Was Pacquiao's performance really unimpressive?

[CFH]

It wasn't an exciting fight, but I don't think Pacquiao was unimpressive. He dropped Mosley and then had to deal with a highly-skilled, veteran opponent whose sole goal seemed to be to survive to hear the final bell. Pacquiao won every round, I don't see how that is unimpressive.

[Beanflicker]

No matter how you spin it or slice it, Manny was unimpressive. But to be fair to Manny, he was behind the 8-ball from the beginning because Mosley had no business being in there in the first place (not to disrespect Mosley, but he was coming off a decisive loss to Floyd and a performance so bad against Mora that even his hardened fans were calling for him to retire).

The only way for Manny to really impress would be to do what no one else had and finish Mosley. A boring decision against a guy who everyone agrees is washed up does NOTHING for his legacy IMO.

[marbleheadmaui]

It was clearly a step backwards to the pre-Diaz days. Manny moved in straight lines, his right hand was wild and his balance erratic as hell.

[captainanddew]

It was clearly a step backwards to the pre-Diaz days. Manny moved in straight lines, his right hand was wild and his balance erratic as hell.

agreed. And quite a bit of lunging.

[Master]

Pac's weakness is taking the lead as JMM knows only too well. Manny looks vulnerable and amateurish when he tries to lead and exposed. Shane tried that tactic but if Manny upped the pace he would have stopped Shane. When Manny got mad he basically beat up Shane but he did not do it enough and coasted fighting within himself. So yes he was unimpressive.

[armyash]

I'd say manny was unimpressive for sure. Mosley was more shot than bin laden.

It's not that he looked dreadful it's that what was in front of him he should have put him away especially after the knockdown. At his best he would have been all over him like flies on sh*t.

his balance did not look great, his co-ordination did not look great there was no urgency, no killer instinct. Where were the blistering combinations. If he could make DLH quit a couple years ago how could he not stop this Mosley.

Mayweather did beat a more ambitious Mosley.

I am giving Pac the benefit of the doubt though, Mosley was so friendly and respectful in the build up perhaps Pac didnt go in with the feeling that he needed to bang him out.

Also Pac does seem to have a lot more going on outside the ring nowadays and whatever you think he cant give 100% of his focus to every aspect of his life it's just not possible not enough hours in the day.

Pac needs an opponent to instill that fear/sense of urgency/motivation in him so we see Pac back to his blistering best.

And we know there is only a couple fighters out there who can do that, if those matches cant or wont be made we could very well see him call it a day at the top of his game legacy intact, reputation near flawless.

[GAME]

The whole point of the fight was to see if he could do something Floyd couldnt - Stop Shane. Pac failed and it wasnt even a good fight either because fans were walking out in the later rounds. Whatever way you look at it, it was a bad performance and Pac must feel the same because he came up with the leg cramp excuse.

Lesson to be learned is no more washed up fighters. He has to fight guys who come to win and they will bring the best out in him.

[KananKrus]

Manny Pacquiao was in pursuit mode a good portion of the fight against an opponent scared shitless, in full retreat, and if only for humilty's sake, will otherwise just beg for his safe passage...

Manny going in attack mode in a straight line... of course!

It would look highly ridiculous, harhar! going side to side, angles... expending all that extra effort, against an already twained Mosely! Please, spare... Why bother, with the volume movement, with a tamed pussy?

[C-Lo]

I thought it was an alright performance. Shane wanted no part of Manny. When Manny got upset, he hit Shane with some solid shots. He could've been doing that all night but his killer instinct isn't what it used to be. Manny could've also cut the ring off better but he was content with coming straight forward and putting rounds in the bank. If he wanted to, he could've stopped Shane IMO, he just didn't go for it.

[Mars_ax]

It wasn't an exciting fight, but I don't think Pacquiao was unimpressive. He dropped Mosley and then had to deal with a highly-skilled, veteran opponent whose sole goal seemed to be to survive to hear the final bell. Pacquiao won every round, I don't see how that is unimpressive.

I agree, the only thing he didn't do was knock Mosley out, no he didn't look as great as he has in other fights, but like you said CFH, Pac won every round, how can this not be impressive?

People seem to forget, Pacquiao ain't fucking superman, he has fights where he might not be at his best, and limitations, just like all fighters do.

