It has finally been realized!
After years of waiting, dodging, and taunting, the world will finally see a clash between two boxing icons, when the undefeated Floyd Mayweather, Jr., takes on the "People's Champ" Manny Pacquiao. This titanic bout has been dubbed, "The Fight of the Century".
And early on, people are taking sides between the two champs. Filipinos, of course, will root for Pacquiao. However, in the US, there's a split decision between the two. Despite a 2 1/2 - 1 odds against Pac-man, some Americans choose Pacquiao to end Mayweather's unbeaten streak.
For instance, Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer, demonstrated in a video how Pacquiao will beat Mayweather. He reasons that since Pacquiao likes to throw a lot of punches, and Mayweather is more of a laid-back person, Mayweather will be put on a disadvantage unless he puts a fight early on.
Juan Manuel Marquez, one of the few boxers to take down the Filipino boxer, believes that Pacquiao will ensure victory only if he knocks Mayweather out cold. This most definitely comes from experience. He says Pacquiao needs to be aggresive, as Mayweather's defensive stance poses a huge problem for Pac-Man. [1]
BoxingNews24's Jamie Ortega posted a 13-point list on why Mayweather won't be able to keep up with Pacquiao. Ortega repeatedly emphasizes that (a) Mayweather has never fought someone with a style like Pacquiao and (b) Pacquiao has faced harder competition then Mayweather. Ortega also says that Pacquiao's boxing style (moving around the ring endlessly) will be a tough match-up for Mayweather, which is also the case for his cardio.[2]
So, what do you think? Who will win this epic match-up? Will it be Mayweather retaining his undefeated streak? Or will Pacman conquer the odds and end Mayweather's reign? (2C4U)
[1]Marquez warns Pacquiao to KO Marquez, don't trust the judges.
[2]13 reasons why Floyd Mayweather Jr. will lose to Manny Pacquiao
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