Mayweather-Pacquiao…Continued (Part 2)
December 5th, 2009
By Fred-Lloyd Brunzki: Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is finally on with some minor details to be ironed out like the weight class, size of gloves, and fight venue. It looks like the purse issue has already been settled and there seems to be no problem with the ‘minor details’ because according to Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, “Money talks!” Who needs who in this fight? Judging from the present situation, it appears that Mayweather needs this fight more than Pacquiao does. The Pacman is the undisputed P4P king, World Boxing Organization welterweight champion and the only boxer to capture 7 world titles in 7 weight divisions!
His defensive boxing skills are incomparable and is regarded the best but he has no boxing title right now. Comparing their last fights, (Pacquiao vs Cotto and Mayweather vs Marquez) Mayweather showed he still possesses his craft while Pacquiao attained legendary status as the only man capturing 7 titles in 7 weight divisions, so who should call the shots? It is justifiable that Pacquiao’s terms should prevail
As I have earlier mentioned, Mayweather is just an option for Manny Pacquiao although by going against separate opponents, they would not get the same outcome in terms of demand and paycheck. The fact that it is a compelling match-up that can’t be ignored, it will surely happen especially now that they have agreed to the initial terms. Without the Mayweather fight, a lot of issues will continue to be debated or agreed, but Pacquiao’s ambition to seek an 8th world title is sensible, unlike Hatton-Mayweather for obvious reasons.
Mayweather has 3 interests: a large paycheck, regaining his place as P4P King by keeping his unblemished record, and to establish himself as greater than Pacquiao who is already regarded as one if not the best in the sport. It’s hypocrisy if the millions Pacquiao will earn in this fight is not Pacquiao’s motivation. Well, it seems because all Pacquiao can gain in this fight is more respect by beating the unbeatable Mayweather. Pacquiao is a real fighter who wants to prove his boxing greatness whatever it takes. This machismo and adventurism has brought him to superstardom so it will not surprise us if he accedes to Mayweather’s demand of 154 pounds fight-weight and using 10 oz. gloves.
But since they both wanted the fight, I would think that they would settle for 8 oz. gloves at 147. It is true that he plans to snatch a title at 154 lbs. against Junior Middleweight champion Yuri Foreman but Foreman is a different fighter and it is an adventure that in case of a failure, it will not diminish his greatness. Mayweather is different; he is the best out there and given that demand, he shall take away Pacquiao’s speed. Pacquiao can do 154 vs other fighters but not with Mayweather who would be naturally at ease with the weight. If fought at Mayweather’s demands, his victory would cast shadows of doubt.
Mayweather is being accused to be a ‘ducker’ when he retired without facing exciting challengers in the welterweight division starring Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley. Much more, he has fought smaller fighters than him, but surely he is no ducker. He fought Oscar De La Hoya at 154 in spite of the Golden Boy’s advantage in height. It is plain and simple that what motivates him more is the fat paycheck. Afraid or not, he has to fight Manny Pacquiao for that same reason. He might think Pacquiao will not agree to a March 13 bout because of his candidacy for a Congressional seat in his native country but surprisingly, Pacquiao says “Yes.” Was it for the fans, for the sake of boxing, for his insatiable quest for guts and glory, or he is simply become Money Pacquiao?
Whatever it is, it’s all what we want.
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Frazer gave Ali hell. Foreman destroys Frazer. So Foreman destroys Ali? Duran gave Leonard hell. Hagler beats Duran. So Hagler beats Leonard? This comparing fights is all hog wash. Mayweather went ten rounds with Hatton. Hatton tripped on his own forward momentum and just happened to get tap on the chin by the retreating Mayweather. Hatton knocked himself out by falling neck first onto the ring rope. Mayweather? Knockout power? That’s funny! PACMAN knocks out Hatton! Ring center. Marquez could not carry the added poundage against Mayweather, which made him slow and ineffective. This made Mayweather look better than he really is. Against PACMAN, Mayweather will be facing the total fighting package who is in his prime. Remember Ali-Frazer 1. For Mayweather, PACMAN is too soon after his two year layoff.
