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O Informe Tornado de The Valley Forge Casino – Xuño 20, 2015

Caputo de Wilson KO para gañar PA Estado Título Cruiserweight

Por Tony “O Tornado” Penecale (Ringside)

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Cando asina unha loita de boxeo entre combatentes chamado "The Bull" e "The Ultimate Warrior,” it is inevitable that a slugfest will ensure. “The Bull vs The Ultimate Warrior.” In the words of Apollo Creed, que "soa como unha película de monstro."

Diante dunha multitude entusiasta no Valley Forge Casino, co título vago cruiserweight do estado de Pensilvania en xogo, Garrett "The Ultimate Warrior" Wilson e Anthony "The Bull" Caputo Smith trabaron unha slugfest 8 minutos, rematando cun nocaute destaque-Reel.

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Wilson (arriba, á dereita), 195, de Philadelphia, chegou o ataque fora unha exhibición valente contra o invicto Vyacheslav Shabranskyy. Do outro lado do anel era un clon próximo a si mesmo na encorpado e agresivo Caputo Smith, 197, de KENNETT Square, PA. It was an intriguing matchup between two throw-back fighters trying to rebound from some tough losses and secure a spot as a contender.

 

The bout opened with both fighters charging out of their corners like a couple of high-mountain rams and locking horns in the center of the ring. Neglecting there was a full ring to operate in; Wilson e Caputo Smith mantiveron firmes, trocando socos no centro do anel.

 

Mentres Smith foi máis agresivo, Wilson gañou de preto a primeira rolda, xogando un maior volume de socos no interior, winging right hands to the head and landing short body shots. Wilson’s success continued in the 2nd redondo, como conseguiu un volume de dereitos de cortar duros para o corpo, deixando vergões arredor da caixa torácica Caputo Smith.

 

Durante un troco de garras de esquerda, Wilson desembarcou só un pouco máis rápido, dropping Caputo Smith to a knee. Caputo Smith bounced up and was ready to resume his head-first attack. Wilson started to change his tactics, usando un zócolo violento para negar a agresión de Caputo Smith, a retirada de sangue do nariz de Caputo Smith.

 

Menor idade Terre–e cun guerreiro-espírito da súa propia–Caputo Smith kept applying the pressure and engaging Wilson on the inside. Novo, como dous carneiros, they locked horns in the center of the ring. In a flash, Wilson deu un paso atrás e desencadeou un uppercut homerun, depositando Caputo Smith deitado de costas, his head thudding off of the canvas. As the referee Shawn Clark counted, Caputo Smith vainly pulled himself to his feet. Despite courageously beating the count, el non estaba en forma para seguir, forzando Clark a deixar o combate ao 1:41 marca.

 

Wilson, o novo campión cruiserweight Estado PA, é agora 14-9-1 (8 KO) Caputo mentres Smith cae a 15-5 (10 KO).

 

Noutros ataques:

 

* Milton Santiago, só unha semana despois da súa graduación do ensino medio, tivo un breve susto en gañar unha decisión unánime sobre Jose Miguel Castro.

 

Santiago, só 18 anos, estaba competindo na súa 11th loita profesional, ea súa madurez xuvenil e confianza é unha reminiscencia dunha moza Wilfred Benetiz, que foi campión do mundo cando só se 17.

 

Santiago, 140, de Philadelphia, casetonado ben e controlaba o ritmo contra Castro, 138, de Carolina, Puerto Rico. Try as he might, Castro non puido atopar calquera ritmo contra o elegante Santiago.

 

O único soluçar a Santiago veu na 2nd redondo, cando, como estaba facendo backup; estaba preso no queixo, sending him to the canvas for a brief count. Upon rising, Santiago recuperou o control, maxistralmente boxeo.

 

Pola súa banda, Castro nunca deixou de tratar, a aterraxe dun bo uppercut no 4th redondo, e continuou a súa agresión desesperada través do 5th e 6th. But no matter what he did, Santiago era só un ou dous pasos á fronte del e cruzou na recta final, gañadora en todos os tres tarxetas por decenas idénticas de 59-55.

 

Santiago mellora a 11-0 (3 KO) como Castro cae a menos .500 e agora 4-5 (2 KO).

