Releasing the Skeletons in Mayweather’s Closet
December 27th, 2009
By Giancarlo Malinconico: Floyd Mayweather’s insecurities began reaching the surface following his first bout with Jose Luis Castillo. Up until that point, Floyd would not dodge an opponent. He dismantled the dangerous Diego Corrales at 130 pounds. But after he was overmatched by Castillo at 135 pounds in their first encounter, Mayweather would begin to pick and choose his battles to ensure he would remain undefeated. Although he “defeated” Castillo in their rematch by a close decision, many questioned that victory as they did the first bout.
Mayweather would then face a middle-aged Oscar De La Hoya, and barely escape the contest with a split-decision. Not to mention, many online-website polls showed fans believed De La Hoya had won. Nevertheless, Mayweather would next face Ricky Hatton at welterweight. It was clear, however, after his battle with Luis Collazo, Ricky was not cut out for the 147 pound division. After “Money” soundly defeated Ricky, he retired, avoiding a rematch with De La Hoya and a possible bout with then-undefeated Miguel Cotto.
Mayweather would return. And Floyd wanted to return to the sport so anxiously that he could not wait one more day until after the Pacquiao-Hatton bout– he had to face Juan Manuel Marquez right away because Marquez “called him out”. Had Floyd forgotten there was a true welterweight available who had just destroyed Margarito named Shane Mosley? But Floyd would face the 135-pound kingpin, Marquez, force him to move up to a catch weight of 144 pounds and still came in two pounds overweight.
And after witnessing Pacquiao dominate Cotto, Mayweather seems to be ducking Manny more than he ducked a Castillo trilogy and matches with Margarito and Mosley combined. The blood-test demand by Mayweather is a sham. Pacquiao has agreed to three blood tests including one immediately following the clash, which would be sufficient. The fact that Mayweather believes the Pac Man needs to be tested extensively is reason to believe that he is alarmed of the Filipino icon. If Mayweather does not reach contractual terms with Pacquiao, he will go down in history, if he remains undefeated, not as a Rocky Marciano, but as the American version of Sven Ottke, someone who had the chance to fight top-notch competition but did not. Although Mayweather has faced better opposition than Ottke, he can never be thought off as the “greatest of all time”, if he ducks a match up with the man considered the greatest pound for pound fighter of his era. It would be like “Sugar” Ray Leonard not facing Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, or Muhammad Ali not fighting George Foreman. Memo to Floyd: If you want to be considered the “Greatest of All Time”, then sign to fight Pacquiao. And if you’re clearly victorious, then you can say you belong in the same conversation with Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali.
(But when it comes to Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather, I see the fight turning out similar to the first four rounds of Floyd’s bout with Judah and the second half of his first fight with Castillo.)
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Observer: Sometimes people here make stupid comments and make it personal. That’s when I return the favor. No loose screws dude. I’m an in your face kind of person if need be. F**K hidding behind a keyboard. I’m capable of talking boxing or talking $hit. I can do it either way. I prefer to be an adult and leave the personal insults out but If they bring it I can swing it.
Fraud May said Pacman is an easy fight..
But he’s asking the most conditons of his boxing life from Pac.
Just shows this mayweather fella is the biggest let down in american boxing.
Pathetic!
[quote]When HBO televised “Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7″, it aired footage of Pacquiao taking a routine blood test as part of his pre-fight medical exam. The blood test was conducted approximately 14 days before the fight; it punches holes in Pacquiao’s argument that giving blood inside 30 days of a fight negatively impacts his performance.[quote]Like I said, the media is coming to get Pacman, you should take the random blood test, your legacy is officially in danger if you don’t. Let the juicing games begin. Hmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!
Fraud jr and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr have something in common … can anyone tell me what it is?
Well put @ Wayne Lord,
What’s with all these people writing on here sounding like they’re personal friends with both fighters. One guy dbeals even goes as far as calling a guy out to come to Colorado for a fight ! Unbelievable stuff on here. It is very humorous though if not entertaining it certainly proves there’s fans of both fighters with real loose screws. I couldn’t imagine what these guys do for fun.
