Pacquiao LOSES!!

[krosfyah]

By Split decision, which is ALWAYS controversial, but in the end it's a loss.

So now Floyd (well when he gets out of jail) can fight him without being scared, they will either even out the records again or he'll have a one up. though the fear is losing to a KO or TKO, but you're supposed to be a fighter, FIGHT. win lose or draw man, it's your job. just do it.

I can understand the apprehension esp with Pacquiao's not wanting to do the olympic style drug testing but again, come on!

[Milk Man]

Just my personal opinion:
Highly dubious result and practically highway robber... and most other sports writers agree to this.

Anyway, seriously doubt Mayweather Vs Pacquiao will ever take place. Mayweather will probably take the Bradley route; looks unlikely a Bradley-Pacquiao rematch will happen in November

[krosfyah]

yeah that's the thing, robbery or not, it's a mark on the record. it sucks for the fans more than the fighter IMO when these things happen.

[BCI Guy]

They might as well just have Vince McMahon promote boxing.

[Inhibitor]

Pac needs to man up and fight Mayweather. Enough of these games!

[Lord Eternos]

Pac said he would fight mayweather. But he wants a 40-40 split with the winner getting the rest. Floyd wants 60-40. He needs to shut his mouth and fight. Fight for friggen charity at this point.

What's sad, highway robbery or not, bradley is an amazing fighter, and isnt talked about in this thread.

I believe manny has a rematch clause and nov. 10 is the date picked.

[mannyscollectibles]

My prediction is Mayweather will fight Bradley. Bradley will loose the title, giving Mayweather both Bradley's title and the one that once belonged to Pacquiao. Why fight Pacquiao when you can take his title via an easier route. mayweather v Pacquia more than likely will never happen.

Now you may think how in the hell would mayweather fight Bradley...well as it turns out, Bob Arum now doesnt want a rematch until there is an investigation on the scoring. Easiest way to get a Mayweather v Bradley fight while the "investigation" is complete.

It is easy to see that boxing is now a very corrupt sport.

[BCI Guy]

What's sad, highway robbery or not, bradley is an amazing fighter, and isnt talked about in this thread.

Bradley is a good fighter, but he sure didn't show it Saturday. It appeared he tried to win the fight by hurting Pac's left hand with his face.

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It is easy to see that boxing is now a very corrupt sport.

Boxing has been corrupt for years and years. The only way to guarantee a win is to knock your opponent out. Unfortunately most of the little guys don't have the power to do it consistently, and the heavyweight division has been a joke for over a decade.

[Lord Eternos]

....and the heavyweight division has been a joke for over a decade.

Ill disagree with you there. Lennox Lewis and the klitchko brothers are three of the most dominate heavyweights ever. But no one cares because they're not Tyson/Ali esque.

Bradley some how managed to break his foot saturday night.

Pacquio bradley will happen first one because investigation or not the promoters will want to settle it once and for all. Two, mayweather doesnt care about titles. And beating bradley who everyone already thinks lost to pac will prove nothing.

[markatisu]

Ill disagree with you there. Lennox Lewis and the klitchko brothers are three of the most dominate heavyweights ever. But no one cares because they're not Tyson/Ali esque.

Bradley some how managed to break his foot saturday night.

Pacquio bradley will happen first one because investigation or not the promoters will want to settle it once and for all. Two, mayweather doesnt care about titles. And beating bradley who everyone already thinks lost to pac will prove nothing.

I will never consider Lennox Lewis dominate, he ducked far too many opponents over his career in order to retain the stigma he was virtually unbeatable. He was good, no doubt about that. But the way he handled his title leaves him lacking imho

The Heavyweight field is not as deep as it used to be which is why you had smaller fighters getting more time on the card and being the big promotions.

[BCI Guy]

Ill disagree with you there. Lennox Lewis and the klitchko brothers are three of the most dominate heavyweights ever. But no one cares because they're not Tyson/Ali esque.

Lewis has been retired for 8 years and irrelevant for longer. The Klitchko's were very good, but its hard to put them into perspective because they didn't have anyone to fight.

IMO, the golden age of heavyweights is pre Tyson. And the 21st century has not been good to the division.

