Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: “I’d like to thank the fans” .. Oh really?
December 1st, 2009
By Frank Car: The saying each boxer has muttered a thousand times in all types of different phrases “I’d like to thank the fans.”
Oh really. Well the fans are speaking but are you listening, and if you are do you care. It’s quite easy to say “Thank you” but actions speak louder than words.
As you may have heard negotiations between the May vs Pac match have run into some issues. The May 1, 2010 date has been hindered by the prospect of Pacquiao running for Congress on May 10 in the Philippines. So, long time trainer of Pacquiao, Freddie Roach, said they want the bout to take place on the original suggested date of March 13.
“We want to fight in March. They don’t want to go that early, so we might take one fight before that” said Freddie Roach in an interview with Sky Sports.
However earlier Freddie said that they did not want this date because they wanted to have a longer training camp and this was too soon. That seems to have changed, perhaps in the interest of getting this done. But, now there is a problem with the March date, because Mayweather, who said he wanted to take on Pacquiao and basically called him out, is rumored to want to have a “tune up” bout in January. So the March 13 date is no good for him because it would be too soon. Some also speculate that this is not nearly as good as the May 1st date for promotional reasons and he knows that. I could understand that since things like pools or summer activities in some places in Las Vegas don’t open up until March 15, if it takes place in Vegas which is most likely will. Also and perhaps of more concern, it wouldn’t leave much time to “hype” up the bout, but really how much more hype does it need.
It’s hard to figure out who to point the finger of blame at if there is anyone really it should be pointing at. At any rate, let’s recap. One boxer called another out and now can’t make the date because he wants to go up against someone else. The other can’t make a different and perhaps better date because he is running for Congress. Come on, get in touch with reality. Have you forgotten your boxers and have in front you the well deserved and properly titled “Mega-Fight” of the century. This would make more money than any match in boxing history not to mention keep boxing rising back and beyond the main stream of sports. Sure it could be slated at later date in September, but it could lose alot of steam, the public is pumped and ready for this to happen now. Not to mention the consequences if they lose any bouts that they happen to take on in the mean time.
The May 1st date seems to be the best time. Plenty of time for hype, good time of the year, Roach could have his longer 10-week training camp like he originally wanted, and Mayweather could squeeze in his “tune up” bout with no problems, seemingly as his rumored opponents do not really pose any threat (if he really intends on going through with this). So the Pac-Man should leave the politics to the politicians on this one, run another time or figure a good way to do both. Although campaigning would be tough while training, Pacquiao may be running solo without any other opposition, so not much would campaigning needed anyway. But the opposition may choose not to drop out if he does not campaign much but that is another issue.
From what I can gather on Tuesday Dec. 1, Pacquiao’s opposition must choose whether they are running or not, and that will decide whether he has to campaign. If Pacquiao runs unopposed then it looks like May 1st may be the date all. If Pacquiao does indeed have to campaign, the bout will have to take place before March 25th which is when Pacquiao will begin campaigning.
“If he has to run against an opponent, then he’ll have to start campaigning for the May 10 election on March 25th. If that’s the case then Mayweather would have to be willing to fight March 13.”
Said Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum when speaking with The Times.
If Pacquiao does run, has to campaign, and will not change his mind on it, perhaps Mayweather will buck up the March 13 date.
All this may just be using the media as a tool for negotiations. If it doesn’t go through and winds up happening in September of 2010, which is when the next projected date is if both are unable to reach an agreement for March/May, it still could be a mega-match but things are going to have to go quite well for that to be the case.
When all is said and done if your work on tips a “Thank you” doesn’t pay your bills. If someone does you a favor a “Thank you” may be enough. If your a professional athelete who makes a literal living off the interest of others (the fans) in you, let’s hope they know how to show thanks as well as say it and be able to put any squabbles, or other interests aside. For the sport, for the money, and for that of which provides both, the fans.
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GUYS
Im not being bias.
For Manny
I’ll be much better if he will stop dreaming of his political ambitions because i know that filipino’s are intelligent enought not to let Manny Pacquiao run the province and just continue your profession as a boxer.