Tony. Floyd will never get credit for anything he does because of the way he carries himself out of the ring. If Manny was flashing money and talking trash and it was Mayweather being humble then no one would have problems with his style of boxing or the opponents choosen. Right now they will find any reason to hate the dude, but Mayweather brings it on himself. The real boxing fans can look past all that and enjoy watching a skillfull boxer do his thing. Just my opinion.
He is too much of a P***y to use his own name. Using dbeals sux to hide himself. C**K S**ker.
Come to Colorado and I’ll beat your racist a** myself.
Thanks Tony. Well said.
You sound like the coward to me. Hiding behind a keyboard talking sh** sitting in your panties. Get out in the street talking that crap and get your a** whipped. You sound like you come from a planet call P**K.
Che, Hahahaha. Go to his gym and tell him face to face how you feel man. Come back and let us know how it went!!
Mayweather says its not who you face that makes you great!!!
You are a joke!!!!!!!!!
Im glad you are reading this mayweather, now get off your arse and fight Pacquiao. You will never be remembered as a great, not that you will beat him. He will do you inside 5 rounds.
This fight will happen. Too much money at stake and too many greedy promoters involved. They will make it happen regardless of this blood test fiasco. I think Mayweather can beat Pacman no matter if he is taking steriods or not. Mayweater has excellent side to side in and out movement and pin point accracy with his punches. To go along with all of that he has excellent defensive skills. Pacman has never faced an opponent that has these skills. I personally don’t think Pacman is taking any steriods. He just trains like a mad and and fights like one. His power comes from his speed. Can’t wait to see this Ali vs Frazier type of fight. Should be a good one.
Iska Mayweather’S PERSONAL IGNORANT TREE HUGGING LOVER.
if this blood test thing is so important it should stand in all areas of combat sport for what floyd calls a fair playing field. and as for fair hitting big show with knuckle dusters well i think wwe is more floyds department now use your mouth not get hurt just plenty of acting which should suit him down to his blood tests lol
Los Angeles CA
In my opinion they need each other. Floyd still needs to beat Manny and Shane for status to cemented throughout history. For Manny, if he never faces Floyd that is fine but you know Floyd will never stop talking about him. And if Manny chose to never face him then that will be the skeleton in his closet. As time goes on and they both keep winning fights. People will think back to why they never fought and once again the damn blood test will come up. And the question will come back of “why wouldn’t he do the blood tests?” I agree, Floyd does need Manny more. But Manny is crazy if he thinks this will just go away. People will continue to ask about it. Manny will get more and more defensive about it. People will continue to think he has something to hide, etc. Either way, hammer out an agreement and set the fight.
Alex
Manny’s legacy as one of thegreats is sealed. it’s a done deal. PBF is just icing on a cake. Wether he beats PBF or not, it’s already written in stone what he has accomplished.
PBF is great in perfecting the art of Olympic style boxing by scoring and not getting hit. His Defense is great to watch but boring at times but non the less spectacular in his own rights. His undefeated legacy will live but will always have that skeleton in his closet. If it was ever a question then, it’s more if this fight never happens.
So in the end. Does Manny need PBF? No not really. Does Floyd need Manny? He sure does.
HEY L.ANGELES I KNOW ABOUT TIMELINES BUT WHY PAULIE ? THAT IS PLAIN RIDICULOUS GET SMOEONE WITH BETTER CREDENTIALS PLEASE!
Look at Floyd’s style of fighting. Can you honestly tell me that you believe Manny will do to Floyd what he did to Cotto. Floyd’s legacy is mostly what drives him(AND MONEY TOO.) All I am saying is that he knows what it will do for his legacy if he beats Manny in the ring. It’s not like he took time to think about it. He put the word out immediately after the Manny/Cotto fight. Sorry, but thinking Floyd is using the blood test as an excuse to try and back out of the fight is ridiculous.
the truth is a confused nut-hugger who drunk too much of the froid senior kool-aid. too bad it wasn’t the jim jones kool-aid.
Andre00 says, “Sorry didn`t know i was in court”
and I say, apology accepted with much gratitude.
AndreOO says, “if Bob A. wants this fight, means Manny will fight him.” And I say, really???
