Is Manny Pacquiao Bad For Boxing?

[The Congressman]

"Is Manny bad for boxing?" Lmfao! If he is then Mayweather is 10x worse.

[markb018]

Wasn't there a section just for Manny for people to post??

The nuthuggers and haters are both equally annoying

[OumaFan]

Meh, the 143 thing is not even close to confirmed. Otherwise yes clearly he's been bad for boxing.

[CFH]

What a ridiculous, trolling thread.

Yes, a likeable, marketable, exciting, extremely popular fighter with massive mainstream appeal to both hardcore, casual, and less than casual fans is bad for the sport.

After the Pacquiao - Hatton fight, people (and I mean almost everyone) was talking about it on a hockey forum I sometimes post on. That's how popular he is.

Edit: At worst, Pacquiao stimulates discussion amongst hardcore fans (ohhhhhhh, how terrible) and at best he draws in new fans to the sport and increases the profile of boxing in the mainstream sports world.

[ElTerribleMorales]

Manny "Pacman" Pacquaio has greatly divided the boxing community into different factions. Those for him and against him. Many of those fans in his camp think he's the greatest thing since slice bread. And then there are those fans that just don't like him for whatever reason.

This is a serious question because of many boxing fans have called Manny Pacquiao a pussy and coward for wanting to fight Cotto at a catchweight, which would be his first. To be fair I never considered the Oscar fight a catchweight because you can't expect someone to jump 3 weight classes from 135 to fight you when you called him out and it was at the 147 ww limit. So there are endless discussions about the Pacman for or against him in every boxing forum.

So is Manny Pacquiao bad for boxing? Would boxing be better if Manny Pacquiao never picked up the sport?

Discuss.

you're starting to be quite transparent, just like FagBoxer

"Is Manny bad for boxing?" Lmfao! If he is then Mayweather is 10x worse.

neither are bad for boxing, Manny is an explosive entertaining fighter, and Mayweather is the pure essence of boxing when it comes to skill and technique, what both do in the ring is amazing in their own right, this thread is stupid

[generalbulldog]

Manny "Pacman" Pacquaio has greatly divided the boxing community into different factions. Those for him and against him. Many of those fans in his camp think he's the greatest thing since slice bread. And then there are those fans that just don't like him for whatever reason.

This is a serious question because of many boxing fans have called Manny Pacquiao a pussy and coward for wanting to fight Cotto at a catchweight, which would be his first. To be fair I never considered the Oscar fight a catchweight because you can't expect someone to jump 3 weight classes from 135 to fight you when you called him out and it was at the 147 ww limit. So there are endless discussions about the Pacman for or against him in every boxing forum.

So is Manny Pacquiao bad for boxing? Would boxing be better if Manny Pacquiao never picked up the sport?

Discuss.

you're starting to be quite transparent, just like FagBoxer

"Is Manny bad for boxing?" Lmfao! If he is then Mayweather is 10x worse.

neither are bad for boxing, Manny is an explosive entertaining fighter, and Mayweather is the pure essence of boxing when it comes to skill and technique, what both do in the ring is amazing in their own right, this thread is stupid

NO need to come with personal attacks.
Dont' be pissed off because I said Roberto Duran was not a great Macho warrior that you think for saying No mas to Leonard and quitting.

[ElTerribleMorales]

Manny "Pacman" Pacquaio has greatly divided the boxing community into different factions. Those for him and against him. Many of those fans in his camp think he's the greatest thing since slice bread. And then there are those fans that just don't like him for whatever reason.

This is a serious question because of many boxing fans have called Manny Pacquiao a pussy and coward for wanting to fight Cotto at a catchweight, which would be his first. To be fair I never considered the Oscar fight a catchweight because you can't expect someone to jump 3 weight classes from 135 to fight you when you called him out and it was at the 147 ww limit. So there are endless discussions about the Pacman for or against him in every boxing forum.

So is Manny Pacquiao bad for boxing? Would boxing be better if Manny Pacquiao never picked up the sport?

