Points NOT TO Include in a Pacquiao-Mayweather Debate

December 13th, 2009
Kenneth Ragpala

For many boxing analysts and enthusiasts who are so hyped up about the upcoming Pacquiao-Mayweather smackdown (or runaraound, as others have clearly stated), making arguments and cases will be as normal as the sun rising from the east. But there are some factors that other's may have taken into consideration, noting that in all honesty, they are irrelevant.

Here are some unnecessary points people bring up when discussing how the Pacquiao-Mayweather will turn out.

Pacquiao's First Two Losses

The whole boxing world knows that Pacquiao has been stopped before, twice. But to even inculde those losses in making a case for Mayweather. who also never failed to point out those stoppages, is like making a building using more sand than cement.

While Pacquiao was knocked out, he was still in his teens and never had the benefit of expert training or the extensive experience of an amateur career. In contrast, Mayweather comes from a prominent boxing clan. His father, Floyd Sr., and his uncle Roger, were there to train him since day one. Apart from that, Mayweather also had a storied amateur experience, with Golden Glove championships to boot.

Roach only came over the middle part of Pacquiao's career and he clearly improved since then.

With regards to losses, the only thing people can really talk about is his loss to Morales, who outboxed him pretty well in their first fight.

The JMM Comparison

With no doubt, Pacquiao's difficult fights were with Juan Manuel Marquez. A great counterpuncher, Marquez was downed a total of four times against Pacquiao and still came back slugging. Against Mayweather, Marquez was virtually ineffective.

However, using Marquez as a common denominator may not work in an argument. First off, Marquez fought Pacquiao at the featherweight and super featherweight divisions, categories in which the young Marquez is very comfortable and effectual at the time.

Against Mayweather, the 36-year old Marquez has to gain weight and jump two divisions up. Basically, Marquez, great champion that he is, was an overbloated lightweight that night.

While the points here can eb argued and are open to arguments, the fact remains that whoever wins on May 13th will silence the critics and doubters on both sides, and exalt and justify the believers. But no matter what happens, boxing fans are in for a treat.

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