 

* Loita máis divertido da noite foi un slugfest seis redonda entre invicto Erik primavera, 153, Lectura PA, e xiro de mentalidade Robert Sweeney, 154, Hampton VA.

 

Os duelos-canhotos comezou axiña, tanto en pé diante do outro, trading punches on near-even terms with Spring just a little bit better. Sweeney pressed the action in the 2nd redondo, Primavera e estaba disposto a afrontar o seu zócolo chan e balcón.

 

A loita intensa e altamente competitivo continuou como unha batalla de garras dos dereitos nos 3rd round with the crowd enjoying the entertaining scrap. As the 4th rolda comezou, o ritmo de aproveitar o alento estaba tomando o seu peaxe coas dúas loitas que toman respiracións profundas como eles continuaron a cambiar socos poder.

 

A loita foi preto de ir as dúas roldas finais, but Spring was just a little bit better down the stretch. The final bell was a welcome respite for the weary warriors.

 

Primavera foi recompensado cunha vitoria por decisión unánime por decenas de 58-56, 59-55, e unha sorprendente gran 60-54, mellorar a súa invencibilidade para 6-0 (1 KO), como Sweeney cae 3-3.

 

* Hafiz Montgomery trouxo un grupo entusiasta de simpatizantes para o seu debut profesional e foi para o anel para atopa-se contra Journeyman difícil Brian Donahue.

 

Montgomery, 207, de York, PA, foi máis rápido e máis pulido que o Donahue FLAC, 203, de Philadelphia. Donahue se contentou en xogar ampla, single punches. Montgomery attacked in the 2nd rolda e aterrou algúns tiros do corpo, pero o ritmo comezou a diminuír como a rolda progresou con Donahue desembarco dalgúns jabs.

 

O ritmo desacelerou considerablemente no 3rd e 4th rounds with a tired Montgomery landing a few punches and the slower Donahue offering a few sneers in return. It was no surprise as all three judges scored 40-36, concesión de Montgomery súa vitoria estreando, enviando os seus partidarios nun frenesí aplaudindo.

 

Montgomery gaña o seu debut profesional e é agora 1-0 mentres Donahue cae 3-13-2.

 

* John Madge deu o seguinte paso na súa carreira profesional, poñer a súa invencibilidade contra o duro e experimentado de 35 loita veterano Dionisio Miranda.

 

Madge, 167, de Rutherford, NJ, atopou unha casa máis cedo para a súa directo de esquerda zurdo, dividindo garda e desembarque flush do seu adversario contra Miranda, 169, de Miami, FL. Not to be discouraged, Miranda pousou algunhas mans certas ao final da rolda.

 

A loita caeu nun estándar con Madge desembarco algunhas boas combinacións pontuadas co seu láser de man esquerda, mentres que o máis lento Miranda intentou sentir e balcón con mans dereitas duras, pero pouco frecuentes.

 

Miranda tivo seu mellor éxito no 4th redonda con algunhas boas mans certas inicio, pero Madge rapidamente recuperou o impulso. A súa taxa de habilidade e traballo superior foron suficientes para controlar a acción durante as dúas roldas finais.

 

Madge cruzou a unha vitoria por decisión unánime por decenas de 59-55 e 60-54 dúas veces e permanece invicto en 11-0 (7 KO), mentres cae a Miranda 22-12-2 (19 KO)

 

* Outra perspectiva invicto, Earl Newman, fixo a maior parte da súa oportunidade de impresionar, destruíndo veterano Lamont Alcaparras en cinco roldas brutal.

 

Newman, 177, de Brooklyn, Nova York, comezou a loita moi lentamente, permitindo Alcaparras, 177, de Hawley, PA, to disrupt his momentum by clinching after each punch thrown. Newman started to warm to the task in the 2nd redondo, working behind a stiff jab and penetrating Capers defense with thudding body shots. A thunderous body shot suddenly drove the air from Capers, dobrando-o á lona.

 

Newman mantivo atacando o Alcaparras exhausto no 3rd redondo, and the only respite came when Capers took a low blow. The extra minute to recover did very little for him as he continued to take punishment. By the 4th redondo, Alcaparras estaba en modo de supervivencia pura con Newman aterrar unha serie de cinco uppercuts rectas, Alcaparras envío para a pantalla para o 2nd tempo.

