At the end of the day, its hard to pick against the guy who's younger, bigger, faster and stronger.
Emanuel Steward was right. Boxing needs more KOs. In big fights anyway. That was an awesome shot.That was.....I can't describe it really. "Epic" does not do it justice. That was something out of a fucking movie. I mean holy SHIT did he land that flush.
That's interesting. Looking at both times Manny got KO'd via YouTube, they both looked like body shots to me, but it's hard to tell. I didn't remember the Larios thing. Larios actually rocked Pacquiao pretty well the in a fight in the Philippines a few years ago. I think that was actually the last time Manny fought in his home country.It feels like its a rare occurrence. Pacquiao got laid out by that 3K Battery guy. Manny was still in his early stages since that happened in 1999.
Oscar Larios suffered a vicious KO in the first fight with Israel Vazquez and went on to be a pretty good fighter for a decade.
Duran got put out by Hearns and probably never was the same, but he did have that great win against Iran Barkley five years later.
I didn't like how Max Kellerman was pushing for a Pacquiao fight for Martinez. It's clear that Martinez is just too big. I think Pacquiao though his greatness has made people who should know better forget that he's still a human being. Fighting a full-fledged middleweight would just be crazy for a guy who's not even really a legitimate welterweight. I don't even want to see that fight. I don't know why Max Kellerman would.Just got home from AC. I've had a good couple weeks of boxing, seeing Lopez-Marquez live, the Pac-Man PPV last week, and the Williams-Martinez fight live last night.
I don't know how it came across on tv, but the shot sounded like a gunshot in the arena, and it was one of the only times I can remember 98% of the arena going silent, as it was a heavily pro-Williams crowd. It looked like he was going to be going off on a stretcher for a few minutes there.
Martinez is sick. I don't know who he can match up against at this point. I love Pac-Man but Martinez doesn't have a big enough name, and I think Martinez would destroy Pacquiao.
Which begs the question, if Mayweather wasn't so concerned about his won-loss record, in reality, shouldnt he be a big favorite against Manny? Floyd is bigger, has better defense, is Manny's equal on speed.I didn't like how Max Kellerman was pushing for a Pacquiao fight for Martinez. It's clear that Martinez is just too big. I think Pacquiao though his greatness has made people who should know better forget that he's still a human being. Fighting a full-fledged middleweight would just be crazy for a guy who's not even really a legitimate welterweight. I don't even want to see that fight. I don't know why Max Kellerman would.
hold the line there, they put Manny on a pedestal and big a huge deal about him beating these bigger fighters (really they're freaking corpses) at these ridiculous catch weights that they call divisions and now Martinez is too big?
it'd be pretty hypocritical of top rank (but I'd expect nothing less of arum and roach) to a avoid martinez. but I know they will and put him in there against a shot Shane or Cotto (again).
what Steward should have brought up as boxing's problem was this money grab BS top rank has been on milking manny. instead of fighting legit guys and elevating the sport, he's been fighting showcase fights likes he's some up and comer his promoter is trying to protect.
I think you're a hater through and through, and is now a broken record.other than clottey, I dont see how anyone with a brain could not see that manny's 4 of manny's last 5 fights were completey shot ZOMBIES who posed no threat.
and two of the bums Floyd fought years before so discrediting Floyd all you want, he got younger, fresher version of those zombies.
look you can still think manny is great and admit he's been strategically matched against guys to make him look superhuman.
As in awe I was of Marquez's performance, I was equally impressed by Katsidis. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it was for him to be out there. He's a true warrior and I'm glad Larry had the sense to end the interview when he saw Katsidis was about to break down.Also, hats off to Katsidis, not just for the performance but for how he carried himself after the fight.
I get so tired of hearing defeated fighters come up with every excuse in the book (Allan Green, for example). But Katsidis made none whatsoever and instead gave all credit to Marquez, despite the death of his brother weeks before the fight.
Restored some of my faith in boxing after what's been a very disappointing year for the most part.
Especially if Manny strategically chose to cure a relatively stationary and slow-moving cancer.Pacquiao could cure cancer and ElFloyd20 would find a way to criticize him for it.
