5 Reasons why Manny Pacquiao will Defeat Floyd Mayweather
Published Jul 07 2010 by: Brandon Taylor | Follow us on Facebook & on Twitter
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Could Finally be Here in the Fall
With the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather fight picking up steam once again - although it's far from completed - once again fans of both fighters are making their case for why their man should win the bout. Here are the top 5 reasons why Manny Pacquiao will defeat Floyd Mayweather should the two meet this fall.
1. Pacquiao fights for more than himself.
Every time Pacquiao comes to the ring he knows that his entire country is watching. That’s a lot of pressure. However, it helps Pacquiao fight better because he doesn’t want to let his country, family and fans down. I think that’s why we always see Pacquiao dig deeper whenever he’s in trouble in a fight. Mayweather, on the other hand, gives off the impression that he only fights for money and really could care less about the fans.
Mayweather loves to brag and alienate people. There’s a large amount of people who buy Mayweather fights hoping this is finally the fight where he not only loses, but gets hurt. When Mayweather starts winning rounds, most of his opponents basically give up. Pacquiao won’t fold because when he thinks of the poverty back home in his native Philippines, he can’t imagine himself bringing more sadness to his people, which would happen if he lost the fight. The majority of people want to see Pacquiao win the fight and that will be the difference.
2. Mayweather has never faced the speed/power combination that Pacquiao possesses.
The closest fighters to Pacquiao that Mayweather has faced are Zab Judah and Shane Mosley. Judah had Mayweather in trouble through the first four rounds of their fight before he did what has come to symbolize his career, he faded under pressure.
Mosley came close to knocking Mayweather out, but couldn’t finish him. Everyone got excited after seeing what Mosley did to Margarito, but Mosley has been declining ever since the two Winky Wright fights at 154. I believe a prime Mosley finishes Mayweather. Manny Pacquiao is still in his prime and in every fight he keeps getting better. If he gets a chance to finish Mayweather, he is going to take it.
3. Pacquiao gets stronger in the later rounds.
Do any of us know how Mayweather will respond going into the 11th round of a close fight? Mayweather hasn’t really been in a close fight going into late rounds since the first Jose Luis Castillo fight. Meanwhile, we know Pacquiao is going to fight to the last bell. Look at his two fights with Juan Manuel Marquez and his fight with Erik Morales. Pacquiao had Miguel Cotto, who I consider one of the toughest men in sport, running from him in the later rounds because he didn’t want to take any more punishment. Mayweather is going to look across the ring and see a man who he knows will be there in the 12th round, still punching and looking to finish him. I’m not sure Mayweather will respond well to the constant pressure.
4. The Southpaw Style.
It is worth noting Mayweather has had difficulties against southpaw fighters. The Judah fight has already been mentioned, but if you recall DeMarcus Corley buzzed Mayweather in their fight as well. Mayweather even mentioned during his press conference after the Mosley fight that Corley hit him harder. Yes, Mayweather did handle Sharmba Mitchell, but Mitchell was already on the decline after his two fights with Tszyu. Neither Corley nor Judah have the controlled aggression of the southpaw style that Pacquiao brings to the fight.
5. Manny can box now.
Pacquiao isn’t the one handed slugger/brawler we saw during the early part of his career. He’s knocking out guys with his right hand now, and he’s boxing effectively. A big part of that credit goes to trainer Freddie Roach, but also to Pacquiao for wanting to put the work in to become the best fighter in the world. I don’t think Pacquiao can beat Mayweather boxing, but he can win some rounds against Mayweather and keep Mayweather from figuring him out immediately.
I agree to all you said but you negate at the end. I think you realized how good Pacman is but you refuse because you are a die-hard fan of Floyd. Poor Floyd he is having nightmares now. No place to go He is cornered. I knew that this fight will never happen. Floyd realized that his loud mouth made Manny so upset and He will be the second Hatton. Manny let Sr. Mayweather ate his own words.
dude, you sound like you are either on crack or have your tongue up manny’s ass. give me a break.