 

Newman entrou mirando para a matanza na 5th redondo, punishing Capers throughout the round before finally flooring him for the third time with a big uppercut. Capers managed to climb to his feet, pero indicou para apitar Blair Talmadge que tiña o suficiente, solicitando unha paralización inmediata no 2:56 marca.

 

Newman permanece invicto 6-0 (5 KO) con Alcaparras escorregar para 5-7.

 

* Fóra de amosar as súas habilidades era outra perspectiva invicto; Stephen Fulton foi impresionante no desmantelamento Pablo Cupul ao longo de tres unilaterais roldas.

 

Fulton, 123, de Philadelphia, non perdeu tempo en levar a loita para Cupul, 120, de San Diego, TAL. Fulton quickly found a home landing his jab to the body and arching his right hand over Cupul’s low left hand, landing it with ease. Despite his courage, Cupul era simplemente demasiado lenta e escancarado para competir.

 

Converteuse en peor para o loitador visita na 2nd redondo, como Fulton decidiu engadir un gancho e corpo deixou socos ao seu arsenal, landing virtually every punch he threw. The beating continued through the 3rd redonda con Fulton ao mando dominante, leaving a badly swollen and beaten Franco wobbling back to his corner. His corner and the doctor decided the punishment over three rounds was more than enough, deter o ataque antes do 4th redondo.

 

Fulton tamén mantén a súa invencibilidade preservada e é agora 6-0 (3 KO) eo veterano Cupul mergulla para 8-18 (5 KO).

 

 

* Samuel Quiñones trouxo os fogos de artificio en Valley Forge unhas semanas antes do 4th de xullo, e Shiwone Gortman foi o destinatario infeliz do seu gran final.

 

Quiñones, 149, de York, PA tivo que sobrevivir a un ataque a principios de Gortman, 147, de Grand Prairie, MY, que invadiron a partir do canto xogando salvaxe, ineffective punches. Quinones established control late in the round with a combination at the bell.

 

Quiñones comezou a terras batendo chumbo ganchos de esquerda na 2nd rolda, mentres Gortman foi reducida a xogar lento, single punches. With Gortman breathing heavily, Quiñones entrou en escena cun dereito overhand vicioso no 3rd redondo, depositing Gortman flat on his back. It didn’t last much longer as Quinones attacked his wounded prey, obrigando Blair Talmadge para deter a loita.

 

Quiñones levanta a súa marca de 9-3 (4 KO) mentres Gortman é agora 4-8-1 (2 KO).

 

Nun caso desleixado, Jack Grady e Kevin García loitou para un sorteo de catro rolda disputada.

 

Grady, 138, Buffalo NY, un loitador alto e delgado co movemento e habilidades afeccionadas ineptos comezaron axiña, throwing long and sloppy punches. Garcia, 135, Phoenixville PA, aterrou algúns contadores.

 

Garcia slowly gained control as Grady tired with the bouts spiraling into a crude affair. After four uninspiring rounds, it seemed as Garcia had secured his second professional victory. One judge agreed, awarding him the win by the score of 39-37. Unfortunately for him, os outros dous xuíces non podería decidir sobre un gañador, transformando en decenas de 38-38, co ataque a ser declarado un empate maioría.

 

García é agora 1-1-1 e Grady aínda está sen vitorias no 0-1-1.

 

O evento, promovido pola Promocións Reis de Marshall Kauffman, was again an entertaining show with an appreciative crowd. The Valley Forge Casino is a fan-friendly place to see a boxing match and there was a lot of mingling going on after the show. Garrett Wilson was wearing his newly-won belt, apertando as mans, and taking photos with friends and fans. His career has been rejuvenated and his smile showed a man that was happy to be back on the right path. His eyes showed a man who knows he is now a target with that belt around his waist. It is exciting to see who he will fight next and where “The Ultimate Warrior” will go from here.

 

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao In-Depth Preview and Analysis

Por: Tony Penecale

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Finalmente!!!! After six years of arguing, negotiating, finger-pointing, and the real possibility that it would never happen, the long-awaited superfight between Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is finally about to happen. There is a possibility of grossing upwards of $300 million between them, easily the richest event in sports history. Mayweather is set to make $180 millón. He would earn $15 million per round, $5 million per minute, & $83,333.33 per second. Pacquaio would make $120 million and would earn $10 million per round, $3,333,333.33 per minute, & $55,555.56 per second. Las Vegas is a gambling town, and after years of bluffing, raising the ante, and calling each other out, both fighters have put all their chips in. Their legacies are on the table. Agora, it’s time to see who is really holding the Aces when they step in the ring.

