Although this isn’t considered a big fight tonight, it is a very intriguing and dangerous fight for Manny Pacquiao. I also think Clottey will be a very good gauge on how good Manny really is.
I say that because Clottey is very strong, tough, has fast hands, good defense, and really just knows how to fight. The biggest factor though is that he is a big, fast counter puncher, just the style that gives Manny fits.
What Clottey can’t do however is fight a whole twelve rounds. Against Pacquiao you have too, just ask Juan Marquez.
If Clottey can time Manny coming in, he’ll start to frustrate him and when Manny becomes frustrated, he tends to go back to his old wild self. Pacquiao will prevent Clottey from timing him by punching in on different angles, Pacquiao’s very fast feet, and hands will be extremely hard for Joshua to time as well. This is a WHOLE different level of speed and movement that Joshua will face tonight.
This should be a good, tough, close fight early, but look for Manny to step it up late where Clottey tends to fade and either stop Clottey, by just overwhelming him, or sealing the win with a clear cut unanimous decision.
That’s one of the most dangerous factors in facing Manny, all he needs is a little lapse, opening, or let down in a fighter, just for a second or two and he pounces on that with such intensity that the fight changes that fast.
Joshua isn’t coming to lay down or fight for a few rounds before cashing his big check. He’s coming to win and I’ll also say that I’d be far from shocked if he pulls the upset tonight as he has everything he needs to beat Manny. He just isn’t that consistent to do that though, and against Pacquiao, you need to be very good, AND consistent to beat him.
Enjoy the fight!
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