By Frank Car: Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum had a smile on his face after his meeting with Manny Pacquio in Manila. Wonder why? Of course not, you already know. The meeting took place on Friday morning in the Philippines and what would be Thursday night in the U.S. largely concerning Pacquiao’s stance on the Mayweather vs Pacquiao bout and guess what.
Mayweather-Pacquiao
Mayweather vs Pacquiao: It Could be March 13th or Never
By Frank Car: Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao’s promoter said if Pacquiao “let’s Mayweather off the hook now by not agreeing to the March 13th date because of the politics here in this country then we are never going to get him (Mayweather) in the ring. We will give him the excuse to say ‘Yeah I’ll fight anybody but look at this Pacquiao..” in an exclusive interview with Standard Today, Viva Sports and www.insidessports.ph at the New World Hotel in Makati (city in Manila, the national capital of the Philippines).
Marketing Floyd Mayweather: What is the Appeal?
By Steve Lewis: The buzz lately has been the perceived “progress” in the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao negotiations. We do not know yet what the terms are of the deal, so it would be prudent to reserve judgment or opinion as to whose court the ball is on at this point. Regardless of when this super fight will take place (whether it will be before or after the Philippine elections), it is being projected as the biggest moneymaker in boxing history.
Give Mayweather Jr his credit!
By Jorge Lugo: In a world where everyone takes advantage of each other Mayweather Jr has used his head just as much as his fists. With everyone (including Me) stating Mayweather hasn’t fought real fights or that he is a average fighter is one thing. But the fact is, from what I understand. Mayweather has agreed on his half to fighting Manny Pacquiao in 2010.
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Another Problem on the Horizon
By Frank Car: Just when we thought we had it. The mega-fight. There now seems to be yet another issue, and not from Mayweather whom many thought would be the problematic one in this negotiation and has actually been the one to “get it done.” But from Manny Pacquiao.
Tough fighters and Pretty Fighters: Pacquiao v. Mayweather, The Latest Installment
By Caesar Almase: In the history of boxing, some of the greatest wars were waged between a tough fighters and a pretty fighter. Robinson v. LaMotta, Ali v. Frazier, Leonard v. Hearns/Duran/Hagler, Arguello v. Pryor, and now most recently, (hopefully) Pacquiao v. Mayweather. This fight, like the others mentioned, has the potential to uplift and transcend the sport of boxing. This is THE FIGHT of our generation, regardless of what the critics and naysayers say (aka the “Perez Menace,” as aptly labeled by boxing contributor, Steve Lewis, but I digress).
Boxing Buzz
By Josh Meador: Last night I was awakened from my slumber around 2:30am via text message from a good friend and fellow boxing enthusiast, saying “Pacquiao Vs Mayweather March 13th. I found it hard to go back to sleep after receiving that message. By the way thanks a bunch Harjot.
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: “I’d like to thank the fans” .. Oh really?
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.
The Real Cash Cow – Pacquiao or Mayweather – of the Sweet Science (part 1 of 2)
By Matt Matel: Two paths are bound to collide sometime between March to May of 2010. Amidst all the talk of the possibility of the bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. not coming to fruition because of purse issues and varying out of the ring vocational interests, many still believe that this is the bout that would put boxing back in the map, back to being relevant again.
It is not a sin to like both Money & Manny
By Klaas Mabetlela: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have divided the boxing fans down the middle and the fans’ fight is reaching a boiling point. For most general fans, Money may have already lost the fight with Manny even before the bell rings. Mayweather will still be labeled as ‘boring’ and not brave enough after the fight even if he wins clearly. His sin is being the most complete practitioner of trade during his era. Love him or hate him, the guy just knows how to box and has a boxing brain second to none. For most general fans, this is still not good enough.