By Matt Stein: The father of Floyd Mayweather Jr., trainer Floyd Sr., is predicting that Mayweather Jr. will knock Manny Pacquiao when the two fighters eventually meet in the ring in the future, according to Fight Hype. Mayweather Sr. claims that Floyd Jr. is “the real deal” and not someone like Ricky Hatton, who failed miserably in his attempt to beat Pacquiao on May 2nd 2009.
Mayweather vs. Marquez
Will Boxing Be Better Off if Marquez beats Mayweather?
By Jason Kim: Since Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced that he was coming back and fighting Juan Manuel Marquez boxing fans have had to listen to Mayweather brag endlessly about how he’s still the number #1 star, and how he’ll never let a small man beat him. Yet Mayweather has no answers for why he didn’t choose to fight someone in his own weight class like Paul Williams, Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto.
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.
Will Mayweather Jr. Disappear Again if He Fights Pacquiao?
By Dave Lahr: Floyd Mayweather Jr., has disappeared once before after making a ton of loot in his fights with Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton in 2007, staying away for close to two years from the sport until returning recently to announce that he was going fight Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18th in Las Vegas.
Mayweather Jr. and Father Have Gotten Closer Since Hatton Fight
By Eric Thomas: According to the LA Times, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and his father Floyd Sr. have become closer since the Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao bout on May 2nd, enough so that Mayweather Sr. is with him on a daily basis talking and spending time together. Mayweather Jr. is currently training for his upcoming July 18th bout against Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mayweather-Marquez: Is This Another Attempt For Floyd to duck the Top Welterweights?
By Axel Bowen-Dale: Many people have split views when it comes to the upcoming Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Floyd Mayweather fight. Some people believe Floyd is a coward for fighting the lightweight mexican when the prospects for epic PPV welterweight boxing are there for the taking – A fight with Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto would be colossal in terms of PPV buys, not to mension in terms of Floyd’s legacy and true rise to international stardom.
Is Mayweather Jr. Bad for Boxing?
By Jim Slattengren: After a brief two year retirement, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be returning on July 18th against Juan Manuel Marquez in a setup fight for a possible fight in 2010 against Manny Pacquiao. Since Mayweather Jr. has little interest in fighting opponents in his own weight division (welterweight, and instead has been seeking smaller fighters like Ricky Hatton and older ones like Oscar De La Hoya, would it be fair to say that Mayweather is a bad thing for boxing?
Is Mayweather Jr. a Cherry Picker?
By Jim Dower: Before Floyd Mayweather Jr. retired in 2007, he was already considered by many knowledgeable boxing fans to be a fighter that carefully chooses his opponents to minimize risk in order to get the most financial gain. In other words, a “cherry picker.”
Marquez vs. Mayweather: Could This Bout Be More Interesting Than Some People Think?
By Jason Kim: Trainer Freddie Roach has been quick to label the July 18th fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez as a “stinker,” namely because it involves two fighters that are known for their counter punching ability and reactive offensive styles. However, I think Roach is way off on this one and is flapping his gums more for wishful thinking rather than what is likely to take place in the ring on July 18th at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Why Did Mayweather Jr. Pick a Smaller Fighter for His Comeback?
By Sean McDaniel: It kind of looks bad that Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 KOs) picked a smaller fighter to make his boxing comeback on July 18th. Instead of picking on someone his own size, Mayweather had to select World Boxing Organization lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs), who only recently moved up to lightweight and looks smaller and weaker at that weight than he did at super featherweight.