Boxing; Pac-man-Morales round prop prognostications....

[frank s.]

Actually, I'm kind of fishing for opinions about now. I was making the rounds today, and aside from the basic -200, +170 back, one of the Strip casinos has a prop, will-won't go 12 full @-110 either way. I'm afraid I am becoming addicted to playing the under lately, or expecting a KO at some point. Now, with this matchup, I do see a stoppage, but it still is a tough call. I base this on my belief Morales will give as good as he gets for the first 6 rounds or so, but if he hasn't done some major damage to Pac-man, I see him breaking down and going down. Of course, I'm sure there are opinions that Pac-man will taste the canvas and stay there. At any rate, speak now or forever hold your johnson!

 

[MayorgaFan]

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I would wait until closer to the fight. A big part of it will depend on how hard of a time Morales has making weight. if he kills himself to make weight (which is a big possibilty), Pacquiao is going to stop him again. if Morales makes weight comfortably he could outbox Pacquiao. Morales is helped by being the bigger man but hindered by it as well.

 

[frank s.]

Very good point. I do like to wait when possible. I also like to bet into a good number. Just a thought, these guys SEEM to have more trouble staying within the poundage as they age. Of course, guys like Bernard Hopkins are freaks. They are so fit it's scary. I only post this as it's the first time I have come across a round prop for this fight. Off-shores may have it also, but I don't know of any. Thanks for the input.

 

[lvlarc_uk]

I think Pacquiao has Morales number, but we will see a much more motivated and better trained Morales now. I've already decided that I'll be betting on Pacquiao...I'm just not sure whether it will be via late TKO or decision.