I have no doubt that Manny will win, the method is 50/50 imo. I expect the fight to be hard and close for 4-6 rounds. Clottey doesn’t have much power in single shots and he will be defending more than countering.

When Josh tires Manny will take it up a notch. I’m going to lean ever so slightly to pac by late TKO, lets say in ten. Clottey has an excellent chin, but I see him getting overwhelmed late and this one gets stopped with Josh on his feet, but with no chance of winning.

BTW, WAR CASTILLO!

I basically agree, point by point, with Mark. Clottey won’t leverage his advantages enough to win. He never has, and at this point, we have to presume he never will. He’s B Class, Pacquiao is A. I also think Clottey is stoppable contrary to popular belief. Cotto had him pegged against the ropes and hurt, I think Pac could take it a step further.

The one possibility for Clottey is his penchant for head butting. That could throw Manny off his game, and all blood testing jokes aside, Manny IS bothered by his own blood. Just re-watch Morales I.

My guess is, Pac wins by clear decision, and Clottey somehow finds an excuse to peg his loss on again.

I’m pretty much in agreement with Mark and Jeff. Pacquiao will win but it’s just a matter of whether he can stop Clottey or not. I feel that Clottey may have to hang on for grim life in the later rounds but will be tough enough to survive. I’ll take Pac via a wide decision around the 118-110 mark.

I think this will be the hardest fight he’s had since Marquez or Morales. It’s almost guaranteed to go 12 rounds, IMO.

Clottey is big, strong, tough and defensively responsible. Manny is going to have a hard time finding holes to land the really big shots he’s used to. I’m not convnced he could hurt this guy with his best shot anyway.

Pac’s biggest advantage, other than speed, is the fact that he uses angles to set up his punches. Clottey fights only in straight lines, meaning he goes forward or back. No head movement. That’s going to cost him.

I see Manny getting roughed up, but winning more rounds on his way to a bruising, but clear unanimous decision win. He’s going to be tried as hell by the time it’s all over.

Clottey is too lead-footed to win this fight, and I don’t think he’s all that comfortable fighting lefties.

I agree with the two gentlemen above me.

Clottey’s the most well rounded fighter Pac has fought since Marquez, and while his punch output leaves a lot to be desired, I doubt he simply becomes a punching bag down the stretch like many are suggesting. He’ll be fighting until the end, and Pac’s likely to have compromised vision.

I won’t call an upset but it should be a very good fight.