Mark Walhberg on Manny Pacquiao: I Could Knock Him Out

Mark Wahlberg and Manny Pacquiao (Getty Images)

NEW YORK (CBS) Mark Whalberg thinks he has what it takes to knock out Manny Pacquiao, a world champion boxer who recently sent two of his opponents to the hospital.

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While on the "Dan Patrick Show" Friday, the 39-year-old actor praised Pacquiao for all his wins but also said he would fare well against the Filipino-born champ if he got the lucky shot.

"I got size on him," Whalberg said, according to TMZ. "I think if I catch him with a sucker punch, he's out."

His confidence most likely stems from the extensive boxing training he underwent for his next film, "The Fighter," which also stars Christian Bale.

Walhberg recently told 60 Minutes that he trained eight to ten hours a day for four years to play boxer "Irish" Micky Ward. "The Fighter" is due in theaters Dec. 10.

Tell us, do you think Marky Mark has what it takes to knock out the Pac-man?

[X-clussive]

You kiddin me? Hey Walhberg, you dont even have a right to say stuff like this, you dont even have right to get a chance to go to ring with manny, please, you are an actor, not a boxer. SHTFUP then, right? :)

[lotbi2005]

all pacquiao need to do to him is to give him a jab on the arm and he will go down in pain. Better yet tie Paquiao left hand and blind fold him and I am sure Pacman will still knock him off...lol

[benjiernmd]

May we instead ask Mr.Mark Wahlberg to lend for awhile his jewels to Mr. Floyd Mayweather? We want to see that fight.

[fantomas4]

Marky Mark please shut up and stop trying to hype your next terrible movie. Manny would DESTROY you within the first minute of the first round. No contest.

[Troy2345]

Mark should have no problem proving it. He can just get in the ring with Manny when he's sparring at the wild card gym next time. Since Mark have been coming over there anyway. Please put aside all your alibis now Mark. It's showtime. Let's get it on. Get the video camera ready.

[effjay4]

I bet Wahlberg could run for at least 20 sec.

[ian_n_felicia]

i say put him in... wahlberg doesn't stand a chance... first round ko.. 10 seconds.. maybe less.. depends on when pacquiao throws his first punch