"Why Manny Pacquiao will beat Mayweather Jr."

[zhubin]

I have mixed feelings about this debate. I have never been a huge Floyd fan. I have always stated he is the most skilled and fluid fighter in recent years...but his resume has always made me question his legacy. He has fought some very solid fighters...but he never seemed to be involved in fights against PRIME, GREAT fighters. Now, whether that is his fault or not...is debatable. As for Pac, no question he has tremendous courage...he has fought some of the best fighters in the business and has improved dramatically from when he first burst onto the scene. THAT BEING SAID however...i really think people have bought too much into his recent wins over Oscar and Ricky. Don't get me wrong...the man went up in weight and took a risk...and came out on top in spectacular fashion...mad respect. But sometimes things just fall into place for someone. Yes, Manny has improved. But Oscar was a shell if himself in their fight. And Ricky...well, as much as i like his character, the man is not only one dimensional...but his ballooning in weight over the years didn't excatly make him into the force some made him out to be. To get a better sense of how Pac would do against Floyd...you have to look at the Pac vs. Marquez fights. Marquez is a skilled, counter puncher. Marquez is certainly no young buck...but i personally had both his fights with Manny as AT LEAST A DRAW. And as great as Marquez is...he is not anywhere close to being the athlete and skilled defensive fighter Floyd is. Having said all of this...i think this will be a great fight. Floyd has never fought such a prime, CONFIDENT, and great athlete like Manny. But knowing Floyd is incredible with his physical preparation...i think he would come into this fight wanting to cement his legacy. And Manny has NEVER fought someone as fluid, skilled, and intelligent as Floyd. But i think some people are so excited over Pac Mania...they just think Pac is going to roll over everyone he faces. Not going to happen. Hope we get to see this fight!

[Majesty]

People truly underestimate Floyd's power. I think he would and could hit Pacquiao harder then he has ever been hit with his punches. I think he hits harder then Marquez especially if they fight at 143 I honestly believe Mayweather hits harder then Marquez, he knocked out Hatton going backwards with a left hook, I don't care what anyone says that was impressive. Pacquiao hits very hard for his weight but I don't think he'll be hit with as many shots as Mayweather would hit him with. I think I can know that if it was Mayweather hitting him instead of Marquez in those fights Pacquiao probably would have been stopped. No disrespect to Pacquiao but had that been Mayweather hitting him, it would have been over within 10 rounds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcQnEW-2WiU
YouTube - Floyd Mayweather Vs Ricky Hatton Final Round TKO

[Quinito]

People truly underestimate Floyd's power. I think he would and could hit Pacquiao harder then he has ever been hit with his punches. I think he hits harder then Marquez especially if they fight at 143 I honestly believe Mayweather hits harder then Marquez, he knocked out Hatton going backwards with a left hook, I don't care what anyone says that was impressive. Pacquiao hits very hard for his weight but I don't think he'll be hit with as many shots as Mayweather would hit him with. I think I can know that if it was Mayweather hitting him instead of Marquez in those fights Pacquiao probably would have been stopped. No disrespect to Pacquiao but had that been Mayweather hitting him, it would have been over within 10 rounds

Yeah, Floyd KOed Hatton while going backwards. But you forgot to add Hatton leaped on Floyd - lunging in so fast when he got caught with the check hook.