"Why Manny Pacquiao will beat Mayweather Jr."

[The Congressman]

http://www.8countnews.com/news/125/ARTICLE/1583/2009-05-11.html
Article by
Mark Lorenzana

After his two-round demolition of Ricky Hatton, it’s pretty difficult to make Manny Pacquiao an underdog against anyone in the fight game today. Even against someone as skillful as Floyd Mayweather Jr.

In fact, I believe that the immensely-improved Pacquiao of today will beat little Floyd should they eventually meet inside the ring. And there’s too much money involved in this particular fight for it not to happen.

Despite Mayweather’s immaculate fight record, he is not unbeatable. And Pacquiao’s speed and improved boxing skills will give Money, well, a run for his money.

Three years ago, Mayweather fought Zab Judah for the IBF welterweight title. The fight turned ugly before the end of the 10th round when Judah hit Mayweather with a low blow. This led to an ugly melee in the center of the ring as Floyd’s uncle/trainer Roger Mayweather and Zab’s father Yoel Judah almost came to blows. Eventually, security was able to restore order and Floyd won the fight by unanimous decision. However, before the ugly incident, Judah’s speed was giving Mayweather fits. And this was because of Judah’s sleek, southpaw style.

Sure, Pacquiao is not one of the sleekest southpaws out there, compared to, say, one Pernell Whitaker. But he is not the one-dimensional left-handed slugger that lost to Erik Morales in their first fight four years ago, either. This Pacquiao is a more complete fighter as we saw in his last four fights. He now has a powerful right hook to complement his vaunted straight left, he is an elusive target with his improved head and lateral movement, and although he is not a defensive whiz compared to Mayweather or Juan Manuel Marquez, Pacquiao’s improved footwork and superb foot speed makes him a fleet-footed gazelle inside the ring— a far cry from the bull rushing and come-forward Pacquiao of old.

Then there is the activity factor. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming off his second retirement, and his last fight was against Ricky Hatton almost two years ago. While Mayweather has been inactive from the ring, Pacquiao has been fighting against bigger and stronger opponents and winning impressively against them. Not only that, Pacquiao seems to be able to defy the odds by bringing his power and speed with him with each weight division he climbs.

Another thing to note is the way both fighters handled Oscar De La Hoya and Hatton respectively. In their fight, De La Hoya gave Mayweather all he could handle and even managed to go the distance against Floyd. Pacquiao, on the other hand, forced De La Hoya to quit on his stool after eight rounds of punishment. Of course many will argue that De La Hoya was a shell of his old self and was even dehydrated on the day of the fight. But we have to give Pacquiao the credit he deserves for climbing up several weight divisions to welterweight and battering the much bigger De La Hoya into retirement.

And what about Hatton? The Hitman climbed up to Mayweather’s weight division and Floyd needed 10 rounds to finish him off. Pacquiao fought at Hatton’s weight class, a weight class where the Hitman was undefeated. The Pacman destroyed Hatton in two rounds.

The way I see it, if the fight pushes through, Pacquiao will pressure Mayweather with lightning combinations. Mayweather will use his defensive skills to try to fend off Pacquiao’s attacks, all the while trying to counterpunch, but to no avail. Mayweather is quick, but Pacquiao is quicker. Mayweather is naturally bigger and he is strong, but Pacquiao will be the stronger puncher. Mayweather is a defensive whiz but it won’t be enough against a pinpoint puncher with a lot of pop.

Pacquiao will make Mayweather look like an amateur.
Pacquiao, the more aggressive fighter (and this time, he will fight with controlled aggression) will force Mayweather to fight a defensive fight all night long. The Pacific storm inside the ring will overwhelm the Pretty Boy.
Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision.

[HattonTheHammer]

do you go to bed at night dreaming of waking up next to a naked yet sleeping manny pacquiao with his limp cock resting up against one of your buttcheeks??

[Kel]

do you go to bed at night dreaming of waking up next to a naked yet sleeping manny pacquiao with his limp cock resting up against one of your buttcheeks??

Piss funny

[Violent Demise]

There is no way Pacquiao is quicker than Mayweather. No way. That shiit is laughable.

[C-Lo]

This is killing me how any one can think a possible Pac vs Floyd fight is going to be ultimately one-sided!

do you go to bed at night dreaming of waking up next to a naked yet sleeping manny pacquiao with his limp cock resting up against one of your buttcheeks??

