Since his fight with the then WBC lightweight champ David Diaz, Manny Pacquiao has been remarkable with his footwork, hand speed and in and out movements against bigger opponents. He has made Diaz look old and slow with his footwork and hand speed. He frustrated Oscar dela Hoya with his in and out movements and sharpshooting abilities. He was able to avoid Ricky Hatton's pressure by throwing fast combinations right before Hatton can impose his strength and size advantages. These vast improvements from Manny has solidified his top pound for pound status and has brought him to the list of the all time greats.
According to Bob Arum, Pacquiao's promoter since 2007, Manny is on top of the sport but he does not stop learning with the guidance of Freddie Roach. "He keeps getting better and better and that's what Champions should be" Arum told in previous interviews. If we see yet another better Manny Pacquiao, what can Cotto do to stop him? How can he stop Manny's movements?
This will be a tough job to do but I believe only a fighter who is as fast and has the same footwork as Manny, could contain if not stop the Pacman's movements. Cotto has hand speed and footwork too. He has proven that he can frustrate a fighter with hand speed and footwork when he beat Sugar Shane Mosley. However, he barely won that fight. Also, Mosley is not as fast as Manny and does not have the in and out movements. Cotto was not able to avoid Antonio Margarito's pressure. And just recently, he struggled with Joshua Clottey who most of the fight just stood infront of Cotto. Again, he barely won that fight. If Cotto does not come up with the right game plan to stop Manny's movements, he might end up like Pacquiao's previous opponents.
Who can stop Pacquiao's movements? This could be a good debate within the sport as Manny is now the face of boxing as its pound for pound best. For sure, many would want to have a try. But who among them has the best chance. Who has the same hand speed and foot work that could probably match Manny's movements and give the Pacman a hell of a fight? So far, the best candidate would be Floyd Mayweather. But until we see him beat Pacquiao, we can say Pacquiao is unstoppable.
According to Bob Arum, Pacquiao's promoter since 2007, Manny is on top of the sport but he does not stop learning with the guidance of Freddie Roach. "He keeps getting better and better and that's what Champions should be" Arum told in previous interviews. If we see yet another better Manny Pacquiao, what can Cotto do to stop him? How can he stop Manny's movements?
This will be a tough job to do but I believe only a fighter who is as fast and has the same footwork as Manny, could contain if not stop the Pacman's movements. Cotto has hand speed and footwork too. He has proven that he can frustrate a fighter with hand speed and footwork when he beat Sugar Shane Mosley. However, he barely won that fight. Also, Mosley is not as fast as Manny and does not have the in and out movements. Cotto was not able to avoid Antonio Margarito's pressure. And just recently, he struggled with Joshua Clottey who most of the fight just stood infront of Cotto. Again, he barely won that fight. If Cotto does not come up with the right game plan to stop Manny's movements, he might end up like Pacquiao's previous opponents.
Who can stop Pacquiao's movements? This could be a good debate within the sport as Manny is now the face of boxing as its pound for pound best. For sure, many would want to have a try. But who among them has the best chance. Who has the same hand speed and foot work that could probably match Manny's movements and give the Pacman a hell of a fight? So far, the best candidate would be Floyd Mayweather. But until we see him beat Pacquiao, we can say Pacquiao is unstoppable.
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unstoppable indeed
ReplyDeleteunstoppable? maybe if he starts training. roach is pissed, and for good reason. they practically haven't talked in 2 months. i understand in each of manny's fights there was always some major controversy/obstacle, but somehow he manages to pull through. but he has to start training, and train outside of the Philippines. hope being the top dog hasn't gone to his head. or cotto may not just stop his movements, he may as well knock him out.
ReplyDeleteenough with showbiz manny, start training!!!
I agree...Manny should stop all those nonsence publicity, showbiz and commercial. There will be time that soon as this big night on Nov 14 is over. He is only as good as he keep on winning. If he looses, I doubt if they will still hire him to promote a shampoo....or a toothpaste.....
ReplyDeleteI agree too,Should PACQUIAO stop all his appointment except his coming fight.All people around him inside GMA7 are Bullshit.They are taking for granted his coming fight,This fight is very important for him & for the Phils.If pacquiao looses to this fight, he will loose also for his candidacy 100%.
ReplyDeletePACQUIAO, GO!GO!GO,lET OTHER APPOINTMENT DONE AFTER YOUR COTTO'S FIGHT.gOD bLESS!!!!
Pacquiao is a very calculating person... i think what he was doing now is a move to make his opponent underestimate him. Behind all those scenes he probably is already training.
ReplyDeletealam na ni manny ang gagawin relax lng kayo mga dudes
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