Boxing superstars Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr. will collide in a PPV bout on August 21 in Las Vegas. Both boxers announcing the fight on social media Friday. Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) is currently the WBA welterweight champion in recess, while Spence holds the WBC and IBF welterweight belts.
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No lose situation for Pac. Not expected to win and if he loses he can fight one of the Paul brothers or some other jackass and make a mint. If he can somehow pull this off he has a huge fight with Crawford or whoever he wants. He can make 140 still so big opportunities there as well. Also his legacy, which is already cemented in greatness, moves up a couple notches. I personally don’t see it happening but stranger things have occurred in the ring.
Pacquiao can absolutely win this fight, and I hope he does. If he loses I feel he will retire. At least he’s still taking hard fights at his age, unlike someone else who claims to be “TBE”.
Exactly my same sentiments when it comes to that coward Floyd Mayweather. Pacman is all class but I don’t think he can win against Spence. Spence is too young and strong and almost as fast as Manny! If Manny gets to the scorecards anything can happen in Vegas! Either way Manny goes out with dignity and will always have the classiness that the coward Floyd doesn’t.
Please leave Floyd Mayweather alone. He’s smart enough to bow out when he no longer feels the need to prove himself. He has done well financially. Only a fool would try to fight at a championship level after being retired for 5 years or more. Floyd is a business man. He’s a lot of things but a coward is not one of them.
That’s what I’m talking about Kebo, floyd has nothing absolutely nothing to do with this fight
He’s not “all class”. He said gays should all die and he made excuses as to why to lost the biggest fight in his career. However, why mention Floyd if you love Manny so much? He’s 5 years retired. Let him be. Manny is about to retire and had a great career so why not live in the moment and stop and enjoy Manny while he’s here. Floyd beat Manny and he retired undefeated and he’s black. GET OVER IT!!
If you love Pac so much why mention Mayweather, he’s retired from competitive boxing. Don’t give Manny credit yet, he may claim a “shoulder injury” to get out of this fight.
Win or lose Pacman will be running for the highest seat in the Philippine government. I dare y’all to watch and enjoy this fight while he is still fighting because this might be his farewell mega-fight unless Floyd will be interested for a second fight thereafter. I surmise Pacman by SD.
Floyd is too busy being the ringleader of his own circus to even think about a real fight.
MP has gone through a gauntlet of top quality fighters. If he pulls out a victory here, I would shake my head and say WOW!! Some people may say MP has gone ‘A Bridge Too Far.’ However, I believe MP may have a great chance of winning if he sets the pace during the early rounds and gets through round 12 for the judges.
MP will receive the most body punching and the most inside fighting in his career because Errol Spence, Jr. (Errol) will attempt to use his size in the 2nd half of the fight for inside fighting and for body punching on MP. MP should really work on sharpening his jab and uppercut.
Errol is bringing some serious heat in this fight because he is extremely hungry, but I wonder if he will handle the massive spotlight during the pre-fight activities and early rounds. Win, lose or draw, MP is a special hellcat, and I honestly believe we will never see another MP type fighter anymore.
Too early to pick for now.
Manny in 2!
Looking forward to this matchup, at least Manny is stepping up unlike the WBO chump.
Except the fact Crawford wants Pacman. And Spence has publicly said it’s 70-30 or 80-20 for Bud. Guy is a joke saying that.
Crawford has been calling out Spence for two years. Spence is a chicken just like the rest of Haymon’s stable!
Stay off Floyd Mayweather’s jock! Manny has been on more juice than Juicy Jay Kordich. See exhibit A (size of head). See exhibit B (titles in 8 weight classes). Unfortunately other great fighters have had and continue to find ways to be great while some have done it “naturally”.
Shot the fuck up floydies tested 2 times in PEDS canelo 1 time,, pac never been
DMV, so winning titles in 8 different weight classes automatically makes him a PED user?
Hahahah If you think Floyd was clean his entire career then you are REALLY naive.
Looks like DMV is “jealous” of Pacquiao just as much as Floyd has been “jealous and scared” of Pacquiao.
See Exhibit B (titles in 8 weight classes) Floyd only dared 4 weight classes.
See Exhibit A (the size of head) the boxing BALLZ Pacquiao has shown in challenging and winning 8 weight class titles while fighting some of the best while in prime and doing what Floyd would never dare to do…
Floyd didn’t have the boxing ballz to take on
Young Gifted Fast IN PRIME African American Fighters like Bradley (thrice), Broner, Thurman, and now Spence!
Floyd can’t carry Pacquiao’s jockstrap so it is YOU DMV who needs to stay off Floyd’s jock because we know YOU nor Floyd can carry Pacquiao’s! 😉
DMV: Manny never failed a drug test yet. So stop the bad mouthing. He will embarrass
Spence. But, should still retire.