So now Manny is like a puppet who obeys only the bidding of his master’s will. As far as I know Manny is the boss here. When Manny was interviewed three days after his fight with Cotto, he went for the record that he wants to fight MAyweather. Arum despised MAyweather, but Pacquiao wants Mayweather. So Arum obeyed and initiated the first stage of negotiation. so what is my point? The point is that what Manny wants, Manny gets and in this case it’s Mayweather.
AndreOO says, “When i say Manny, i mean promoter/trainer and all, u know what i mean.”
You assume too much AndreOO. Manny is not Arum/Roach, and Arum/Roach are not Manny.These are different entities with different personalities.
AndreOO says, “i hate when people wants to use big word and act all smart blah blah.”
AndreOO I am Filipino and the luxury of having big word is the thing I don’t have. Maybe, just for the lack of so called small/simple word, those words you called “big word” were probably the only words that came to mind.
AndreOO says, “dude we are not in class, court or w.e, we at home, in our private time and doing what we want, so relax!! grab one and escape the maze!!!”
That maybe true, but the nature by which this forum progresses portrays a scenario where a person (Manny Pacquiao, that is) is put before us to be criticized, scrutinized, and even judged already by many of the readers of this article. Pacquiao stands in trial here, and many of us already gave the verdict. Guilty of roids. Isn’t this a picture of courtroom case, Andre? Again, Andre you lost. I rest my case. Thanks for the apology though.
Alex
Floyd can make the same amount of money in a few fight. Given the right 2 fights he might even make that money. It’s about longivity at this point when it comes to his legacy.
Point is, if the damage is too great when it comes to your legacy, Is it worth the money? Calling Many out doesn’t mean a dime. It seams calling manny a cheat is a bit louder than his last call, lol!
Los Angeles CA
This is boxing, my poor misguided friend. Not a game of basketball or a game of chess. This is two men of equal weight trying to beat the absolute crap out of each other for 36 minutes. You don’t get into this sport if you have any issues as far as receiving any kind of bodily harm. So when a fighter agrees to face another they know exactly what they are getting into. Plus, in some ways I would agree with you if you weren’t for you over looking one important detail. It was Floyd who told his team to get into contact with Manny’s team to set the fight up. Not the other way around. And this was right after the Cotto massacre. What I am saying is Floyd knew exactly what he was getting into the minute he pushed to have this fight set up. So I doubt he just decided one day he didn’t wanna make 40 mil because he went to sleep and woke up scared. You get what I’m saying.
there was no christmass afterall, that make sense Jose Luis Castillo, took something out of pretty boy. pretty boy you win the golden oscar award for actor of the year you fooled so many nut-huggers pretending you are the all time great. oscar de la hoya must be overjoyed that he remains the highest alltime boxing pay per view star.
Very good article. We need to show this to EVERYONE. specially pac-haters.
Alex
The other kid lied pretending to be better at street fighter. He doesn’t really have the game and never owned it. That’s why he can’t find it.
Alex
Ever made a bad discision and wish you can take it back? I’m sure the answer is yes. Sometimes you can change your mind specially when they call your bluff. But before leaving make sure to turn the attention to the other side. So you wont look that bad leaving through the back door.
Los Angeles CA
I don’t understand one of your comments. To think that Floyd would begin negotiations with Manny just so he can find some way of getting out of the fight makes no sense at all.
That’s like 2 kids arguing who would beat who in a game of Street Fighter. One of the kids say come to my house and play so we can see who is better. Then when they get their that same kid lies and says he can’t find the game just so doesn’t have to play because he is scared he may lose. What kind of logic is that.
lilGiant22
I don’t think it’s what the Mayweather camp really wants. Remember that if Floyd looses the fight, his legacy of being undefeated is over. Anything after will never be the same. His promoters will have to salvage what’s left and force him to fight tougher fight to prove that he can still be marketable for big fights.
It’s not to much of whats going to happen. their thinking is, ‘What if’?. Their a big doubt in their minds and tainting a mans legacy to weasel your way out is simple player hating.
