Best Posts in Thread: Fight not equal the Hype

Agreed, Manny did the best he could on the day, but was outclassed. No disgrace at all.

 

Manny gave it a good effort but Mayweather too long and fought a smart fight.

 

The low punch in the 3rd round that Mayweather was warned on was not low, although Pacquiao complained. The ref was in no position to see it. This is the only video I could find, you can freeze it any time. The punch starts at a low angle but he raises it so at impact it is at the belt or higher. 100% legal.
Other | VIDEO: Mayweather lands a low blow | SPORTAL

 

Reason Mayweather won is that he is smarter. He fought a smart fight using strategy. And he is a better boxer. Pacman is a great fighter and his boxing has improved alot, but he still lacks in that area, especially in fighting a strategic fight. Fighters like Ali used to just cover up and let fighters like pacman run of of steam punching their arms.
Mayweather just kept off the ropes, although on at least one occasion he did the same thing, covered up and you see him taunting Pacman saying he wasn't being hurt by flurry of ineffective punches. Also Mw had a 5 inch reach advantage, that helps alot when keeping a buzzsaw like Pacman away from you. MW is a better boxer.

 

I thought Manny put in a great fight was the aggressor thru out Floyd was a technician and Manny couldn't get to him

 

A humongous marketing opportunity (aka boxing match) held in the United States with an American and a Filipino participant, featured the Mexican national anthem (sung first), then the anthems of the respective countries of the fighters, in Michael Buffer's words, "in honor of Cinco de Mayo". Had nothing at all to do with the fact that Tecate Beer was the main sponsor.

 

The heart of the matter is that fight should have happened 5 years ago when both fighters were in their prime and a few challenges could have occurred. Not sure if Manny could have beaten him then but for sure the fights would have been more entertaining than this one-sided event.

 

We watched the fight at Gie-Gies and for some reason all the Filipino's starting cheering when the decision was announced then when quiet when they realized they said "Money", not Manny. It was obvious that Floyd won decisively, would have been nice if Manny could have cut off the ring and get some good shots in and made it more of a competitive fight.

Shawn

 

Manny should have taken running lessons if he could not catch how could he hit him