COONEY Q&A's - PAC VS DE LA HOYA - AND MORE

After receiving many emails asking me for my thoughts on the Pacquiao vs De La Hoya fight, I decided to post some of them here on my blog. I also received plenty other emails on other fighters, and more!

Brad,

Can Manny beat Oscar De La Hoya by knockout?

More power!
Chad

Chad,

Honestly my friend, this fight will be very difficult for Manny. I am not as convinced as my good friend Freddie Roach is that this will be a victory for Manny Pacquiao. Manny's speed and how he uses his speed will be extremely important. In my opinion, the only way Manny's arms are raised after this fight is if he hits and runs for 12 rounds, and prays that Oscar doesn't cut him off and get him the corner somewhere. I do believe that the size difference will be a factor in this fight. Manny has a small chance to win, IF he hits, runs, and makes Oscar chase him around. Perhaps Oscar will get tired, and gas out. That's where Manny's speed can be a factor as well.

Mr Cooney

Thanks for the interview with Sir Don Secuya our PACLAND chief! Do you think if Manny wins his match against Oscar he can get a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr?

Donavan

Donavan,

It was an honor to interview Mr Secuya, he was a true gentelman, and a class act. Dong has a true vision for the future of Pacland, and I look forward to a continuing relationship with him. Thankfully, Mr Secuya refrains from posting certain garbage that some websites publish on their front pages, and that's a true testament of his character. Now to your question .... Yes, I think Manny has two more HUGE money fights left in his career... Mayweather Jr, and Ricky Hatton. Hatton will probably happen first, then a possible HUGE showdown, pound for pound king title against Mayweather Jr.

Mr Cooney

Can you explain why sometimes judging is so horrible in fights? Juan Diaz got a split decision win, and to me it appeared he won convincingly.

Jon L from Cebu

Jon

Boxing has had a history of corrupt judging, and unfortunately current day boxing isn't exempt from it either. The Juan Diaz decision (although he got the nod) was horrific. I completely agree with Max Kellerman, and the rest of the HBO crew when they say it was the worst scoring in a very long time. As far as why does it happen? Who knows what lurks behind the scenes when there is big money involved my friend.

Brad

Thanks for the great interviews brother! Keep them coming! Hey I wanted to know if you think Nonito Donaire can be the next Manny Pacquiao.

Jeff from Cali

Jeff,

Donaire showed how much of a beast he is by knocking Vic Darchinyan into a coma. It didn't hurt my feelings either, as I don't like cocky arrogant people anyway. I don't think Donaire will achieve the same market success or name recognition as Manny Pacquiao. Manny Pacquiao's come along once every 30 years or so. With that said, Nonito is an extremely dangerous fighter, with fast hands, and much power. He will go on to have a very successful career.

I'll get to some more of your questions when I return from the Nate Campbell vs Juan Guzman fight on Monday! THANKS FOR THE QUESTIONS.. KEEP THEM COMING

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