Two weeks more to go and we will see if Manny still has it to defeat a young boxer in Barrios. So far no movement in the betting odds, Barrios is still the heavy favorites to win this fight.
Yes, nothing’s really changed and probably won’t.. Pacquiao is already way past his prime, and Barrios is the defending champ. But for fun, I’d still take that 3.2 odds on Pacman. I’m just hoping more betting markets open up for this fight, like knockout by round range. I’m really curious what the odds would be for a Pacman KO between rounds 1-3. I’d definitely consider that too once it’s available.
Pacman by KO is 6.00 and By Decision is 8.20.
I'm tempted to Pac by Decision. If he ain't the kind of fighter the way he used to but still can defend himself and box heavy. It might just e possible to see him win by decision.
However Barrios being the younger guy while also have the hands that can KO. Its also possible that he will win by Decision. I'm not sure if he can KO Pacman.
Any bet on Manny will be huge for boxing fans. And I do think that there will be some of us that are going to be sentimental and might have to bet on Manny via Decision and better via KO. And if Manny won by KO it's going to be big as it will ripple on the world of boxing as he is back and becoming the oldest Welterweight champion although he holds that distinction already.
It's just that I remember the Tyson vs Paul, same feeling, we thought that Tyson has something inside of him and still can win that fight and so we bet on him as our sentimental favorite. In any case, I will not argue against those who will go and say that we can't compare them as that fight could have been rigged and manipulated and that Tyson is just there to show and collect his huge paycheck.