Manny is a true politician...oblivious to what people want.Pacquiao, who has discussed retiring in three years, said at a news conference Monday in Manila that he's willing to fight Marquez again but that the match would probably not excite fans. He sounded doubtful himself, saying "I would not watch Pacquiao vs. Marquez."
So it's clear he'll just be fighting another Top Rank fighter again. Yuri Foreman is coming off major knee surgery so he'd be perfect. Or maybe Chavez Jr. at a catch weight of 150.Whomever is chosen to fight Pacquiao, easily the sport's biggest box office attraction, Arum said the fight will be at 147 pounds and there will be no co-promotion -- unless the opponent is Mayweather. Otherwise, Top Rank will handle the entire process.
I'm not sure even Arum thinks he can sell the public on a Cotto rematch, which is the only plausible in-house option for Manny at Top rank.http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5860025
Manny is a true politician...oblivious to what people want.
Yes Manny, we would rather watch you fight the Clotteys and Margaritos of the world.
So it's clear he'll just be fighting another Top Rank fighter again. Yuri Foreman is coming off major knee surgery so he'd be perfect. Or maybe Chavez Jr. at a catch weight of 150.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5860025
Manny is a true politician...oblivious to what people want.
Yes Manny, we would rather watch you fight the Clotteys and Margaritos of the world.
So it's clear he'll just be fighting another Top Rank fighter again. Yuri Foreman is coming off major knee surgery so he'd be perfect. Or maybe Chavez Jr. at a catch weight of 150.
I don't see what's wrong with criticizing Pacquiao for saying "he wouldn't watch a fight" between himself and a future first-ballot HOFer who has arguably beaten him twice.The standard meme you and several other posters have here is priceless. Who do you want him to fight? JMM? Really? We'd all love a Floyd-Pacman duel, but until shit for brains decides to stay out of jail then what the hell do you want? Stop fighting at all?
Ho hum. Another day, another Pacman bash. You know EU20, your point will be taken more seriously if you actually gave some props to the PPP champ to begin with.Well it looks like he'll beat another washed up fighter. The rumblings are it will be Sugar Shane. Jesus Fucking Christ. And let me guess they'll fight at 144 1/2 lbs or 150.0909320923093 lbs so after the fight they can say he won another title at another "weight class". God. Seriously, how do Pac fans honestly eat this garbage up?
Ok, Floyd is a loser and trainwreck. NEWSFLASH, if you watched boxing you would know he isn't the only great fighter out there. There are other fighters Manny could be taking on instead of putting on these glorified sparring sessions.
Well it looks like he'll beat another washed up fighter. The rumblings are it will be Sugar Shane. Jesus Fucking Christ. And let me guess they'll fight at 144 1/2 lbs or 150.0909320923093 lbs so after the fight they can say he won another title at another "weight class". God. Seriously, how do Pac fans honestly eat this garbage up?
Ok, Floyd is a loser and trainwreck. NEWSFLASH, if you watched boxing you would know he isn't the only great fighter out there. There are other fighters Manny could be taking on instead of putting on these glorified sparring sessions.
Maidana should have Ko'd Cortez. If Cortez didn't keep needlessly forcing breaks in the 10th round, I'd like to see if Khan survives.The 10th Round of Khan/Maidana was compelling stuff. Maidana damn near KO'ed Joe Cortez.
114-111, 114-111, 113-12 UD for Khan. Preston, you got what you were hoping for. Strong showing for Maidana. This was a real tough fight for both guys.
Bhop down 3 times (2 counted) already. It never ends pretty for fighters.
hats off to hopkins. ends his career fighting like a warrior
Quoted for truth.The standard meme you and several other posters have here is priceless. Who do you want him to fight? JMM? Really? We'd all love a Floyd-Pacman duel, but until shit for brains decides to stay out of jail then what the hell do you want? Stop fighting at all?
And Floyd's victories include one over his girlfriend and another over a 19 year old mallcop. Bravo Floyd.Yeah he's proved so much fighting fucking zombies the last 4 years.
Had a chance to see The Fighter this weekend. Great movie. Not even Marky Mark's notorious horrible acting could ruin it. Bale stole the show. Hope it makes Micky a boatload of money.
Now that is some funny shit...And Floyd's victories include one over his girlfriend and another over a 19 year old mallcop. Bravo Floyd.