Has Manny Paquiao's reputation taken a serious hit as a result of recent goings on?

[InTheNeutralCorner]

I don't think his reputation has taken a serious hit at all. He still has his hoards of fans that come to his defense on every thread that mentions him. If you were only getting your news from boxing journalists a majority of them still blame Floyd for the negotiations breaking down. The media machine by far and large IS actively working to protect his reputation. The proof is in the pudding though and we will see how many people buy his Clottey fight, because you know people aren't paying for Clottey. This issue will become more and more buried over time.

Somehow, for some strange reason, I agree with you here.

Manny's hoards of fans will remain with him especially since he hasn't even been proven to have used PEDs. Those who hated him before will definitely have more ammunition to hate him more. I cannot say what the general public's sentiment is, however.

Most of the boxing informations or articles that I have read including people who I have spoken to also blames Floyd. Could it be that this is the perception of people in the US? I don't know. The Clottey fight will definitely give us an idea on how bad a hit Manny's reputation did take.

Wow, this gives me an idea on a new thread which I might do when I get home. I tried so hard to refrain myself from starting one until I hit a hundred post.

[Chino]

but here in the philippines it didnt affected pacs stature. oh yes not at all! people here think that pbf made too many excuses and thought the if pbf really wanted it then he should accept whatever pac presented on the table

Imagine, the first Asian to do something outstanding in boxing and from the Phils, of course the country will back him up. I was going to ask if news, magazines, etc. have question Pac for all his suspicions with the blood tests, the contradicting excuses, taking on a warm-up lesser opponent (Clottey) compared to Floyd, etc. or is everybody blinding themselves to that possibility? Has anybody in the Filipino media said something about it? In Mexico I see it common for the media to praise but also critique their athletes pretty bad.

i also saw in the news that even foreign fans still line up to meet pac. its as if nothing happened!

People still line up to meet Mike Tyson regardless of his behavior outside the ring.

Floyd Mayweather doesnt wanna fight manny, thats clear for all to see. He used the argument to rile his way out of the fight because i honestly believe floyd mayweather doesnt believe he can beat manny pacquiao

Agreeing to all of Pac's and Roach's rules doesn't seem like something a boxer would do to rile his way out of a fight. Refusing to only one simple rule that asked for random blood testing does seem like it and that is what Pac did.

And before someone says "Oh, its about ego, Pac, his team, and Roach, don't want to obey Floyd's rule" well, ego had nothing to do with Floyd agreeing to all of their ridiculous rules and all he did was ask for only one: random blood tests. Are there any more excuses for not agreeing for the random blood test?

[generalbulldog]

but here in the philippines it didnt affected pacs stature. oh yes not at all! people here think that pbf made too many excuses and thought the if pbf really wanted it then he should accept whatever pac presented on the table

Imagine, the first Asian to do something outstanding in boxing and from the Phils, of course the country will back him up. I was going to ask if news, magazines, etc. have question Pac for all his suspicions with the blood tests, the contradicting excuses, taking on a warm-up lesser opponent (Clottey) compared to Floyd, etc. or is everybody blinding themselves to that possibility? Has anybody in the Filipino media said something about it? In Mexico I see it common for the media to praise but also critique their athletes pretty bad.

i also saw in the news that even foreign fans still line up to meet pac. its as if nothing happened!

People still line up to meet Mike Tyson regardless of his behavior outside the ring.

Floyd Mayweather doesnt wanna fight manny, thats clear for all to see. He used the argument to rile his way out of the fight because i honestly believe floyd mayweather doesnt believe he can beat manny pacquiao

Agreeing to all of Pac's and Roach's rules doesn't seem like something a boxer would do to rile his way out of a fight. Refusing to only one simple rule that asked for random blood testing does seem like it and that is what Pac did.

And before someone says "Oh, its about ego, Pac, his team, and Roach, don't want to obey Floyd's rule" well, ego had nothing to do with Floyd agreeing to all of their ridiculous rules and all he did was ask for only one: random blood tests. Are there any more excuses for not agreeing for the random blood test?

I just find it funny that you are condemning an alleged cheater in Pac, but have a signature of Margarito beating up Cotto, who many believed probably loaded up his gloves in that fight.

I love the irony here. hehehe