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The thread about Tszyu`s recent statements about Pacquiao in 'Current Scene' got me thinking a bit about a hypothetical match-up between the two.

They say that the straight right hand is the most effective weapon against a southpaw and Tszyu`s right hand was just that against the lefties he fought; Rodriguez, Chaves, Pineda, Johnson, Judah, and Mitchell. Obviously Pacquiao is significantly better than all of them, but how would you see this fight playing out?

As fast and as powerful as Tszyu was, I don`t think he could keep up with Pacquiao`s workrate. His defense was fine against singular shots, but not so much against guys who put punches in bunches. I think he likely gets stopped due to the accumulation of punishment later on in the fight. I give Tszyu only a slight chance due to Manny not being able to muscle him around or intimidate him into the ropes early like he did other opponents, therefore much of the fight leading up to the stoppage is fought near the center of the ring, giving Tszyu some opportunity to land his potent right.

I think it would be a very entertaining fight with Pac breaking down and stopping Tszyu somewhere between the 9th and 11th.

Pacquiao via UD. I expect KDs for both men

I think Pac's Bravery would let him down in this case. It's one time where he can not afford to trade, and I imagine he would anyway. Odds are better to bet on Pac Man, but my guess is this is one guy who would manage that lucky shot, and that's all Kostya needs. But he won't win a decision.

I also think Kostya in his prime (and on fair real estate) he would do to Hatton what FMJ and Pac did. Bit of an odd fight his loss to Hatton. But he was aging out.....

Pac W12 or would stop Kostya in late rounds.

Pacquiao in a one-sided beatdown. He's all wrong for Kostya.

I'd hope for Tszyu that it wouldn't go the distance.

Bobbyptsd wrote:Pacquiao in a one-sided beatdown. He's all wrong for Kostya.

I'd hope for Tszyu that it wouldn't go the distance.

I have to agree.

BoxBuzz wrote:I think Pac's Bravery would let him down in this case. It's one time where he can not afford to trade, and I imagine he would anyway. Odds are better to bet on Pac Man, but my guess is this is one guy who would manage that lucky shot, and that's all Kostya needs. But he won't win a decision.

I also think Kostya in his prime (and on fair real estate) he would do to Hatton what FMJ and Pac did. Bit of an odd fight his loss to Hatton. But he was aging out.....

I agree with Buzz. Pac will just keep walking onto a very accurate right hand of a naturally bigger man.

I'd expect Pac to be winning the rounds but losing the fight.

Ezzard wrote:

BoxBuzz wrote:I think Pac's Bravery would let him down in this case. It's one time where he can not afford to trade, and I imagine he would anyway. Odds are better to bet on Pac Man, but my guess is this is one guy who would manage that lucky shot, and that's all Kostya needs. But he won't win a decision.

I also think Kostya in his prime (and on fair real estate) he would do to Hatton what FMJ and Pac did. Bit of an odd fight his loss to Hatton. But he was aging out.....

I agree with Buzz. Pac will just keep walking onto a very accurate right hand of a naturally bigger man.

I'd expect Pac to be winning the rounds but losing the fight.

If Tzsyu landed a right hand like Bradley did last night it's lights out

While Tszyu has a strong punchers chance with great power, good speed, excellent ring iq and was a master of setting traps. I think Pacman manages to break him down and start to beat on him in the later rounds. I wouldn't want to bet on this fight though there is so many ways it could go.