Yes. But then I rejected the premise because if they had fought when they first had the opportunity, Manny would have beaten the snot out of Floyd. Yes...my opinion...but I'm confident I am not wrong.
Did Manny beat the snot out of Juan Manuel Marquez? From what I remember they had a few close decisions then Marquez knocked Pacquiao out cold. This is the Mayweather-Marquez fight after a 21-month layoff. Even with ring rust it's like a pro fighting an amateur. What makes you think Pacquiao would fare any better?