[VolandoVengoVolandoVoy]

So, I decided to keep it simple. Who do you think will win? Discuss why, what round, and whether it will be ko, tko, unanimous decision, or split decision in the comments.

I don't know that much about boxing, but my guess is that Pacquiao will win. He seems hungrier, and has had tougher fights recently. Mayweather seems arrogant and overconfident.

[Saweeep]

Bound to be Mayweather via decision.

Most likely going to be a boring fight.

Incidentally I read today that only 1000 tickets were being offered for general sale at $60,000 each??

Have they even signed the contracts yet?

[VolandoVengoVolandoVoy]

I think the fight would be a lot more exciting if they split the purse 70% winner, 30% loser, but with the caveat that if the fight goes the distance and is a decision instead of a ko or tko, half the purse goes to charity and the remaining half is then split 70-30.

[memcpy]

Floyd is the better boxer, but Pacquiao is known for throwing 100 punches per round also. I expect Floyd to get hit more than he ever has in his career.

If you don't know anything about this fight,this vid, will break down Floyd's stuff.

-Floyd's philly shell defence
-Pull counter he uses
-footwork
-counter punches

[MY DETROIT PLAYAS]

Mayweather close split decision, too many accurate counter-shots

Strong first 4-5 rounds for Pacman, look for his activity rate to be high but not 100 punches a round

Floyd will try to keep the fight in the middle of the ring and box, Manny wants a herky-jerky fast paced melee

I can see a knockdown or two, Pac has power in both hands and is a crafty lefty but Mayweather is stronger than people think

The real fight breaks out when Manny tries to assert his will, and Mayweather "pushes back"

[Aphex]

With the cash they're going to rake in they're both going to win. Mayweather split-decision with a rematch unless he retires right after which he probably will.

[Fortis]

Mayweather. Pacquiao has been falling off recently.

[Oz.]

Maybe Pacquiao has been giving the illusion that he's falling off so Mayweather would take the bait and finally accept the fight.

I'm hoping to see a good fight though

[BBinger]

In 2009 this would have been the fight and it would have been hard to see a way for Mayweather to lose then. Now? It's been a while since either has had a real challenging fight. I'm very tempted to bet Pacquiao here. This fight might as well be a coinflip.

[YoungBlood]

Floyd is a master of the game.

With that being said, Floyd is the justified favorite in this bout but I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Manny somehow pulls it off. In all honesty, if you truly like or love boxing (or fighting in general) you will know that Mayweather is far from a boring fighter. It may seem that way to casuals but he's a technician of the sport. His timing, movement, and precision is by far the best in the game. I remember a lot of people booing the bout he had with Canelo but that was the art of boxing at its finest.

"Hit and don't get hit."

[Fortis]

(04-23-2015 11:46 AM)Oz. Wrote:  

Maybe Pacquiao has been giving the illusion that he's falling off so Mayweather would take the bait and finally accept the fight.

I'm hoping to see a good fight though

Hasn't he lost his last 3 fights or something like that. You wouldn't do that to your record just to play with floyd.

[Ronald Reagan]

Mayweather wins by decision. I agree that this fight is long past due.

[IvanDrago]

delete: Whoops, I thought I was posting in the Ortiz / Shamrock 4 thread.

[Alfa]

(04-23-2015 08:45 AM)MY DETROIT PLAYAS Wrote:  

Floyd will try to keep the fight in the middle of the ring and box, Manny wants a herky-jerky fast paced melee

C'mon man, you trying to paint mayweather as anybody but a defensive specialist?

Floyd by decision but he will be backpedaling as usual.

[MY DETROIT PLAYAS]

(04-23-2015 01:22 PM)Alfa Wrote:  

(04-23-2015 08:45 AM)MY DETROIT PLAYAS Wrote:  

Floyd will try to keep the fight in the middle of the ring and box, Manny wants a herky-jerky fast paced melee

C'mon man, you trying to paint mayweather as anybody but a defensive specialist?

Floyd by decision but he will be backpedaling as usual.

You either are an MMA fan or you didn't watch the Canelo fight.

Tell you what go youtube Mayweather vs against other "offensive" fighters - Corrales, Augustus, or Corley...Defense 1st? yes but the 2nd half of fights Floyd walks guys down my dude

Come back and we'll talk...

[Pride male]

Pac man will come out guns blazing but Floyd may weather the storm.