@ LOS ANGELES
all we want to know is if Manny is using EPO if he isn’t y not take a random drug test. What is so wrong in making sure the fight is fair. What is wrong with fair competition. isn’t that all we want to c is a fair fight at 147. it isn’t like we are asking manny to make a welterweight title fight at 145 or anything like that. That would be changing the game
Hey Andre00. Before you post something stupid like Manny fighting Paulie. Last time we checked this website, haters at the Mayweather camp is finding ways to tarnish a mans legacy in boxing. Forcing their owns fans to believe that manny is dirty. Having them scream not to fight a cheater. ‘Can we say Jump’?. Can you say how high.
Nice BIASED article you wrote up here. But let me clear up some facts since you twisted the truth around quite a bit to make this article seem genuine.
1. Watch the the Castillo/Mayweather II fight again. As it was obvious after round eight that Castillo wasn’t going to win the fight. Your the first person I’ve heard who even questioned that win.
2. Floyd was interested in a fight with Cotto at 140. But Bob Arum went on record and said he wasn’t interested in making that fight because Cotto wasn’t good enough yet to face someone of Floyd’s caliber.
3. He didn’t survive Judah. He schooled Judah. Their is a difference.
4. Floyd fought Baldomir for the exact same money that he was offered to fight Margarito. $8 million and he was fighting for the WBC title. Plus this was the beginning of the Floyd’s problem with Arum.
5. We understand every boxer on the planet taking tune-up fights except for Floyd. So he should have came out of an almost 2 year retirement and gone straight to fighting the top guys. Talk about a double standard.
If your going to write an article down playing someone’s achievements, you could have at least come with correct info. Look it up. It’s called wikipedia.
It was suggested that Bob Arum has influence with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and that’s been given as a reason why Mayweather/Golden Boy Promotions do not want the NSAC to decide or intervene in the negotiations, besides they already cover the urinalysis testing. Mayweather is proposing a more stringent testing protocal. Evidentually they never really reached a written agreement from the start or we wouldn’t be having these discussions now.
If the fight wouldn’t goes mayweather will be seen as docker fighter, what the use of perfect record if you don’t fight elite boxer and picking only the boxer you know it’s not level. regarding the drug test it’s the nevada test comm should do it becoz its the governing body suction it and it’s up to mayweather camp to request for additional blood test provided the camp’s agree the time frame let’s face it get REAL HERE!!. it’s mayweather lost than he had gain, if the fight will not happen cuz history will judge him badly and will show him as docker fighter that’s all i can say……….
GEE A FIGHT WITH MALINAGGI WOW THATS THE MOST BRILLIANT IDEA FROM ARUM HE COULD PICK THE WINNER OF MOSLEY ,BERTO FIGHT BUT WHY PAULIE? THE GUY DOSENT KNOW WHERE HIS ASS IS LOCATED.
Good write Giancarlo. I do not care about floyd continuing, the sport has plenty of good fights out there though.
Mrs. Palet, read this:
” Arum’s final proposal was that both of the fighters and management teams should take the drug testing issue to the Nevada State Athletic Commission for them to decide in their next meeting in January.”
But still, MAYweather refused it. Wants to have a new rules. Why? Because he is scared of Pacman. lol
Good article no conjectures here and to Andre00 and Yuga: LISTEN TO YOUR MAN PBF with the interview by RA the RUGGED MAN! He has VERBALLY AGREED to all of the points, he is not seeking a legacy, only $! He hope to PROPANGANDIZE himself to among the greatest of all time.
PBF accused Pacman WITHOUT the slightest of evidence.
And GB is on board with the two-faced attitude that Pacman needs to be tested stricter than their own Mosley who DID DOPING!
It is way past this fight merely and TIME FOR THE LAWSUIT!
And Andre00: WHAT’S your prob with Malignaggy? WHERE WOULD YOU PULL A REPLACEMENT OPPONENT from the last minute??? Besides Mailganggy NEEDS to have a bashed mouth for saying the same things.
