Can Brock Lesnar become the Manny Pacquiao of the UFC?

With a victory this weekend over Frank Mir, Brock Lesnar will become the undisputed Unified Heavyweight Champion of the UFC. But does this mean that Brock Lesnar is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC? In other words, will he be the Manny Pacquiao of the UFC?

Manny Pacquiao is considered the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world of Boxing. He has a blend of speed and power that most men his size can only dream of. But, the same can be said for Brock Lesnar. At 265-280 pounds Brock has freakish speed and power that most heavyweights fantasize about; and there are even more similarities between these two athletes.

Similarities

• Both men have had success at every level of competition
• Both men have transcended their sports
• Both men have become folk-heroes
• Both men are phenomenal athletes
• Both men have an unequaled amount of natural ability
• Both men are reserved and laid back
• Both men are Sports-Entertainers
• Both men make an absurd amount of money
• Both men are international stars
• Both men have lost early in their professional careers

 

I’m sure there are even more similarities but this list if suffice for now. I’m a huge fan of Brock Lesnar and over the years I have grown to truly appreciate Manny Pacquiao’s skills. But the one thing I love the most about these two athletes are their demeanors. Neither man is an arrogant or obnoxious individual. Both men have a quiet confidence that breeds success and they seek a private solitude when away from the ring or octagon.

Brock’s fighting career is still on the way up. Pacquiao has over 50 professional fights and has been rumored to look at the possibility of retirement. Honestly, with only a few potential fighters left to face, Pacquiao has run out of challenges. Brock could see the same scenario if he were to dominate the UFC heavyweight division for the next few years.

Saturday’s fight between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir could change the landscape of the UFC for years to come. A victory by Brock will solidify him as the sport’s biggest star.  With a continual improvement of his MMA skills, Brock will become the UFC’s pound-for-pound best fighter.

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