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How close can Pacquiao come to a worthy foe? By Recah Trinidad PhilBoxing.com Wed, 13 Mar 2019  There?s no problem with Manny Pacquiao, who says he?s willing to fight anybody?just make sure the opponent is a boxer. His last two opponents visibly did not fill the qualities Pacquiao seeks in a ring foe. Lucas Matthysse, totally faded, was a shaky overstaying patsy. Adrien Broner, overqualified bum, was a certified bluffer/comedian. Whether or not Pacquiao makes it at ringside in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, he should have a full view of a potential next foe. Both Errol Spence and Mikey Garcia should more than fill Pacquiao?s requirements for a full-fledged warrior. Mainstream boxing aficionados are on their toes for the Spence-Garcia clash, which has been assured to spark and explode into a spectacle. Meanwhile, Pacquiao should content himself with the fact that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has slid fully out of contention as a worthy next opponent. The undefeated American boxing superstar, 50-0, cannot fit into the mold of a noble boxer. It would be a great waste of time chasing after Mayweather, who these past years has slyly avoided real ring wars, while masquerading as a fearless fighter and pocketing millions in purses from cheap, sordid exhibition appearances. How close will Pacquiao come to a quality warrior? Garcia, smaller, is the big underdog; as he jumps two divisions up for the great challenge. Garcia, pundits claim, fights in a potentially dangerous bout he?s been expected to lose. Spence will have to overwork his guts to fit honorably into a full-scale war Garcia, with his courage and craft, could spin magic. Sunday?s world welterweight championship promises to be a very memorable classic. Click here to view a list of other articles written by Recah Trinidad.  |
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