AGE, Marca, E ESTATÍSTICAS

Mayweather: Idade: 38 anos

Rexistro: 47-0 (26 Knockouts)

Altura: 5’8”

Peso: 146 * * Peso para última loita (9-13-14)

Alcanzar: 72"

 

Pacquiao: Idade: 35 anos

Rexistro: 57-5-2 (38 Knockouts)

Altura: 5’6”

Peso: 144 ** Peso para última loita (11-20-14)

Alcanzar: 67"

 

Realizacións DE anel

Mayweather:

1996 Medalla olímpica de bronce

WBC Super Featherweight Champion (’98-’02)

WBC campión dos lixeiros (’02-’04)

Ring Magazine Lightweight Champion (’02-’04)

WBC Junior Welterweight Champion (’05-’06)

IBF Welterweight Champion (’06)

WBC Welterweight Champion (’06-‘07)

WBC júnior campión dos medios (’07)

WBA júnior campión dos medios (’12)

WBC Welterweight Champion (’11-Pres)

Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion (’06-‘07)

Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #1 Boxer (’05-’07, ’12-Pres)

 

Pacquiao:

WBC Flyweight Champion (’98-‘99)

IBF Super Bantamweight Champion (’01-’03)

WBC Super Featherweight Champion (’08)

WBC campión dos lixeiros (‘08)

IBO Junior Welterweight Champion ('09)

WBO Welterweight (’09-‘12)

WBO Welterweight ('14 -Pres)

Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #1 Boxer (’08-‘12)

Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #4 Boxer (Pres)

 

ESTILO

Mayweather:

A pure boxer with great speed who does everything well with an arsenal that includes a snapping jab, accurate right hand and a left hook that can be doubled and tripled with tremendous effect. Uses feint moves to freeze opponents and open punching lanes. Tucks his chin well behind his shoulder to roll with punches. Even on the ropes, he is a difficult target to land a solid punch on. He doesn’t have great punching power. Most of his stoppage victories come from outpunching and outclassing his opponents but rarely scoring clean knockouts.

 

Pacquiao:

Pacquiao boxes from a southpaw stance, moving forward and bobbing and feinting his way in. Once in close, he uses his right hand to find the range and then unleashes his powerful left, either straight or looping, and he will often double and triple it to the body and head. Uses quick head shifts to slip punches while moving forward. Has soundly developed under the tutelage of Freddie Roach, developing a decent right hook, either as a lead punch or thrown behind the left. Uses quick head shifts to slip punches while moving forward. Is no longer the feared finisher he once was earlier in his career.

 

PUNTOS FORTES

Mayweather:

* Experience – Boxing is in Mayweather’s blood, and he’s been involved in the sport since his childhood. Completed an extensive amateur career by winning the bronze medal in the ’96 Olympic Games. He has been competing successfully on a championship level for the past 17 anos, facing and defeating fighters with a variety of styles.

 

* Conditioning – Mayweather is a fitness freak with an amazing work ethic when it comes to training. Few fighters push themselves as much as Mayweather does in the gym, even doing midnight training sessions. It is evident in the ring when his stamina carries him in the late rounds.

 

* Ring Generalship – Mayweather knows every inch of the ring and how to control a fight. He knows when to attack, when to box, when to turn up the heat, and when to coast. Mayweather owns the ring when he is in there. Even the rare times when he has been stunned in fights, he was able to quickly settle down and quell the threat.

 

 

Pacquiao:

* Unorthodox Style – Pacquiao is very unorthodox, even for a southpaw. He moves straight in but is hard to time with his bobbing and head feints. Before most opponents can time his onrushes, he is throwing whirlwind punches from a variety of angles.

 

* Speed – Pacquiao is fleet of foot and the owner of very fast hands, especially for a boxer with such considerable power. He quickly moves into position and fires rapid one-two combinations. He’s expanded his arsenal to include blinding combinations of hooks, uppercuts, and double or triple left hands.

