Why would Marquez be a more viable opponent than Mosley for Manny?

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I think Killer and Spicoli hit it when he said it's down to punch selection. Mosley has just been doing the same thing over and over again. He could barely find Sergio Mora, he won (or should've won) that fight on pure aggression where Marquez places his shots better then anyone in the game outside of Mayweahter. More intelligent fighter at this point with more in the tank and oh yeah, he's the only guy since Morales to put Pacquiao in any sort of deep water. I think that's a fight that'll force Pacquiao to come back down to Earth more. Outside of Mayweather, that's the best fight available for Pacquiao.

There is definitely a better choice of opponent for Pacquiao than Mosley but Marquez ain't it.
With Marquez' weight at 144, Mayweather was practically sparring with him. I think were footwork is concerned, Marquez can't afford to fight guys who can jump about the way Pacquiao does. Plus unless the fight is at 135 (were imo Pacquiao would be weaker than he is now, despite being in a class of smaller guys), Marquez is in no position to carry the weight the same way Pacquiao has. Wrong age, wrong body type, just wrong.

He would just be conceding more and more mobility, strength and power the HIGHER in weight he goes.

IF by some slight chance the fight was at 135 then I might give Marquez a chance of making the full 12 but anywhere north of 135 and he gets walked over. I mean completely annihilated

I really hope this fight doesn't get made.

[fan johnny]

I think Killer and Spicoli hit it when he said it's down to punch selection. Mosley has just been doing the same thing over and over again. He could barely find Sergio Mora, he won (or should've won) that fight on pure aggression where Marquez places his shots better then anyone in the game outside of Mayweahter. More intelligent fighter at this point with more in the tank and oh yeah, he's the only guy since Morales to put Pacquiao in any sort of deep water. I think that's a fight that'll force Pacquiao to come back down to Earth more. Outside of Mayweather, that's the best fight available for Pacquiao.

There is definitely a better choice of opponent for Pacquiao than Mosley but Marquez ain't it.
With Marquez' weight at 144, Mayweather was practically sparring with him. I think were footwork is concerned, Marquez can't afford to fight guys who can jump about the way Pacquiao does. Plus unless the fight is at 135 (were imo Pacquiao would be weaker than he is now, despite being in a class of smaller guys), Marquez is in no position to carry the weight the same way Pacquiao has. Wrong age, wrong body type, just wrong.

He would just be conceding more and more mobility, strength and power the HIGHER in weight he goes.

IF by some slight chance the fight was at 135 then I might give Marquez a chance of making the full 12 but anywhere north of 135 and he gets walked over. I mean completely annihilated

I really hope this fight doesn't get made.

Uh? Wouldn't the age for making a lower weight favor the younger fighter and coming in at a more natural fighting weight favor the older fighter?

I believe the weight issue for Marquez losing to Mayweather was mostly mental. Mayweather beats Marquez because of his style and ring savvy every day of the week.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Johnny, I'll put it this way.

Both fighters optimal weights have changed (inevitably gone up) over the years but it's the performances the two have put on that show that while one is basically growing old, the other is growing stronger.

Also, Pacquiao also appears to be naturally capable (and comfortable) at fighting at a higher weight.

*Marquez' optimal weight is probably 135(ish)
*Pacquiao's optimal weight is now 144(ish)

With Pacquiao being Pacquiao I can't see the fight being made below 144. So IMO that's bad news for Marquez, who's fights in a way that see's experience prevail. However, foor all his mastery, it's not like guys like Katsidis and Diaz haven't been able to get to him. Even a shot Cassamayor was beating him before he got stopped.

I understand that a lot of people could say that Manny looks a lot better facing these guys who just come marching forward but you have to just look at the way he pulverised Miguel Cotto to see how that argument is made redundant.

Manny is much fresher, even moreso at the higher weights. (above 135). It would be WORSE than the Cotto beat down. The way I see it, Marquez speed is becoming laborious. Manny is in overdrive.

It would be horrible to watch I can't stress enough how much I REALLY do no want this fight to happen

[Taeth]

Johnny, I'll put it this way.

Both fighters optimal weights have changed (inevitably gone up) over the years but it's the performances the two have put on that show that while one is basically growing old, the other is growing stronger.

Also, Pacquiao also appears to be naturally capable (and comfortable) at fighting at a higher weight.

*Marquez' optimal weight is probably 135(ish)
*Pacquiao's optimal weight is now 144(ish)

With Pacquiao being Pacquiao I can't see the fight being made below 144. So IMO that's bad news for Marquez, who's fights in a way that see's experience prevail. However, foor all his mastery, it's not like guys like Katsidis and Diaz haven't been able to get to him. Even a shot Cassamayor was beating him before he got stopped.

I understand that a lot of people could say that Manny looks a lot better facing these guys who just come marching forward but you have to just look at the way he pulverised Miguel Cotto to see how that argument is made redundant.

Manny is much fresher, even moreso at the higher weights. (above 135). It would be WORSE than the Cotto beat down. The way I see it, Marquez speed is becoming laborious. Manny is in overdrive.

It would be horrible to watch I can't stress enough how much I REALLY do no want this fight to happen

I disagree I think Manny's best weight would probably be lightweight, he wouldn't have to cut hard and his speed would still be better than anyone's. Honestly at this point after re-watching older Pacquiao fights, I think he's moved beyond Marquez's level of skill. The problem with Pacquiao when he was lighter is he would start throwing punches so far away from his opponent, and it would hamper his combinations and fluidity. I think now that he uses footwork more effectively, and he has a better idea of timing and range that he would be too good for Marquez. THe difference between the first and second fight is very clear. Even in the rounds MArquez was winning Manny was doing a lot better in the second fight, and he actually has continued to improve. I think having guys like Amir Khan around have really helped Pacquiao develop his boxing skills as opposed to just his fighting skills which he used to only have.