[Lord Eternos]

Who did Lewis duck? I remember bowe ducking him, but thats it. And one thing people dont consider as far as division depth..... those guys beat everyone. It didnt seem like there was competition because they conquered it all.

Hopefully by pre tyson you actually mean pre 1980. Cause 80-85 was a joke

Sorry to Get off subject

[krosfyah]

They might as well just have Vince McMahon promote boxing.

and the NBA...

[Milk Man]

Pacquio bradley will happen first one because investigation or not the promoters will want to settle it once and for all. Two, mayweather doesnt care about titles. And beating bradley who everyone already thinks lost to pac will prove nothing.

Hey LE. Long time no... post (is that the word I'm looking for?)
I think Bob Arum promotes both fighters. He's the ultimate winner in all this: Bradley-Pacquiao rematch or Mayweather-Bradley match up. If a rematch takes place, Pacquiao should just retire right after that fight regardless of result. I don't see the Mayweather fight happening, there's too much bad business blood already for either party to take a cut or step back from their positions.

And I am so not a Lennox Lewis fan but to be perfectly fair he didn't duck anyone ever, unless you count his refusing Vitali Klitschko a rematch as "ducking"...

To me Larry Holmes was a very dominant heavyweight champ, more so than Lewis ever was; 7 years (straight) reign as a champ, compared to Joe Louis' 11 years reign.

[Lord Eternos]

Hey LE. Long time no... post (is that the word I'm looking for?)

And I am so not a Lennox Lewis fan but to be perfectly fair he didn't duck anyone ever, unless you count his refusing Vitali Klitschko a rematch as "ducking"...

To me Larry Holmes was a very dominant heavyweight champ, more so than Lewis ever was; 7 years (straight) reign as a champ, compared to Joe Louis' 11 years reign.

I was thinking holmes when i wrote my post. I think he also is underrated. But it was people like Witherspoon, berbick, dokes, etc that inspired my joke comment.

I agree with youre assessment of manny vs Floyd. I'm not even upset with that. I think that would be another botched decision against Manny. Floyd makes too much money to throw a loss his way.

[Milk Man]

I was thinking holmes when i wrote my post. I think he also is underrated. But it was people like Witherspoon, berbick, dokes, etc that inspired my joke comment.

I agree with youre assessment of manny vs Floyd. I'm not even upset with that. I think that would be another botched decision against Manny. Floyd makes too much money to throw a loss his way.

Totally agree. You know come to think of it, the Tyson-Holyfield-Lewis era wasn't so bad. ALOT of talented fighters back in the day. I was just thinking of all fights Ray Mercer V Bert Cooper was an interesting match up and there were so many of those types of mouth watering fights that took place back in those days. I can't think of any interesting match ups today in the heavys division; lack of talent it seems, globally even.

I wouldn't blame Pacquaio if he's thinking "time to call it a day". He's can't keep it up forever. We'll just have to wait and see.

Totally see Bradley-Mayweather happening. I'm going with Bradley on points if that fight happens.

[GeologyMule]

I have viewed boxing as a crooked sport for years. MMA is the way to go. Like Dana White says "Never leave it in the hands of the judges".

[Lord Eternos]

I have viewed boxing as a crooked sport for years. MMA is the way to go. Like Dana White says "Never leave it in the hands of the judges".

When i was 8, my grandfather taught me "kicking and chocking is how girls fight" being a former boxer myself, i think mma is cheating.

[Milk Man]

I think MMA, UFC etc is the way to go.
I say this with great regret but the governing bodies, the Don Kings, the Bob Arums (it seems now anyway) have ruined it everyone.

Speaking of Don King, does anyone else think/believe that he's been awfully quiet of late? Possibly "the King's" choke hold on the sport is weakening?

[Lord Eternos]

I think MMA, UFC etc is the way to go.
I say this with great regret but the governing bodies, the Don Kings, the Bob Arums (it seems now anyway) have ruined it everyone.

Speaking of Don King, does anyone else think/believe that he's been awfully quiet of late? Possibly "the King's" choke hold on the sport is weakening?

I agree promotionally. I think the governing bodies should be come the promotion. Hayward a complete WBC card. Build up your organization with its own fighters. Kind of like what HBO and Showtime does. Marble this could lead to mergers or even the end of the weakest organization