 

* Stamina – Pacquiao is always in tremendous shape and fights just as hard in the last round as he does in the first. He applies a ton of pressure and is constantly punching, wearing opponents down in the process.

 

Debilidades

Mayweather:

* Aging – Mayweather may have an unblemished record, but Father Time has never been defeated. Mayweather has been more flat-footed in recent bouts. His first encounter with Marcos Maidana was a rough and tumble affair where Mayweather looked very ordinary. The rematch was more definitive but unimpressive.

 

* Distractions – Maweather loves to be in the public eye and never shies away from controversy. Most notably are his public disputes and reconciliations with his father and trainer, Floyd Mayweather, Senior. The most recent camp turbulence came in the form of a training camp dispute between Floyd Sr. and Alex Ariza, working as the strength and conditioning coach. A non-harmonious training camp could lead to unnecessary distractions.

 

* Punching Power – Most of Mayweather’s stoppage wins came from an accumulation of punches. The usual result is the referee or opposing corner stopping the bout to prevent further punishment. Notwithstanding his controversial and explosive knockout of Victor Ortiz, it is rare to see Mayweather finish a bout with one punch, dating all the way back to his days as a 130-pounder.

 

 

Pacquiao:

* Killer Instinct – Pacquiao was once regarded as a ruthless buzzsaw, cutting through opponents until they succumbed. He has since lost that edge, failing to win a fight by stoppage since 2009. More of a concern is that on several occasions he eased up on outclassed opponents, allowing them to survive the last few rounds.

 

* Trouble with Counterpunchers – Pacquiao is an aggressive, offense-first fighter who will freely throw punches, but he can be timed and is often open to be hit with counters. Juan Manuel Marquez gave him fits with movement and counter punches, even scoring a spectacular knockout over Pacquiao with a perfectly-timed counter right hand.

 

* Idade – Pacquiao is no longer the phenomenon he was in his 20s. He is now in his mid-30s. As he has physically aged, he has also taken on a super human schedule with political aspirations in his home country, numerous personal appearances, and several difficult bouts.

 

 

Loita anterior

Mayweather:

(09-13-14) Mayweather neutralized and outboxed Marcos Maidana in a rematch from their closer-than-expected bout from four months prior. While the action was sparse, it was a case of Mayweather using his superior skills and intelligence to thwart his aggressive but limited opponent.

 

Pacquiao:

(11-20-14) Pacquiao won a dominating unanimous decision over the game but vastly inexperienced Chris Algieri. Pacquiao was in control from the start and scored a total of six knockdowns, somehow failing to score the knockout some experts thought he needed to be in position for the Mayweather fight to happen.

 

THREE BEST PERFORMANCES

 

Mayweather:

* Diego Currais (1/20/01) – Experts were torn on who to pick in this one with many leaning towards Corrales to win by KO. Mayweather never let him in the bout, knocking him down five times before the referee halted the bout in the 10th round.

 

* Arturo Gatti (6/25/05) – Although Mayweather was a solid betting favorite, many expected Gatti to make things rough for Mayweather. It never happened, as Mayweather floored Gatti in the first round and dealt out a severe beating before Gatti’s corner stopped the bout after six one-sided rounds.

 

* Ricky Hatton (12/8/07) – Hatton was undefeated coming into the bout and set a gameplan of constant pressure to wear out Mayweather. After a few uncomfortable rounds, Mayweather was able to find his range and take over, flooring Hatton twice in the 10th round and forcing a stoppage.

 

Pacquiao:

* Oscar De la Hoya (12/06/08) – It’s hard to imagine now, but the consensus at the time was that De la Hoya would destroy the smaller Pacquiao in a landslide. It was a landslide, but it was Pacquiao dishing out the beating, ripping De la Hoya apart with both hands. After eight one-sided and brutal rounds, a swollen and bloodied De la Hoya was beaten into permanent retirement.

* Miguel Cotta (11/14/09) – Pacquiao impressively dismantled the larger and physically imposing Cotto. Pacquiao dropped the Puerto Rican superstar twice early. From the 6th round on, Pacquiao had Cotto in a defensive shell, battering him until the referee stopped the bout in the 12th round.

