• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Now Boxing

Latest News and Opinions on Boxing

You are here: Home / Opinion Articles / I fear for Manny Pacquiao’s health if he fights Errol Spence Jr.

I fear for Manny Pacquiao’s health if he fights Errol Spence Jr.

March 18, 2019 By Dar Mead Leave a Comment

As a long time fan of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, I sincerely hopes he avoids Errol Spence Jr. at all costs because that fight could end up being detrimental to his health.

What Spence Jr. did to Mikey Garcia on March 16 was a boxing master class but also he was able to sustain a high offensive pace for 12-rounds without getting tired.

Spence kept the distance and was able to avoid being countered by Garcia. He had the reflexes of a cat but also used his height and reach against the shorter Garcia.

What shocked me was the ability for the much smaller Garcia who was coming up from 135-pounds to take the punches of Spence.

Spence was hitting Garcia very hard to the body and landing some shots to the face yet Garcia refused to go down.

I have to give credit to Garcia for having the courage to step up in weight and being able to avoid a lot of the head shots from Spence. The fight was so one-sided, I was surprised that the referee didn’t step in and wave it off during the later rounds when Garcia was getting hit with multiple punches without returning fire.

After the fight Manny Pacquiao was invited to the ring apron by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and Spence saw his chance to call out the aging Filipino boxer and challenge him to a fight at the AT&T stadium a place that Pacquiao has history since he headlined the first tow boxing matches at the giant football venue.

What I saw from Pacquiao’s body language was hesitation he seemed nervous and didn’t fully commit to agreeing to fight Spence.

I hope Manny doesn’t fight Spence because I fear for his health. Mikey Garcia might be a smaller division fighter but he walks around well over 165-pounds and he has a much better punch resistance compared to Manny.

Spence is the most feared man in boxing and he showed why on Saturday night.

Pacquiao at this stage of his career will have difficulty absorbing the punishment that Spence can dish out.

Spence has youth, he has the speed, power, and ring IQ to make it difficult for a past prime Manny to win.

I don’t see the Pacquiao vs. Spence fight ending well, I actually think this could end in a KO or Freddie Roach throwing in the towel for the first time in Pacquiao’s career.

The Filipino Senator is 40-years-old and has solidified himself in boxing history, he has nothing left to prove, but he might need the money and that is why he is so desperate for a Mayweather rematch.

If I were the Pacman, I would just try my hardest to convince Floyd Mayweather Jr. to come out of retirement and fight me, after that hang them up for good because going in the ring with a beast like Errol Spence Jr. would be a dangerous mistake.

Dar Mead
Dar Mead

Share This Story:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: Opinion Articles

Primary Sidebar

  • About Us
  • Writers
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Top Posts & Pages

  • Juan Manuel Marquez: Pacquiao is a legend, he should fight Spence or Crawford next
    Juan Manuel Marquez: Pacquiao is a legend, he should fight Spence or Crawford next
  • Jai Opetaia vs. Claudio Squeo Prelims to Stream Live for Free on YouTube
    Jai Opetaia vs. Claudio Squeo Prelims to Stream Live for Free on YouTube
  • On this day! April 15, 1985, the legendary Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns fight took place
    On this day! April 15, 1985, the legendary Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns fight took place
  • Video: Martin Bakole stops Jared Anderson in 5, Full Fight TKO Highlights
    Video: Martin Bakole stops Jared Anderson in 5, Full Fight TKO Highlights
  • VIDEO: Fabio Wardley Knocks Out Justis Huni in Stunning 10th-Round Comeback
    VIDEO: Fabio Wardley Knocks Out Justis Huni in Stunning 10th-Round Comeback
  • Jaime Munguia Tests Positive for Exogenous Testosterone in VADA Drug Test
    Jaime Munguia Tests Positive for Exogenous Testosterone in VADA Drug Test
  • BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs Brito Free Live Fight Prelims
    BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs Brito Free Live Fight Prelims
  • Oscar De La Hoya Advises 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao to Prioritize Rest Ahead of Mario Barrios Showdown
    Oscar De La Hoya Advises 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao to Prioritize Rest Ahead of Mario Barrios Showdown
  • Watch Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez Live Video Stream Undercard
    Watch Miguel Cotto vs. Delvin Rodriguez Live Video Stream Undercard
  • VIDEO: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol Full Fight Highlights
    VIDEO: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol Full Fight Highlights

Secondary Sidebar




Archives

Search

Footer

Categories

  • Announcements
  • Featured
  • Interviews
  • News
  • Opinion Articles
  • Pictures and Photos
  • Profiles
  • Submitted Articles
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2025 Nowboxing.com

%d