John Chavez wrote in boxingconfidential.com that the next time Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera trade punches, Marco will be a better and more dangerous fighter than he was back in November 2003.

I believe Mr. Chavez should have looked into his comparison a little more.  While it is true that MAB was not at his best that time, and that he lost largely because of that, Mr. Chavez missed one point relevant to the inevitable second meeting of the two.

And that point is, Manny Pacquiao is not the same fighter that fought MAB last time.  Since his demolition of the Baby-Faced Assasin, MP has evolved into a more complete fighter. 

Yes, he is still the relentless, fire-breathing, devil-may-care type of an exciting boxer but he has refined these qualities to the point that he takes calculated risks right now.

Also, he has developed a sort of footwork that is dangerously puzzling to opponents.  Ask Oscar Larios, Erik Morales and Jorge Solis about this and they would all agree.  When the PACMAN fought Barrera, he did not use the kind of footwork he used against the three named opponents.

Furthermore, the PACMAN is an enhanced two-fisted champion right now.  Remember that Barrera was knocked down by a vicious left straight by MP in their first meeting and that was all that MP can boast of that time.

But now, Manny has transformed his weak right hand into a potent hooker.  In his bouts with Larios, Morales and Solis, Manny showed good timing of the right hook, right jab and a feigning right hand attack to set up his thunderous left straight.

Now, since Marco Antonio Barrera lost to the PACMAN, what new thing has he shown to make him a dangerous opponent to the dangerous beast from the far east?  Did we see a new Barrera in the Juarez fights?  Did he show anything of the famed Barrera in his losing bid to Marquez? 

I believe the comparison of Mr. Chavez should expand to include more variables before making an assumption of a Barrera invincibility.