* Ricky Hatton (05/02/09) – Pacquio ran through Hatton in fast and destructive fashion. Hattonwhile still an underdogwas expected to provide a challenge with his strength and mauling tactics. Pacquiao unveiled an improved right hook and had Hatton down twice in the first round before crushing him with a devastating knockout in the second.

 

 

COMMON OPPONENTS

*Oscar De la Hoya

– Mayweather: Split Decision 2007

– Pacquiao: QUEN 8th redondo 2008

 

*Miguel Cotta

– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2013

– Pacquiao: QUEN 12th redondo 2009

 

*Ricky Hatton

– Mayweather: QUEN 10th redondo 2007

– Pacquiao: KO 2nd redondo 2009

 

* Shane Mosley

– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2010

– Pacquiao: Unanimous Decision 2011

 

* Juan Manuel Marquez

– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2009

– Pacquiao: Deseñar 2004, Split Decision 2008, Majority Decision 2011,

KO’d 6th redondo 2012

 

 

Claves para a vitoria

 

Mayweather:

* Get Pacquiao’s respect early, timing his rushes, and hitting him with straight right hands.

 

* Use clinches to smother Pacquiao and thwart any offensive momentum.

 

* Do not try to trade punches with Pacquiao.

 

 

 

Pacquiao:

* Use feints to get Mayweather to make the first move.

 

* Don’t aim strictly at Mayweather’s head. Focus on the body, arms, and torso?

 

* Do not let Mayweather control the tempo.

 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

* Can the fight live up to the hype? Unless this turns out to be Hagler-Hearns, Gatti-Ward, and Ali-Frazier all rolled up into one, it will be nearly impossible to live up to the hype that has surrounded this match-up for over six years. The hype might be inflated and overbearing, but it can still be entertaining.

 

* Is the fight happening too late? Both fighters are in their late 30s. While these two phenoms are still elite competitors, they are past their primes. Even so, instances of fighters past their primes matching up perfectly and turning in an epic encounter have occurred on several occasions.

 

* Who has the most to lose? Mayweather without a doubt has the most to lose. Pacquiao is an icon in his home country, so no matter what happens, he will remain a beloved figure. Mayweather is boasting about himself as “The Best Ever” and relishes his undefeated record. He even said recently that he’s better than Muhammad Ali was. A loss obliterates the “0” on Mayweather’s record and will provide more fodder for the argument that he is not even the best of his generation.

 

* How will their styles match up? It figures to be a classic boxer vs puncher match-up. Mayweather is a consummate strategist. He is a master of figuring out his opponents, frustrating them, and setting up counter punches. Pacquiao will press the action, try to overwhelm, breaking through Mayweather’s defense with a high volume of punches. It will be a clash of Quantity against Quality. Pacquiao will throw more punches, more punches than anybody has ever thrown against Mayweather. Mayweather will throw less but land at a higher connect rate, with sharp counter punches.

 

* What are the chances of a Knockout? Pacquiao is known as the better puncher, but he has failed to score a stoppage victory since battering Miguel Cotto in 2009. Mayweather has scored only one stoppage victory since 2007 against the weak-chinned Victor Ortiz. The two most likely scenarios for a knockout win would either be Pacquiao becoming reckless and leaving himself open to Mayweather’s straight right hand or Mayweather suddenly becoming an old fighter and wilting under Pacquiao’s relentless pressure. Likely, this fight will go to the scorecards.

 

 

* Will the officials factor into the conclusion? Kenny Bayless has been assigned as the referee and is regarded as one of the best in boxing. He has worked as the referee in six previous Pacquiao fights and four previous Mayweather bouts. The only backlash he received from those ten total bouts was the Mayweather-Maidana rematch where he was criticized for breaking up the inside clinches too quickly, seemingly favoring Mayweather against the mauling style of Maidana. With Mayweather naturally bigger than Pacquiao, breaking up clinches quickly (especially if Pacquiao has any momentum) would serve more as a disadvantage to Mayweather. The judges are Burt Clements, Dave Moretti, both veteran officials in Las Vegas, and Glenn Feldman, based out of Connecticut. Moretti has worked nine Mayweather bouts and six Pacquiao bouts. Clements has worked three Mayweather bouts and one Pacquiao bout. Feldman has only worked one Mayweather bout early in his career.

