It doesn't mean that because Ricky and Oscar were both brutalized in their individual duels with Pac, that they will instantly pick him to win against PBF.

Regardless that both even lasted longer, and gave Mayweather Jr a much more competitive battles, perception is hard to break away from, once struck with it. Even a thrashing will not change this. It is no guarantee.

Remember that initially, David Diaz still picked ODLH to win against Pac, despite the mauling he received against him in their fight. It was only after the first few rounds of the Pac vs ODLH match, did Diaz change his mind, and realized his pick was an absolute mistake!

See, even a serious beating did not improve his perception. It is a very SLOW process, that convincing thing!