Next five possible opponents for Pacquiao
September 4th, 2009
By Liam Santiago: Assuming that Manny Pacquiao can defeat Miguel Cotto on November 14th, here is a list of five possible next opponents for the Filipino. Of course, assuming that he gets through Cotto is a very big assumption. Cotto has every asset to beat Pacquiao and it will be a huge test for him. But here are five big names that would enhance Pac-Man’s legacy.
Again, actually doing the business over Mayweather takes a lot of doing. However, as much as we want to see this fight, it will not happen. Neither man will take a lesser portion of the money ; each thinking they are more deserving.
2. Shane Mosley. Sugar Shane is the man most boxing fans wanted Pacquiao to fight instead of Cotto. He is currently ranked as the best welterweight in the world so boxing fans could not see why Pacquiao chose to fight Cotto. Will Pacquiao want to eliminate that idea that he ducked Mosley? Like Cotto, Mosley would have a massive size advantage, but would be likely to be very drained in energy in order to meet the catch weight.
3. Juan Manuel Marquez. The two bouts between the pair in the past have been very controversial. Many boxing experts say that Marquez won both. That’s boxing for you. Can Pacquiao retire without finishing of business with Marquez.
If Marquez beats Mayweather and Pacquiao defeats Cotto, expect to see this fight happen very soon. The simple reason this would enhance Pac-Man’s legacy ; it would eliminate any idea that he is a better fighter than Marquez.
4. Edwin Valero. Everyone loves to see the top fighters fight an unbeaten, young star. Remember Calzaghe vs Kessler? Hatton vs Mayweather? This clash of styles would make for an amazing fight. Both men having amazing power and both liking to use it.
5. Kelly Pavlik. This is not meant as a joke. If the two met at a catch weight, what a fight it would be. If Pacquiao could pull of a victory of the Youngstown man, can you imagine the respect he would gain worldwide? Even if he failed, he would still get the credit for giving it a go. The idea seems crazy at first ; an ex featherweight fighting a middleweight.
But Pavlik is not the slickest of boxers and he has not get the best footwork. If Pacquiao could dance around him, he has a good chance. Pavlik could easily take Pacquiao out with one booming straight right hand, but that’s what every boxing expert said Hatton and De La Hoya would do.
If Pacquiao did this and won he would go down as one of the greatest fighter’s to ever live. That is why it would be a good move to enhance his legacy.
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what a great idea pavlik v pacman
LOL! At least I stayed in the ring!
least i went 4 rounds
This is unseen footage of Mr.Rich’s boxing Pro Debut. He’s the one in the black shorts with the ginger curls.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_A77xlV4U4&feature=PlayList&p=3FC1EC55095F6F10&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=36
Rare footage of Liam Santiago fighting. Check it out, he’s the one in the blue corner.
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Good article Liam apart from the pavlik shout………I’ll have a pint of what your drinking!!
manny can loose his life if he fights pavlik. Come on be serious.
Everybody wants Pacman to fight anybody.
What a great honor for Pac but above all fighters
out there i want Money May coz he’s undefeated right now and he’s great too.
Please, Mr. Rich, do not try and argue with me. YOU DO NOT HAVE THE MENTAL STRENGTH OR WISDOM. i CAN TELL FROM YOUR POSTS. You go back on what you say and pathetically embaress yourself you silly little fool
I am sure you are an old, worn out, lonely man living alone. But, please do not take the anger that comes as a by product from that on other people.
Mr Rich, So, please, explain to me why you posted this comment on this very article? :
Mr Rich
An ok article for once i thought until i got to the bottom of it.
Posted September 5, 2009
LOL!
I would go on but I am sure you have embaressed yourself enough. Run off to school again little boy and learn a little about boxing before you post pathetic, knowlegeless comments!
Yours sincerly, SUGAR SANTIAGO!
If i started writing articles Liam Santiago you would be out of a job mate. Of all the writers on this site you are without a doubt the biggest waste of column inches. Even when you start off writing a decent article you find some way to “F” it up. To say that im never satisfied is a bit of an over statement, ive been happy with many of the other writers on this site. You however do this site no justice. People only read your opinions for the comic releif that they get from them. You are a joke.
have u considered a rematch with hatton? don,t dismiss it, i,ve heard a rumour off a gud source, u heard it here first
Pavlik?????????????????????????
Santiago you are crap at this job and you dont know boxing so why are you on here
why dont he fight ivan drago from russia tto secure his legacy. what a joke PAVLIC
I think Pavlik is really over rated, he struggled against the useless Rubio! and Hopkins took him to school!
Hatton – The reason why Pac Mosley is a big fight is this. Yes Cotto beat Mosley, BUT Margarito (controversially) beat Cotto, and Mosley knocked Margarito out! – and this was this year! ie after Margarito beat Cotto!
