http://www.mp8.ph/news/official-statement-to-his-fans-i-will-fight-may-5th-3/13062
Sorry I'm on my phone and I say an article that was posted by Boxing Insider on Facebook. On Pacquiao's website it states he agrees to May 5 .
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http://www.mp8.ph/news/official-statement-to-his-fans-i-will-fight-may-5th-3/13062
Sorry I'm on my phone and I say an article that was posted by Boxing Insider on Facebook. On Pacquiao's website it states he agrees to May 5 .
I don't buy it. Here's what another source (BOXINGTALK : PACQUIAO SAYS HE'LL FIGHT MAYWEATHER IN LATE MAY) says:Quote:
Originally Posted by Maravilla2012
UPDATE: According to an unattributed report published by the reliable Sydney Morning Herald, Manny Pacquiao, with promoter Bob Arum at his side, said at a press conference today in the Philippines that he WOULD fight Floyd Mayweather before Mayweather reports to jail on June 1st, but under the following conditions: 1. the revenues be split 50/50 between Mayweather and Pacquiao (seems reasonable); 2. the fight take place in late May, not Mayweather's requested date of May 5th, because a larger outdoor arena could be built that could add $20 million in revenue into the pot. Arum expressed doubt that the offer would be accpeted by Mayweather because Arum believes Mayweather will not accept a 50/50 split unless someone guaranteed Mayweather a minimum amount (such as, for example, $30 million) so that he would not have to worry about lower-than-expected pay-per-view sales. Arum told the Philippine Star he would guarantee Pacquiao's purse, but only do so for Mayweather if Mayweather agreed to a split that was less than 50/50.
This fight will not happen.
Has anybody heard anything if the random blood tests with no cutoff dates would be accepted? This was a major player on this whole drama.
Yea it was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chino
Now what will be Floyd's next excuse?
Odds Manny fights Mayweather before Mayweather goes to jail (via killersheep)
Yes they fight before: +50000 = 50/1
No they don't fight before: -50000 = 1/50
have u been out of the loop? only person making excuses is Arum, saying that Manny needs 6 months for a scratch that he received against Marquez to heal :-XQuote:
Originally Posted by :::PSL:::
Manny still wants Mayweather but thinks May 5 is too soon. Honestly if they really really want it nothing is too soon. "Nothing is final yet", that straight from Manny's mouth. Jinkee Pacquiao in a TV news interview said a rematch with Cotto is her husband's prefererence. It's a match-up that the fans are not that much into so at the end of the day I don't think they'll push thru with it. They can do the Marquez rematch and it'll still sell well despite hardcore fan's objections. Personally I like Bradley if no Mayweather. He's young, undefeated and hungry. Manny is going to make his final decision before Arum goes back to the State but said they'll keep the opponent under wraps for awhile to study the potentials further.
Can't wait for cinco de mayo :)
Manny agrees to the date that Floyd is not happy with or the stadium is not big enough or Floyd's purse is not guaranteed, this bollocks is driving me crazy!!!!!
It doesn't look like it will be happening as long as Arum is alive.
I wish they could quit with the bullshit, stop feeding the media crappy stories and genuinely want their client to do well.
IMO both only half heartedly wants it. If one of them wholeheartedly wants it then it would become obvious to everyone because the one who truly wants it will sit and get down to some serious negotiations and then we can be optimistic that it'll finally get made. And if it still doesn't happen, then it would be clear as day who is to blame.
who cares anymore. If ıt does happen ıt wıll be a dısappoıntıng controversıal thıng requırıng of course a rematch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tenshio
It's what the fan's want, will the fight be a barnstormer I hope so or just hype it's a long time comingQuote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbustwho cares anymore. If ıt does happen ıt wıll be a dısappoıntıng controversıal thıng requırıng of course a rematch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tenshio
just hope we won't be all disappointed.
Frankly I don't give a damn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bandoIt's what the fan's want, will the fight be a barnstormer I hope so or just hype it's a long time comingQuote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbustwho cares anymore. If ıt does happen ıt wıll be a dısappoıntıng controversıal thıng requırıng of course a rematch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tenshio
just hope we won't be all disappointed.
The fact this fight has not already happened makes the sport look like a joke. Anyone who deos not know what boxing is like would be wondering why the top two fighters in the world have not fought each other.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterFrankly I don't give a damn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bandoIt's what the fan's want, will the fight be a barnstormer I hope so or just hype it's a long time comingQuote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbustwho cares anymore. If ıt does happen ıt wıll be a dısappoıntıng controversıal thıng requırıng of course a rematch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tenshio
just hope we won't be all disappointed.
Compare it to any other sport. If MANU and Chelsea never played each other. Jochavich and Nadal not playing each other. Or the two best hundred metre sprinters not competing against each other in the final. The sports would have a lot less fans. If it was to promote the fight then they have overdone it as most people are losing interest.
Like you said Tenshio. If one of them realy wanted the fight then they would be diong everthing to make it happen. But like a lot of boxers in this sport now. They are businessmen and not warriors. We need more warriors back in this sport.
Here's the thing, IF this fight ever comes off, what happens when the fight itself sucks? After 1 or 2 action rounds it could easily become pattern repeat for 30 long minutes.
just read this:
Boxing - Mayweather vs. Cotto deal near?
Hmm. I'd watch this. He could give Floyd trouble. Floyd will not stand and trade. He will pot shot all day. This will not keep cotto from landing body shots. Which no one ever does against Floyd. Cotto will give Floyd trouble. Unlike PAC Floyd will not throw tons of punches. He will back up and counter. This favors cotto.Quote:
Originally Posted by ruthless rocco
I think that favors Floyd because he is faster than Cotto, has faster feet, hands and reflexes. Also Cotto damages easier now so Floyds accurate fast counter shots will do damage. But Cotto has deceptive speed and a good jab but I don't see any off Cotto's game giving Floyd trouble. It would be a wide UD win for Floyd, sit back and counter all night.Quote:
Originally Posted by chris6878Hmm. I'd watch this. He could give Floyd trouble. Floyd will not stand and trade. He will pot shot all day. This will not keep cotto from landing body shots. Which no one ever does against Floyd. Cotto will give Floyd trouble. Unlike PAC Floyd will not throw tons of punches. He will back up and counter. This favors cotto.Quote:
Originally Posted by ruthless rocco