No. This is not about Manny Pacquiao?s height or lack of it against Antonio Margarito.
Over the years, Manny has been known for his lunging combinations anchored on powerful left straights. Of late, however, Coach Freddie Roach has successfully developed Manny into a two-fisted monster with a stinging right hook that in itself is a lethal weapon while also serving as a set-up punch.
As Manny grows and ages like wine, he will lose a step or two and his speed won?t be like it was when he was at the featherweight classes. Manny is no longer the quicksilver that he was when he was running circles against the likes of the Ledwabas, Barreras and Moraleses. He is now more deliberate with his punches. The reason why few are noticing his declining is speed is he is matched up against bigger and naturally ?slumbering foes.? Well, slow by the standards of his foes some three or five years ago.
Speed will however still be Manny?s primary and lethal weapon. Nobody matches him, pound for pound – even Floyd Mayweather Jr. in that category.
But like wine, Manny will taste sweeter and stronger as he ages.
This is why Manny is starting to be quick with his punches at short distances – short, powerful punches especially to the body and to the sweet spots on the head.
At the welterweight classes, Manny is going face taller and bigger opponents. At one time or another, he can drop his guard while lunging at his opponent and, with one lucky straight, Manny will be gone. Bigger and taller boxer