Discuss.

you're starting to be quite transparent, just like FagBoxer

"Is Manny bad for boxing?" Lmfao! If he is then Mayweather is 10x worse.

neither are bad for boxing, Manny is an explosive entertaining fighter, and Mayweather is the pure essence of boxing when it comes to skill and technique, what both do in the ring is amazing in their own right, this thread is stupid

NO need to come with personal attacks.
Dont' be pissed off because I said Roberto Duran was not a great Macho warrior that you think for saying No mas to Leonard and quitting.

personal attacks? i'm stating the truth you've already made a handful of threads all just trying to diss Manny, and if it's gotta mean something if i'm the one complaining about it seeing how it's already been noted that i'm not the biggest Pacquiao fan, i think he's overrated when it comes to his place in boxing history, and also in his standing right now, but he's definately not bad for boxing, he puts it all on the line when he fights, and aside from this catchweight nonsense and the retarded excuses he's come up with after some losses, he's been a good sportsman overall

[generalbulldog]

What a ridiculous, trolling thread.

Yes, a likeable, marketable, exciting, extremely popular fighter with massive mainstream appeal to both hardcore, casual, and less than casual fans is bad for the sport.

After the Pacquiao - Hatton fight, people (and I mean almost everyone) was talking about it on a hockey forum I sometimes post on. That's how popular he is.

Edit: At worst, Pacquiao stimulates discussion amongst hardcore fans (ohhhhhhh, how terrible) and at best he draws in new fans to the sport and increases the profile of boxing in the mainstream sports world.

Pacman is only known to the boxing world and maybe just maybe to some of the casual sports fan. Most people don't know who he is outside of those 2 demographics. He's not oscar De la hoya in terms of widespread appeal or a young 80s Tyson that people knew.

Pacman f-ucked over his mainstream popularity by bailing out on shows like the Tonight Show, Regis - Kelly, Good Morning America, etc. And he almost bailed out on the Boxing Writers Association of America for presenting him fighter of the year. The guy wants money like how he wanted it to be 60-40 in contract talks with Hatton, but sure doesn't understand how to market himself to an wider audience. More exposure=more cash, which is good for him and boxing.

It's only the boxing fans and fans of other combat sports that knows who he is. Most fans of other sports are saying who? The general publics sure doesn't know who he is.



So basically my question is this. If Manny Pacquiao is hardly known outside of the boxing world and he greatly divides the boxing fans, is he good for boxing?

[OumaFan]

I can't believe I'm really responding to this but oh well

He's either the number 1 or number 2 most well known fighter to casual fans that boxing has today. Also either the number 1 or 2 draw. Floyd being the other in both cases.

Did you watch ESPN after the Hatton fight, he was all over it unlike any fighter I've seen in a while. He's a global star, or as much one can be in what is a niche sport.

What exactly is the tangible negative result of him supposedly dividing boxing fans? Is there one?

I'm going to attempt to waterboard myself now, thanks.

[Mar]

Pac is absolutly horrible for boxing.....he brings stupid paying fans which boxing don't need. Also if everyone in the boxing world doesn't like you, then you can't be champion. Another thing is he can't fight worth a shit, he only beats the guys put in front of him, a real good for boxing athleate would be champ in boxing, mma, and cricket. He's bad cause a fighter is a direct reflection of thier fans, they all hang around pac, advise him and everything on the net they write has to be true and has to be exactly how pac feels. They should strip pac of his belts ban him and let someone like say margarito be champ, now there's a good guy for the sport. All the pac hate is just as silly as the floyd hate. Don't like the guy...then strap on some gloves and beat him otherwise watch the sport be a fan and play your role. None of us know the guy so there is no reason to hate him. One more thing pac sucks cause he's only one race and that divides us, now if his mother was half american half irish an a little german and his dad part iranian and polish then maybe boxing could use him....other than that being involved in a sport and being named by the sport as it's pfp best aint shit......the goal of this sport isn't to win it's to, shit i don't even know anymore.

[paddy448]

What a ridiculous, trolling thread.

Yes, a likeable, marketable, exciting, extremely popular fighter with massive mainstream appeal to both hardcore, casual, and less than casual fans is bad for the sport.

After the Pacquiao - Hatton fight, people (and I mean almost everyone) was talking about it on a hockey forum I sometimes post on. That's how popular he is.

Edit: At worst, Pacquiao stimulates discussion amongst hardcore fans (ohhhhhhh, how terrible) and at best he draws in new fans to the sport and increases the profile of boxing in the mainstream sports world.

Pacman is only known to the boxing world and maybe just maybe to some of the casual sports fan. Most people don't know who he is outside of those 2 demographics. He's not oscar De la hoya in terms of widespread appeal or a young 80s Tyson that people knew.