 

* What happens next? If the fight turns out to be entertaining, close, or controversial, a rematch is possible depending on the outcome.

If Mayweather wins, he is 48-0 and can walk away from Pacquiao and seek a different challenge for his final fight. He could even seek a possible move up to grab a title at middleweight and another superfight with the next big sensation Gennady Golovkin.

If Pacquiao wins, a rematch is almost a given, especially with so much money on the table.

A draw would also most likely force a rematch for the final fight of Mayweather’s career sometime in September.

 

PENECALE Prediction

The anticipation as the fighters make their way to the ring will be electric. The growing crescendo of excitement will continue through the introductions with Mayweather sporting a confident smirk and Pacquaio fixated with an icy glare.

 

The waiting will be over when the bell rings and both fighters come out to the center of the ring. Mayweather will be moving to his left, rolling his hands and probing with a soft jab. Pacquiao will be like a coiled spring, bouncing back and forth and feinting with his jab. Pacquiao will throw a few wild left hands that Mayweather backs away from, his back hitting the ropes as he slides away to his right. The round will end without anything conclusive landing for either fighter, making it difficult to score.

 

Pacquiao will look to increase the pace in the second round and outwork Mayweather. While Mayweather is the center of the ring, he will dictate the pace and the action, keeping Pacquiao limited to throwing one punch at a time. When Pacquiao is able to cut the ring off and back Mayweather to the ropes, he will unleash combinations. The flurries for the most part won’t land, but the work rate will stir the crowd into a frenzy.

 

Pacquaio will continue the high volume of punches through the 3rd e 4th rounds until Mayweather lands a right hand while their feet are tangled, causing Pacquiao to sprawl to the canvas. He will protest while Bayless administers the count, but he will not be hurt. Mayweather will smile and move in, throwing a few right hands, truly seeing if Pacquiao is stunned. Pacquiao will respond with his own vicious left hand, bringing the crowd to their feet as the bell rings.

 

Mayweather will again box cautiously starting the 5th redondo, staying on the outside and pivoting away when Pacquiao gets close. The fight will resemble a cat and mouse affair with Pacquiao trying to corner Mayweather and Mayweather trying to bait him into making a mistake. Pacquiao will be the aggressor, throwing far more punches. Mayweather will be timing him with single counter punches throughout the 6th e 7th rounds.

 

A sharp left hand by Pacquiao in the 8th round will startle Mayweather and cause blood to leak from his nose. Pacquiao will try to press the advantage and unleash another torrent of punches. Mayweather will pull away against the ropes, and Pacquiao will focus his attention to the body with a combination of punches to the chest and shoulder, forcing Mayweather to clinch and break the momentum.

 

Mayweather will get up on his toes in the 9th redondo, using lateral movement to keep Pacquiao from setting his feet and unleashing more than one punch at a time. Pacquiao will step in with a few lefts that are blocked, but Mayweather’s movement will keep him from throwing any follow-up punches. As Mayweather slips out, he will land his own counter punches, making it another difficult round to score.

 

Throughout the 10th e 11th rounds, Mayweather will execute a plan to counter Pacquiao with single punches and avoid most of his counter flurries. Pacquiao will step in with a hard left to the body, forcing a Mayweather clinch. When the action resumes, Pacquiao will look to attack the body again, only to be met with a straight right hand over the top.

 

The final round in a very close bout will see Mayweather neutralizing Pacquiao’s rushes, landing single counter punches and pivoting away from danger, sharpshooting from the outside. Pacquiao will desperately try to corner Mayweather but he won’t allow it, moving on the outside and clinching in close, bringing an anticlimactic ending as the final bell rings.

 

It will take several minutes for the scorecards to be tabulated, with the consensus believing Mayweather won 7 rounds, including a knockdown. Pacquaio will pray in his corner while Mayweather smiles and laughs with his entourage.

 

The decision will be as follows. Glen Feldman will score the bout 114-113 for Pacquaio. Burt Clements will score 115-112 for Mayweather. Dave Moretti will score the bout a very curious 115-112 for the winner of the biggest superfight of the century…. MANNY “PACMAN” PACQUIAO!!!!

 

With the decision announced, a disgusted Mayweather will demand a rematch before storming out of the ring, setting up another lucrative event in September and a possible trilogy.