Mayweather vs. Pacquiao has been the discussion of the boxing world for the past few years. This potential bout has divided boxing fans into choosing more than just their favorite boxer. The two fighters appear to be polar opposites. They are on opposite ends of the spectrum in not only boxing style but lifestyle as well. This fight is the classic "GOOD vs. EVIL" or "HERO vs. VILLAIN" matchup that always draws interest.
THE EVIL: The outspoken and often cocky Floyd Mayweather Jr was born into a boxing family and wasted no time in embracing the family profession. Mayweather is a boxing machine almost brainwashed from childhood to become what he is now. He lives a lavish Hollywood “Money” lifestyle. Floyd has adopted the nickname, or alter ego even, of Money Mayweather. These egotistical traits are often associated by many as bad or even evil.
THE GOOD: From poverty stricken in the Philippines to international stardom, Manny Pacquiao has defied the odds. The odds to make it as one of the greatest fighters of the decade and this generation were overwhelmingly stacked against him. The likelihood of remaining humble after winning 6 world titles in 8 weight classes was slim too. Yet Pacquiao continues in good faith with his rags to riches story.
This potential fight would without question become the highest grossing fight of all time. The two best fighters of our generation clashing in an overly anticipated matchup of "good vs. evil". A win for either fighter would be the icing on the cake and easily the most memorable fight of their career. This is surely what all fans want to see. However, this “Fight for the Ages” can easily become the biggest “No Fight of All Time”.
For the record, if the fight does take place as much as I love and respect Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather would win convincingly.
boxing has been dead for a long time. Maybe this fight can be boxing back on the map.
ReplyDeleteBoxing has never been what it was in its Golden Era with Ali and Frazier or even the early 90's. But Mayweather and Pacquiao have brought the sport back to a level it hasn't been since that time. With a superfight like this it can definitely bring boxing back.
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