Fantasy Fight series: Manny 'Pac-Man' Pacquiao vs Aaron 'The Hawk' Pryor

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

62-7-2(39 KO)
5'6 67" arm reach
Southpaw
Vs

39-1(35 KO)
5'6 69" reach
Orthodox

They would fight at Junior Welterweight (140lb weight division).

Who wins and why? You only get one choice and you can't change it so be prepared to die on whatever hill you choose.

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

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[Conscious Pilot]

What a fukking Matchup....


I’m inclined to think Pryor wins on Points in a real close fight. One thing for sure, the action would be non stop until the fights over

 

[The axe murderer]

This fight would be
Pacquiao power would cause issues but Pryor took some heavy shots and kept coming. And he was pretty quick himself. Really these two have that rare combo of offensive gifts it's hard to decide
Pacman was underrated defensively but he always answers back when hit. Same with Pryor. The pace and speed he fought at for 15 rounds its no wonder very few heard the final bell.
Goat fight

 

[Bigblackted4]

One of the better fantasy fights I’ve seen. I’d say Pryor points but it would be incredible. The speed and skill would be insane. Pryor is more consistent throughout the fight and that’s why I’d pick him. Manny tends to start fast and lose steam them gain back at the end but it’ll be too late.

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

I don't think this fight would see the final bell, one way or another.

 

[Suspicious Dingo]

I've been going back and forth on this, but I'm taking Pryor by KO. I know Manny is durable, especially at 140, but I think The Hawk would be too strong for him down the stretch. Would be an incredible match up, though

 

[krackdagawd]

goddamn put this in my veins

outside of a very few amount of guys im noting picking over prime Pac at 140

 

[((ReFleXioN)) EteRNaL]

I really think it'll just come down to who can take a better shot and keep coming. And to me that's Pryor. I think he's just the more durable guy. I Think he would catch Manny often on the inside and make Manny hesitant and win on points or even late stoppage. Manny's speed would also be a huge factor but I think Pryor would start timing him eventually and negate that. Pryor's physical strength would be the main difference here.

 

[patscorpio]

this shyt would be a hell of a fight

the hawk had a hell of a tank at 140 on top of a chin, manny was a whirlwind of activity at 140...no slouch in the power

if it was 12 rounds its a toss up on who wins on the cards, might lean towards pacquiao who may actually drop him a couple of times to get that nod..i honestly dont think either man would stop each other during that

if its 15 rounds...hawk all the way..he would prolly stop manny in any of the championship rounds (13-14-15) if he didnt hear the final bell

 

[LauderdaleBoss]

Excellent match up.

I can see Pac winning a close majority decision. I think his defense is overall better and would be the difference in the fight.

 

[NormanConnors]

Pryor by stoppage, i think he would rough Manny up and actually wear him down. Wouldn't be any one punch Ko's though.

 

[Axum Ezana]

HAWKEM DOWN. but it wouldnt be easy. 50/50 fight.

 

[surv2syn]

I talked about this years ago comparing Manny to Pryor. I have got Pryor. Manny with speed and power edge but Hawk better boxer and punch resistance

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

14 rounds, i see paq stopping himin round 13..it would be bloody and crazy!!
i hate mythical matchups discussion but this one here is a dream match made in heaven..