Boxing fans have witnessed Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s magnificent comeback. Outclassing veteran Juan Manuel Marquez, some take advantage of the opportunity to dim Manny Pacquiao's brilliance in favor of Money Mayweather's return.
The debate continues as to who is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world of boxing. Although it is a mythical and symbolical title, the status of being the best pound-for-pound in a fighting sport is important at least coming from a business perspective. Mayweather continues to sell and make the sport popular (as opposed to the 'Boxing is Dead' propaganda.) Think what you may, but there is no denying Mayweather is a naturally gifted athlete. Manny Pacquiao, in contrast, continues to break the barriers allowing Asian fighters, make that Filipino fighters, to earn a well deserved place in the sport. Filipino boxers were once unpopular, thus seldom given a spot in a world event. Pacquiao, being the smaller man, amassed success on an uphill climb. Now that all eyes are on this once undernourished Filipino baker who earns barely US$4 a day, it shows how far he has taken himself and how gigantic his accomplishments are. From making bread to MAKING BREAD. Millions of them.
"The fans are not interested in seeing a Money-Pacman matchup" is a lie. They were interested enough to see Mayweather gobble the smaller and slower Marquez. I bet they would love to bear witness to a possibility of Mayweather doing the same to Pacquiao? Or would you like to see the little fella' take a shot in beating the 'unbeatable' Mayweather? Whatever your preference is, most likely you would love to see it happen. If not, then you can get back to your surreal world and come back later. Perhaps you could use a jab in the face to wake up your senses.
All the possibilities will be based on the outcome of Pacquiao-Cotto this November. What are the chances of Pacquiao? I like his chances based on Pacquiao's last three outings. Cotto is the most dangerous he has faced so far, but you've heard it before. How many times has Pacquiao been doubted, perhaps as many as ALL of his major bouts. Yet he talks with performance and seldom in words. Still, Cotto is priority and we will find out if Mayweather and Pacquiao will ever face-off.
Here are some related links from other sites:
The Man to Beat Floyd Mayweather Jr....
-by Jeff Pryor, THE BOXING BULLETIN. One of the clever comments goes:
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Doing the Math
-by Dave "Large" Larzelere, THE RUMBLE. The article estimates Pacquiao-Mayweather matchup, if it happens, based on both fighters' recent performances.
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Manny Pacquiao Ain't Got No Skills Like My Son
-by Michael David Smith, FANHOUSE. Money Mayweather's dad speaks his mind.
Bad Left Hook Pound-for-Pound Top 20 Update: Welcome back, Floyd
-by SC, BAD LEFT HOOK. Mayweather and Pacquiao both ranked #1 in this site's best pound-for-pound list.
Pacquiao in fiery start
-by Nick Giongco, MANILA BULLETIN. Pacquiao's preparation status on upcoming Cotto bout.
From this site:
The Aftershock of Floyd Mayweather Jr.
-talks about Mayweather's comeback to beat Marquez and a hint of Mayweather-Pacquiao.
Who Won Pacquiao-Marquez I & II?
-an insight regarding how Marquez was beaten in his own game: counterpunching not enough to warrant a win.
9 years ago
Nice article. However, a better title would be "The Fighters Floyd is Expected to Avoid..."