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Manny opens as a 3-1 favorite.

My guess is that it ends up 4-1 or maybe even 5-1.
 
I've seen Mayweather "fight" several times now.

In his last 10, he's won 10 times. Eight times, including the last 5, it's gone 12 rounds, with mixed split, majority, and unanimous decisions.

In Pacs last 9 fights or so he's gone the distance all but one time, with mixed split, majority, and unanimous decisions.

I boldly predict that this fight is going to go 12 rounds. It's going to be Mayweather backing up and showing "great boxing skills" and "counterpunching" for 12 rounds, after which he'll be given a decision. Pac will chase him because he knows he's only going to win if he gets the KO.

Mayweather is all that is wrong with boxing. Anybody wondering why boxing is a dying sport needs to drink about 20 red bulls and watch the last 10 Mayweather fights.
 
Mayweather will likely win a 12 round decision, but he's far from "all that is wrong with boxing." Boxing has plenty of problems without Floyd Mayweather. Some people like to watch a technical master do his thing - it's not the most exciting thing in the world for a casual viewer, but the kid can box. And the fact that he's got a style that doesn't appeal to the masses is not high at the top of the list of problems with the sport.

I'll probably buy it, on the off chance that something exciting happens, and then be disappointed. As happens pretty much every time I order a fight.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
Some people like to watch a technical master do his thing
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Point taken.
I guess it's a question of what the point is.
Is the point to knock the other guy out, or to get more points?

Boxing and baseball are in the same spot. If they want to appeal to the marginal viewer, which needs to be the goal if finances matter, then they need to change the rules.

Baseball is virtually unwatchable, outside of the playoffs, in today's world for most people. Pitch clock.
Boxing needs to reward aggression, meaningful punches, and ring control, not "strikes landed," when 85% of the ones I saw Mayweather land in one fight were slaps that did little or no damage.
 
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So the fight is just 5 days away. Everything is over the top on this one regarding $. Ticket prices for the few that were publicly available were just absurd. It will be $99 for HD Pay Per View, and they are charging $10/ticket for the Friday weigh in. Hopefully the fight isn't a letdown. My heart says Pacquiao, but my head is saying Mayweather by decision..... I see it going all 12 rounds.
 
So where are some good places to watch the fight? Looking forward to watching it with a couple of buds, Ill be rooting for Pacman but I would be SHOCKED if Mayweather doesn't win. Pacquiao better stay aggressive all fight and look for the KO if he wants to win which I dont see happening with Mayweathers defense.
 
BleedHuskyBlu said:
So where are some good places to watch the fight? Looking forward to watching it with a couple of buds, Ill be rooting for Pacman but I would be SHOCKED if Mayweather doesn't win. Pacquiao better stay aggressive all fight and look for the KO if he wants to win which I dont see happening with Mayweathers defense.
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Chi Sams in Cromwell and Hooters on the Berlin T-Pike if you're in the Hartford area or Mohegan is selling 35$ viewing tix with an open bar.
 
FartMan69 said:
Chi Sams in Cromwell and Hooters on the Berlin T-Pike if you're in the Hartford area or Mohegan is selling 35$ viewing tix with an open bar.
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Most of these places have a $20 cover fee correct?
 
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Bow n Arrow Bar @ The Mohegan Sun, is showing the Fight.
They have a HUGE TV in front of the Bar and many small tables behind the Bar.
I'll be there with my Brother.
anyone else going there?
 
Van Diemens (UConn NYC bar) is charging $30 cover. Anyone else in the city know of a better deal? It probably doesn't matter since my bar tab will be astronomical.
 
For $100, you can sit on my back deck and watch through the glass doors.

There's a grill out there - you can feed yourself.
 
Fishy said:
For $100, you can sit on my back deck and watch through the glass doors.

There's a grill out there - you can feed yourself.
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I'll be there. How far are you from Arlington HS?
 
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Cheeky said:
I've seen Mayweather "fight" several times now.

In his last 10, he's won 10 times. Eight times, including the last 5, it's gone 12 rounds, with mixed split, majority, and unanimous decisions.

In Pacs last 9 fights or so he's gone the distance all but one time, with mixed split, majority, and unanimous decisions.

I boldly predict that this fight is going to go 12 rounds. It's going to be Mayweather backing up and showing "great boxing skills" and "counterpunching" for 12 rounds, after which he'll be given a decision. Pac will chase him because he knows he's only going to win if he gets the KO.

Mayweather is all that is wrong with boxing. Anybody wondering why boxing is a dying sport needs to drink about 20 red bulls and watch the last 10 Mayweather fights.
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True that Mayweather's fights are boring, but his tactical skill cannot be denied. Also, Mayweather is NOT why boxing is a dying sport. Boxing is in this position because there are zero notable boxers in the heavyweight division. Mayweather has kept the sport alive.
 
This will be a good fight, but five years ago this would have been an amazing fight.
 
Fishy said:
For $100, you can sit on my back deck and watch through the glass doors.

There's a grill out there - you can feed yourself.
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What's your addresss?
 
PacificStorm said:
The bet still stands should the fight materialize. I suggest the winner donate half of it to Alzheimer's Organization. And I'll take the other half of your money and return it you.

The bet was never off. It's engaging your weak mind that horrifies me. An old man with a weak mind like yours is never embarrassed for anyone. Only for himself. Your one-armed scenario won't even hold up in real life - maybe in Fantasy Boxing, which you inhabit 24-7. You are not a genuine boxing fan. You are just desperately wanting LIKES. Sad.
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Any thoughts, tough guy? How about this: because I'm a nice guy, you can keep your money, I accept your apology, and I won't say a word about how moronic your prediction was.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
Any thoughts, tough guy? How about this: because I'm a nice guy, you can keep your money, I accept your apology, and I won't say a word about how moronic your prediction was.
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Wow I never saw the first page of this thread when it was made but his post are just hilarious to read, he was so confident. If only I saw the bet placed at that time I would've jumped on it in a heartbeat
 
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