By Mike Hunt: I recently recieved my monthly dose of Boxing Monthly in the post and straight away I read the panel from people throughout the boxing world on the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight and who they think will win. I want to be able to forget about this fight for now at least but because it’s that big for the sport it just won’t go away. Each explain which fighter of the two they like and why they think they will win the fight.

The panel starts with Carl Froch who said: “Mayweather wins 10 out of 10, he’s too technically proficient and his defensive skills and reflexes are too good.”

Timothy Bradley who is an excellent fighter himself said: “Mayweather – easy fight, hands down. I’m a big Pacquiao fan but i’m a big Mayweather fan also and I definitely pick Floyd, he’s a very smart boxer, crafty in the ring, I mean he has everything and I wouldn’t be suprised if he stops him.”

Others going for Mayweather include the likes of Johnny Nelson, Billy Graham, Jim Watt and Ricky Hatton (who’s fought both), Ricky said: “Floyd and Manny are definitely the two best fighters pound for pound and of the modern era. I think Floyd is going to win this, he definitely beat a better Ricky Hatton than Manny did and because of all his experience, he really knows how to pace a fight.”

Buddy McGirt also commented saying: “I like Mayweather. Pacquiao’s on a high and I love Freddie Roach, he’s a great trainer and a great guy, but the difference in the fight is not the corners, but the fighters and Mayweather has something you can’t teach. Floyd is a natural, he’s got that natural ability to make adjustments so well in a fight. I respect Pacquiao, but he’s never been in with someone like Mayweather and that’s going to be the difference.”

People rooting for Pacquiao include: Frank Maloney, Steve Collins, Don Majeski and Bert Sugar who says: “I say Pacquiao because the fighters that have given Floyd the most trouble are pressure fighters.”

Joe Goosen also said Pacquiao: “Pacquiao hurts people all the time and he’s using his right hand a lot more now and he’s getting trickier than he’s ever been.”

I for one enjoyed this and found it a very good read and suggest the proper boxing fans give it a read. The result of the panel is what I also expected with Mayweather winning the poll 25-13.

I keep saying I don’t really want to talk about this fight until it’s officially made (if ever) but as I said before the debates just won’t go away. Both have to get through real tough welterweights in Mosley and Clottey before they can think about eachother again. Lets just enjoy the two fights coming up and hopefully after May 1st were all looking towards Mayweather-Pacquiao.