Are you insulting the NSAC’s way of drug testing in which they did it for how many years? Or mAYweather was just doing a psywar to distract pacman’s preparation.. lol
Sorry didn`t know i was in court, if Bob A. wants this fight, means Manny will fight him, so what is your point? When i say Manny, i mean promoter/trainer and all, u know what i mean, i hate when people wants to use big word and act all smart blah blah dude we are not in class, court or w.e, we at home, in our private time and doing what we want, so relax!! grab one and escape the maze!!! : )
What is the point of testing AFTER the fight? Mayweather does not want to CATCH a steroid user.
He wants to PREVENT a steroid user from fighting in the first place!!!
Is this too difficult to understand?
” Mercio Palet says:
December 27, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I would rather see Mayweather fight the clean Mathew Hatton than fight the steroid-dependent Pacquiao. ”
Show a proof.. if you cannot, then you better shut your F**K moutn…
Like some one above just said they both beat de la hoya,hatton, and marquez, Success comes with timing, your report is one way and anti mayweather someone could quite simply write a similar report about pac man. I just hope they fight and don’t think any of them fear each other. I look at it like the pac man is the better fighter and mayweather is the better boxer and since this is a professional boxing match my cash is on money mayweather to do the business. Respect to everyone!!!!
I would rather see Mayweather fight the clean Mathew Hatton than fight the steroid-dependent Pacquiao.
RANDOM testing, no CUT OFF date, or Pacquiao can take his blemished record and disgraced reputation away to his fake fans – who are primarily fans simply to see him beat Mayweather. Ain’t gon happen baby.
Forgot to add this, talking about hand picking fighters to their benefit, Manny wants to fight Paulie now!!! lol why not write an article on how big of a joke that is.
John Conner? You don’t get it. Mayweather insists on BS olympic style drug testing for amateurs and olympians. You cannot find an elite US professional athlete who is subjected by this USADA rule. NBA stars like kobe and lebron have their own format of testing. That was Arum is up to.
But, Mayweather never wavers his BS type of test. He wants to weaken Pac because Pac relies on his KO punches while Mayweather can run and just potshots for points only. That’s how it is. Floyd is using this as a reason to get out of the fight.
I completely agree with this fighter except I don’t think Manny should fight Mayweather at all. The accussation of steroid used has damaged Pacquiao’s image and there is nothing he can do to correct the damage. Sue the Mayweathers and GBP. For all the money in the world, Pacquiao has his honor and that is more important to him than anything else. I would not be surprised if Manny goes this way even if his camp thinks he should fight or even if the Mayweather camp blinks and drops any blood tests. If Pacquiao wins, ‘he is on steroids’, and if he loses, then he loses. It’s a no win for Pacquio because the damage is done. Pacquiao will not take this fight for honor. Sue the Mayweather is the only recourse Pacquiao has.
Ok now why don`t you write something like this, about Manny, he fought De La Hoya, Hatton, JMM, what is your point? You think Roach and Bob A. don`t hand pick fighter to their benefit??? you say Floyd fought Zab after he lost to Baldomir, but Cotto also got a beating from Margarito and lost his Mojo, again your point?
Mayweather is bigger than Rocky Marciano.
Marciano didn’t have a perfect record. He had some draws and some questionable wins over …you know.
Mayweather is not only undefeated, he is undrawn, and undefeatable. 40-0-0. Magic.
Second to Mayweather is the living legend of Wales, Joe Calzaghi. Like Mayweather, he retired undefeated after some 46 competitive bouts in the ring. Though Mayweather fought more competitively. This is fact.
Mayweather is the best boxer that ever appeared in the universe. Period.
If I were him I would retire rather than fighting a man who is on steroid.
There is a problem with your article. Mayweather wanted Olympic style drug testing. Meaning they would be all random, from the most presitgous of drug testing agencies, the USADA. Meaning Manny OR Mayweather (seeing how Mayweather wanted the tests on himslef as well) would be under this clause. So Mayweather having insecurities is a foolish accusation. I, like everyone else, wants a fair fight. Only those who back away, have somethign to hide. How insecure can you be about the size of your d*ck is if you are willing to show the girl while she shows you her sweet spot at the same time?
Well,one thing is for sure.Manny wouldn’t run out of gas the way Judah did.