Why Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Are This Generation’s Best Fighters

April 23, 2015 – – For five years, the world has pitted these two boxing legends together. On May 2, the world will know who deserves the championship crown. Five years in the making, and the world finally gets to witness one of two legendary boxers go down.

What makes the fight so in-demand, other than the build-up of anticipation over years of contract negotiations – is the exemplary fighting profile the two boxers bring to the table. While Manny Pacquiao is the only titleholder to cross all eight boxing divisions, Floyd Mayweather remains to be an undefeated champion, with 47 wins and zero losses under his belt.

Manny Pacquiao may have had losses, but he’s swept 38 knock-outs to Floyd Mayweather’s 26 knock-outs. Although he lost his undefeated title to Juan Manuel Marquez and Timothy Bradley, he fought back to win Ws from three tough opponents. He is quick, has great reach and has the unique combination of perseverance and determination only an impoverished man from a third world country looking to put food on the table for his family could ever have. Although Mayweather has much to lose, Pacquiao has just as much incentive to win. After beatings that cost him his undefeated title, Manny Pacquiao came under fire and relentless criticism. Winning the fight against his toughest competitor will put him back up on boxing’s pedestal. Although many argue that the fight is happening half a decade too late, when both fighters may have slowed down with age, Pacquiao disagrees as he tells ESPN, “Style wise, I am the same fighter I was five years ago. My determination, inspiration and killer instinct is the exact same as it was five or six years ago.” It’s proven how much the fight means to Manny Pacquiao as he has taken to doing something he hasn’t done before – watching tape on Floyd Mayweather’s past fights to study his fighting strategy.

What does Floyd Mayweather bring to the table aside from his undefeated title? He’s a 2-1 favorite win for a reason. Knowledge, experience, foot and hand speed, and defense are advantages the American boxer has. Despite his age – an old 38 by boxing standards – he has whipped many younger boxers in the past. He knows how to get his opponents in a spot where Mayweather has the advantage, and has solid ring-cred. He is elusive and is blessed with a strong chin, which has made it difficult – almost impossible – for opponents to knock him out. His outstanding defensive skills have made contact a rarity for his opponents. He is a very strategic fighter, who calculates his punches, resulting in less throws, but also less misses. An efficient fighter, he makes each punch count. Most importantly, he makes his opponents fight his way.

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