“I don’t want to be mean…” Joe Rogan shocked to learn Manny Pacquiao taking mercy on Miguel Cotto and refusing a knockout finish
Joe Rogan's reaction after learning about how Manny Pacquiao deliberately chose not to knockout Miguel Cotto in their fight
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Joe Rogan, Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto (Image via IMAGO)
Joe Rogan has discussed boxing on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” numerous times. He often invites guests from the boxing world, such as trainers, fighters, and analysts, to discuss various aspects of the sport, including training techniques, fight analysis, and the boxing industry as a whole. Rogan’s passion for combat sports, including boxing, is well-known, and these discussions provide valuable insights for fans and enthusiasts.
During one such podcast, Rogan’s guest talked about how Manny Pacquiao’s coach revealed that the fighter held back against Miguel Cotto. “Manny Pacquiao did that to the great Miguel Cotto, he did that it by the third round. He figured him out and you can see, Freddie Roach screaming you know, knock him out. Freddie after the fight said, he didn’t want to knock him out. Didn’t wanna hurt him. Because he was like,’ get him out of here , I don’t want to be mean.”
According to the guest, Pacquiao completely understood Cotto’s game plan and was systematically destroying him. At that moment, when his coach, Freddie Roach, asked the fighter to knockout Cotto, Pacquiao refused to hurt his opponents.
Rogan was really surprised by the information and couldn’t believe what he just heard. The UFC color commentator mentioned that, given his ability to fight and killer instincts, Pacman was a very nice individual as a person.
Joe Rogan and Jorge Masvidal talk about iconic Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight
The 2015 showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather stands as a historic moment in combat sports. It broke all previous pay-per-view records with an astounding 4.6 million buys and it was a testament to their unmatched popularity. Mayweather’s victory in this bout added to his already undefeated career, further cementing his legacy as a dominant champion.
Despite this setback, Pacquiao’s skill in the ring is unquestionable, and he is still regarded as a gifted athlete. Joe Rogan, in an interview with Jorge Masvidal, brought a fascinating perspective to the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather battle, talking about the shoulder injury that undoubtedly played a role in the Filipino boxer’s loss.
Rogan was in awe of Pacquiao’s achievements, including championships across eight distinct weight categories—an incredible feat. Manny’s remarkable physique, including his strong legs, impressive hand speed, and overall skills, Rogan explained that, despite entering the fight with a pre-existing shoulder injury, Manny’s determination was solely focused on the financial gain, which was definitely massive given the business it made.
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