Quote Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Deuce i could argue with u til well after Christmas as i always stick with what i think and will only change my mind if given a very good reason.
U haven't given me reason to change my mind and i don't think ul offer me sufficient arguement to alter my opinion in any way.
So, forget about it, think what you want.
I'm not sure how Deuce didn't given a good enough argument to chance your mind. The Gatti/Pemberton analogy is pretty damn good. I can't see for the life of me how an intelligent boxing fan like you can't see that 1. Gatti was completely toast and 2. Gatti was never any good at 147. All his best work was at lighter weights. At least Pemberton was a natural SMW and Peter was moving up in weight.

Gomez and Manfredo are right about the same level. They fought two short fights pretty much even. They are both great club fighters and low-tier world level guys. Top WW's would beat Gomez. They both have limited physical tools, they both have heart. They both have some skills that allow them to hang with less skilled, more physicall talented guys, and beat up on B-grade guys past their prime. Difference = Gomez is very likeable. Manfredo is harder to like.

Lacy/Manfredo is a good fight. Right now, we're not sure if Lacy, post-Joe C, post-shoulder injury, is a top class fighter anymore. He SHOULD beat Manfredo if he still has it, but Manfredo is good enough to push him if Lacy isn't in top form. If Manfredo wins, it means the Lacy's injury has take a too much of a toll and he's done as a top fighter, and Manfredo keep his role as a high profile gatekeeper.