THERING上周盘点----by Michael Rosenthal   &nbs

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Weekend Review: Pacquiao's big night

BIGGEST WINNER

Manny Pacquiao: The Filipino marvel has drawn more comparisons to the greatest fighters who ever lived after another spectacular performance on Saturday in Las Vegas. And deservedly so. He is dominating his era as few fighters ever have. The fact he has been a force in seven divisions is ridiculous. I still have trouble comparing him to the likes of Henry Armstrong, Sugar Ray Leonard or Muhammad Ali. I also believe he must meet a monumental challenge before we sign off on his all-time status: He must meet and beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.

最大赢家----帕奎奥：周六，拉斯维加斯，帕奎奥再次闪亮出演，这位菲律宾奇才进一步靠拢史上最伟大拳手的行列。毋庸置疑，他在这个时代傲视群雄，极少数拳手能比肩于之。他征服七个级别，令人难以置信。目前，我仍然很难将他和阿姆斯特朗、伦纳德、阿里进行比较。在论定其历史地位之前，他必须迎接一次里程碑式的挑战----对阵并且击败小梅威瑟。


BIGGEST LOSER

Miguel Cotto: Cotto looked fantastic for two-plus rounds but it was all downhill after Pacquiao put him down in the third and fourth rounds, the second time hurting him badly. He didn’t absorb the kind of beating he took from Antonio Margarito because he backpedaled for most of the fight but his face looked much as it did post-Margarito in the end, bruised, swollen and bloodied. He has nothing to be ashamed of, particularly after showing the courage to continue fighting even when his cornermen – including his father – suggested he call it quits. Cotto is nothing if he’s not a warrior. I say the Cotto who stood toe to toe with Pacquiao in an amazing second round can still beat almost any fighter in or near his weight class. The question is whether he can still be that fighter after a second beating.

最大输家----库托：库托打了两个多回合的漂亮战，但第3、4回合他两次被帕奎奥击倒后，就江河日下了，因为第二次击倒对他是个重创。由于他多数时间改打游击战，因此并不像马加里托那一场那么受伤，但赛后他那张淤青、肿胀、滴血的脸庞----却与被马加里托虐打后如出一辙。他的团队教练，包括他父亲示意他放弃比赛，他却执意坚持，这展示了他的勇气，因此他无可厚非。倘若库托不再是个斗士，那他就什么都不是了。第二回合，和帕奎奥针尖对麦芒，这一回合的他足以击败本级别和临近体重的任何拳手。问题是，他第二次被击败后，还会是那样的拳手吗？


MOST-OBVIOUS MATCHUP

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: The fight probably will happen for one reason: The enormous amount of money both fighters would make. And the fight should be made. Which would leave no doubt as to whom is No. 1. It would be Leonard-Hearns or De La Hoya-Trinidad, a fight that would generate tremendous interest even among casual fans. The downside is that it might be a boring fight. Mayweather will try to do to Pacquiao what he did to Juan Manuel Marquez, outbox him without taking many risks. The result could be a dud, which would be bad for the sport after monumental hype.

最显而易见的赛事----帕奎奥VS梅威瑟：这比赛可能进行的一个原因是----两人都能挣大钱。这场对决应该进行，因为唯有这样才能分出伯仲。这将媲美伦纳德VS赫恩斯、霍亚VS特里尼达德，这将制造巨大的吸引力，就连非主流拳迷也无法抗拒。不足之处是，比赛可能会很闷。梅威瑟会尽力以对付马奎兹的方式对付帕奎奥----多得点数少冒风险。倘若在金玉般的包装之后，却只见得一团败絮，势必伤及拳击产业。


BEST-POSSIBLE MATCHUP

Pacquiao-Shane Mosley: This matchup wouldn’t generate the kind of money Pacquiao-Mayweather would but it probably would be a much more-entertaining fight. Mosley would match Pacquiao’s speed, power and energy, which could make for unbelievable drama. Of course, the timing isn’t perfect now because Mosley is scheduled to fight Andre Berto on Jan. 30. Pacquiao will fight either in March or May. March probably would be too early for Mosley; May would be doable. I think Pacquiao will opt for Mayweather if they can come to terms. Mosley would be a nice backup option.

最佳的潜在赛事----帕奎奥VS莫斯利：这样的赛事将带来帕奎奥VS梅威瑟那样的收入，但要好看得多。莫斯利能对上帕奎奥的速度、力量和劲头，将会是一场难以置信的拳台大戏。当然，档期不大对头，因为莫斯利将于1月30日迎战贝托。帕奎奥将于3月或5月开战。对莫斯利来说，3月太早，5月可行。如果能协调一致，帕奎奥将选择梅威瑟，莫斯利则是个不错的备选。

WORST-POSSIBLE MATCHUP

Pacquiao-Marquez: “Worst” might not be the most-appropriate word here; we all would be pleased to see a third fight between the little warriors. Promoter Bob Arum is talking about staging Pacquiao-Marquez at the new Cowboys stadium, which is a reasonably exciting prospect. At the same time, Marquez is the least intriguing of Pacquiao’s three best options – Mayweather, Mosley and Marquez. The drubbing Marquez took against Mayweather put an end to the Mexican’s considerable momentum entering the fight, even with the size difference in mind.

最坏的潜在比赛----帕奎奥VS马奎兹

BEST QUOTE：“最坏”或许不是最合适的用词，因为我们大家都想看到两位小个儿斗士的三番战。推广人阿鲁姆提到，在牛仔竞技馆上演帕奎奥VS马奎兹，这理应让人感到兴奋。同时，在帕奎奥的3个最佳候选对手----梅威瑟、莫斯利、马奎兹中，马奎兹的吸引力最小。梅威瑟痛殴马奎兹，虽说有个头儿差异的嫌疑，但这已终结了马奎兹获得这场比赛的可能。

Freddie Roach: “You’re not ordinary,” Roach said after profoundly modest Pacquiao used that word to describe himself. Amen, Freddie.

最佳措辞----罗奇：“你并非等闲之辈，”极谦虚的帕奎奥用这句话来形容自己之后，罗奇也这么说着。阿门，弗雷迪。

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他的团队教练，包括他父亲示意他放弃比赛，他却执意坚持，这展示了他的勇气，因此他无可厚非。-----------------这些证据很有用，裁判中止比赛绝不是黑幕额。

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