Gotta give it to Pacquiao for taking such a difficult fight at this point in his career and after being two-plus years out of the ring. Don’t see how Pacquiao wins this fight now as Spence, in my opinion, is top dog in the welterweight division, is cool as a cucumber in the ring, and is in his prime. As someone else stated here, it’s a no-lose scenario for Pacquiao as his legacy is already cemented. Definitely an intriguing and compelling matchup as both men will bring it on fight night.
Pacquiao turned 42 in Dec and will have fought 2 years ago when this fight takes place. Can’t see this ending well, but all the best.
I feel just like you. Spence is much longer and has a range that far exceeds Pacquiao’s. Getting through Spences jab will be a huge problem. Also, I think it will be difficult to catch Spence in a corner or against the ropes. And this is only his seventh fight since the loss to Mayweather quite a few years ago. Even if Pacquiao is one of the greatest this is to ask him about too much. Call it a career and take care of your health. You have nothing to prove.
Spence will win off his lateral movement and his countering. Manny’s problem in this fight is his advancing age. Manny’s boxing ability is nothing to overlook, but I fear Spence’s youth and long reach will make a huge difference. Spence UD.
Manny should not take this fight, nothing to prove and it will not help his legacy. Regardless of steroids or whatever, manny is a tough SOB
I just don’t want him to get hurt.
If he has any chance, the time is now; I would love to see him win!
I didn’t want to see this matchup with my two favs. Just hoping Manny gets through this okay and can’t blame him for taking this challenge and the $$$ for his finale. Spence is number 1. And all the while Crawford sits on the sidelines lol. What a joke.
What a warrior in Manuel Pacquiao. Definitely a throwback cut from an entirely different thread of cloth. His whole journey, in and outside of the ring is legendary.
Years from now, he will be reminisced upon, the same way die hard pugilistic fans currently converse about Sugar Ray Robinson, Sam Langford and Hammering Hank Armstrong etc.
The Pacman is looking to push back the hands of father time once more and dare to be great!
I’m 100% rooting for the Senator! But with all that being said, If we’re being honest, this is a terrible fight for Pac. Spence is too big. Too strong. Too young. Too skilled. Too smart. Just too much for Pacquiao at this stage in his career. I know this is boxing and anything can happen, but Spence would have been a dangerous fight even in Pacs prime. Styles make fights. Spence is not Thurman!
I have to take my hat off to Manny for never backing down from any kind of smoke. A true champion, win, lose, or draw! Simply one of the best fighters of any era. May the best man win!
That’s exactly why Spence wants to fight Pac instead of Crawford.
Doesn’t seem to be a good fight for Pacquiao. Spence is too big, age, in-acticity, etc…
Unless, Pacquiao is getting paid several million dollars…
Then its a good fight 🙂 for him
Remember these guys fight for money…
(Hopefully he won’t get hurt)
Every great fighter eventually has that fight where the public will call for his retirement. This could be Manny’s. Spence, sharp n in his prime will bring speed n power n overwhelm MP. It will happen. Look at Ali/Holmes , Leonard/Norris where those greats just couldn’t get their punches off. That’s just 2 examples of many. Gotta say Manny definitely an all-time great. He’s been taking risks his entire career. However can’t see him winning this fight.
It’s going to be a good one for sure. Both being South Paws may stifle each other’s offense naturally. Spence will be the obvious favorite but so wasn’t Thurman. Spences chin will be tested in this one. My best guess is 116-112 Spence.
— 154 lb Porter was the main spar for Manny, and the 147 Porter took pre-crash Spence to the edge of the precipice. On results after Manny busted up a prime age Thurman seemingly indicate a close fight with post crash Spence who was mighty careful with the never learned to box Danny Garcia..
Thing is, Manny will be 43 in December and 2 years inactive. No matter, Manny daring to still be great after setting Ring p4p records that will likely never be broken since nobody before been close, and now another p4per in Spence who will make double $$$ what he would’ve made vs Bud, so there it is folks. Hope and pray for the best and be honored to bear witness…
Pac-Man chose Spence because of the car accident nobody wants to fight Bud Pac-Man was in negotiations with bud in February and then all of a Sudden you fight Spence he look bad in his last fight against Garcia and Pac-Man will feed of that with his Speed and movement and PAC will win UD then retire Bud Crawford is the most avoided fighter out there y’all
Bud is talented but he is not avoided, it is Top Rank that fighters avoid him. It has been said numerous times by fighters in that division that Bob Arum is impossible to work with. That is the ONLY reason why Bud is avoided.
Spence looked bad against Danny Garcia? He won every round.
Slim: nobody wants to fight Bud cuz he thinks hes worth more than he is. He doesnt bring the money in but still wants the largest paycheck. Until Bud steps up and does his part to make the huge fights happen, hes always gonna be crying out saying no one wants to fight aka Andrade. If he really wants to fight, Porter is RIGHT THERE. but i doubt he will, neither will get a huge draw so money will be descent
Pac man may fight til he’s 50.
