", and it won't be pretty or a great fight as such. Pretty standard Floyd fight really.

I agree.
Floyd will be a spoiler in this close one. Fans will be crying about who hit who with the most power because he will diffuse Mannys shots and the general people and the exited fans wont see it. Floyd wont hit him as hard but he will score more and he will control the whole fight.
Floyd could finish this late if Manny tires due to more movement, or if Manny gets frustrated;probably both, but they will want you all to pay for a second fight and maybe a third one so you will be well had one way or the other.

[Manos de Piedra]

Mayweather's ring IQ and counters will take over the fight by round 5.
I'm picking Mayweather by UD, 116 - 112.

[Xwetie]

Floyd by points, money talks, the judge know the final score already.

[InTheNeutralCorner]

Either Manny will stop Floyd in the 8th to 11th round or Floyd will win by decision.

The referee will not stop the fight in the 12th round even if Floyd is being beaten up as long as he remains standing. But the referee will probably stop the fight if it's the other way around. Even if Pacquiao dominates, a decision will go in Mayweather's favor, similar to what happened in the Pacquiao-Bradley I fight.

And Floyd is not going to intentionally lose this fight just to get into a second fight. He is not going to risk losing the zero and there is no guarantee that he will win the rematch.