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I feel that the upcoming fight of Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao could produce the perfect opportunity for the Pretty Boy to really prove himself. What fight out there would be as big in the boxing world as Mayweather vs. Pacquiao? I know Manuel Marquez might have something to say about that but I would prefer to see him fight Shane Mosley or stay on the lightweight division. What would be better for the sports especially on boxing than a previous pound for pound champion versus the current one? I also believe this would be the perfect temptation for Floyd to challenge Pacquiao. The money would be unbelievable as well as the chance to absolutely cement his legacy against the best fighter (apart from him) in the world. I know if Mayweather were to fight Pacquiao his detractors would say why not Margarito or Williams or probably Mosley? But after Manny Pacquiao had violently turned Miguel Cotto’s face into raw hamburger, the chant rose up from the stands of the MGM Grand Garden Arena:
“We want Floyd” boxing fans are really wanted to see the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight. I also think it would prove beyond any doubt that Pacquiao can handle fighting at the weight. This fight would be a genuine super fight between two all time greats in their prime. The super fight that could set box office records – Mayweather vs. Pacquiao it’s the dream bout between the two best pound-for-pound champions in the sport. I know Margarito is a relentless crowd pleasing favorite I personally like and respect him, but if Floyd fought him and out boxed him for 12 rounds (the only way Floyd could win) then it would be a boring fight. Cotto won't have the appeal he once did coming off a big loss so that wouldn't tempt Floyd. Williams has just moved to light-middle and I think Margarito is his main goal anyway. However, if a fight including Floyd and any one out of the big three in the welterweight division came off I would most like to see Mayweather vs. Williams (after Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight of course) I think Paul would give him the toughest fight out of the three. And if these two fights came off and Floyd was victorious I don't think anyone could deny him his position amongst the very greatest to ever grace the sport. The Mayweather vs. Pacquiao bout is already in negotiations both Top Rank and Golden Boy promotions are now finalizing some agreements, we will found out in the upcoming days if it is really official. I personally would love to see Mayweather vs. Pacquiao just to finish who’s the best pound-for-pound really is. It makes sense on so many levels. So come on Manny and set up the greatest fight of our generation.
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This coming Paquiao-Mayweather fight would be as legendary just like the Frazier-Ali bout.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight Getting Closer
Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, was flying to the Philippines on Tuesday to discuss the boxer's possible megafight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Arum said he also would discuss Pacquiao's participation in a congressional election in that country.
A source familiar with the process who declined to be identified because he's not authorized to speak about the negotiations said there are strong indications that Mayweather has agreed in principle to some contractual details.
A report by Yahoo Sports on Tuesday night said that a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight was nearly finalized for March 13 and that Mayweather had agreed to terms.
Contacted late Tuesday night, the lead matchmaker for Arum's promotion company, Top Rank, was more cautious about where negotiations stand.
"This trip was planned," matchmaker Bruce Trampler said. "Manny's got to fight in the first half of the year and Bob has to make the match so he was going to discuss that with Manny -- dates, opponents and Manny's thoughts on his political career."
"I'm going over there to figure it out," Arum told The Times just before departing. "Everything."
Arum said Tuesday that an opponent will run against Pacquiao in the May 10 Philippines election, which will force the boxer to campaign extensively in the weeks preceding the election. Arum and several others who are attempting to negotiate a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight would ideally like the bout to occur on May 1.
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WOW! This would one the greatest fight since the time of Ali.
Arum said he also would discuss Pacquiao's participation in a congressional election in that country.
A source familiar with the process who declined to be identified because he's not authorized to speak about the negotiations said there are strong indications that Mayweather has agreed in principle to some contractual details.
A report by Yahoo Sports on Tuesday night said that a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight was nearly finalized for March 13 and that Mayweather had agreed to terms.
Contacted late Tuesday night, the lead matchmaker for Arum's promotion company, Top Rank, was more cautious about where negotiations stand.
"This trip was planned," matchmaker Bruce Trampler said. "Manny's got to fight in the first half of the year and Bob has to make the match so he was going to discuss that with Manny -- dates, opponents and Manny's thoughts on his political career."
"I'm going over there to figure it out," Arum told The Times just before departing. "Everything."
Arum said Tuesday that an opponent will run against Pacquiao in the May 10 Philippines election, which will force the boxer to campaign extensively in the weeks preceding the election. Arum and several others who are attempting to negotiate a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight would ideally like the bout to occur on May 1.
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WOW! This would one the greatest fight since the time of Ali.
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