I don’t want to diss Manny, but I don’t buy into hype. Those wins were very onesided and Manny has proved to be a warrior, which is why it is time to drop the “catch weight ” trick and fight opponents that havn’t been broken already. Experts know it is much harder to go through grueling fast paced fights after dropping weight than moving up in weight. Mayweather has already agreed to 147lbs not 154 like Roach is saying. Roach is not part of the meetings, Arum is. If anything he probly started at 154 cause he knew Pac was asking for 145…leaving 147 as the compromise. Think about it
Cotto was a loser(margaritto) Hatton was a loser and a part time fighter(Mayweather) and hadn’t fought at 140lbs. in years. Delahoya was drained all the way down to 145 when he usually comes in at 160lbs. Every fight Roach is talking about how weak the opponent will be from draining themselves. He does not even hide it…he brags about it…thats how much of a Bia bia he is. Pac fans claim the weight draining doesn’t matter… but they keep using this tactic. If you are gonna move up…than move up…catch weight???????thats pu$$y. Paul Williams will fight anybody,any time …what ever weight you want…That’s a real PFP KING. Don’t fight the loser…fight the winner homie and I can respect that. Cotto get’s smashed by Margaritto,than gets beat by Clottey and Manny is the greatest for beating him. He is impressive ,no doubt but Mayweather is a real test.
boxer…where are you getting your information?
It amazes me how much smack Manny fans talk. I like watching Manny fight but Floyd is my preferred fighter but you do not see me trying to take away from Pac’s accomplishments. Do you people follow boxing or are you just a fan of Pac?
boxing needs this. i hope it will be finalized.
win or lose for pacman i hope he still do 1 more fight against mosley. politics can wait.
if floyd jr. wins i hope he fights mosley too. if he lose.. well, he can fight matthew hatton in the undercard
There should be a $5 million per lb if Mayweather will exceed 147 lbs limit. Mayweather might try to cheat again. I know the Mayweather are pretty scared about the fight. Look what Sr said. He would advise Jr. not to fight Pacquiao before he believed that he was on steroid or any illegal drugs. Now the boxing commission said that Pacquiao was cleaned before and after the fight. Sr is now singing a different tune.
I can’t wait for this fight.
Paul
Kellerman didn’t mention the facts completely. He should have said “Pacman barely squeaked by Marquez at 130 llbs.” Put Marquez at 145 lbs with Pacman and its going to be like a Ricky Hatton. Pacman wouldn’t even need 3 knockdowns to do it.
Mayweather did the trick to Marquez, bloat the smaller guy and come into the ring 2 lbs over the agreed weight. That’s double jeopardy to JMM. Now PBF is reported to be asking for a 154 lbs, 10 oz gloves for a Pacman fight. Obviously, PBF is singing the same old tune. But he’s facing a different team in Manny,Roach and Ariza. They know their business pretty well.
Zed you a lie! You need to sit your crack-head azz down! you get whipped by everyone!!! your nothing but a front runner!!!!!! You got knocked the F_ _ _ out by Kostya Tszyu.so go sit your crack-headed azz down some where!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
u have lost you mind!
Pac is gonna get exposed.Too much HYPE…sorry
hay naku!manny will emerged victorious on fyt nyt!floyd will eat his spits!too much talking floyd!prove it on the ring against manny!
Fighting one good fighter above lightweight does not make up for all the other poor choice of oppenents Mayweather chooses.
i’m just wondering….why does people who replying a article always need to take side and against each other….lol..what a loser
* stop making comment on Manuel Perez..* – correction on my previous post.
good article…blah blah blah with the comments. I think nobody really could do a good predictions with this fight. Both fighters are technical fighters. Both fighters has speed. Mayweather is most defensive fighter right now. Pacquiao is one the most offensive fighter right now. Both fighters has a chance of knocking there opponent. I just wish this fight won’t be a CAT and MOUSE in the ring. A bigger mouse & a smaller cat.
By the way, all boxing fan you should stop making on Manuel Perez & Liam Santiago article. That will you so stupid if you keep making a comments on there article. We all know Manuel is a looseeerr. He’s always wrong and why we have to make comments on his article? Thank you.
Mayweather has the better defence and counter punching than pacman
Don’t get me wrong I’m a big fan of pacman but I do believe he will Lose.
Sorry you all know it’s true and gonna happen!
pacquiao could beat anyone else out there but his style is what will make him loose this fight,floyd will take him apart with 1 and 2 punches at first,frustrate him and later mess him up a bit with combos to make him look bad.floyds style is taylor made to beat pacquaio
might b a boring fight bout still cant wait , hopefully pacman gets the ko!
