Boxing News – Roy Jones Jr. Advises Pacquiao to Steer Clear of Mosley and Mayweather
June 17th, 2009
By Sean McDaniel: The wise old Roy Jones Jr. came out with some helpful advice for Manny Pacquiao this week, telling him to steer clear of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley according to the Manila Times. Jones, 40, sees both Mosley and Mayweather as being too big and fast for the short 5’6” Pacquiao.
However, what Jones seems to be overlooking is that Pacquiao and his team would probably only take the fight unless Pacquiao could get a sizable handicap in the fight by having Floyd and Shane come in at a catch weight of 142-144.
The act of draining down to those lower weights would likely have the beneficial effect of taking away a lot of the energy for either Mosley and Mayweather, leaving them handicapped enough for Pacquiao to possibly beat them. It wouldn’t be the most ideal conditions for Mayweather and Mosley to take, but at least the fight could be made.
Apparently, Pacquiao is open to fighting Mosley and isn’t bothered by his size advantage. However, Pacquiao has said that he was open to fighting Mosley in the past, but backed off when Mosley was ready to start negotiating for the fight.
Mosley and Mayweather are roughly the same size as Miguel Cotto, the fighter that Pacquiao has been rumored to be fighting next. The size probably wouldn’t be the sticking point from preventing Manny from fighting either Mayweather or Mosley.
It might come down to whoever is the more beatable fighter at this point. And based on Cotto’s fight against Joshua Clottey, it would have to be Miguel at this point. Bob Arum, Cotto’s promoter, wants Pacquiao to fight Cotto next.
So if Pacquiao is interested in facing Mayweather or Mosley next, he’ll probably have to do some convincing of Arum to make that happen. However, Arum might be right about Cotto being the better choice of the three right now. Cotto looks to be there for the taking, a beatable fighter where Pacquiao can get an easy payday while at the same time increasing his name in the boxing community.
By beating Cotto, Pacquiao would be seen as a legitimate threat to beat Mosley and Mayweather and would get a lot more respect from fans. Right now, Roy Jones Jr. isn’t the only one that thinks that Pacquiao would lose to Mayweather and Mosley. A great deal of other boxing scribes and fans feel the same way too.
Part of the reason is that Pacquiao hasn’t faced a talented welterweight as of yet and still needs to prove himself capable of beating an upper echelon fighter at that weight class. Ricky Hatton, a light welterweight, was too small to be considered a welterweight and he appeared to be a shell of his former self in his fight with Pacquiao.
Oscar De La Hoya, a former welterweight champion, was old and weight drained by the time that Pacquiao fought him and not considered to be in the class of fighters like Mosley or Mayweather.
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“Oscar De La Hoya, a former welterweight champion, was old and weight drained by the time that Pacquiao fought him and not considered to be in the class of fighters like Mosley or Mayweather.” – funny because gayweather barely escape de la hoya. that split decision shows how weak the fraud is.
Roy Jones’ advise to pacquiao smacks with an underlying motive. He doesn’t want either Mayweaether and Mosly to fight pacquiao because win or lose they stand to make $20,000,000 or more. These two are NOT a threat to Pacquiao at all. Mosley, at 37, is at the ebb of his career and won’t be fighting much longer. He wants to fight pacquiao desperately not to prove he’s the better man, but because of the money. This is why he is willing to take 40% and go down to 140. He would put himself in harm’s way but it would be for just one time, just to retire a rich man. He is slower than Pacquiao and doesn’t have the same stamina. As for Mayweather, he is not threat by running away. If he is going to lean on the ropes as he did with Dela Hoya, he’s going to get his head blown away by much faster and more explosive pacquiao. I say this to Roy Jones: you are so green with envy that you’d shine on St Patrick’s Day.
RJJ does not know what he is talking about, his decision is being blinded by choosing with his heart. I am with him there also because if I had to choose between Pacquiao or Marquez vs Mayweather. I would have to go with Pacquiao or Marquez over Mayweather not only cause I am choosing with my heart but because both guys always fights with their heart in hand and are willing to take the risks of fighting the best knowing that the chances of loosing are much greater. Something I have never seen Mayweather do. He fights with safety first not interested with taking chances at fighting any one that poses a threat. Thats where Mayweather makes his mistakes great fights make memorable moments. I
i also feel that manny would be beaten by mosley but not mayweather. when roach was interviewed recently, he said he saw no problem against the two. its hard to believe him with that observation but maybe i will be inclined to believe him now. remember he predicted correctly when he said that manny would finish dela hoya in eight rounds and hatton within three.
well done ed boy mosley is the fucking daddy and cotto was just lucky he got that decission against him not to mention shane wasnt quite himself that night. shane would seriously whoop cotto if they fought again and he would knock out both pac and floyd no problem as hes faster and stronger than both them peace from sugarscott
Roy just knows what hes talking bout!Pacquiao got two guys who were going down hill.And Oscar De La Hoya punk butt who is a quieter by the way would not even dare come down to 147 to fight maywether because he would have got his butt put on his steel where is has become a star at Lol!!!!!!Roy knows what he is talking about.Just because we hate floyd skills is what roy is looking at.
