Pacquiao "I don't need Mayweather"

**Majesty** · 03-23-2010 09:42 AM

By Dennis Principe
In what is so far his strongest message against bitter rival Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao said he considers his legacy in boxing as already cemented that he sees no need to fight the undefeated American boxer. Pacquiao made this declaration in a mini-press conference held during his courtesy call to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the Malacanang Palace moments after the pound-for-pound king arrived in the country Monday morning. “Our records will show I have beaten far better fighters compared to Mayweather. I’ve stated before that I am willing to fight him if that’s what the fans want to see. But if the fight doesn’t happen, I’m fine with it,” said Pacquiao.
Late last year talks about a Pacquiao-Mayweather bout went full steam until a stringent demand by the undefeated American that they both undergo Olympic-style blood testing messed up what would have been one of the sport’s most anticipated match-ups.
Mayweather has made countless allegations that Pacquiao used Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PED) to increase the chances of the seven-time world champion against bigger foes in moving up in weight from a skinny light flyweight all the way up to the welterweight division.
“He needs me more than I need him. If he wants the fight then let’s do it. I’m clean because I get my strength through hardwork and my faith in God,” said Pacquiao.
Mayweather is out to prove his point both in boxing skills and his aim of establishing new standard in drug testing when he battles fellow American Shane Mosley on May 1 in Las Vegas.
For their 12-round battle, Mayweather and Mosley have agreed to a no-advance-notice urine and blood testing to be conducted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
“I pick Mosley to win that fight because he can throw a lot of punches compared to Mayweather who’s a very defensive boxer. Defense can’t win fights especially against a fighter like Mosley who relies on speed,” said Pacquiao.
Pacquiao meanwhile has indicated his willingness to hang-up his gloves especially now that his already illustrious mother Dionisia is more vocal than ever in earnestly seeing his son retire for good.
“That’s something that I am seriously considering because I’m sure you do not want to see me end up being a beaten man, right? I know I can still compete but it’s better to retire while I’m still healthy and enjoy my success with our countrymen,” said Pacquiao.
Pacquiao, a congressional candidate in the coming May elections, recently defended World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown via a 12-round decision winover Ghanaian Joshua Clottey in front of 51,000 paying fans last March 14 at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Boxing: Pacquiao: I don’t need Mayweather

**ross** · 03-23-2010 10:59 AM

If what he says is true then what a little biitch!!

He is absolutely of of shiit!

**piye** · 03-23-2010 11:02 AM

~This makes it look as though Pac does not want to fight Mayweather.

**Dizaster** · 03-23-2010 01:46 PM

This is the problem.. Too much pride from each fighter,,, both think they don't need the other for their record to stand out,,, both don't need each other for money,,, neither is going to want to back down regarding the drug testing issue..

The fans want it because it makes THE most sense for BOXING, and for EACH OF THESE FIGHTERS..... They may not be scared to take the others punches, but they are sure scared of something... Perhaps losing to the other, or I don't know..

This is pathetic childish stuff..

When every man and his dog wants this fight and it makes more sense than any other fight in the whole of boxing at this current moment,,, for a either of these fighters to go on record saying they don't need this fight, is showing they don't care about boxing as much as they should, or used to...

In the end they can do what they want and fight who they want and who's anyone to say that is entirely wrong..

But these two guys aren't fooling anyone with this type of talk... Just sack up the both of you and put on a show for the people who've paid for every PPV and every ticket to put you where you are today.. Loyal people who are still sticking by you.. If you don't want the fight, be honest and give it to us straight... But don't feed us this crap about not needing the fight..

**AdamGB** · 03-23-2010 01:47 PM

Doesn't need Mayweather? Maybe.

Doesn't want Mayweather? It's looking more and more that way.

**KananKrus** · 03-23-2010 03:22 PM

Mayweather came out of retirement to.... rid boxing of Manny Pacquiao because he believes that he is... the face of boxing! Kudos for that, he seems to have succeeded.

The face of boxing, legendary fighter, Floyd Mayweather Jr., likewise wants to clean the sport of boxing through a more stringent measure in the conventions for dope testing. Kudos again... he sure has had these adjustments ready in place and standardized for future events.

Congatulations are in order, for Floyd is quite successful in his quests. I can respect that.

It is too bad tho', lamentable, that not everyone can share the flexibilty necessary to accomodate these new changes from PBF Jr., the "master".

To some inquiring minds, they're quite baffled and stumped. They cannot comprehend that not everyone sees PBF jr as his master, thereby are non conformists to his demands, and are unrelenting with stubborness just to be their own man.

Pacquiao the "little man" is one of these men, now misunderstood with this stance.

Everyone seems to think ill of him walking away from a possible $40 million dollar fight. "Man from the street" says to just compromise his standards, and undergo these tests as prescribed by the master, and so do pad the pocket for more coins.... $40 million coins.

Pac just plainly says no. Clearly he values himself more than the extra coins, and so too values more the struggles and what he has fought for all these trying years, a little bit more.

It is not baffling to me, nor incomprehensible. If boxing owes Manny for even a tiniest bit, they sure could give him that, give him the benefit of a doubt. Respect what he believes.

I can respect that.