Antonio Margarito is just too big and too strong for Manny Pacquiao. Prime example, Sugar Shane Mosley vs Vernon Forest. Shane had all the speed and finese, but Vernon's range and height was just too much for him. Same thing is going to happen to Manny Pacquiao. We are not trying to take away any credit from Manny but we must be honest here.
Let's take a look at the stats first of all. Antonio Margarito is 5'11 Age 32 Reach 73 Record 38-6, 27KO's. On the opposite side of the ring we have Manny Pacquiao 5'6 Age 31 Reach 67 Record 51-3-2, 38KO's. Keep in mind that Pacquiao is moving up in weight to chase his 8th World Title and it will be no easy task. Come fight night Manny will be mostly 152lbs and Antonio will most likely be 160lbs. Big height advantage, reach advantage and power advantage all goes to Antonio Margarito. The only thing Manny has going for him is speed. The problem is how will he be able to land shots on a taller fighter that likes to fire back.
Freddie Roach is a skillful trainer and what he tells Manny during the fight must be dead on point in order for him to win. Any deviation and it could be a short night for Manny. Manny admitted himself that Cotto packs some power and he was hurt a few times but weathered the storm. Antonio hits hard even without loaded gloves. Antonio has great conditioning just like Manny has. Pacquiao has to fight him inside to win. There is no way he can stay on the outside even with his great footwork. If Antonio starts landing those punches with long range, it will not be a good night for Manny. Antonio has a pretty decent chin as well. His only stoppage was from Sugar Shane and anybody would have went down the way Shane was fighting that night. This is the worst match up of all time.
The loss for Manny would be devestating for any possible Floyd Mayweather match. Then again Floyd has a bigger fight once his case goes to court. More than likely there will be settlement. Then again, there is a chance that Uncle Roger might not be there depending on where his case heads. If there is going to be any knockout during their fight it will be Antonio Margarito putting Manny Pacquiao down which is something that hasn't happen for a long time. Stay tuned for Nov 13, 2010 as many of you will see the upset of your life.
Prediction: Antonio Margarito by 10th Round KO.