By Manuel Perez: According to an interview on Fighthype, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is saying that he’ll never take a 50-50 purse split with Manny Pacquiao, and that if Manny wants a fight with him he’s going to have to take less than that to get a fight.
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Why is Pacquiao Fighting on October 17th?
By Manuel Perez: For a fighter that only fought two rounds and barely got punched a half dozen times, it seems odd that Manny Pacquiao has decided to sit out of boxing until October 17th. That’s five long months which is an extraordinary amount of time for a fighter that fought only two measly rounds.
Was Hatton’s Loss Just an Aberration?
By William Mackay: Although many boxing fans and experts have pretty much written Ricky Hatton off as finished as a fighter, has anyone took the time to contemplate whether Hatton’s losses to Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. were more of an aberration rather than a sign that Hatton is shot as a fighter?
Pacquiao to Fight on October 17th
By Manuel Perez: It appears that Manny Pacquiao is planning on returning to the ring in another five months to fight against a still to be determined opponent on October 17th. While there’s been a ton of stuff from Freddie Roach about Pacquiao fighting Miguel Cotto or Shane Mosley at a catch weight, I don’t see it happening.
Looking at Pacquiao’s Next Bout
By Manuel Perez: Although nothing has yet to be said about who Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent will be, you can bet that it won’t be dangerous fighters like Miguel Cotto or Shane Mosley. There’s no way that Bob Arum is going to let Pacquiao be out in with such risky fighters like these when there’s a potential huge money fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. just down the road.
Is Pacquiao Avoiding Mayweather?
By Manuel Perez: Up until now, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer has done a great job of making it seem as if it’s Floyd Mayweather Jr., who’s the one that will ultimately make it difficult for a future Pacquiao vs. Mayweather bout to take place.
Marquez Won’t Be Getting a Third Fight with Pacquiao If Juan Loses to Mayweather
By Eric Thomas: The latest word on a potential third rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez looks as if it won’t be happening if Marquez loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in their July 18th according to an article from the LA Times. Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum doesn’t see the value in Pacquiao fighting Marquez if Juan is beaten by Mayweather, because a loss would mean that a fight with Juan wouldn’t be a mega fight, and that is what Pacquiao is interested in at this point in his career.
Could Hatton Have Beaten Pacquiao If Ricky Had Followed Mayweather Sr’s Game Plan?
By William Mackay: While most of the boxing world feels that Ricky Hatton would have lost regardless of whether or not he followed his trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr’s game plan for fighting Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. still feels that Hatton would have done well enough to defeat Pacquiao if he had stuck to the original game plan set out by Mayweather Sr. Hatton had been told before the Pacquiao bout to focus on his defense, to use his jab and to avoid going out and trying to brawl with the quicker Pacquiao.
News – Cotto Willing to Fight Pacquiao at 145, But Nothing Lower Than That
By Manuel Perez: According to an article from Primera Hora, World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27 KOs) is willing to go no lower than 145 pounds to fight Manny Pacquiao, who is said wants Cotto to have to move down possibly as low as 142 if he’s interested in fighting Pacquiao.
Is Pacquiao’s Specialty Fighting Weight Drained Opponents?
By Manuel Perez: First it was Oscar De La Hoya having to come down to 147 to fight Manny Pacquiao and now it’s Miguel Cotto, who Pacquiao and his trainer want Cotto to come down to the 142 catch weight to meet Manny. 147 is no longer good enough, because the whole point is to have Cotto in terrible shape from being dehydrated by fight time that he’ll perform poorly enough so that Pacquiao can win.