Oscar DeLahoya Vs Manny Paicco (sp)

[GQchris]

Mayweather didn't even mess up Oscar's face when they fought, and you think Mayweather would dismantle Pacman, lol.

[Uke]

I'm telling you GQchris, it was staged.

I NEVER liked DLH, but I give credit where its due. He's an elite fighter.

The only way Pacman could have beaten DLH was if he used speed.

DLH had to use his jab and his physical size to crowd and punish Pacman. The only way Pacman could have prevented that was to run and jab. He didn't have to because DLH stood in one place like a living target who occasionally threw a jab and mixed it up in spots.

DLH could have really hurt Pacman had he been relentless. He simply didn't try. I've been watching him box for years and I know what he would look like even if his usual game wasn't working. He didn't even attempt to use his usual game. DLH is seasoned enough to know that if a man has good movement you begin jabbing at the chest. He didn't even try.

When elite fighters lose, they either get caught with KO power, or they get out boxed. They don't get shut down to the point where they don't even attempt anything. They don't stand there like a sitting duck before even being hurt in the fight.

That's the problem with DLH still being a boxer. He's a promoter .. which means he's already corrupt, and him still boxing is a conflict of interests.

That fight was a sham and played out how I expected it to. I'd love to see Pacquiao try that against Hatton, Cotto, Clottey or Mayweather. They are all smaller than DLH and I'd bet that any of them could dismantle Pacman. They need to care about their careers because they aren't promoters like the Golden Boy.

[GQchris]

I did not expect the fight to go as it did. Oscar's size advantage was a non-factor.

[Uke]

I agree, this is just some simple physics in play, I hope that Manny pulls it off though. But yeah, this isn't the type of fight that Oscar should be proud of, because he knows he's simply fighting a smaller guy.

Kind of, GQchris.

Roy Jones was able to go up 27lbs and win. That was a prime RJJ though. He was a boxer, not just an energizer bunny type boxer. He had other skills than just punching.

Manny is very much a one dimensional fighter. I don't know that he possesses other skills and attributes that will give him an edge in this fight.

I want Manny to win as well. DLH has made a career and a legacy from beating guys no one ever thought would win, but losing in every major bout except the Quartey fight, which I believe was a robbery. That is why I usually root against DLH no matter the opponent.

[GQchris]

I agree, this is just some simple physics in play, I hope that Manny pulls it off though. But yeah, this isn't the type of fight that Oscar should be proud of, because he knows he's simply fighting a smaller guy.

[Uke]

This is a shame, and DLH should be ashamed for it. Pacquiao who started out as a lt flyweight and a just a few years ago was a featherweight should NEVER be facing a man who was a contender for the middleweight crown.

This as a mockery of boxing. If Pacquiao wins it was a stunt ... and boxers from all over will be lining up to destroy this little man. Pacman isn't known for being a great boxer. He's known for being a tenacious puncher.

You put him in the ring against a man like Ricky Hatton or Miguel Cotto and its a wrap. Don't even mention guys like Paul Williams and Antonio Margarito who would literally kill him. And these men are smaller than DLH! I'm surprised that Freddy Roach agreed to train his fighter for this slaughter.

Oscar may be overhyped, but he's still an elite boxer who is naturally comfortable at welterweight and jr welterweight. Good god, man.

They might as well have put Pacquiao in with one of the Klitschko brothers.

[treelizard]

de la Hoya by TKO

[Hardball]

I've never seen Manny fight, I know him by reputation only. Oscar has pulled out all the stops preparing for this fight but I got to go with the youth. Manny is several years younger than Oscar thus I pick him to win by decision.

[Tom Yum]

Oscar still has it in him. Lots and lots of experience, smooth moves, the ability to overcome a knockout brawler. Still, Pacquiao is no brawler - but a talented boxer with power in both hands and is a southpaw I believe.

Its gonna be a great fight!!

[Hardball]

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