Spence will knock Pacman out. Pac Man is too old. Not paying for this crap. Let this lose money.
And this cimment is why women need to stay away from boxing.
They said Oscar was going to school him as well.. Time will tell buddy
i hate this fight. love pac but was does he have to prove? heck do a chavez tour around the world knocking out some no-hopers make millions and enjoy retirement
Pacquiao is the GOAT, and nobody from this, or last, generation is on his level in terms of career achievement. Spence is strictly an opportunist and won’t fight guys who have skill AND are near his size level. Pacquiao on the other hand is in his early 40s, is fighting out of his natural weight while STILL taking on a giant welterweight in his prime. Mayweather is nowhere near Pacquiao in terms of all time great status. The Philippines should take special pride that they have a top 3 pound per pounder in the history of boxing. Only Sugar Ray Robinson and Henry Armstrong can be rated over Pacquiao in terms of GOAT status.
Even with the Juice, Pacman will get KTFO.
Seriously, do you know nothing jennifer or are you just a troll? Pacman never been popped for anything, floyd made that up to avoid him for 5 years! This is old news open your eyes and give a genuine all time great some respect !
Hackswar Joe Duggin! Dallas? Collins! Foreskythe.
Les ask Spents what the opinion on same sex mysterious union is in the loan star. Go ahead knock it off. Conrad..Why cowboys sing in texas. and wha he nose about the motels in dallas? Collins San Antone, Rio Grand, Refugio, Armadillo, Austen, Houston, lone starz, Laundry, Arlington and Brad…Corbebutt that is..
Floyd Mayweather may have beaten Pacquiao and may be considered the greatest in many eyes. But you gotta admit Pacquiao has balls of steel to continue to challenge the bigger and best fighters out there. Something that may weather will never have done after beating Pacquiao. The true boxing legend that many will consider the best of all time in the past 2-3 generations is Manny Pacquiao.
Pacquiao wins this fight!
Spence is gonna run over Pacquaio like a drunk guy driving a Ferrari!
Pacman was a bad dude at his best, but as always some young lion sends a legend into retirement and this is it, but Pacman will be well prepared to make history if he beats spence, like to talk to my Phillipine friends though I know one is thinking of me right now , Spence and me have something in common so I have to root for him.
I’m afraid Pacquiao is biting off more than he can chew this time. A younger Pacman could probably win, but he is getting up there in age.
Such a dream fight. As well, an ongoing one with Crawford would be beyond this.
can’t see pac-man winning this fight, a true hall of famer but age not on his side, then after spence wins another year till he fights again and it won’t be crawford
Manny’s best chance of winning is by applying maximum pressure on Spence in the second, third, and fourth rounds. I he can bust him up and gain his respect, Manny’s adrenalin might carry him through the latter rounds where Manny tends to slow down a bit because of his age. Its a chance Manny has to take if he is to have any chance of winning. If Manny paces himself and not try to gain the upper hand early, then Spence will slowly break Manny’s body up and possibly stop Manny in the late rounds. Manny is giving up youth and size advantage in this fight. This is a case where strategy and experience might do it.
great to see Spence getting an opportunity on the main stage! he is truly great, especially how he overcame that tragic car accident a few years ago. he needs to silence many once and for all, I think all that HGH many been drinking is finally coming back up, Spence will take his soul and leave him for the vultures!
I have a new respect for Manny. I used to criticize him for avoiding Spence when he made it known he’d fight the winner of Mikey Garcia vs Spence, then fought Thurman. I used to say Manny often avoids such styles that Spence has. This late in his career he’s taking on the top challenges instead of fighting scrubs like Mikey Garcia (who we know he’ll beat). I can no longer criticize this man. I just hope no “injury” occurs because this is too good to be true.
Mikey Garcia is not a scrub
This fight is going to be the same as the Antonio Margarito fight, manny is going to increase his speed against Errol. Pacquioa speed is going to be the advantage in beating spence!! Pacquioa is going to get inside with speed and power!!
My initial reaction to this matchup, is that Spence is in for a big surprise when he fights Pacquiao. This is not the mismatch that some people think it is. I’ve never been overwhelmed by Spence. He seems immature, not that smart, mechanical in his fighting style. Spence has worked very hard to become a champion, make good money, but what lousy judgment he displayed by risking it all to nearly get killed recklessly driving a sports car. The man is ignorant, not very refined, and sounds like it. He hasn’t fought anyone like Pacquiao and I’m sure he was surprised the way Pacquiao beat Broner and Thurman. Not to mention that Pacquiao has been in the ring with some of the best, and himself beaten far superior fighters than Spence. It is an intriguing matchup, and it will be revealing how Spence handles this fight.