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If Anyone Can
Beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. it's Manny Pacquiao.
Out of all the
fighters out there in and around Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s
weight division, Manny Pacquiao has the best chance of
beating him.
Stylistically,
Manny matches up well against Mayweather. If you take a
look at the Floyd Mayweather Jr./Zab Judah fight, you'll
notice how Judah caught Mayweather with some good shots
early on and in the middle stages of the fight. Zab Judah,
like Manny Pacquiao is a south-paw with speed. But unlike
Manny, Judah doesn't have the stamina, chin or discipline.
Judah's best
weapon in that fight was the left hand - a punch Manny
Pacquiao lands often against his opponents. There is no
doubt that Manny would be landing a few of these powerful
left hands on Mayweather's chin in the course of the fight;
how many can Floyd Mayweather absorb before he falls? Or
the better question probably is, can Mayweather avoid the
left hand all night? Possible. But doubtful.
Mayweather has
a great defense, but Pacquiao has the offensive firepower,
speed, activity and stamina to capitalize. Even if Manny
doesn't stop Mayweather, he certainly has the aggression
and overall style to make it difficult for Mayweather,
possibly out pointing Floyd in a close fight. Remember,
most judges will favor aggression and activity. There is no
doubt in my mind Manny will be more active, the only
question will be how effective he will be.
It's certainly
not a foregone conclusion that Manny Pacquiao WILL beat
Floyd Mayweather Jr. if these two fight - I see a slight
edge in favor of Manny - and that's the reason why this
fight is so attractive... but if anyone can beat
Mayweather, it's Manny Pacquiao!
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