I still think Mayweather Pac could defo be on, regardless of the percentages, that fight will generate millions more for them then any other fight, simples! lol
i think paul williams is a better fight than pavlik
nice article liam!!but it kills kelly staying at 168 so a catchweight wouldn’t work.also kelly hits harder than alot of people give him credit for so lets add it to the long list of fights people want to see but won’t.also i’d love to see pacman v marquez 3 coz there’s unfinished buisness and marquez must feel hard done by and i felt he won there 2nd fight.
If P-Will’s so good, he should start fighting the big boys at middle weight and super middle. Forget an easy W at lower weights
I agree with you Liam the fight with money mayweather will never happen cause in reality mayweather is afraid to fight pacman , so the best reason he will not agree the money to be on 50-50. and that the best way to avoid it.a very good reason to avoid with pacman.
LOL “Many boxing experts thought Marquez won.” I guess Lederman and his scoreboard doesn’t count as one of those “experts”.
Didn’t Pacquiao say he only has 3 fights left in him, Cotto included
Mr.Rich, people like you are NEVER satisfied. If you do not like it, wjhy dont you write an article or even better ‘DONT READ IT’. Fights between big and small have happened before. It would be a bigger money spinner than any fight.
An ok article for once i thought until i got to the bottom of it.
no body will beat paul williams
i wanna kill manuela perez!
Don’t be surprised if pac’s next fight will be his last two: Marquez and Mosley, forget Mayweather….. unless the bigger share of the pie is to Pac!
kelly pavlik?? now that is funny.. surely hopkins is more deserving. he still could make middle u know.
wink
why not have a rematch with me rustico torrecampo!
If Pacquiao ever managed to beat Pavlik at a catchweight, people would again say that Pavlik was weight drained…
Mm.. well last last time I saw hatton in the ring he was being stretcherd out and being taken to hosital as he hadn’t moved for 3 minutes after a little fillipino guy tapped his jaw…!
M.. well last last time I saw hatton in the ring he was being stretcherd out and being taken to hosital as he hadn’t moved for 3 minutes after a little fillipino guy tapped his jaw…!
Darren, He is no.1 but they wont let me add him lol
WERE IS HATTON ON YOUR LIST PARTNER?
Nicolay Valuev followed by Mini-me at catch weights to cement his legacy lol!!!
Santiago – Please come back to earth??
Agreed pac will only fight “names” now, for example, he wont fight guys like Bradley yet because they wont generate as much cash, but come on Pavlik! @ 160! and pavlik is well over 6 “! so he will never come down weight!
Pac stated at 108! for goodness sake!
Lets talk more along the lines of – Mayweather,Cotto,Margarito,Mosley, then maybe after he has dealt with those guys – and of the other guys have raised there game in that time, bradley,maidana,alexander,khan etc…
Why Pacman should fight Mosely over Cotto? Because Mosely beat the Sh$# out of the guy that made Cotto take a knee and quit. Sure Margo may have had loaded wraps but that is only speculation.
This article is trash. Pacman v Pavlik! This is garbage and will never happen.
Sometimes less is more. This is definitely one of those caase. If its a ‘quiet news/boxing day’, fine. Don’t feel complelled to post rubbish like this tho!
Long live boxing, Reptile.
We’re wanna be fighters. We fight with our pens. But I’m calm.
Calm down everyone please…..
2 issues. If you took a survey of boxing fans, I’m certain Cotto-Pacquiao is the preferred fight over Mosley-Pacquiao, which is why Cotto-Pacquiao are fighting. For the record, I think both Cotto and Mosley can beat Pacquiao, not mention Berto and a few other welterweights. Pacquiao is a great fighter but welterweights are not lightweights and junior welterweights, plus the welterweight division is argueably the most skilled division in boxing right now. Second, you’re getting a little ridiculous regarding Pacquiao fighting Pavlik. Next you’re going to say Pacquiao can walk on water and part the sea.
Froifroi
Its exactly what I’m thinking. pac fighting PW is a lot more realistic than pac fighting pavlik. Why, coz paul use to fight at welter and could possibly still make 147. and if not they can fight at 154 (no catch weight).
I agree with Hatton, if you could always write objectively, I’ll often read your column!
I would rather have Pac fight @ light-middle (catch-weight) than go straight to middle! How about Williams?
Your not as good as perez. he’s a legend
WHY NOT GO FOR VITALI KLITSCHO
good list , but pavlik come on lol.
Kelly Pavlik??? If that was not meant as a joke then I don’t know what a joke actually is.
lol kelly pavlik would either be the greatest fight pacman has ever done or the worse mismatch ever and if it were to be the latter pac would actually get killed.
I can see a lot of people thinking Pavlik is a ridiculous shout, but i agree wit u, Pavlik is a bit clumsey and i definitly think manny could knock him down