For Floyd
Thinking of a brilliant tactic to maintain your great professional boxing record is not bad at all. But i strongly recommend for you to shut your fxxxxxx big mouth and just let your fist do the talkin.
March 13th. Sign the contract both of you guys. and lets get ready to rumble!!!!!!!!!!
GUYS
Im not being bias.
For Manny
I’ll be much better if he will stop dreaming of his political ambitions because i know that filipino’s are intelligent enought not to let Manny Pacquiao run the province and just continue your profession as a boxer.
For Floyd
Thinking of a brilliant tactic to maintain your great professional boxing record is not bad at all. But i strongly recommend for you to shut your fuckin big mouth and just let your fist do the talkin.
March 13th. Sign the contract both of you guys. and lets get ready to rumble!!!!!!!!!! ..
@Money Pacquiao: hahaha i was just communicating on your level you know, no punctuation. Look the thing here that i was trying to get across is how you are being just as one side as the people that are only thinking from a Boxing perspective.
Secondly how can i tell Manny what to do?Lets face it thats a silly remark.
Sure Manny can Box and run an election campaign but, to what extent will it hurt his next performance? That sir is the point i am trying to make and frankly i’m disappointed you have zero ability to read between the lines.
great article, i think may 1 will be better than march 13
to ancient_silence
you are calling me not bright but i cant even find correct punctuations in your sentences. oh well.
if that’s what pacquiao wants then let him be. after all, who are you to tell anybody what to do?
Looks to me like Manny already has his excuse thought up of POLITICS DISTRACTED ME for when Mayweather opens up a clinic on him.
Why does floyd want to have another tune fight when he had been calling Manny all along? It’s mind boggling but the answer will surely not sit well to us!
Why does Floyd want to have another tune fight when he had been calling Manny all along? It’s mind boggling but the answer will surely not sit will to us!
mayweather called out pacquiao right? why is he fighting another opponent now??? why is it a sudden change of mind?? Pacquiao planned to run for congress 2 years ago.
Maybe the rumor is true “Mayweatrher is afraid of Pacquiao!”
Pacquiao isn’t ducking anyone. It might be a bit of cherry-picking, but it’s a big scheduling issue for Manny. He’s giving politics another run whether us fans like it or not.
If he fights Foreman, then it’s just to stay active until the big fight.
He’s getting into politics for the right intentions, though I’d much prefer him finish off his boxing career first, but the man is going to do what he wants. I think Manny can do a lot more for the Philippines by being a boxing champion than getting into politics, but what can you say?
As for Mayweather, I think he feels he needs a tune-up fight or two. I don’t care what he says in public. Seeing Manny man-handle(no pun intended), Oscar, Hatton, and then Cotto must have him doubting himself.
Manny ain’t just a brawler anymore. He has more ring generalship than we give him credit for. And he knows how to play mind games in the ring. We saw how he was essentially telling Cotto that there was nothing the natural welterweight could do that night to hurt him which sapped Cotto’s spirit by the 6th round.
Deep down, Mayweather knows it’s going to be a tough fight. Mayweather knows he beat, but couldn’t finish off a bloated and slow Marquez. At least Manny is on a roll and that momentum keeps building his confidence.
They both need extra time to prepare for this fight, but Manny has been plowing through good fighters and has been way more active. Mayweather needs to feel that he’s shaken off all of his ring rust before he put’s his “O” on the line.
guys listen! every person has their own priority! and to tell you you are not the boxer. you are one of the fans! so just be cool. let them decide for themeselves. Dont worry this Mega fight will happen.
Looks like Manny is running scared. Mayweather is playing it cool just like he does in the ring. He does things on his own terms unlike Mannys other opponents
If Floyd can’t make the March or May dates, what about Matthew Hatton stepping up. It would be a mega-fight in North-West England, providing Matthew can drop the weight, and who better to train him that his brother, Robby.
Robby got beat in two rounds, but he was still in the ring and up close to Pac-Man.
@Money Pacquiao listen up maybe get a pen and paper, now , write this down: There is a difference between goodwill and serious politics and a Boxer who makes millions upon millions of dollars to fight has no business with either of them as long as he is accepting the whole worlds money in support of his career.Some people are greedy but you are not very bright.