First off there is no way in hell pacman can outbox mayweather, no boxer can do that. Mayweather is not only to most accurate puncher in boxing, but his defense is also the best right now, thats why he’s undefeated, and thats why hes a legend in our era. pacman is great, he isnt the only man to win 7 world titles in 7 weight classes for nothing. they say mayweather hasnt faced someone like pacman…it should be pacman has never faced someone like mayweather. this fight will be a lot like mayweather vs marquez, except much closer. Manny is now facing not only someone bigger, but someone STRONGER, FASTER, more ACCURATE, and way better DEFENSE. pacman is tailormade for mayweather. mayweather loves for his opponents to come in so he can pick them apart, and all pacman has to offer is offense. pacman has no defense and his chin will really be tested against mayweather. lets not forget, mayweather can adjust to any style of fight, and not only that, but he is better at doing what his opponent is supposed to do. countered marquez all day, beat hatton on the inside, outboxed oscar. he isnt undefeated in his ENTIER PROFESSIONAL carrer for nothing. i think mayweather will expose pacquiao and make him look foolish in the ring. it depends on which mayweather wants to show up, the mayweather that wants to embarass and play with his opponent to a decision, or the mayweather that wants to close the show in style. its embarassing how pacman came up and started destroying the welterweight. mayweather is going to make pacman pay for trying to take his P4P!
source: Jason Simmons
If that bullshit was true, floyd would fight Manny.
floyd lets his fans do d talking now cuz floyd is sure scared now to open his mouth…if he’s not scared he wouldve taken d fight years ago…just walk your talk floyd…f u say u d best then shut d hell up and just fight..its simple as that man…
I often wonder if all these sports writers are as delusional as some of these readers. Or if they are just taking advantage of the emotions and the ignorance of us as readers. FLOYD VS PACQUIAO probably hasnt been any closer than it was in January of this year, and all you idiots are hanging on Bob Arums every word. Number one both parties agreed not to involve the media, yet Bob Arum has made it a point to bomb first, and give a deadline to the man is generates the most buzz for this fight. Maybe Mayweather is silent because he’s not desperate to accept any terms less than what he previous requested. Has anyone seen the actual contract Manny submitted, let me answer that, hell no. Manny is negotiating to fight somebody he knocked out last year, Seriously. Wake up idiots its more to this story than we know. Manny’s last fight was fixed Clottey didnt even try, and you want me to believe all of a something he has throwN his religious beliefs out the window. Now all of a sudden Floyd we surrender, “anything you want Floyd we agree to it”, yea right!
if manny had to ever chase down a slick boxer, i’d be more inclined to agree with you. the fact is, mayweather has defeated a wider variety of fighters than manny has. some say marquez beat manny both times, and manny has curiously side stepped very good boxers who are near their prime. and that southpaw stance will also cause him to take the full brunt of counter right hands from floyd. manny might be busted up after 4 rounds, and he does not seem to handle cuts and swollen eyes very well.
Mayweather is slicker and more ring-savvy than Pacquiao has ever faced before. While Pacquiao was still trying to learn how to throw a hook, Mayweather’s been there and done that.
Bs manny has fought nothing but fighters going down hill that are so that’s why he looks better.DLH lost to Floyd and wasnt looking good against Forbes Freddie picking roach said it himself hatton got laid out by Floyd cotto came of a beating from plaster Tony and when he fought clottey he got lucky they robbed clottey even manny himself said clottey won tony got laid the fuck out by Shane mosley who they ducked for two years then Floyd beat em mora lol common on now thats why there fighting him next not to mention the catchweight thing thats been going on I like manny hel fight whoever it the pactards cock roch arum who are the enemies here they wasted his talent on bull shit fights!What next jmm at 147. ? Fight berto he’s Been koingg bum but every upcoming fighter does it in the start give him and opportunity pactards-collazo beat em true but styles make fights I can agree collazo beat em but still collazo has good skills fight a hungry fighter with hand speed and footwork then people will stop talking shit lol I’m mean the facts
Pacquiao is a Champion – Floyd is a retired Champion
Boxing needs more quality fighters.
You Specialist, go out there and train some good fighters
instead of arguing on these internet blogs.
We need it, so get busy.
most of the opinion givers above are either, floyda sr. or floyda uncle, who have the same line of reasoning being pseudo prophet and egomaniacs.the family of unlettered people.