Fading Pacquiao

[imp]

I wouldn't say he is fading, I'd say Bradley's boxing style and great movement to the left kept manny at bay.
This fight was close. I scored it 6-6

+1

Bradley had no power though. Only at the end.

[Manos de Piedra]

He is definitely faded. I think Cotto beats him in a rematch now too.

Cotto knows the methods to employ and has a slightly shop worn Manny to deal with.

It's a shame about all this in stable rubbish. Nobody ever wants half these fights Manny is in. People are just told that they want them. Nobody cared for Margarito, Mosley or Bradley. Simply hype sold to the masses with popcorn.

It is empty and false. Even Manny's biggest fights are marred with weight deal issues.

Bob Arum is a cunt.

Agreed.

[the_PRODIGY]

The more I watch the fight the more I feel Pacquiao is on the slide. I mean, Bradley was made for him. How can't he finish him.. And again, the viciousness, the savage approach is just not there. We've seen the best Pacquiao against Cotto.

[miron_lang]

Yeah, he is fading.


But still good enough to dominate a younger undefeated champion like Bradley.

Pac-Floyd should be done in 2013. Both of them are at that downward slope.

[fightscorecollector]

i defo think Pacquiao is on the slide.

He's about 80% of the fighter that beat Hatton and Cotto.

The speed of hand is still there but the speed of foot certainly isnt , he cant close the distance anymore. Im a massive fan but its plain to see that he is on the downward spiral , again it has to be expected due to the amount of fights / wars he has had.

Back 2-3 years ago the reason I thought he would beat Mayweather was because of workrate , he matched May's speed and with Mayweathers style of picking punches and a lower workrate I though Manny had him.

Saturday's fight though shows that even his workrate has now fallen. Pacquiao was fighting in spurts and was really only speeding up in the last minute of the rounds - This though was still more than enough to beat Bradley.

I had the fight 116-112 Pac although i watched a 2nd time and had it slightly wider 117-111. The rematch has to happen because WE have to see what Pacquiao does next

does he regain his hunger
does he regain his killer instinct
does he show his determination and workrate again

This fight vs Bradley 2 will show us that and probably how long he has left in the game.