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3 Dream Matchups That Boxing Needs Right Now

By Vincent Nolasco

Posted on June 27, 2014

Although Richard Schaefer’s departure from Golden Boy helps the working relationship with Top Rank, there are other fantasy matchups outside of those companies that boxing fans still hope can happen as well.

Danny Garcia vs. Manny Pacquiao

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Danny Garcia (28-0, 16 KOs) has stated he would like to eventually move up to Welterweight and what better opponent to make a splash against than a future hall of famer in Manny Pacquiao (56-5-2, 38 KOs).

This would be a very interesting and intriguing fight for both men with Pacquiao—the elite southpaw and boxer-puncher—against the young and talented Garcia.

Pacquiao’s knockout rate is at 60 percent according to BoxRec.com, so Garcia would have the knockout advantage, with his KO rate currently at a whopping 82 percent according to BoxRec.com.

Would the old bull in Pacquiao prevail against the young gun Garcia?

We can only imagine the exchanges in the middle of the ring that would go down in this captivating clash.