Mayweather vs Pacquiao who wins?

[PaulG]

I can't bring myself to vote on the poll yet. My head says Mayweather on almost every level but then I look back about the Hatton fight and think that Manny can look unstoppable.

Realistically I think I would need to wait and see how Floyd performs against JMM to see if he has lost anything. It says a hell of a lot about how much I now rate Pacquiao that I say this though as prior to Saturday I would have said Mayweather every time without even thinking about it.

I think that Floyd will beat JMM though - just to show I have an oppinion on something...

[BULLDOGBOOGERS]

hay i love your website !....but the old bulldog can't pick a fight anymore... i have lost my last 4 bets....hopkins v.s. pavlic = lost cotto v.s. margarito = lost da la hoya v.s. pacman = lost pacman v.s. hatton = lost..... i just can't win

but put a gun to my head....... i would probably go with floyd mayweather jr...... if he can get his punches off..... manny would be all over him !! from round one ! and floyd to me does not throw enough punches.

scott from california

[Deanrw]

I'll be able to judge Floyd better after he fights JMM. No predictions from me right now.

If Floyd has slipped any, JMM might beat him. Walking away from the sport for 2 years while knocking on your mid 30's can take something from a fighter.

Floyd is now an unknown entity to me now and it is impossible to judge him until he fights again. If he has any new weaknesses, JMM is the man who will expose them.

[JonnyFolds]

Marquez beats him. This fools got the tools and relentless attack to break him down.
Pac knocks the ring rust right off his chin in 4.

I.E. We don't see PBF vs Pac ... We See Pac vs Marquez III, the way it oughtta be.

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[itouchpinoy]

Pacquiao will kill Mayweather at "catch weight" 143 Ibs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrEJeBOFqJo

[Chino]

I.E. We don't see PBF vs Pac ... We See Pac vs Marquez III, the way it oughtta be.

Let's hope that this time around if JMM wins, he REALLY gets the decision.

[fan johnny]

Mayweather relies on counter punching and takes advantage of a fighters mistakes. He fights on the outside and uses what is often his reach advantage. He has seen many orthodox fighters and can handle them pretty well up to a good fighter level. As Mayweather has matured he uses less offense but has accuracy in his punches. A page from Muhammad Ali, he probably studied him as a role model, he likes to use the rope adope. Great fighters and South Paws Mayweather has problems with. While he has great defensive skill due to excellent body control but gets caught when covering against swarmers. He was open when he used the right hand lead to the right hook from Judah. (He has to reach) Judah has less precision and has less power than Pacquiao. Hatton and De la hoya have less offense than Pacquiao. Because Mayweather's heavy reliance on the counter and heavy reliance on using accurate punches to win fights on points Mayweather Jr. has got no chance to pull of a win against Pacquaio on points. Mayweather can't stand toe to toe against Pacquiao because Pac is too fast and Mayweather wouldn't do it anyway. There is no secret to Pacquiao, he works hard and comes into the fight prepared. He does a lot of basic manuvers the same as everyone else is taught in the Gym. He just does it really very well and fast.

Mayweather has to big a head to come into the fight as well prepared as Pacquiao. If he gets his head straight in preparing for a fight with Pacquiao, he has a chance but he will underestimate Pacquiao speed, same as everyone, and his lack of respect will be his downfall.

[robinswe01]

Watching Pacquiao in his last few fights, you have to think that anything is possible, but his is a step too far i feel. PBF is too big and his arms are too long.

[SRR]

My heart says Pac, my head says Mayweather. PBF just has such great speed/boxing ability and great ring intelligence, and I therefore feel like he would find a way to beat Pac, even though I'd really love to see Pac KO him. Having said that, I may change my mind after the JMM fight, depending on how he performs.

[SweetPea]

Assuming Mayweather beats Marquez and looks like his old self in doing so...

I'd make Floyd a slight favorite over Pacquiao. I don't think weight makes any difference, because I really don't think the weight/strength difference is that big at all. I bet these two guys walk around at virtually the same weight in between fights.

Now, Floyd would have a 2-3 inch arm length advantage, and that would be significant.

For me, what makes this fight so interesting is that Floyd could not simply outbox and outslick Manny for 12 rounds straight. Manny is too fast and too relentless, at some point Floyd would have to stand his ground and fight. I think Manny would bring the best out of Floyd.

[Rantcatrat]

Watching Pacquiao in his last few fights, you have to think that anything is possible, but his is a step too far i feel. PBF is too big and his arms are too long.

Agree.

[cnote111]

I am biased -------

However, At this stage of the game...You don't pick against Pacquiao period!

I will just pray the fight actually happens...

[Quinito]

Pac wins by KO. PBF never encounter someone like Pac before. Pac is a sharp shooter and he will eventualy catch Floyd with a perfect punch.

[levi#1BoxingFan]

I think its crazy to just automatically put Mayweather past JMM, but lets say he does beat him. I said it before the De La Hoya fight and before the Hatton fight and thats that Pacquiao is the best in the world. Not only does he win but he puts butts on the canvas! Yea Floyds undefeated this and that but he's never beat Pacman, and I dont believe he can. Manny's more active, throws combinations "Faster" yes I said faster, and can take any punch mayweather can throw! Good fight yes, but Pacquiao is unstopable right now!

[TheDemolitionDan]

The fight between two evils. I think Mayweather would own Pacquiao and he would KO him in 8 rounds. Mayweather has pinpoint accuracy and excellent defense and I just can't see Pacquiao beating Mayweather.