Sunday, May 3, 2009

No Mas!

Just as when former pound-per-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. made his statement that he's back, Manny Pacquiao made a bettter, clear-cut statement that he is boxing's best pound-per-pound.

Pacman just completely dominated Ricky Hatton in just two rounds, in just two fast-paced rounds. So much speed and power, the Hitman just can't bully his way towards Pacman as he used to do. And I was really surprised by Pacman's right hand (watch the 1st knockdown). I never thought it will be as heavy as his signatured lefty. Surely, Pacman is not the one-dimensional brawler he used to be anymore. And amazingly, he keeps getting better and better each fight. He is now a very good boxer. And Hatton, pity him, just don't have good defense at all. He always leave his chin wide open once he throws his hooks. This is a statement victory for Pacman.

I'm now truly a Pacman believer. Although I still believe he lost the first fight with Marquez. Then when he beat Diaz, I was saying that the former lightweight champ is so slow. I want Pacman to fight an intelligent boxer. He embarrased the proud Dela Hoya but again, he's past his prime. Give the guy a top boxer in his prime. Hatton was, in such a case, a great lightwelter champ having the Ring belt, proved his fighting over a decade and a natural 140. But look what he did, two-round demolition job. Hahaha.

So what's next? No Mayweather and no trilogy with Marquez yet as of the moment since the two will fight July 18th as PBF's comeback fight. The best option for me, both quality and money-wise fight, is to challenge current WBA welter king Sugar Shane Mosley. Sure, he is 37 but Mosley's last two fight were incredible. He both KO'd Margarito and Mayorga. And I always believe that Mosley has the same style of Mayweather. Cotto is an option but he should redeem himself first after that humiliating KO loss to Margarito. Other notables are WBC junior welter champ Timothy Bradley and WBC welter champ Andre Berto.

Mabuhay Pacman!

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