Prime Mayweather vs Prime Pacquiao. I think Floyd would dominate Manny even worse

[mikeeod]

I go back and forth on this question. Floyd is an ATG, and the naturally larger man (which I feel is his major advantage). I also feel that there was a time where he pressed his advantage and went for the knockout, especially against opponents who were his size and smaller (can’t blame him for not trying to k.o. larger guys like Oscar, Canelo, and Baldomir).

Prime Manny was a force, however, so I’m not convinced Floyd stops, or even beats him. Not saying Manny is the definite winner either, but I think that fight is much closer and debatable in 2009/10. When fighters are in full stride, like both of those guys were at that time, they are very difficult to beat, never mind stopping them. Unfortunately, we will never know how that fight would’ve gone at this point.

[Master]

Manny wins, Floyd was intimidated by Pac Man.

[Primo Carnera]

Manny wins, Floyd was intimidated by Pac Man.

yep, Makes sense. He was so intimidated by him that he fucking schooled him!

[Master]

Manny wins, Floyd was intimidated by Pac Man.

yep, Makes sense. He was so intimidated by him that he fucking schooled him!

Prime, primo which is about 2009.

[sanatogen]

Their common opponent was DelaHoya, PAcman despite being much smaller stopped him, whilst Mayweather did well to get through the fight with a points win.

[mikeeod]

Their common opponent was DelaHoya, PAcman despite being much smaller stopped him, whilst Mayweather did well to get through the fight with a points win.

I don't disagree with you here, but do feel that Oscar was further from his prime vs Manny than he was vs Floyd. The weight cut to 147 for Oscar, at that age/wear & tear, had an adverse affect on him. You see that often when older fighters cut too much weight or have a difficult cut (Riddick Bowe vs Golota, Roy vs Tarver 1, Chris Byrd dropping to Lt. Heavy...etc.).

Again, I feel that in 2009/10 Manny vs Floyd is a very competitive and intriguing fight, just want to be fair to both guys when comparing common opponents. Conversely, I feel that Cotto was closer to his prime when he fought Manny than he was when he fought Floyd. Styles and "getting up" for specific fights also play a factor in my mind, and I feel a solid case can be made for either guy presenting a significant problem to the other prime vs prime.

[Ron Swanson]

I feel bad for people that think it would even be competitive if Floyd was in his prime. Think of what Roach thought gave Manny a chance “Floyd’s legs are gone” “Floyd’s legs are gone” “Floyd’s legs are gone”.

Floyd out of his prime made Manny reach because of his superior ring intellect. Floyd with his legs makes Manny look foolish. Well, more foolish, because he made the fight so darned easy as it was.

[powerpuncher]

When the fight was first pushed to happen, I predicted a Floyd KO. I still believe that. I don’t think Pacquiao has the style to beat Floyd.

[Primo Carnera]

Manny wins, Floyd was intimidated by Pac Man.

yep, Makes sense. He was so intimidated by him that he fucking schooled him!

Prime, primo which is about 2009.

Firstly , you said he was intimidated , which is plain fucking ridiculous. Secondly, I can’t remember anyone beating Floyd around 2009. Forget about “gave him trouble” or “made him work” and any other meaningless bullshit.
Finally, Ricky Hatton fought them both around this time, Pac ko’d Him early , Floyd stopped him late. You’d think he’d go for Manny right? WRONG! He always said Floyd would beat Manny because he’s just too fucking good in any moment in time.
One thing I will concede is that if they fought today, Manny would definitely win. I suppose that’s why they won’t be fighting doh.

[mikeeod]

[QUOTE=Primo Carnera;1519763]

Manny wins, Floyd was intimidated by Pac Man.

yep, Makes sense. He was so intimidated by him that he fucking schooled him!

Prime, primo which is about 2009.

Firstly , you said he was intimidated , which is plain fucking ridiculous. Secondly, I can’t remember anyone beating Floyd around 2009. Forget about “gave him trouble” or “made him work” and any other meaningless bullshit.
Finally, Ricky Hatton fought them both around this time, Pac ko’d Him early , Floyd stopped him late. You’d think he’d go for Manny right? WRONG! He always said Floyd would beat Manny because he’s just too fucking good in any moment in time.
One thing I will concede is that if they fought today, Manny would definitely win. I suppose that’s why they won’t be fighting doh.[/

Wasn’t Floyd retired in 2009?

[Mark TKO]

Yes If they fought now I'd pic Pac.

Prime Floyd against the Manny that beat Hatton would be a hell of a fight and we'd find out just how good PBF's defensive skills are.

Who'd win ? Dunno. A proper clash of styles but if I had to put any money on a fighter I would very very slightly edge towards Pac