BWAHHAHAHAHAHA!

[mofo2]

A ring rusty Floyd will be severely tested against Manny and if he is as sharp as he was against Hatton..He beats Floyd!

On the other hand if Floyd performs well and the time away has'nt affected him...He will pick Manny off at will!!

This one we will have to wait and see on...because if Floyd comes back sharp its gonna be fascinating to watch and a severe test for both of them!

[Mar]

Good article actually...but this is just another in a series of articles that will claim whoever the current opponet of floyd is will win and here's 25 foolproof reasons why, shit that's how 24/7 got created (yes by that little prick floyd) in the first place. Just bring up all the old articles and posts scratch out the name put whoever he's fighting now and boom all of our 49.95 hopes up of floyd loosing again...I know one thing for sure if manny does beat floyd it won't be cause he was weight drained and leaking blood in the ring or cause he doesn't want his shiny gloves in front of his face. Pac would definatly be the man at that point......but would the same credit be given to floyd. Of course not it'll be on to the next guy who just won and claims he can do it. And we start this all over again.

[Beanflicker]

Pac is going to make Floyd look like an Amateur? LOL

[Kel]

Pac is going to make Floyd look like an Amateur? LOL

Yeah, I'm no Floyd fan but that is just plain bloody stupid.

For the first time EVER I will be shouting for Pretty Boy Floyd if this fight happens.

[Dr. Steelhammer]

Pac is going to make Floyd look like an Amateur? LOL

Yeah, I'm no Floyd fan but that is just plain bloody stupid.

For the first time EVER I will be shouting for Pretty Boy Floyd if this fight happens.

It's almost stupid as "Pacquiao punch like an amateur" comment by Floyd Sr.

[Rocky Balboa]

After his two-round demolition of Ricky Hatton, it’s pretty difficult to make Manny Pacquiao an underdog against anyone in the fight game today. Even against someone as skillful as Floyd Mayweather Jr.

He has fought a defenseless Hatton and a drained ODLH and that makes Floyd an underdog? Oh yeah and there is JMM who beat him.

In fact, I believe that the immensely-improved Pacquiao of today will beat little Floyd should they eventually meet inside the ring. And there’s too much money involved in this particular fight for it not to happen.

It will happen but Floyd is bigger and again Pacquiao has never been in with a sleek fighter like Floyd.

Despite Mayweather’s immaculate fight record, he is not unbeatable. And Pacquiao’s speed and improved boxing skills will give Money, well, a run for his money.

Pacquiao's boxing skills are just basic. Good, yes, but basic. Nothing better for PBF than a basic fighter. Speed has never been an issue for Money Mayweather. If it weren't for the fact that he is southpaw, Floyd would beat him pretty easily.

Three years ago, Mayweather fought Zab Judah for the IBF welterweight title. The fight turned ugly before the end of the 10th round when Judah hit Mayweather with a low blow. This led to an ugly melee in the center of the ring as Floyd’s uncle/trainer Roger Mayweather and Zab’s father Yoel Judah almost came to blows. Eventually, security was able to restore order and Floyd won the fight by unanimous decision. However, before the ugly incident, Judah’s speed was giving Mayweather fits. And this was because of Judah’s sleek, southpaw style.

No it wasnt. It was because Judah was hurt and on the verge of going down. So he gets dirty to save himself like he said he would. Mayweather only had problems in the early rounds, he dominated Judah for the rest. Plus Judah is sleek and smart something Pac is not.

Sure, Pacquiao is not one of the sleekest southpaws out there, compared to, say, one Pernell Whitaker. But he is not the one-dimensional left-handed slugger that lost to Erik Morales in their first fight four years ago, either. This Pacquiao is a more complete fighter as we saw in his last four fights. He now has a powerful right hook to complement his vaunted straight left, he is an elusive target with his improved head and lateral movement, and although he is not a defensive whiz compared to Mayweather or Juan Manuel Marquez, Pacquiao’s improved footwork and superb foot speed makes him a fleet-footed gazelle inside the ring— a far cry from the bull rushing and come-forward Pacquiao of old.