I dont even know why Pacman has to campaign for he knows his going to win that spot…
Apparently most of you guys only see the boxing side. Have any of you saw how bad it is in the Philippines? That guy who started his life selling stolen cigarettes just to support the family is trying to give back something he knows would help. Y’all think about fighting but pacquiao is thinking about helping his people. It goes to show how greedy y’all are.
Why can’t they just forget all their other sched and just make this fight happen? It’s disappointing if we need to wait any longer for this fight to happen…
manny is running scared , he cant beat mayweather he knows it i think roach still has belife he can but he will be proved wrong too,mayweather wins , ehiter ko late on . or easy ud !!!!!
politics was always on manny’s agenda and the phils election will not wait for pacquiao until he is available so manny will have to adjust around the election time!
well said, they (Pac/May) getting rich cuz of us fans, we needed action not just words.
if they do fight in september I won’t pay for ppv they both will be $64 poorer lolz!
mannys reasons are not really boxing or business reasons so its more his fault,although both need to make it happen and stop acting like divas
chakyn-ur full of it,manny pac,bob arum nor roach ever claimed to try to make a fight in the past with mayweather, stop trying to make mayweather look bad with your blatant bias lies.
and for the record manny before the cotto fight(according to an artcile in this site) even said if he was to fight mayweather he would want 1 fight to get ready before it.mayweather wants the fight in may for promotional reasons and manny wants it in september for professional reasons and other commitments.both are at fault.
that so called master of excuses is the 1 who immediately sent schaefer to negotiate and not his own people because he wasnt messing around and wanted to make it happen. Manny is the 1 who gets asked about mayweather and never replies properly, and jus says up to my manager type stuff.
bottom line is a mayweather would have a longer break than pac so would require a tune up,and secondly is a summer fight is much bigger even though i would like to see it soon as possible
This is not entirely true! Pacquiao already announced his candidacy plan for congress even before DeLaHoyas fight. Team Pacquiao were trying to negotiate with Mayweather offering him a 50-50 split even before Hatton-Pacquiao fight. After Hatton fight, Pacquiaos lawyer Gascal confirmed those offers rumour were true. But we knew what had happened, Mayweather decided to fight JM Marquez by then instead. Before Cotto-Pacquiao fight there are already rumours that Mayweather made a deal to fight in England. After Cottos fight Pacquiao was willing to fight Mayweather on march/may 1, 2010, because the election will be held on May 10, but Mayweather uncle Jeff confirmed that Mayweather fight in England was already a “done deal” beforehand. Mayweather sends and uses Schaeffer to negotiate with Bob Arum showing he is willing, but the bottom line, he made already the deal even before Cotto-Pacquiaos fight. Mayweather planted carefully to delay this fight all along blaming today Pacquiao schedules are the reasons. Mayweather is genius, a liar and the “MASTER OF ALL EXCUSES”. No surprise there!
I cant wait till all you pacman bangwagon jumpers get yalls lil hearts crushed. pacs only chance at beating floyd is to knock him out and well that aint happen. floyd all around skill is just to much. he may not be the most exciting fighter but he’s definetly the smartest and most talented in the ring.
Well said Frank. Pacquiao-Mayweather mega fight will a dream come true if it happen next year. By the way I look at it, there is s slim chance of this happening next year 2010. Manny is dead set in his political ambition. Negotiation for this fight is another p.i.t.a. for both parties. The want a bigger slice of the purse. Mayweather might have 2 tune-up fights next year and Manny might have one fight later next year. Coach Freddie Roach is looking at Yuri Foreman as Pacquiao next opponent later next year, which would be another blockbuster fight. 2011 will be the best possible date for the Pacquiao-Mayweather mega fight, if this dream come true. DREAMING
nice article hope the fight will push thru as soon as possible
One thing is definate, however many tickets and ppv’s are sold at least 90% will be rooting for Pacqiouo, even mayweathers own countrymen.
well ricky hatton has always goneafter the numberones yes he lost but he did it for the fans
Well said! Now is the time for these fighters to show us fans that they mean what they say about their gratitude for our support. Especially Manny Pacquiao who always says he does it all to please the fans… well, we want you more than ever now, Manny! Let’s make this Mega-Fight happen soon!