Was Pacquiao's performance really unimpressive?

[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

[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

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

exactly that's why guys like bhop looks like they're preserved in time, the man does not look 46

[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 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?

I realize i'm running the risk of sounding like a "Pactard" here, but even if Manny is aging a bit, he should still be better then his competition for the next few years. If Pac stays at 147 or below, who has a genuine shot at beating him? Mayweather perhaps, but I even like Manny's chances of winning that one.

[:::PSL:::]

I wasn't impress. He didn't do the Ali shuffle or the Mongolian Chop (clap).

[InTheNeutralCorner]

I wasn't impress. He didn't do the Ali shuffle or the Mongolian Chop (clap).

I wasn't impressed, too. I did not see the double punch to the face like what he did to Clottey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXVgw...eature=related

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I wouldn't say Manny wasn't impressive. Manny is always impressive. But he definately seemed uninspired.

It was a bit limp.

Maybe his co-starlet had a smelly minge

[SRR]

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?

I honestly think it's more indifference than the ageing process taking hold. Manny is more statesmen than boxer these days, just a cursory glance at the last 24/7 (or w/e the hell they called it) showed the difference between Mosley, who went, as usual, to Big Bear, and spent most of his time training in isolation, and Manny, who spent most of his time on TV shows and at tea parties with Obama. IMO Manny knows there are no real challenges left for him and has quietly given up on the sport, just getting a few more easy pay days and perhaps still holding out for the possibility that Mayweather might come out to play. It's not just the fact that Manny seems to prioritise the politics over the boxing, either, but even when he is training now there seems to be an air of frustration, of boredom - I think he's ready to move on, I think he's changed too much as a person and boxing no longer really appeals like it used to. Now it's interesting to think of the implications this would have if Mayweather did suddenly move heaven and earth to make the fight happen. My bet is we would see a return to form from Manny, though I think if that does happen he might regret not having his head entirely in the game over the last few fights, because regardless of physical inactivity, Mayweather's mind is never off boxing.

[Gandalf]

He was decent, nothing wrong with his perfomance really. Interesting that when a fighter does a little bit more than stand in front of him that his legs went again though. Manny can be outboxed like before and I think he might well be slowing down. Roach wanted Manny to up the tempo and get Mosley out and Pac couldn't do it.

[awdleyfuturehalloffamer]

Manny Pacquiao Car Accident, Injured Before Shane Mosley Fight? | WGC News Daily Update

Manny Pacquiao Car Accident, Injured Before Shane Mosley Fight?
Posted by: Tyson.B in: ● May 7, 2011
In: Sports Comentar!
TMZ has reported that boxer Manny Pacquiao has suffered a car accident, this just hours before his much expected boxing match against Shane Mosley.

Apparently, Pacquiao – also known as Pac-Man – was on a car after leaving church in Las Vegas, when one of his security cars crashed with them.
There’s not much more information on the circumstances of the accident, but we know the boxer is now in good condition and ready to take on Mosley later on in the evening. He is now safe and back in his hotel where he was checked by his trainer Freddie Roach who said:
“Manny is ready to go.”
Luckily nothing too serious happened.

[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?

I honestly think it's more indifference than the ageing process taking hold. Manny is more statesmen than boxer these days, just a cursory glance at the last 24/7 (or w/e the hell they called it) showed the difference between Mosley, who went, as usual, to Big Bear, and spent most of his time training in isolation, and Manny, who spent most of his time on TV shows and at tea parties with Obama. IMO Manny knows there are no real challenges left for him and has quietly given up on the sport, just getting a few more easy pay days and perhaps still holding out for the possibility that Mayweather might come out to play. It's not just the fact that Manny seems to prioritise the politics over the boxing, either, but even when he is training now there seems to be an air of frustration, of boredom - I think he's ready to move on, I think he's changed too much as a person and boxing no longer really appeals like it used to. Now it's interesting to think of the implications this would have if Mayweather did suddenly move heaven and earth to make the fight happen. My bet is we would see a return to form from Manny, though I think if that does happen he might regret not having his head entirely in the game over the last few fights, because regardless of physical inactivity, Mayweather's mind is never off boxing.

Great post! BTW what's up with the lefty Robinson pic?