Manny vs Mayweather

As many of you would know by now, it’s on!! The fight of a generation has finally been confirmed. May the second will see Manny Pacquiao take on Floyd Mayweather in what will undoubtedly be the highest grossing boxing event in the history of the sport, and almost certainly the highest grossing sporting event ever. Whilst the fight would certainly have been a greater sporting spectacle in their respective primes, it may still be a great event even now. With his blistering footwork and lightning hand speed, a peak Manny Pacquiao was the proverbial Filipino buzz saw, popping in and out of the pocket like a mole in the hole. He certainly seemed nigh on invincible when he took on, and out Oscar dela Hoya and Miguel Cotto. Floyd Mayweather didn’t seem quite as invincible in his respective clashes with the two, but the absolute pasting he gave Juan Marquez in their 2009 fight gave credence to the idea that Floyd would destroy Manny if they ever fought. It is a slightly amusing idea… boxing isn’t a sport where fighter A beats fighter B because fighter A beat fighter C and fighter B lost to fighter C. It also ignores the basic fact that Marquez has had a bit of a ‘mare against Manny in any case. Even if you make a case for him having won all their bouts, you still have to concede Pacquiao has broken his nose, concussed him, and knocked him down five times over 41 rounds. Hardly damning evidence. In my opinion, this fight could live up to its billing. Manny’s hands aren’t what they were many moons ago, but his foot speed is still blinding. Floyd’s feet don’t dance out the pocket like they used to, but he still possesses the best brain in the business. If they are matched up reasonably for hand speed, I think Pacquiao’ superior feet may seal the deal for him. I am going to go Manny by a very close decision, or possibly late knock out