J.M. Marquez vs Mosely at 147

[Gandalf]

If there are no compromises then I don't see any value in the fight. Pacquiao should want to compromise and try and gain a legitimate win over Marquez, but if he thinks that having to go 12 against an opponent with that kind of style is too much then I can understand him wanting to give it a miss. It would really answer whether Manny has really improved or if it is a case of just picking come forward fighters since moving up (except Clottey, who doesn't throw punches) though.

[bzkfn]

If there are no compromises then I don't see any value in the fight. Pacquiao should want to compromise and try and gain a legitimate win over Marquez, but if he thinks that having to go 12 against an opponent with that kind of style is too much then I can understand him wanting to give it a miss. It would really answer whether Manny has really improved or if it is a case of just picking come forward fighters since moving up (except Clottey, who doesn't throw punches) though.

I am no Pac hater but I agree with most of what Miles has said in his posts. The point highlighted above is a superb statement. My main problem with Manny fighting Mosley as an opponent is that at the age of 40, I see Mosley struggling to deal with the speed and volume of punches that Manny throws. If Manny were to agree to drop to 140 and fight Marquez, I'd see this as more of an even fight as Manny wouldn't be weight drained based on the weight he's been entering the ring at for his recent fights. The best fighter in the world should want to test himself to the limit to prove he is just that rather than seeking to gain advantages just because of the bigger name.