I’m half Filipino, and watching Pac’s earlier fights in the 2000s with my dad is what got me into boxing. Ive seen every one of his fights since he Barrea title fight in 03 or 04. He’s legitimately my favorite athlete.

That being said, I think Thurman has a chance to do some serious physical damage to him. The Marquez KO was bad enough, but Pac was 5 years younger then he is now. He’s looked good in his last few but clearly he’s not in his physical prime anymore. Thurman has elite power and I can see him catching Manny and effectively ending his career. Going to depend on how focused his camp is this time, which has been hit or miss lately.

has been superb but One Time can bang. I don't want to see the Senator parked or hurt. I am hoping he fights well but I get your fear.

I was a huge boxing fan in the early 80s, Alexis Arguello, era. With the advent of mixed martial arts, I can't remember the last match I've seen.

Do you follow MMA, and, if so, how do you compare its appeal to boxing?

follow the MMA much. It's just not for me but they do have a TON of fans...

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