As most of you know I throw my opinion in every now and then these days because my time has been limited over the last 6 months, but everywhere I look I see people hating on this fight and I don't get it. I'd really like an explanation on why this is such a bad fight...

I don't recall people criticizing Hopkins for fighting Oscar even though Oscar started 6 weights below him. Is it an Oscar thing? Do people just want to see him retire so much? Even though his record for fighting world class fighters is second to none?

Think about it...Pac is now P4P #1 and one of the most exciting fighters on the planet. You have to give him credit for being willing to take this challenge but I doubt he'd be doing it if he thought he was going to end up flat on his back. I honestly believe he thinks he can win it and its not like Oscar isn't shop worn, inactive, and is possibly going to be drained making a welterweight. The height & weight difference isn't such a big deal either. One only has to look at Chagaev-Valuev I as a blueprint on how those physical advantages don't guarantee the W.

Plus, as much as many fans claim to hate Oscar so much, it doesn't stop you all discussing it and it'll make the average fan stand up and take notice of the sport again. Oscar shines the spotlight on the sport...how can you hate him for that?