Mayweather vs Pacquiao who wins?

[The Congressman]

I just finished watching Judah-Mayweather. PBF was off balanced a lot in that fight and Judah failed to capitalize. Judah knocked down Floyd in 2nd round with a short counter right hook. Roach must focus on that imo. Judah didn't have trouble landing his straight lefts in the first five rounds, but somehow Floyd nuetralized it in mid-rounds. Pac needs to watch out for Floyd's double jabs and the quick left hook.

Lol! Yoel Judah is 1 funny dude. "1,2,3,4! bam bam boom bing bang boom!" Wtf

[belakbox]

I picked Paquiao, based on his being the currently more active fighter. I realize that Mayweather is pretty much always in shape anyway, but a long lay off at the end of your career is never good. He will probably prove me wrong.

Both fighters are type A personalities and will definitely bring their master game come fight night. I just think Floyd's master game will involve too much defense and not enough punch output.

I think Pac will win a UD by being the more active fighter. I don't think either fighter gets seriously hurt in this one.

By the way there's a lot of talk about Pac getting a gift of a decision against JMM in their 2nd meeting. I thought he won it and I'm a fan of both.

[Chino]

I think Pac will win a UD by being the more active fighter

Not sure if being more active grants you the decision. Look at ODLH, he chased Floyd through the fight, threw flurries, etc. And nothing. Out of the flurries he would connect a punch or two which wouldn't hurt Floyd. Floyd would later pop Oscar with a straight right and so on. A true chess match having both guys completely clean and not hurt at all after the last bell.

[Rocky Balboa]

Asain Sensation, where did you find the whole fight? or was it a summary?

Im sure Mayweather and his team will go back over that fight and correct the mistakes he made against Judah. Mayweather hadnt fought a good southpaw in ages so wasnt used to them at all. I am 100% sure Roger will be watching that fight with his notebook fixing everything they need to change so they wont make those same mistakes. Also they will watch the fights vs Marquez, who as many believe beat PAC, see what he did and do better (which I am sure they can do).

Agreed Chino (especially about C-Lo and his great post), Oscar was throwing twice as much as Floyd and landing half throughout the fight according to Compubox. I really dont see volume as an issue. Also I think that fight was Mayweather's worst, most lackluster performance, its like he wasnt as into it, he looked very lazy idk

[Bomp]

Asain Sensation, where did you find the whole fight? or was it a summary?

Im sure Mayweather and his team will go back over that fight and correct the mistakes he made against Judah. Mayweather hadnt fought a good southpaw in ages so wasnt used to them at all. I am 100% sure Roger will be watching that fight with his notebook fixing everything they need to change so they wont make those same mistakes. Also they will watch the fights vs Marquez, who as many believe beat PAC, see what he did and do better (which I am sure they can do).

Agreed Chino (especially about C-Lo and his great post), Oscar was throwing twice as much as Floyd and landing half throughout the fight according to Compubox. I really dont see volume as an issue. Also I think that fight was Mayweather's worst, most lackluster performance, its like he wasnt as into it, he looked very lazy idk

This is another factor worth considering, is Floyd's best a little bit behind him? I'm not just talking about the layoff but I also thought he was lazy and disinterested in the Oscar fight, and thought he was also cautious with the trigger against Hatton, who was there to be nailed every second of every round. Of course his technical ability will always be factor, probably well into his forties.

Anyway not sure what the overall point of this post is, just thinking out loud and imagining scenarios that give Pac a genuine shot at him.

[Spicoli]

Respect to a great in Marquez,I'm mute on this one.I think Marquez has his back too the wall in many ways vs Mayweather,and think Mayweather takes a decision......but kick me in the azz if I ever see him as an after thought or a formality!!.........Too many ifs,mights,maybes for me,inside and outside the ring.But ALL roads are aiming in Pac vs. Mayweather direction.But I want to see Mayweather after his long layoff and dealing with JMM first!