Yes he has improved but he is still a basic fighter nonetheless. His technique still has gaps that Hatton was nowhere near capitilizing on but Mayweather will be picking all night long. Pacquiao has better defense but nothing near preventing him from the pin-point counterpunches Mayweather will be landing all night. He hasn't bull-rushed lately because he hasnt been tempted into it. Floyd will hit and run frustrating Manny who WILL chase and Floyd will counter. Mayweather is a genius at frustrating his opponents and Manny will be no different.

Then there is the activity factor. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming off his second retirement, and his last fight was against Ricky Hatton almost two years ago. While Mayweather has been inactive from the ring, Pacquiao has been fighting against bigger and stronger opponents and winning impressively against them. Not only that, Pacquiao seems to be able to defy the odds by bringing his power and speed with him with each weight division he climbs.

Again he fights a zero-defence Hatton and a weight-drained Oscar (I'll give it to him, he beat them in spectacular fashion). But power won't matter when nothing lands. And speed doesnt seem to be fast enough to hit Floyd. When PBF adjusted to Judah (who is faster) he didnt get hit.

Another thing to note is the way both fighters handled Oscar De La Hoya and Hatton respectively. In their fight, De La Hoya gave Mayweather all he could handle and even managed to go the distance against Floyd. Pacquiao, on the other hand, forced De La Hoya to quit on his stool after eight rounds of punishment. Of course many will argue that De La Hoya was a shell of his old self and was even dehydrated on the day of the fight. But we have to give Pacquiao the credit he deserves for climbing up several weight divisions to welterweight and battering the much bigger De La Hoya into retirement.

Firstly, styles make fights. Secondly, Oscar fought at a much lighter weight, was older, and dehydrated, much different than the one Floyd fought. Most go the distance with Floyd: he's just not a powerful puncher, he will outbox you and win by decision. On fight night too, DLH was lighter than Pacquiao, he was that dehydrated.

And what about Hatton? The Hitman climbed up to Mayweather’s weight division and Floyd needed 10 rounds to finish him off. Pacquiao fought at Hatton’s weight class, a weight class where the Hitman was undefeated. The Pacman destroyed Hatton in two rounds.

Again styles make fights. Remember George Foreman and Muhammad Ali (after Foreman beat Frazier and Norton).

The way I see it, if the fight pushes through, Pacquiao will pressure Mayweather with lightning combinations. Mayweather will use his defensive skills to try to fend off Pacquiao’s attacks, all the while trying to counterpunch, but to no avail. Mayweather is quick, but Pacquiao is quicker. Mayweather is naturally bigger and he is strong, but Pacquiao will be the stronger puncher. Mayweather is a defensive whiz but it won’t be enough against a pinpoint puncher with a lot of pop.

Please, Pacquiao is not quicker than Mayweather. They are pretty much equal. Manny won't land and there is no way he is fast enough (or defensive enough) to avoid the precise counterpunchers from Pretty Boy. Again strength doesnt matter when nothing lands. Pacquiao is a pinpoint puncher? Against a Hatton who attempts zero head movement while charging forward, yes.

Pacquiao will make Mayweather look like an amateur.

Pacquiao, the more aggressive fighter (and this time, he will fight with controlled aggression) will force Mayweather to fight a defensive fight all night long. The Pacific storm inside the ring will overwhelm the Pretty Boy.
Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision.

haha Nobody makes Floyd look amateur, you cant. He's a P4P, he wont look amateur. Im not saying Mayweather will make PAC look amateur either. These guys are/were P4P #1, they arent going to look amateur. Who says he will fight with controlled aggression. Mayweather is the master at disrupting his foe's rythm and making them reckless. Considering Manny has the history for it, I am expeting him to revert and get KO'd in the 11-12th. Mayweather makes a perfect blend of countering and defense. Manny's hope is that Mayweather shows up lazy like he did against the Golden Boy

[Dr. Steelhammer]

Pacquiao pretty much "pinpointed" Diaz, DLH, and Hatton's face.

[XaduBoxer]

99% of PAC's opponent were surprised by PAC's speed and offense the first time they met him inside the ring... Most likely PBF will be surprised too... The question now is how quickly PBF can adjust to PAC's unpredictable style of boxing...
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[CutMeMick]

Just for kix...

I take it you think Pac is faster then Zab?

[XaduBoxer]

PAC might be as fast as Zab...
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