Taeth, I do too. Two top fight p4p guys is always great for the sport especially if PBF v. Pac can't be made. But, let's be honest, you aren't a big fan of Martinez. I've never read a positive post about him from you.
Paul Williams dominated Winky Wright. He dominated Verno Phillips and Carlos Quintana and beat pre-Shane, Antonio Margarito. Sergio Martinez knocked Tall Paul out cold. You have to give him credit for that.
Pacquiao at his biggest really is a small welterweight. Martinez isn't Paul Williams - he's a thinker and he'll use his advantages. He'd pot shot and fight from a distance. Also, he has one punch KO power against middleweights with proven chins. It's a dangerous fight for Pac. I think it is more dangerous than Shane or Berto. Still, Pacquiao should be favored going into it.
I'd give Pac more credit for taking this fight than for taking a fight with Shane or Berto or Marquez as long as the fight was at 155 or above.
Anyway, the fight won't ever happen. Here is Freddie Roach on it:
Pacquiao vs Martinez won't happen - Roach | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features
"Roach vowed to keep Pacquiao fighting at the welterweight limit where the boxing superstar is more 'comfortable' in.
If Martinez refuses to go down to 147 lbs., then 'the Pacquiao fight won't happen because he's too small.' "
Hey Taeth, while we are on the topic, who do you favor between Cotto and Martinez at 155?
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