Pacquiao’s footwork and angles kept the exchanges on his terms—bursting in, pivoting out, and forcing Cotto to reset. As the pace climbed, the combinations stacked up and the finish followed.

• High‑tempo entries, fast exits, and constant re‑angles.
• Momentum swing: sustained flurries that never let Cotto set.
• Legacy note: a signature welterweight statement.

A high‑stakes matchup where each adjustment mattered—distance management, counter windows, and bursts of offense. Pacquiao pressed for volume and moments, while Mayweather emphasized control and precision.

• Key theme: controlling the range and reaction time.
• Best sequences came when Pacquiao closed the gap behind angles.
• One of boxing’s most scrutinized tactical battles.

Barrera’s veteran craft met a young storm. Across their meetings, Pacquiao’s timing on the left hand and his ability to cut the ring became the difference—turning exchanges into extended, punishing sequences.

• Pressure with purpose: forcing Barrera to the ropes.
• Signature: straight lefts behind feints and step‑outs.
• Rivalry that helped define an era.

Morales brought sharp counters and veteran poise; Pacquiao responded with cleaner entries and improved balance. The trilogy shows growth—learning angles, tightening defense, and turning exchanges into waves.

• Evolution: smarter pressure and better positioning.
• Turning points: disciplined combinations after the entry.
• One of the sport’s classic modern trilogies.

Marquez built traps off Pacquiao’s rhythm—reading patterns, stepping into counters, and punishing mistakes. Across four battles, margins were razor‑thin and every exchange carried consequences.

• Counter timing: making speed pay with precision.
• Momentum swings: rounds decided by single sequences.
• A rivalry that defined a generation of fans.