Floyd Mayweather Jr - Four Possible Opponents in 09

I just read this (Grand Rapids Press)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25KOs) frenzy has hit the sport. The rumors about the possible return of Mayweather, tentative for July 11, has caused quite a stir with boxing fans and the media. According to the story going around, Mayweather's team is talking with HBO about a possible return on the July date. The biggest obstacle, at the moment, is Mayweather's desire to fight on regular HBO, which is causing an issue because of the money required to make that possible. Mayweather is said to be asking for a sum so hefty that HBO is trying to do everything possible to keep the fight from becoming a pay-per-view event.
Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy Promotions, sat down with Brian VanOchten of The Grand Rapids Press and gave his take on four possible opponents for Mayweather in 2009.
Manny Pacquiao(48-3-2, 37 KOs) - "Of course, if Manny Pacquiao would win against Hatton, I don't care who you put in front of him, big or small, he would be the pound-for-pound champion. To put him and Mayweather together, it would be for all the marbles. If you think about each one of these fights, even if you were a casual fan, you would have to get excited about them," Schaefer said.
Ricky Hatton(45-1, 32 KOs) - "If Hatton would beat Pacquiao, just imagine the huge draw of a sellout crowd at Wembley Stadium in London with 100,000 people, where Ricky Hatton would say, 'Well, last time I fought in your hometown in Las Vegas. Now, you're gonna to come to my part of the world and we're doing to do it from Wembley Stadium and that's going to be the rematch.' It would be a huge, huge, historic fight," Schaefer said.
"Sugar" Shane Mosley(46-5, 39 KOs) - "Mosley's speed could neutralize Mayweather's speed. He's a bigger and stronger guy, so Mayweather would have to utilize all of his skills in the ring. It would be interesting. It would make for a great fight," Schaefer said.
Juan Manuel Marquez(50-4-1, 37 KOs) - "Marquez just came off the biggest victory of his career by knocking out Juan Diaz. He is today the No. 1 fighter from Mexico. So, you're going to have all of Mexico standing behind Juan Manuel Marquez. He's a smaller guy, but, as he has moved up in weight, he has gotten better and better. Mayweather hasn't fought in like 16 months. Marquez is a pound-for-pound star. That would be an amazing matchup," Schaefer said
And Schaefer even gave his take on a rematch between Mayweather and De La Hoya. Ironically, Mayweather told his handlers that he was not interested in a rematch with De La Hoya.
Oscar De La Hoya(39-6, 30 KOs) - "Well, you know, maybe down the road. Sometimes, fighters take some time off to reflect and let their bodies heal and then they go for one last run. And that could be the case with Oscar, or it could not. The fact is, Floyd Mayweather, irrespective of Oscar coming back or not, clearly could be involved in several huge, huge mega events in the next couple of years," Schaefer said.

Either one of these three boxers Manny Pacquiao,Shane Mosley or JMM would be great fights for Floyd Mayweather to take.With all do respect to Ricky, but Hatton-Mayweather 2 is :tombstone:/nono after their first bout. Oscar De La Hoya is still in question about his future(plus Mayweather's not interested as of right now)

DLH is over, done, dusted. No need to even talk about him after the Pac debacle. Personally, I would like Floyd to fight Mosley as I think that is where the real challenge lies. Floyd would probably prefer to ignore that one though.

If PBF plans to fight July 11, I don't think PAC will be ready by that date (unless PAC smash Hatton in 1 round on May 2)... So that eliminate PAC for the July 11 fight date...

PBF been out for 15 months so probably he plans for a tune-up fight this coming July 11... Out of the 4 mentioned names, JMM fits as a tune-up opponent since PBF is expected to win easily over JMM... PBF has all the advantages over JMM, too big and too fast for JMM to handle...

But I rather want to see PBF having a tune-up against a "southpaw" welter like maybe against Collazo or Quintana... ;) You know in preparation for a super mega huge event fight towards the end of the year...
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If PBF plans to fight July 11, I don't think PAC will be ready by that date (unless PAC smash Hatton in 1 round on May 2)... So that eliminate PAC for the July 11 fight date...

PBF been out for 15 months so probably he plans for a tune-up fight this coming July 11... Out of the 4 mentioned names, JMM fits as a tune-up opponent since PBF is expected to win easily over JMM... PBF has all the advantages over JMM, too big and too fast for JMM to handle...

