Pacquiao: A Map to Canastota
Among the elite of the featherweight class, Manny Pacquiao, by virtue of his age and present weight, is the one with a shot at Eusebio Pedrosa's long-standing record of 19 successive defenses of any featherweight world title (be it WBC, WBA, etc)Morales could not because of weight considerations (seems intent on going up); MAB because of age. Marquez may be too old to try as well (?) Harrison may, but he's not quite part of the world elite.
Pedrosa lost his title to Barry McGuigan in June 8, 1985 in London by decision on his 20th defense of the WBA title. If Pacman were to take a shot at Pedrosa's record, he would have to compile a substantial WIN list early (after winning any of those alphabet belts) so that he can taper off his number of annual ring appearances later, when age begins to catch up with him. Ten fights in three years or so is deemed reasonable. QUESTION: Who among the current hot fighters/ contenders (prospects, included) should Pacman meet over the three year period. Please list ten and NO PADDING!Pick the best of the crop! And indicate how you think the fight will end. Ex: vs. Barrera (rematch)- 12 UD, etc. etc.(Note: This is:PROVIDED THAT PAC WINS A BELT FIRST, so, please specify the name of the current champ that you think Pac should take the title from. You may propose unifications and rematches, as well.)
Let's have fun with this!
Pedrosa lost his title to Barry McGuigan in June 8, 1985 in London by decision on his 20th defense of the WBA title. If Pacman were to take a shot at Pedrosa's record, he would have to compile a substantial WIN list early (after winning any of those alphabet belts) so that he can taper off his number of annual ring appearances later, when age begins to catch up with him. Ten fights in three years or so is deemed reasonable. QUESTION: Who among the current hot fighters/ contenders (prospects, included) should Pacman meet over the three year period. Please list ten and NO PADDING!Pick the best of the crop! And indicate how you think the fight will end. Ex: vs. Barrera (rematch)- 12 UD, etc. etc.(Note: This is:PROVIDED THAT PAC WINS A BELT FIRST, so, please specify the name of the current champ that you think Pac should take the title from. You may propose unifications and rematches, as well.)
Let's have fun with this!
Gran Campeon
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