[marbleheadmaui]

It wasn't an exciting fight, but I don't think Pacquiao was unimpressive. He dropped Mosley and then had to deal with a highly-skilled, veteran opponent whose sole goal seemed to be to survive to hear the final bell. Pacquiao won every round, I don't see how that is unimpressive.

I agree with the only thing he didn't do was knock Mosley out, no he didn't look as great as he has in other fights, but like you said CFH, Pac won every round, how can this not be impressive?

People seem to forget, Pacquiao ain't fucking superman, he has fights where he might not be at his best, and limitations, just like all fighters do.

All true. The key question WHY in this case was Manny sub-Manny? Do I hear the soft, distant footsteps of Father Time?

[Pavlik]

It wasn't an exciting fight, but I don't think Pacquiao was unimpressive. He dropped Mosley and then had to deal with a highly-skilled, veteran opponent whose sole goal seemed to be to survive to hear the final bell. Pacquiao won every round, I don't see how that is unimpressive.

I agree with the only thing he didn't do was knock Mosley out, no he didn't look as great as he has in other fights, but like you said CFH, Pac won every round, how can this not be impressive?

People seem to forget, Pacquiao ain't fucking superman, he has fights where he might not be at his best, and limitations, just like all fighters do.

All true. The key question WHY in this case was Manny sub-Manny? Do I hear the soft, distant footsteps of Father Time?

Pac is only 32 turning 33 this year, he should be fine at least till he reaches 35 i hope

[marbleheadmaui]

It wasn't an exciting fight, but I don't think Pacquiao was unimpressive. He dropped Mosley and then had to deal with a highly-skilled, veteran opponent whose sole goal seemed to be to survive to hear the final bell. Pacquiao won every round, I don't see how that is unimpressive.

I agree with the only thing he didn't do was knock Mosley out, no he didn't look as great as he has in other fights, but like you said CFH, Pac won every round, how can this not be impressive?

People seem to forget, Pacquiao ain't fucking superman, he has fights where he might not be at his best, and limitations, just like all fighters do.

All true. The key question WHY in this case was Manny sub-Manny? Do I hear the soft, distant footsteps of Father Time?

Pac is only 32 turning 33 this year, he should be fine at least till he reaches 35 i hope

But you know fighters don't age chronologically. Think of it this way. He has been a pro for what, 16 years now? That's a LOOOOOONG time.

Now I hope you are right and I'm wrong!

[CFH]

It wasn't an exciting fight, but I don't think Pacquiao was unimpressive. He dropped Mosley and then had to deal with a highly-skilled, veteran opponent whose sole goal seemed to be to survive to hear the final bell. Pacquiao won every round, I don't see how that is unimpressive.

I agree with the only thing he didn't do was knock Mosley out, no he didn't look as great as he has in other fights, but like you said CFH, Pac won every round, how can this not be impressive?

People seem to forget, Pacquiao ain't fucking superman, he has fights where he might not be at his best, and limitations, just like all fighters do.

All true. The key question WHY in this case was Manny sub-Manny? Do I hear the soft, distant footsteps of Father Time?

Pac is only 32 turning 33 this year, he should be fine at least till he reaches 35 i hope

But you know fighters don't age chronologically. Think of it this way. He has been a pro for what, 16 years now? That's a LOOOOOONG time.

Now I hope you are right and I'm wrong!

He's also taken a fair bit of punishment over those 16 years.

[marbleheadmaui]

It wasn't an exciting fight, but I don't think Pacquiao was unimpressive. He dropped Mosley and then had to deal with a highly-skilled, veteran opponent whose sole goal seemed to be to survive to hear the final bell. Pacquiao won every round, I don't see how that is unimpressive.

I agree with the only thing he didn't do was knock Mosley out, no he didn't look as great as he has in other fights, but like you said CFH, Pac won every round, how can this not be impressive?

People seem to forget, Pacquiao ain't fucking superman, he has fights where he might not be at his best, and limitations, just like all fighters do.

All true. The key question WHY in this case was Manny sub-Manny? Do I hear the soft, distant footsteps of Father Time?

Pac is only 32 turning 33 this year, he should be fine at least till he reaches 35 i hope

But you know fighters don't age chronologically. Think of it this way. He has been a pro for what, 16 years now? That's a LOOOOOONG time.

Now I hope you are right and I'm wrong!

He's also taken a fair bit of punishment over those 16 years.

LOL, that's what you get for being a physical dynamo who has no clue what your'e doing for the first dozen years or so