Did Oscar maybe aim for speed??

[KananKrus]

Not a weight issue at all.

I guess in the last few fights of Pacquiao, he has shown to possess two incredibly differrent styles of fighting. It seemingly is impossible, as it runs counter to all existing boxing adages, but it is there, as we all have witnessed.

Obviously, the transformation is an adjusment for a conceived inferior skillset when pitted against that of JMM's. Against JMM he had won from pure willpower, as a few posters here have pointed out.

Anyway the new version was first in full exhibit against David Diaz, then, continued on to the Dream Match, with DeLaHoya. In fact, a semblance of that style was tested in the Velasquez fight, a prototype if you will.

What I'm getting at is that the DeLaHoya team prepared for the Pacquiao of old, but wary of the new version... as Pac really looked very good against Diaz. Reason enough that they wanted to be lighter so as to have mobility when Pac boxed him, which Oscar coincidentally hates.

Rude awakening, as they found out the new versioin is for real and quite formidable. Oscar was unable to cope, much like Diaz found out.
Much like anyone will, in the future if they dont prepare against ; Pac, the boxer, as opposed to Pac, the awkward slugger.

Can you imagine Pac boxing, with that right hand active, delivering more power than an ordinary jab, and still have the lead and straight left, for KO power on reserve! That is an incredible feat to adjust to, on the fly. DeLaHoya, however good he is, was not up to it that night.

So it was not a weight issue at all, it was being outfought due to being outprepared!

Score one for Roach, and the Pac team!

[KananKrus]

Sorry, to the TS, got swept there...

It was not a weight issue, but indeed partially true that they have aimed for speed. However not totally dedicated to it tho'. As the result have indicated.

[Chino]

As I have said in other thread, people are underrating Pacquaio's skills coz he's an awkward fighter.

People also seem to forget that ODLH is old, worned out, passed his prime, drained, has nothing left, etc. EVEN PAC AND HIS TEAM ACKNOWLEDGED THIS.

Diaz underrated him

Why even big Diaz to the picture? David who? In that case then Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov or Fahsan Battery also underrated him. I am surprised people mention David Diaz as one of Pac's greatest achievements. I just don't get it.

I have never seen a "top" fighter get so taken apart.

I have: Ali vs Bebick, Leonard vs Norris or Camacho, Chavez vs ODLH, Tyson vs McBride, etc. It's not so much that a great boxer beat them but more about staying in the ring longer than they should. A young prospect can take advantage of those opportunities. A great opportunity for a big check and to add a big name in the resume.