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Yeah, I feel dirty making this. Oh well. You know, just shit like, who would win if they fought now or in 2009 and shit? Maybe since this is a mature forum we can get a mature discussion going?
The Mayweather vs Pacquiao Thread. (Someone had to eventually)
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In 2009 it would have been slightly more competitive as Pac's footwork was much more explosive, he could give Floyd a few problems with his angles and make it harder to time him. However Floyd would still have a lot going in his favour, it's very easy to offset Manny's rhythm with the simplest of feints, Floyd would keep Manny off balance and never allow him to really put any spring into his attacks, Manny would end up being squared up and being even more open for the right hand than he already is. Manny is easily baited as we have seen against JMM, Floyd would use his flickr jab to keep Manny thinking which isn't really Manny's strength then as soon as manny loses his patients which doesn't take long he would try to attack but be pinged with a straight right then before he could retaliate Floyd would be out of range so manny would dive in and be open to head body combinations as he would fall short and be in no position to retaliate. However i do see manny winning a few rounds on work rate back in 09.
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Yeah, Floyd would win a fairly wide decision now or then IMO. I don't see how Pac could beat him.
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Work rate, close in speed, maybe hurting him once or twice
I'd pick floyd and did in the poll but I think theres a good chance it would have been a very close fight that pac coulda took due to workrate and aggression
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I think it would be a great watch. It would really bring out the best in Floyd. Behind all the bullshit and money and crap like that, when he's in top gear doing his defensive thing it's beautiful to watch.
I'd still love this fight to be honest though it's obviously too late.
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Don't get me wrong, I love watching Floyd operate at his finest, I just don't think this fight would even be that close. I honestly reckon Floyd would more or less shut Manny down and make it look almost routine!
But likewise, would still love the fight to happen.
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Would you rather see Pacquiao - Mayweather or Mayweather - Martinez NOW ?
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long term martinez short term pac
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Yeah I feel that brew <3 Mayweather - Martinez would be great fun.
Hard call in 2009. I honestly think Pacquaio would be as much a stylistic nightmare for Floyd as vice versa. Sure we have seen how much Pac can struggle with a slick accurate and precision boxer but then again Mayweather is a completely different fighter to Marquez, he doesn't come forward as much and throws even less. If Ortiz, hatton and old De La Hoya can get inside on him (sporadically) then Pacquaio can too and if Mosley can nearly take his head of then so can Manny.
i'd still favour Floyd via decision but i don't think it would be near as easy as some people believe. I think it would be about 7-5 on rounds and probably be controversial just due to who is involved.
i'd still favour Floyd via decision but i don't think it would be near as easy as some people believe. I think it would be about 7-5 on rounds and probably be controversial just due to who is involved.
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Yeah that's what I mean. For me personally, I'd love watching that. Not competitive but still great to watch.
Like people loved Mayweather-Cotto because it was more competitive than people were expecting and exciting. I didn't like it because I wanted to see Floyd in that top gear doing his thing.
:lol: I'm such a fucking Flomo....
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in 09 pacman, floyd isn't untouchable and Manny had that killer instinct and a bolt gun left hand, he was explosive and had a high workrate, if he could have kept a southpaw jab in Floyd's face whilst bouncing in and out of range i could see him taking this as Floyd would have to open up at some point and Pacman only needs one shot. however now i dont even want to think about it, this is Hagler-Leonard 2, you have one man chasing the other, whilst the chased "retires" etc then finaly when the chaser isn't at his best the Leonard of the play steps in to get his name on the record.
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I wanted To change the mood here so I went for pacquiao decision
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Always been in Floyds corner...Fan of both, but I'm not blind like a lot of Manny fan boys.
I voted Floyd K.O cos there is no TKO option, which I believe happens 8/9th round....Floyd will bust him up....Manny cant handle being busted up. TKO all day.
Used to think points, maybe it would have been points 2/3 year back to Floyd, but now, Manny gets his arse handed to him.
Mannys style is perfect for Floyd to pick off and maybe even look superb doing it....Counter punch pull counter bangs in Mannys face as long as the ref allows it IMHO.
I voted Floyd K.O cos there is no TKO option, which I believe happens 8/9th round....Floyd will bust him up....Manny cant handle being busted up. TKO all day.
Used to think points, maybe it would have been points 2/3 year back to Floyd, but now, Manny gets his arse handed to him.
Mannys style is perfect for Floyd to pick off and maybe even look superb doing it....Counter punch pull counter bangs in Mannys face as long as the ref allows it IMHO.
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