Free Boxing Picks - Joshua Clottey vs Manny Pacquiao

Boxing Betting Line: Pacquiao -650

Sports enthusiasts were teased for months with the potential blockbuster fantasy bout that was originally scheduled for this night.

Instead, Joshua Clottey stepped forward to take the spot vacated by Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the Saturday March, 13, 2010 at Cowboys Stadium. Considered a top-five fighter in the welterweight class, Clottey will assume the role of massive underdog in what will be the greatest opportunity of his career, a chance to prove himself against one of the top pound-for-pound fighters around.

Pacquiao continues to cement his legacy since reaching the welterweight class, and will be just as motivated to blow through Clottey as he would have been if his opponent was Mayweather Jr.

Leading Up To The Fight With Pacquiao: Clottey

Clottey fully understands that he is the underdog heading into this bout, a role he has embraced whole-heartedly.

A battler that never quits, Clottey has yet to be knocked out in his 38 career fights. However, the 32-year old has yet to face an opponent of Pacquiao’s stature, and has not performed well against some of the better opponents that he has faced.

Leading Up To The Fight With Clottey: Pacquiao

Questions continue to circle the 31-year old Pacquiao concerning his desire to continue fighting, in the ring that is. The Filipino national has made it known that he eventually wants to go in to politics in his native country, perhaps running for a congressional seating.

Despite the rumors, Pacquiao will be as focused and determined as ever heading into his bout with Clottey. A perfect physical specimen, Pacquiao is never the second-fittest boxer in any of his fights. Stamina and durability are his trademark, and he has trained like he always does, as if this is the biggest fight of his life.

What makes Pacquiao so unique is his experience. With already 16 years of experience in the ring fighting professionally, Pacquiao has perfected his technique with the knowledge of an older boxer, but has done so at a young enough age to still execute on everything that he has learned.

Boxing Betting: Clottey vs Pacquiao Matchup

Clottey is one of the most durable and well-conditioned boxers in the welterweight division. Unfortunately for the Ghanaian national, he will be going up against the best.

Pacquiao is a physical phenom that can go the distance in any fight, delivering lightning-speed shots to wear down his opponent while appearing to get stronger and faster as the fight progresses.

Although it is not unlikely that Clottey can go deep into this bout, it is hard to project a situation where he ends Pacquiao’s phenomenal run in the ring. The Filipino fighting sensation outclasses his opponent in every category.

Pick: Pacquiao -650