PAC-MARGO in Abu-DHABI

[Balboa]

I favor Manny to pull out a UD here, but by no means is he going to steamroll Antonio.

People have abandoned Margarito and he himself tainted his own legacy. He is responsible for the world's opinion of him now.

However, none of that changes what a ridiculously tough customer Tony is. If you think he's gonna stand there all night and let Manny potshot him, I think you have another thing coming. This will be a tough competetive fight for Pac and I wouldn't want to bet on it. Tony has a great chin, great reach, plenty of power, and when he fights tall it's gonna be quite a reach for Manny. This one goes the distance.

[BigLuke]

Another KO on the pacman's resume. Manny will win the fight in easy fashion. I just dont understand this fight. Can we not just get the two best fighters of this era in the ring together please... How long must they draw this out

[boxingbantz]

Another KO on the pacman's resume. Manny will win the fight in easy fashion. I just dont understand this fight. Can we not just get the two best fighters of this era in the ring together please... How long must they draw this out

Until May 2011.

[ElTerribleMorales]

I favor Manny to pull out a UD here, but by no means is he going to steamroll Antonio.

People have abandoned Margarito and he himself tainted his own legacy. He is responsible for the world's opinion of him now.

However, none of that changes what a ridiculously tough customer Tony is. If you think he's gonna stand there all night and let Manny potshot him, I think you have another thing coming. This will be a tough competetive fight for Pac and I wouldn't want to bet on it. Tony has a great chin, great reach, plenty of power, and when he fights tall it's gonna be quite a reach for Manny. This one goes the distance.

Margarito doesn't fight tall though, he slouches and is incredibly easy to hit, although he did look a wee bit better defensively last time out, he's slow, he plods forward and his power looked below average last time out and that was against a tomato can, Pacquiao is too fast, a wider variety of punches than Tony, he puts combinations together and given how slow Margarito is Manny will be in and out before Margarito lands anything of worth, Pacquiao stops him around the 10th

[Rantcatrat]

I favor Manny to pull out a UD here, but by no means is he going to steamroll Antonio.

People have abandoned Margarito and he himself tainted his own legacy. He is responsible for the world's opinion of him now.

However, none of that changes what a ridiculously tough customer Tony is. If you think he's gonna stand there all night and let Manny potshot him, I think you have another thing coming. This will be a tough competetive fight for Pac and I wouldn't want to bet on it. Tony has a great chin, great reach, plenty of power, and when he fights tall it's gonna be quite a reach for Manny. This one goes the distance.

Margarito doesn't fight tall though, he slouches and is incredibly easy to hit, although he did look a wee bit better defensively last time out, he's slow, he plods forward and his power looked below average last time out and that was against a tomato can, Pacquiao is too fast, a wider variety of punches than Tony, he puts combinations together and given how slow Margarito is Manny will be in and out before Margarito lands anything of worth, Pacquiao stops him around the 10th

If we assume, and we shouldn't, that Margarito didn't cheat against Cotto, Cintron, or Clottey, THAT version of Margarito poses a good test for Pacquiao. He's the biggest, strongest, volume-throwing opponent Pacquiao has faced. Otherwise, Pacquiao will beat him like he beat him like he beat Cotto.

[Spicoli]

Is this at 154 and why?I'm not ready to say how well Manny will do there.He may just go to the well one to many times with rising weight.Margarito,eh,hey its going to happen all finger waging and opinion aside.Boycott it totally or not.I'd imagine a few would pay top dollar to see Tony get beat up but think in this case that is far from a giving.He's been at 154 prior and I believe he was actually on his way to stopping Santos before the tech d.He'll sacrifice speed which is no surprise and has never been quick on the draw in the first place.While there is mainly one gear he could stand to be the most offensive minded guy Manny has faced in quite some time no doubt.Likewise should the weight suit Pac he'll find an inviting target who wont back up unless he's falling over.This can turn into one brutal train wreck of a fight before its over with both taking damage early but Manny must be smart,moving and that hand speed should carry the night for Dec.w

[bradlee180]

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Why did the chicken cross the road?











































...'cause he saw Manny Pacquiao!!





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[Balboa]

I favor Manny to pull out a UD here, but by no means is he going to steamroll Antonio.

People have abandoned Margarito and he himself tainted his own legacy. He is responsible for the world's opinion of him now.