[Aphex]

The poll should actually be:

Will Mayweather retire if he wins vs Pacman?

It'd probably be 100% of votes yes.

[realologist]

(04-23-2015 03:25 PM)Aphex Wrote:  

The poll should actually be:

Will Mayweather retire if he wins vs Pacman?

It'd probably be 100% of votes yes.

I don't think so. If the fight is a close unanimous decision, split decision in Mayweather's favor or a victory for Pacquiao that will lead to a rematch.

If I recall correctly the rematch would be Mayweather's final fight for the contract he signed with Showtime. I would expect Mayweather to retire after that unless he loses the rematch(I think a rematch will happen).

[Merenguero]

(04-23-2015 03:43 PM)realologist Wrote:  

(04-23-2015 03:25 PM)Aphex Wrote:  

The poll should actually be:

Will Mayweather retire if he wins vs Pacman?

It'd probably be 100% of votes yes.

I don't think so. If the fight is a close unanimous decision, split decision in Mayweather's favor or a victory for Pacquiao that will lead to a rematch.

If I recall correctly the rematch would be Mayweather's final fight for the contract he signed with Showtime. I would expect Mayweather to retire after that unless he loses the rematch(I think a rematch will happen).

Agreed. Anything other than a one-sided Mayweather win will lead to a rematch in September. I think it will be competitive, with Mayweather winning a fair decision on the scorecards. With these judges, I really don't see anyone getting robbed.

As I've said before, there are two ways to beat Mayweather. One way is to be a huge puncher like Golovkin. The other way is to throw 1,000 or even 900 punches in a fight. Look at Pacquiao's punch output over his last five or so fights. He is throwing 500-some, 600-some, or 700-some punches per fight. That will make it competitive, but not get him a win on the scorecards against the best defensive boxer ever. I still don't understand what people are talking about when they see Pacquiao will knock him out.

[Merenguero]

(04-23-2015 06:37 AM)CrashBangWallop Wrote:  

Incidentally I read today that only 1000 tickets were being offered for general sale at $60,000 each??

Not true. I have the chance right now to buy two nosebleed tickets plus some dinner and pre-fight party for under $8,000. No way in hell.

Edit: I think each ticket was for $8,000. That makes the whole thing twice as bad.

[rudebwoy]

PAC will win to set up a rematch.

[Aphex]

(04-23-2015 04:16 PM)Merenguero Wrote:  

(04-23-2015 03:43 PM)realologist Wrote:  

I don't think so. If the fight is a close unanimous decision, split decision in Mayweather's favor or a victory for Pacquiao that will lead to a rematch.

If I recall correctly the rematch would be Mayweather's final fight for the contract he signed with Showtime. I would expect Mayweather to retire after that unless he loses the rematch(I think a rematch will happen).

Agreed. Anything other than a one-sided Mayweather win will lead to a rematch in September. I think it will be competitive, with Mayweather winning a fair decision on the scorecards. With these judges, I really don't see anyone getting robbed.

As I've said before, there are two ways to beat Mayweather. One way is to be a huge puncher like Golovkin. The other way is to throw 1,000 or even 900 punches in a fight. Look at Pacquiao's punch output over his last five or so fights. He is throwing 500-some, 600-some, or 700-some punches per fight. That will make it competitive, but not get him a win on the scorecards against the best defensive boxer ever. I still don't understand what people are talking about when they see Pacquiao will knock him out.

Completely agree with you here. Mayweather will make him work and defend like a champion like he always does. The only way I see a knockout from Pacquiao is if Mayweather walks to the corner, puts his arms down, shuts his eyes and does nothing to defend. I'm calling split Mayweather all the way.

[VolandoVengoVolandoVoy]

How big a factor is Mayweather's age? 38 is getting old.

[Saweeep]

That is a problem in fightsports; everything's going great and your age isn't causing you any major problems...then wham, you hit the wall in the middle of a fight and your career is unexpectedly over.

Whatever happens, I don't ever want to see a legendary boxer do a RJJ again.

[Lucky]

I can imagine an upset with Pacquiao winning but my money is on Mayweather. The dude is too slick, I don't even think I've seen him hurt in a fight.

There was one fight where he was knocked down, but it was barely noticeable because his glove touched the canvas momentarily.

Can't stand the guy personally, but he's going to win.