I really do not think Floyd can stop Pacquiao; however, he can outpoint Pacman. On the other side though, can Floyd handle Pacman’s punches? Or can Floyd will see any of these punches? Remember, you blink you eyes, meteorite left will land on your face and will create a significant damage to your brain cells. Just ask Diaz, Delahoya, Hatton and Cotto. Plz Floyd consult with these fighters first prior to facing Pacman. Floyd’s face will never be the same after fight night! Trust me on this one guys.GO PAC!
pacs a 5 weight champ m8 gt ur facts ryt. Da ibo belt nt a recognised title
Pacquiao will knock out Floyd and he’ll never fight anymore. He’ll give Floyd a taste of his “steroid-enhanced” fists for 6 rounds. His chin’s not like cotto’s, Judah knocked him down….
Be realistic, Floyd has just as many, if not more options than Pacquio. Stop trying to make it like Floyd is hurting for money and needs the fight for that reason. Cut out all the bull, and wait for the fight.
what a pu..ssy this mayweather is.asking for a higher weight fight for obvious reason,,lmfao,it only showed us how hairy this mayweathers pus..sy is
When Manny Pacquiao retires… i’ll go back watching MMA.
I pay $55 PPV for entertainment purposes not to watch a TRACK and FIELD competition. Or bit ches slapping each other.
Mayweather next sport is against Usain Bolt in 100-M dash.
I THINK THAT MAYWETHER WILL BEAT PACQUIAO AND MAYWETHER HAS GOOD PUNCHS AND GOOD AMING
JUST WAITING FOR THE VENUE SO I CAN BUY MY TICKET AND BOOK THE FLIGHT. ITS THE ONE TO TELL YOUR GRAN CHILDREN ABOUT
Pacquiao will murder Mayweather at 147lb with 8oz cloves, thats why PBF wants it at the higher weight with bigger cloves.
Pacquiao to win by ko in middle rounds
LATEST NEWS HAS IT THAT MAYWEATHER AGREED ON 50/50 SPLIT AT 147LBS AND 8 OZ. GLOVES. THIS IS SUSPRISING CONSIDERING THE ARROGANCE OF FLOYD AND HIS PENCHANT FOR ALWAYS DEMANDING THE LARGER PURSE. THE TIMING SMELLS SOMETHING FISHY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PACQUIAO FILED HIS CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY FOR CONGRESSMAN IN HIS HOME PROVINCE WITH THE ELECTIONS IN MAY NEXT YEAR FLOYD SUDDENLY AGREED TO THE FIGHT.
I GUESS, FLOYD THOUGHT MANNY WOULD BACK OUT SINCE HE WILL BE BUSY CAMPAIGNING AND ALAS! FLOYD WOULD HAVE BEEN TRUMPETING AROUND THE WORLD BY NOW THAT MANNY DUCKED HIM AND TOO AFRAID TO FACE HIM AFTER ALL.
NICE PLOY FLOYD. WRONG MOVE. YOU CAN DO THAT TO LESSER FIGHTERS BUT BAD NEWS FOR YOU MANNY WON’T BACK DOWN FROM YOU ELECTIONS OR NO ELECTIONS.
AFTER PACQUIAO KNOCKS OUT MAYWEATHER, HE’LL NEED NO ELECTION CAMPAIGN AT ALL AND HE’LL BECOME THE FIRST ACTIVE BOXER CONGRESSMAN IN HISTORY. THAT FOR SURE!!!
paul,
you don’t know what you are talking about so shut up and join your buddy Manuel Perez. if your analogy is correct, then Pacquiao will knock out your boring Mayweather..
I think this fight will not live up to its expectations. This fight will be a strategic fight and not a slug fiest. It will be a running and chasing around the ring like the last part of my fight with Manny. So dont let your hope set so high coz this fight might fall short of your expectations. I have this fight for Pacquiao coz I know he has the triple S, Strength, Speed and Stamina. Six round Mayweather will be floored and stoppage at the last round like what Pacquiao did to me.
The way Mayweather always fights, I don’t see how Pacman will win. Pacman fought a seriously drained Dela Hoya, Hatton who experienced his first loss to Mayweather and Cotto who was brutally beaten. When Floyd fought Marquez, Kellerman said it best, it wouldn’t matter if Floyd and he were the same size floyd would still dominate Marquez, Pacman barely squeaked by Marquez.
I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THIS FIGHT, THIS IS GOTTA BE THE BEST FIGHT EVER.I THINK PAC-MAN WILL WIN THIS FIGHT IF MAYWEATHER DON’T RUN AROUND THE RING LIKE HE ALWAYS DO…….