Mayweather in 10? Seriously...

So, after they danced around each other like sissies, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have finally come to terms with a mega-fight slated on March 13. I just knew it's gonna happen. Only a fool would think not. After the way the Mayweathers trashtalked their way to Pacquiao's heart, it just has to happen. What I don't think won't happen is, *gasp*, a 10-th round KO win for Mayweather.Whether it's because of the Vegas odds or some other twisting of the brain matter, experts are actually picking Floyd to win. *insert shaking head emoticon here*

They forget the fact that Pacquiao has phenomenal speed. He's like a video game out there.He darts in and out of the opponent's reach and comes out at all angles. He's not a total tool in the power department, either. His punches hurt and, apparently, knock down tree-strong opponents such as Miguel Cotto. The win over Cotto should validate him as the favorite for all his matches for the rest of his cross-eyed life. (BTW, he is indeed going to fight beyond 2010). But, because he's going against an undefeated fighter, he may be the underdog for the first time since Pacquiao-Barrera I.

Let's talk about Floyd for a while. Mayweather is The Big Fundamental of the boxing world. Much like a Tim Duncan in basketball. Or an Anderson Silva in MMA. Or a Roger Federer in tennis. He is technical to the point of boring. He's all for efficiency and running around and calculating the risk of every punch. Simply put, he's got boxing down to a science. Paired with a athleticism, his boxing technique is the reason he carries a 43-0 record. He is a powerful, quick and agile fighter boxer who has good fundamental skills. Boxing purists love him so much they would adopt him as their son in a heartbeat. He can stand boxers equally or more powerful than he is,  proven by his win over Ricky Hatton. But, what he might not be able to stand is someone who outspeeds his speed. That is EXACTLY the problem Pacquiao presents to his opponents. Speed throws off your timing, something that is essential to Mayweather's boxing style. When your opponent is quicker than you, you can't dodge punches before they hit you in the face. Your jab misses because, before you can even release it, he's not there anymore. It's like everything you do comes too little too late, and you end up a beaten old fool. Case in point: Diaz. Dela Hoya. Hatton. Cotto. Mayweather might not be impressed with Pacquiao's power. Actually, I think he can take a Pacquiao punch. But, what he might not stand is a bunch of those little babies. One punch, okay. But, ten Manila Ices (that's what they call Pacquiao's left hook)? He's gonna kiss the canvas, for sure.

This is not to say Mayweather's a total dud. He's a big, strong guy with excellent conditioning. All he may ever do is jab, but those jabs are crippling bombs to the face. He can take on Pacquiao and fare better than the slew of beaten celeb boxers ever did.  Call him boring and play-it-safe. But, heck, the man's a total legit opponent. He can control the fight and dictate the pace, through counterpunching and calculated aggression. He has excellent defensive skills and does not get hit all that often, thus the nickname "Pretty Boy". (Seriously, if you actually find him Brad Pitt-pretty, your eyes are in danger) He won't be kicked around ala Hatton, succumb to age ala dela Hoya or turn into a sledgehammered watermelon ala Cotto. He is the toughest fighter Pacquiao has ever faced. And, if Pacquiao fools around, with movies and politics and that fine girl Krista, Floyd may actually win with a KO and prove the boxing experts right.

For Pacquiao to win this legendary match-up, he has to train like never before. He has to be in the best shape of his life. When Pacquiao's in tip-top shape and as determined as he is right now,  he's like one of those anime cartoons whose eyes flare up at the smell of a good fight. And, when it comes to keeping that motivation, I daresay he's looking to shut Mayweather's trash-talking mouth into retirement.

It's going to be the biggest fight of the decade. A perfect clash of styles. The efficient, technical, boring boxer versus the wild,free-throwing, exciting fighter. It's going to be a back-and-forth battle, with Floyd  bloodied up for the first time in his life. Pacquiao would finally admit to being human and may take some considerable damage, too.

But, in the end, it's Pacquiao by decision. :D

And, if it's not, well, thank God, I'm not a boxing expert.