Pacquiao May be too much for Mayweather

Not only do I think Manny Pacquiao would be the favorite in a fight with Floyd Mayweather, I think he would win with ease. Mayweather (40-0 25 KO's) is known for his tight defense, speed and accurate punching. However, he lacks the power it takes to hurt the Filipino champion. He would dance and dance around the ring avoiding Pacquiao, which would create too much space for those lightning quick jabs to connect. I just don't see Mayweather hurting Pacquiao, I see him staying away and only winning off numbers.

It would be a truly ridiculous payday for both fighters, but who would get the higher percentage? Would the two fighters agree on a 50/50 split? Pac probably would settle only to get the fight and complete his legacy, despite the fact he is the biggest name in the sport. Mayweather, whose life is centered around being paid, would flaunt his record and likely demand a higher percentage. It would be the biggest fight in years and a match up boxing needs. There is no heavyweight fighters worth waiting for, so Pacquaio/Mayweather becomes the biggest fight the boxing world can offer.

Pacquiao, like Mayweather a couple years ago, has become the fighter fans pay to see regardless of the opponent. He is Tiger, LeBron and Federer. He is the main event and the face of the sport. Sorry Floyd. He has taken on the best available opponents and dominated. He continues to stay active as a social figure, which is something no other fighter can say. He is the ray of hope in a sport that struggles to stay afloat (unintentional rhyme). How much do you think this fight will go for? How much would you be willing to pay? Is a hundred bucks to see the best fight since Tyson/Lewis too much to ask? I bet you would still pay it.

But, would Mayweather be able to compete? He is truly gifted, has ALWAYS backed up his claims and done so with a smoothness boxing fans hadn't seen since Ali and Sugar. But would he dare go inside on Pac? Would the fight be anything more than a "Catch me if you can". Peppering Pac with jabs won't win the fight, let alone hurt Pacquiao. I wonder if Mayweather wants to risk all he has accomplished and potentially retire on a loss.

Pacquiao has become an iconic figure in sports. Mayweather is an iconic figure in boxing. I think both are more than capable of beating the other, however I find it hard to see Mayweather getting into the kind of shape it would take to pull this one off. Pacquiao is no Marquez. This is not going to be a small, light opponent jumping up weight divisions to provide Mayweather a "let's get the rust off" fight. I hope this fight happens sometime next year. I hope it lives up to the potential greatness the boxing community has projected. But I will not be surprised if Mayweather decides against the fight, passes on the money and keeps his flawless record. I think Pacquiao has already won the fight.