“I don’t want Khan, I want Pacquiao,” says Mayweather

12/16/2014 by Antonia Bufalino

floyd666 By Antonio Bufalino: In a recent interview with ESNEWS, Floyd Mayweather was asked about Amir Khan’s dominating performance of Devon Alexander. He responded, “The other night I think he did 4,000. So, Amir Khan, his name holds no weight. No one knows who Amir Khan is, but those involved in boxing. My focus is Manny Pacquiao. Let’s make it happen.”

In a way, Mayweather has a valid point. Though Amir Khan has impressive boxing abilities, he has yet to challenge and win against an opponent who can increase his popularity in not just boxing fans but casual fans.

Pacquiao responds to Mayweather’s Challenge

12/15/201412/14/2014 by Antonia Bufalino

pac8888 By Antonia Bufalino: Manny Pacquiao responds to Floyd Mayweather’s challenge on Showtime, where the undefeated fighter affirmed his desire to fight the Filipino boxer. A few hours after Mayweather’s interview, Pacquiao apparently appeared irritated, and tells Mayweather, “Shut up and sign,” Pacquiao said via Spin.ph.

Pacquiao remains skeptical on whether or not Mayweather truly wants the fight. Pacquiao told AFP he won’t believe Mayweather’s statements about wanting the fight until the contract is sign, sealed, and delivered. However, even if Mayweather’s desire’s are fake, Pacquiao thinks he may not have anywhere else to go, “He has reached a dead end. He has no where to run but to fight me.”

Bob Arum And His Ultimate Plan

12/11/2014 by Antonia Bufalino

arum45 By Antonia Bufalino: A few days ago a press statement was released of how Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has agreed to Miguel Cotto’s terms for their fight. It seems it is only a matter of time before everything else is set and done.

Now, Floyd Mayweather Jr has made it his tradition to fight on May 2 every year, Cinco De Mayo weekend. However, Canelo and Cotto are planning to fight on the same exact day. Mayweather is famous for doing things how he likes and how he wants. In his eyes, he is the king of boxing, and the possibility of someone stealing Cinco De Mayo would not sit well with him- at all. However, the only fight that would outsell Canelo/Cotto would be Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao. With Mayweather being a smart business man, he knows this.

The Unbiased Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Breakdown: It’s not as clear as you may think

12/03/2014 by Antonia Bufalino

By Antonia Bufalino: The two superstar fighters walk to the center of the lit-up ring. Kenny Bayless stands before them and gives the routine instructions for the fight; however, it’s drowned out by the unending, monstrous roar of the hundred thousand people in the crowd. Floyd Mayweather Jr sways back in forth. Even with his mouth piece in, you can see the well-known arrogant smirk pulling on the corners of his lips. As the crowd screams Manny, he does a slight nod in acknowledgement and thinks back at how long the world has screamed Manny at him. Tonight, however, he looks forward to silencing them all.

Manny Pacquiao rocks back and forth on his feet with his eyes locked on Mayweather. His light-hearted, likeable personality seems to have disappeared. Instead, he glares at Floyd without even blinking. He appears to have a ravenous fire in his eyes the world hasn’t since he fought for the sake of his poor family. Is he thinking of all the times Mayweather has spat on his victories, defamed him, slandered his country’s people, and embarrassed him? Even through the lens of the camera, we can notice an emotion from Pacquiao that he’s never showed against any of his opponents- anger.