By Matt Stein: It’s been almost two years since Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 KOs) last fought, but finally Floyd is ready to make his comeback according to ESPN. Mayweather, 32, will be fighting Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18th at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, with the fight likely to be announced on Saturday at a press conference. Mayweather is reportedly having some problems with the IRS, and this could be one of the reasons for his decision to make a comeback.
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Mayweather Jr. May Be Coming Back For Marquez; Caballero Decisions Mathebula – News
By David Lahr: After a year and half away from boxing, unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 KOs) looks to be on the verge of making a comeback against Juan Manuel Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs) in July at a still to be named location. If Mayweather, 32, could end up facing the winner of tomorrow night’s bout between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas.
The Point of Mayweather’s Comeback
By Calvin Betton: It’s going to happen, we all know it is, but what nobody knows for definite is who Floyd Mayweather is going to fight when it does happen.
Let me first put forward my opinions on Floyd Mayweather Jnr. He is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most skilled and complete boxers ever to walk the planet. He has speed, reflexes, power, stamina, defence and an unbreakable mental toughness.
Mayweather Sr. To Work Hatton’s Corner For Rematch With Floyd Jr.
By Eric Thomas: For what it’s worth, Floyd Mayweather Sr. will go ahead and train Ricky Hatton for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr., it the bout ever comes about in the future. As of now, it matters little because Mayweather Jr. hasn’t fought in over a year due to his retirement from boxing.
Hatton Looking At Rematch With Mayweather Jr. – News
By Zubair Ali: Ricky Hatton has revealed his intention to retire after three more fights. Hatton’s aim is to be crowned the best pound for pound fighter in the world and will have his opportunity when he faces current pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao on May 2. Hatton’s trainer Floyd Mayweather senior believes that not only will Hatton win, but he’s confident his man has the tools to stop Pacquiao. “You’re going to see Pacquiao backed up to the ropes, right here”, he said.
Hatton Plans On Retirement After Pacquiao, Marquez & Mayweather Bouts
By Chris Williams: You got to admire Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) for his confidence, because with a tough fight coming up on May 2nd at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Hatton is already planning on his next moves after the Pacquiao fighting, hoping to fight Juan Manuel Marquez next later in 2009, and then finish up his career against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2010. It seems as if Hatton is living in denial more than a little, because I can’t see a fight against either Marquez or Mayweather Jr. happening if Hatton can’t even beat Pacquiao.
News: Mayweather Jr. To Make Comeback on July 11th
By Jim Dower: According to Dan Rafael of ESPN, Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 KOs) is poised to make a comeback on July 11th, looking at fighting the winner of the May 2nd bout between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather, now 32, hasn’t stepped foot in the ring since beating Ricky Hatton by a 10th round stoppage a year and half ago in December 2007. Shortly after that bout, an emotional Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing and was said to be concentrating on becoming a business man.
Mayweather Wanted $20 million guarantee To Fight Mosley
By Sean McDaniel: According to Boxing Confidential, Floyd Mayweather Jr. wanted an absurd $20 million dollar guarantee to fight Shane Mosley. Apparently, Golden Boy Promotions met with Mayweather about a perspective fight with Mosley, but Mayweather wanted $20 million guaranteed money in order to take the bout said promoter Bob Arum to Boxing Confidential.
Is Mayweather In Danger of Losing His Skills If He Stays Out Much Longer?
By Chris Williams: It’s now approaching a year and a half since Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 KOs) last stepped in the ring and at present it doesn’t look as if he’s going to be getting back into boxing anytime soon from the sounds of it. At 32, Mayweather may be pressing his luck by not getting back before it’s too late. Most smaller fighters like him are usually past their prime by their 30s, and though he’s a special case, the time off is most certainly not helping him stay sharp.
Freddie Roach on Possible Pacquiao-Mayweather Showdown
By Sam Gregory: Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement is major boxing news even though Floyd himself has never made such a claim. The BBC managed to catch up with Mayweather at his pre-Super Bowl party in Ybor City, Fla. Saturday night before the big game. Despite bombarding Floyd with as many questions in as many ways as possibly to ask the same question, the answer remained the same; Floyd has no intention to step out of retirement now or anytime in the foreseeable future to fight Ricky Hatton or anyone for that matter.