But I rather want to see PBF having a tune-up against a "southpaw" welter like maybe against Collazo or Quintana... ;) You know in preparation for a super mega huge event fight towards the end of the year...
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Mosley doesn't seem too busy at the moment. It would be the ideal fight for fans, and would mean Mayweather has the opportunity to really be the man at WW. Beating Judah off of a loss and then Baldomir, doesn't quite cut it for me. :-\:rolleyes:

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If PBF plans to fight July 11, I don't think PAC will be ready by that date (unless PAC smash Hatton in 1 round on May 2)... So that eliminate PAC for the July 11 fight date...

PBF been out for 15 months so probably he plans for a tune-up fight this coming July 11... Out of the 4 mentioned names, JMM fits as a tune-up opponent since PBF is expected to win easily over JMM... PBF has all the advantages over JMM, too big and too fast for JMM to handle...

But I rather want to see PBF having a tune-up against a "southpaw" welter like maybe against Collazo or Quintana... ;) You know in preparation for a super mega huge event fight towards the end of the year...
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Mosley doesn't seem too busy at the moment. It would be the ideal fight for fans, and would mean Mayweather has the opportunity to really be the man at WW. Beating Judah off of a loss and then Baldomir, doesn't quite cut it for me. :-\:rolleyes:

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I agree :)

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DLH is over, done, dusted. No need to even talk about him after the Pac debacle. Personally, I would like Floyd to fight Mosley as I think that is where the real challenge lies. Floyd would probably prefer to ignore that one though.

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So is Mayweather really,he has crushing arthritis in his knuckles,thats why he retired

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DLH is over, done, dusted. No need to even talk about him after the Pac debacle. Personally, I would like Floyd to fight Mosley as I think that is where the real challenge lies. Floyd would probably prefer to ignore that one though.

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So is Mayweather really,he has crushing arthritis in his knuckles,thats why he retired

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I was just thinking the same thing when I heard he was coming back. As long as his hands allow him to punch then ok come back but if he cant use his fists, then what good will it do? He will be boring if he cant punch but considering that he knocked out Ricky Hatton with one punch, I think he still has enough left in hands to still fight a few more times.

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If PBF plans to fight July 11, I don't think PAC will be ready by that date (unless PAC smash Hatton in 1 round on May 2)... So that eliminate PAC for the July 11 fight date...

PBF been out for 15 months so probably he plans for a tune-up fight this coming July 11... Out of the 4 mentioned names, JMM fits as a tune-up opponent since PBF is expected to win easily over JMM... PBF has all the advantages over JMM, too big and too fast for JMM to handle...

But I rather want to see PBF having a tune-up against a "southpaw" welter like maybe against Collazo or Quintana... ;) You know in preparation for a super mega huge event fight towards the end of the year...
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Mosley doesn't seem too busy at the moment. It would be the ideal fight for fans, and would mean Mayweather has the opportunity to really be the man at WW. Beating Judah off of a loss and then Baldomir, doesn't quite cut it for me. :-\:rolleyes:

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Mosley said openly that he's waiting for the PAC-Hatton winner that's why he's not tied to any fight as of the moment... He's hoping to be lucky to land in a fight with these small kids... ;D

If PBF will go straight with Mosley on July 11 without any tune-up fight then well and good... but I highly doubt it...
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floyd would not want any part of JMM even at 147 and you can hardly blame him for it.

Same deal with Cotto - Mosley fights a possibility but all logical sense would suggest if he is to make a return it`ll be against the winner of mays superfight!!

Marquez and Hatton shouldn't be an option.

No one wants a Hatton rematch and Marquez is too small.

I would love to see a Pacquiao or Mosley fight though.

The only fights that would be acceptable for Floyd to tke are Cotto or Mosley.

Wouldnt be surprised to see Floyd Cotto in july... Especially if Clottey isint a done deal yet for Cotto...

A win vs Cotto and then beat Pac... would make Floyd undisputed best fighter of this generation and top 5 alltime

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Wouldnt be surprised to see Floyd Cotto in july... Especially if Clottey isint a done deal yet for Cotto...

A win vs Cotto and then beat Pac... would make Floyd undisputed best fighter of this generation and top 5 alltime

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Im surprised Cottos name isnt on that list, lol I know he's tied down to Clottey as of right now ,but still sometime in the near future they should get it on :D

I think Money will face the winner of Hatton/pac first (after a possible tune up). Than Maybe Mosley or even Cotto. Those are the biggest money fights.

If Money comes back like he left I dont see him losing to any of the fighters I just mentioned.