Manny Pacquiao vs Henry Armstrong; Tale of the Tapes

More detailed explanations of catch-weight;

1. All known "catchweights" in the Old Time era were non title fights and weigh-ins were made "day or hours" of the fight, meaning both fighters have almost the same weight in the ring at fight time. They fought for the glory and for the money and not for a title. In short, there is no need for a catch-weight when weigh-in is done "day or hours" of the fight. Hence the word "catch-weight" did not exist in those times. They simply called it an "agreed weight" limit.

2. Most of known catch-weights in the modern era are title bouts except non-title exhibition matches like the Pacquiao-Dela Hoya Dream Match and those that degenerated to non-title bouts or cancelled fights; and matches pitting old warriors fighting for their "retirement benefits". The word "catchweight" started to appear only in the advent of Oscar Dela Hoya and Manny Pacquiao asking for it in their quest for titles in higher division limits and when the weigh-ins were done a "day before" the fight.

3. A fitting example of a catchweight being asked to even the field is the proposed Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez WBC Middleweight title fight. Paul Williams had previously beaten Martinez at the lower Jr. Middleweight division. But since Martinez has bulked up to full Middleweight or above the 160 lb. limit, Paul Williams asks for the catchweight at 157 lb. He claims he himself can come only at 157 and insinuating that Martinez may come at over 160 at fight night.

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• Dela
• Hoya
• catchweight

[BiggieSmalls11111]

@Narutolicious LOl This isnt like Tyson in the 80s, then, he couldnt be beat at that time period, Manny has over and over shown his flaws, and it just so happens to be with the very same type of style Mayweather Masters in, you can go around youtube calling people haters all you want, but boxing fans like myself, i see guys like you as the biggest haters, you will talk shit about floyd for his mistakes, but pacmans mistakes are always justified with you guys.

[crazymanjonchin]

hey who made this video is a dumbass

[LUCKY4908]

tale of the tape FAKE he change the numbers fuker!

[l3gr3t]

some photos are edited! tale of the tape

[Szakalus12345]

good song ;)

[saur8]

@Narutolicious i know one guy that can beat him. I will give you a hint, the rightful champ at the division where pac has his eight and record breaking title. Oh, he's too big, you will say but this great man has said that he will be generous and come down in weight to a catchweight of 150 pounds. We all know pac loves the catchweightas like a fat kid loves cake. So if pac was as great as you says he is man up and fight. So times up, the man that would put a beating on pac is sergio martinez

[1SugarRayRobinson1]

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[VallaeBoy]

@1SugarRayRobinson1 ....man your right..

[pken21]

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and he is a hatton fan. he's really sad that his idol fell on the 2nd round. he cant move on after that, that's why he dedicated his time and dignity in becoming a pacman TROLL. :))

Also this guy LOVES Teddy Atlas. what a douchebag. :)

[Narutolicious]

@1SugarRayRobinson1 Oldsley or Shame Mostley for quitting like a bitch after round 3's Knocked Down. Backpedalling bitch like Mayweather. He can run all night but he can't hide from Pacman. Pacman will KO your Pussyboy. Bet your house on it. Pacman is the best and on top of his game NOBODY can beat him right now.