Edmund Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 Manny Pacquiao has already cemented his place in the annals of boxing history thanks to his ferocious fighting, his big name scalps and his string of world titles. On Saturday, the Filipino superstar will step into the ring with Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas to defend his WBO welterweight title and it is shaping up to be an exciting encounter.Pacquiao, a seven-weight world champion, has won 50 of his 55 fights (38 KOs), with three losses and two draws. It has been five years since his last defeat at the hands of Erik ‘El terrible’ Morales – a points loss he avenged in the rematch by a 10th round technical knockout. The 31-year-old has won world titles from flyweight to welterweight as he moves up the divisions taking the scalps of big-name fighters including Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar de la Hoya and Ricky Hatton. In his last outing, Pac-Man stopped reigning WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in the last round after a systematic destruction of the Puerto Rican. While Pacquiao grabs the headlines for his devastating destruction of everyone who stands in his path – and for his political, acting and music ambitions – Joshua Clottey has been flying somewhat under the radar of the wider public. The Ghanaian has accumulated a record of 35-3 (20 KOs), but is coming off the back of a split decision loss against the same Cotto his opponent destroyed in November. Clottey’s large frame and evident strength have been cited as his advantages against the smaller Pacquiao, but the same virtues were cited as the reason the Filipino would not be able to overcome Cotto. However, the 32-year-old challenger has never been knocked out in any of his three losses. Cotto knocked down Clottey in the first round but the "Grand Master" fought till the end and only lost marginally to the then-champion. Antonio Margarito, who was banned from boxing last year when he was discovered with plaster in his gloves, also beat Clottey in 2006 but again it went to the judges scorecards. Clottey’s ability to take a hit and get off the canvas, if needs be, will ensure Pacquiao has his work cut out for him and could see the fight going the distance. But trainer Freddie Roach has a different game plan for his charge. Roach, who picked up Trainer of the Year last year for the third time, is full of confidence in the run-up to the Texas clash and predicted his charge would take Clottey out in the middle rounds. Roach conceded however that it may take the referee to step in and stop the fight, but he has no doubt the fight will not last the full 12 rounds. However, he has been wrong before.
lildave3 Posted 12 March 2010 Posted 12 March 2010 I'll be watching, love watching Pacquiao fight. Great venue too.
Edmund Posted 13 March 2010 Author Posted 13 March 2010 I'll be watching, love watching Pacquiao fight. Great venue too. Yeah the Dallas stadium was a good choice, it's a sell out as well so should be a good atmosphere. Did you see the pre match conference? It made a pleasant change to see the fighters showing so much respect for one another.
Edmund Posted 13 March 2010 Author Posted 13 March 2010 So it's tonight then? (as in the early hours) Yeah coverage starts on sky at 2:00 so I'm guessing the fight will be at 3/4.
Darkzzz_ Posted 13 March 2010 Posted 13 March 2010 I'll be watching, love watching Pacquiao fight. Great venue too.
Edmund Posted 14 March 2010 Author Posted 14 March 2010 Does anybody know what time the fight's on? Edit : Just seen it's up next
Fox You Forest Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 At least the cricket has started now to pass the time away...
lildave3 Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 Might have timed this just right if it's on next...
Edmund Posted 14 March 2010 Author Posted 14 March 2010 Might have timed this just right if it's on next... I think it is.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 Clottey did better than I expected and did well to last the distance
Jordan Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 Yay, awesome fight... only slightly better than seeing Pacquiao work the heavy bag for 30 minutes. Clottey just wanted to leave Cowboys Stadium alive, without any lumps on his face and most importantly with his paycheck.
Matt Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 Great fight. Tried to stay up to watch this got in at 3am this morning, and watched 2 of the under card fights but then had to go to sleep, but used Sky+ and just watched it now, Gotta give Clottey credit and respect. Pacquiao v Mayweather now? I did have the opinion Mayweather would win it quite easy he'd just stand off and use his reach advantage, but like the commentator's were saying in this fight, the work rate, speed, onslaught of punch after punch without any break really from Pacquiao, i'm not sure Mayweatherer could cope with that, I'd love to find out though.
Ozwin Posted 14 March 2010 Posted 14 March 2010 Mayweather's scared clearly. I don't think the fight will ever happen.
Edmund Posted 14 March 2010 Author Posted 14 March 2010 I watched half of it and fell asleep. From what I saw Clottey was standing his ground well but Pacquiao was in command every round.
BoneDog Posted 31 March 2010 Posted 31 March 2010 Enjoyed this fight, but was hoping to see a little more. Can see why Clottey has never been stopped, his defence was solid and his body looked even solider! Really wanted Manny to spark him but in the end Clottey well deserved to go the distance. Clottey had me worried a few times, thought he was gonna drop Pacquiao (or rather Pacquiao had me worried with his lax defence but he's obviously super confident). Next stop for Manny is Mayweather hopefully please, please, frickin please
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