[zhubin]

There is 2 big things at play here. One...Pac is now incredibly confident mentally and physically. His resume is now more impressive than Floyd's as well. He has fought some great fighters in their PRIME. Something i cannot say is true for Floyd. The second thing...you cannot discount Floyd's inactivity or lack of fighting a truly great, PRIME fighter in his career. Floyd has fought big names, but Pac is at the absolute (or very close to) peak of his powers. Pac is no past it Oscar, headcase Judah, one dimesnsional Hatton, etc. No doubt Floyd is the most skilled and intelligent fighter in the business. But Pac is unlike any fighter Floyd has faced. I still think Floyd's brilliant skills, ring savvy, and preparation will make him the favorite. But i know longer think it's a sure thing he will win.

[HattonTheHammer]

There is 2 big things at play here. One...Pac is now incredibly confident mentally and physically. His resume is now more impressive than Floyd's as well. He has fought some great fighters in their PRIME. Something i cannot say is true for Floyd. The second thing...you cannot discount Floyd's inactivity or lack of fighting a truly great, PRIME fighter in his career. Floyd has fought big names, but Pac is at the absolute (or very close to) peak of his powers. Pac is no past it Oscar, headcase Judah, one dimesnsional Hatton, etc. No doubt Floyd is the most skilled and intelligent fighter in the business. But Pac is unlike any fighter Floyd has faced. I still think Floyd's brilliant skills, ring savvy, and preparation will make him the favorite. But i know longer think it's a sure thing he will win.

pretty much the same feelings here

2 weeks back i wouldnt of even bothered to answer this as i would of had this down as a floyd TKO but having seen pac manage hatton so devestatingly at 140 i cant help but think he would put floyd under immense pressure.

Im still going with my hunch that marquez may just outpoint a gunshy floyd next month, but somewhere down the line pac-mayweather is just too rich a fight for either guy to turn down and it will 100% happen at some point down the line.

If you ask me the whole potential pac freak show at 154 would be a waste of everybodys time and effort, if pacquiao wants to generally be a world champ at 154 then fight the best in the divison (williams) and dont waste everybodys time and effort by fighting someone you know you`ll be able to beat everyday of the week just because he owns a title you want.

[Galaxy]

I'd have to favor Mayweather, but as others have said Pacquiao has looked nothing but brilliant lately! Not just winning but dominating!

But in my eyes Floyd is just the better boxer & Pacquiao's style doesn't match-up well. I reckon Pacquiao will be in it the whole way but Floyd will just be that little step ahead

[markb018]

Sorry Pac... Teddy just picked your fate.

Teddy actually made a good laugh about it. Said fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me... I'm going with Pac.

[Chino]

I hope all this doesn't end up like Margarito hype when he beat Cotto. People were all going bonkers saying that Margarito was the greatest ever for beating Cotto and he could beat everybody left and right blah blah blah only to lose on his next fight. Sometimes we tend to overhype someone just because they beat a big name in a convincing fashion. Does Pac have potential? Of course! But ANYTHING can happen in the sport of boxing.

[Dr. Steelhammer]

It's really hard to bet against Pacquiao after seeing him destroyed Hatton.

But imo, PBF has the tools to put Manny in desperate situation. PBF better not look past JMM though.

[Pugilistic]

If the layoff doesn't affect Mayweather he should win.

[The Congressman]

FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR.: "LIL FLOYD WOULD TOY WITH PACQUIAO!"

"Yeah, to be honest with you man, I think Lil Floyd would toy with Pacquiao. He would toy with Pacquiao and Marquez. He's going to toy with Marquez," stated world-class trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. as he shared his thoughts on his son's return to the ring. "They are both too small for me. I'll beat both of them," Mayweather Jr. shouted in the background. Check out what both father and son had to say as the Mayweathers reunite to discuss Pacquiao, Hatton, Marquez and much more.

http://www.fighthype.com/pages/content4892.html

[Chino]

At least it seems like father and son are at least talking to each other and all.