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I agree. I had it 115-113 Pacquiao. Closer than many people think, but definitely no way Horn won. I will say, by watching the fight, Horn looked good. He was the aggressor. He controlled the pace and he did back Manny against the ropes fairly effectively, but when you look at the numbers it shows a convincing win for Pacquiao. 182 punches landed versus 92. That ridiculous score of 117-111 from the judge was absolutely insane. Their credentials should be immediately revoked. Oh well. I agree with Teddy Atlas. It's a corrupt sport. They just want to prop up this Aussie kid and make money off of a rematch. Bogus. It's a shame that they're ruining the legacy of a legend.
He wasn't robbed. Outside of American boxing media (ESPN who just so happens to have a contract with Top Rank), who else is saying he was robbed? Paulie Malignaggi certainly doesn't believe he was robbed.
Pacquiao had no business fighting a guy named Joe Horn in the first place. He is the very definition of a can. Mayweather fights Berto and gets called out for it, but Pacquiao fights a complete can and everyone is silent.
He wasn't robbed. Outside of American boxing media (ESPN who just so happens to have a contract with Top Rank), who else is saying he was robbed? Paulie Malignaggi certainly doesn't believe he was robbed.
Pacquiao had no business fighting a guy named Joe Horn in the first place. He is the very definition of a can. Mayweather fights Berto and gets called out for it, but Pacquiao fights a complete can and everyone is silent.
Exactly! He was supposed to easily destroy Horn, Vargas, Bradley 3, etc. and yet he struggled.
I don't think there's much doubt that Pacman's best days are behind him and I don't think anyone anywhere is suggesting otherwise. But he won that fight hands down. Not a dominant beat down but he clearly won.
I don't think there's much doubt that Pacman's best days are behind him and I don't think anyone anywhere is suggesting otherwise. But he won that fight hands down. Not a dominant beat down but he clearly won.
I don't like Pacquiao but I also think he won. At the same time I guess he finally got a taste of his own medicine after receiving gift decisions vs Marquez until the 4th fight where judges couldn't save him anymore when the fight ended with his face on the mat.
Legend or not, I think a fighter who's 38 years old and on the tail end of his career is entitled to fight a "can."
And yes, Horn showed guts and stamina, but Pac threw way more punches, landed way more punches, landed way more punches as a percentage of thrown punches, never showed any signs of being staggered or overly fatigued, had Horn sucking wind throughout most of the latter half of the fight, and pummeled him nearly to the point of a TKO. Horn's ability to take punches and stay on his feet is impressive, but trying to hurt the other guy's fists with your face is not a particularly effective boxing strategy. The first time Horn has to defend his title against someone who can hit with some power and isn't old enough to be his dad, he's gonna get his head knocked off.
He wasn't robbed. Outside of American boxing media (ESPN who just so happens to have a contract with Top Rank), who else is saying he was robbed? Paulie Malignaggi certainly doesn't believe he was robbed.
Pacquiao had no business fighting a guy named Joe Horn in the first place. He is the very definition of a can. Mayweather fights Berto and gets called out for it, but Pacquiao fights a complete can and everyone is silent.
Please make the fight between Pacquio and Malinaggi so Malinaggi can get his mouth shut.
Exactly! He was supposed to easily destroy Horn, Vargas, Bradley 3, etc. and yet he struggled.
Wasn't Mayweather supposed to destroy Maidana the first time?
Maidana vs Mayweather was a HELL of a lot closer than Pac vs Horn.
The corruption is real.
But also, styles make fights.
Why you hate Pac? He's one of the best ever, but he needs to retire.
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