Arum represents both Cotto and Pacquiao, of course he wants this fight! 2 fighters in his stable means big bucks for him that he doesn’t need to share out to Golden Boy or Mayweathers team (i believe it may be himself)!!
Pacquiao may not have fought the best or even a decent Welterweight, but to be fair, neither has PBF really!!!
RJJ is entitled to his opinion, given he is a legend and HofF(er), I respect his point. But, knowing that the options are limited at 140lbs, im sure he would be doing the same as Arum in his situation.
no way mosley is the best welter ever he would beat manny and pac and destroy cotto right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gotta agree wiv roy jones jnr here! mayweather an mosely are jus to big an powerful especially at welterweight!
I just wanna see them in a square ring. Enough of these talks. It proves nothing…
Why? Is Mosley is not as old as dela Hoya? Think of that man….
I really enjoyed watching Pacquiao beat bigger guys. I disagree with Jones’comments on Pacquiao. Paquiao beat ODLH badly so he will do the same to Mosley if they meet. I think Pacquiao is faster than Mosley.
I agree with Roy. Mayweather and Mosley are elite welter weights and should fight each other. Huge props to Manny for the Great fights and Huge accomplishments he has made for himself and the sport of boxing. Cotto would be a Huge challenge for Manny, about as big a challenge as he should take on. Mayweather is too highly skilled for the Pacman, and could easily come in at a catch weight leaving no advantage to Manny. Mosley is another fighter like Mayweather who stays in-shape all year. Shane could come into the fight easily at a catch weight. Which once again would take away any advantage for Manny. Cotto, on the other hand has had issues with making weight in the past. Melting Cotto down to 143-144 or so pounds would give the Pacman a huge advantage. Cotto’s last weigh-in at 146 pounds was as low as Cotto should ever go. 2-3 Pounds under for Cotto would be a huge difference for him. JMHO
oh what the heck! I’ve been proven wrong numerous times by Pacman. Now I don’t know what’s what anymore, the guy deserves his status. He’s jumping weight classes like every fight and doing so with ease. All these stuff can only be answered in the ring.
I never thought I’ld agree with RJJ but, he’s right. And I’ll add Cotto to that list. Why? Because they are bigger fighters and should be fighting their weight and/or higher… Pacman is as big as he’ll be, for a while anyway. Until then, he must defend his title and best p4p statis at the weight he has grown into.
The big boys need to take care of their business that stands before them, like all the worthy contenders and other champions at 147 and 154lbs…
And as for RJJ, be mindful of your own advise and protect what dignity and heath you have left.
(Yup, Chris, he fought a heavyweight, he beat Ruiz.)
I would listen to what he is saying. He may not be the fighter he used to be, but you gotta give the guy’s words some weight. Either one at 147 would prove to be too much for Pacquiao. You gotta remember, Pacman is not tested in taking at 140 above half as much as he took from Morales (in the 1st fight) and Marquez. Diaz, Oscar and Hatton hardly gave him sweat. Against Mayweather and Mosley, he’s gonna get hit. I am not saying he doesn’t have a chance, but why risk his health going up against these bigger fighters at 147? Isn’t what he achieved at up to 140 great enough? Forget the critics, there will always be non-believers.
Am I right about the heavy weight division or was it the light heavy weight? Now I am not sure.
Don’t forget guys that RJJ faught in the heavy weight division in the past against a hevier guy and won. So he should be the last one advising PAC to not fight welters.
Is this a Manuela Perez article?
Jones was a great fighter in his day and I respectfully disagree with how certain he is that Pac can’t hang with Mayweather/Moseley. Manny should take the fight so all the critics will finally shut up. On the other side…I’d fight whoever I can make the most money with.
Roy Jones Jr. was a legend, there is no doubt about it, but he can’t now live up to the name he once had in boxing, and considering his decision to fight Calzaghe after what i suppose he thought was a great victory over a shot Trinidad just shows that his boxing advice can’t be taken seriously.
Firstly, i dnt agree with RJJ but secondly “art” did you say RJJ sucks balls???? only comment if you uv got a decent opinion, u brainless fool…… RJJ was the daddy in his day, dnt 4get this!!
what the hell does roy know? He sucks balls
RJJ just wants a piece of the Pacquiao limelight. You’ve had your time Roy, go back to fighting Omar Sheika
so roy thinks cotto ain’t no threat to pac he ’s crazy then cause cotto is a smart fighter in the ring and pac just be swinging too wild cotto is better boxer hands down