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SBNation posted a fascinating look at all the pressures going on in Pacquiao's life that compel him to box, even if, deep down, he may not want to continue fighting. It's also an argument that Pacquiao is hardly alone in continuing to fight for massive paydays well after he had made enough money to last several lifetimes.
For what it's worth, Rocky Marciano's last fight was shortly after his 32nd birthday. Pacquiao is 34 years old.
From Pacquiao's own lips: "Only God can retire me."
@DavidAArnott A lot of boxers with mush for brains by the time they were 30.
— Benjamin Valentine (@bvalentine14) November 24, 2013
A post on Deadspin explained that boxing in the lighter weight classes may actually be more dangerous than boxing among the heavier men because the severity of strikes to the head are determined by angle as much as by force.
Pacquiao knocking out Hatton.
Marquez knocking out Pacquaio.
ESPN's 30 for 30 film, "Muhammad and Larry", is posted on YouTube in its entirety, though that's probably not fair use. It's also available on Netflix streaming.