Pacman f-ucked over his mainstream popularity by bailing out on shows like the Tonight Show, Regis - Kelly, Good Morning America, etc. And he almost bailed out on the Boxing Writers Association of America for presenting him fighter of the year. The guy wants money like how he wanted it to be 60-40 in contract talks with Hatton, but sure doesn't understand how to market himself to an wider audience. More exposure=more cash, which is good for him and boxing.

It's only the boxing fans and fans of other combat sports that knows who he is. Most fans of other sports are saying who? The general publics sure doesn't know who he is.



So basically my question is this. If Manny Pacquiao is hardly known outside of the boxing world and he greatly divides the boxing fans, is he good for boxing?

ive got so much to say to this post but i really cant be assed to waste my time, i think most people will agree ur wrong, stop being stupid man, every man and is dog nos who manny pacquiao is

[mnmc10]

What a ridiculous, trolling thread.

Yes, a likeable, marketable, exciting, extremely popular fighter with massive mainstream appeal to both hardcore, casual, and less than casual fans is bad for the sport.

After the Pacquiao - Hatton fight, people (and I mean almost everyone) was talking about it on a hockey forum I sometimes post on. That's how popular he is.

Edit: At worst, Pacquiao stimulates discussion amongst hardcore fans (ohhhhhhh, how terrible) and at best he draws in new fans to the sport and increases the profile of boxing in the mainstream sports world.

Pacman is only known to the boxing world and maybe just maybe to some of the casual sports fan. Most people don't know who he is outside of those 2 demographics. He's not oscar De la hoya in terms of widespread appeal or a young 80s Tyson that people knew.

Pacman f-ucked over his mainstream popularity by bailing out on shows like the Tonight Show, Regis - Kelly, Good Morning America, etc. And he almost bailed out on the Boxing Writers Association of America for presenting him fighter of the year. The guy wants money like how he wanted it to be 60-40 in contract talks with Hatton, but sure doesn't understand how to market himself to an wider audience. More exposure=more cash, which is good for him and boxing.

It's only the boxing fans and fans of other combat sports that knows who he is. Most fans of other sports are saying who? The general publics sure doesn't know who he is.



So basically my question is this. If Manny Pacquiao is hardly known outside of the boxing world and he greatly divides the boxing fans, is he good for boxing?

you got pac hate stamped all over you! ahahahahah
if you think pac isnt popular then NIKE was really dumb to take in pac.

[Dr. Steelhammer]

I heard he just finished shooting a nike commercial with Kobe Bryant.

[CFH]

What a ridiculous, trolling thread.

Yes, a likeable, marketable, exciting, extremely popular fighter with massive mainstream appeal to both hardcore, casual, and less than casual fans is bad for the sport.

After the Pacquiao - Hatton fight, people (and I mean almost everyone) was talking about it on a hockey forum I sometimes post on. That's how popular he is.

Edit: At worst, Pacquiao stimulates discussion amongst hardcore fans (ohhhhhhh, how terrible) and at best he draws in new fans to the sport and increases the profile of boxing in the mainstream sports world.

Pacman is only known to the boxing world and maybe just maybe to some of the casual sports fan. Most people don't know who he is outside of those 2 demographics. He's not oscar De la hoya in terms of widespread appeal or a young 80s Tyson that people knew.

Pacman f-ucked over his mainstream popularity by bailing out on shows like the Tonight Show, Regis - Kelly, Good Morning America, etc. And he almost bailed out on the Boxing Writers Association of America for presenting him fighter of the year. The guy wants money like how he wanted it to be 60-40 in contract talks with Hatton, but sure doesn't understand how to market himself to an wider audience. More exposure=more cash, which is good for him and boxing.

It's only the boxing fans and fans of other combat sports that knows who he is. Most fans of other sports are saying who? The general publics sure doesn't know who he is.



So basically my question is this. If Manny Pacquiao is hardly known outside of the boxing world and he greatly divides the boxing fans, is he good for boxing?

I'm not wasting any more time responding to your dumbfuckery.

[LEGION]

I wouldn't say he's not known outside the boxing world. I doubt every Phillipino watches boxing religiously but damned if they don't all know who Pacman is. Those millions of people around that part of the world see the success Pac has had, and being poor in many of those regions boxing will take hold even moreso; that in itself is great for future boxing. Lots of ittle Pacs will be in the making.