However, none of that changes what a ridiculously tough customer Tony is. If you think he's gonna stand there all night and let Manny potshot him, I think you have another thing coming. This will be a tough competetive fight for Pac and I wouldn't want to bet on it. Tony has a great chin, great reach, plenty of power, and when he fights tall it's gonna be quite a reach for Manny. This one goes the distance.

Margarito doesn't fight tall though, he slouches and is incredibly easy to hit, although he did look a wee bit better defensively last time out, he's slow, he plods forward and his power looked below average last time out and that was against a tomato can, Pacquiao is too fast, a wider variety of punches than Tony, he puts combinations together and given how slow Margarito is Manny will be in and out before Margarito lands anything of worth, Pacquiao stops him around the 10th

It may be worth noting that Im also assuming a slightly different version of Tony shows up on this mega-fight night. A Tony once again on the world stage with something to prove and critics to silence. If the right Tony shows up, if he has enough passion left to resurrect his image, (and I think a huge night vs Pac will bring him out if anything does) then Manny is gonna be in for a loooong night.

But yes, if the new and embarassed and humiliated Tony shows up like we saw most recently, Pac has him handily. My gut says this is Tony's last hurrah and he knows it. I think you'll see his A game November.

[ElTerribleMorales]

I favor Manny to pull out a UD here, but by no means is he going to steamroll Antonio.

People have abandoned Margarito and he himself tainted his own legacy. He is responsible for the world's opinion of him now.

However, none of that changes what a ridiculously tough customer Tony is. If you think he's gonna stand there all night and let Manny potshot him, I think you have another thing coming. This will be a tough competetive fight for Pac and I wouldn't want to bet on it. Tony has a great chin, great reach, plenty of power, and when he fights tall it's gonna be quite a reach for Manny. This one goes the distance.

Margarito doesn't fight tall though, he slouches and is incredibly easy to hit, although he did look a wee bit better defensively last time out, he's slow, he plods forward and his power looked below average last time out and that was against a tomato can, Pacquiao is too fast, a wider variety of punches than Tony, he puts combinations together and given how slow Margarito is Manny will be in and out before Margarito lands anything of worth, Pacquiao stops him around the 10th

It may be worth noting that Im also assuming a slightly different version of Tony shows up on this mega-fight night. A Tony once again on the world stage with something to prove and critics to silence. If the right Tony shows up, if he has enough passion left to resurrect his image, (and I think a huge night vs Pac will bring him out if anything does) then Manny is gonna be in for a loooong night.

But yes, if the new and embarassed and humiliated Tony shows up like we saw most recently, Pac has him handily. My gut says this is Tony's last hurrah and he knows it. I think you'll see his A game November.

that's the thing, who's to know what his "A Game" is, for all we know he cheated in all of his biggest fights, i honestly don't rate him any higher than a B level fighter now, and i was one of the guys defending him when all the accusations first started coming forward, but the evidence is there, and the dude is a cheat, IMO Pac smashes him and stops him by the 10th, and he'll do so easily

[Mar]

Margarito/pac.....and at another bs catchweight ?? Man and i was one of the one's bitching about jones/hopkins. Well tony's first excuse is already in the books. The only thing worse than floyd fighting smaller guys is smaller guys forcing guys below thier weight to fight them. As if there aren't enough divisions already. Next they'll say takedowns and choke out's are legal in every other round too.

[KKisser]

Margarito/pac.....and at another bs catchweight ?? Man and i was one of the one's bitching about jones/hopkins. Well tony's first excuse is already in the books. The only thing worse than floyd fighting smaller guys is smaller guys forcing guys below thier weight to fight them. As if there aren't enough divisions already. Next they'll say takedowns and choke out's are legal in every other round too.

if the fight is at 150lb catchweight it won't be below margarito's weight. no this isn't a case of that. the problem is it's going to be for a title and they can't weigh in at the limit. that is where it becomes a b.s. of a fight.

[ElTerribleMorales]

Margarito/pac.....and at another bs catchweight ?? Man and i was one of the one's bitching about jones/hopkins. Well tony's first excuse is already in the books. The only thing worse than floyd fighting smaller guys is smaller guys forcing guys below thier weight to fight them. As if there aren't enough divisions already. Next they'll say takedowns and choke out's are legal in every other round too.

if the fight is at 150lb catchweight it won't be below margarito's weight. no this isn't a case of that. the problem is it's going to be for a title and they can't weigh in at the limit. that is where it becomes a b.s. of a fight.

well there is no point in fighting for a title if you don't feel you can compete at the limit of the weight division, why should others have to give up their advantages so that you can say you won a title in that weight class?, and that goes for everyone