Pacquiao vs Mayweather may not happen

[brucelee]

I have this odd feeling that Pac vs Mayweather may not happen because of PAc's decision to run as a congressman in his district and I'm beginning to be frustrated with Pac.

I really don't know why he wants to be a congressman when he already has all the money in the world. If Pac wants respect, he won't certainly get it by being a congressman as congressmen in the Philippines are seen as vultures and the most corrupt politicians in the world.

I also can't understand why Pac wants to run in the congress considering that the work in Congress is purely lawmaking. Pac hardly has any knowledge about laws and I don't see him really working in that capacity.

This is really frustrating for me as Roach had said that because of Pac's injury (against Cotto), Pac will be having a long vacation. I agree with the long vacation for Pac to fully heal because I'm thinking that he will have the most difficult and most rewarding fight against Mayweather but LONG VACATION would also mean that Pac may not fight anymore coz he will certainly win as a congressman on May 2010.

Certainly, he will not fight anymore after becoming a congressman. You can take my word for it. It's certainly not possible.

With Pac's schedule, I can't see him fighting anymore unless he postpone his desire to be a congressman.

Pac should make a decision now. Mayweather is calling him out and he should answer; of course with the condition that the split will be fair or advantageous for him (e.g. 50-50).

If Pac decides to run in the Philippine congress and decide not to fight Mayweather, I will certainly be a Pac hater for the rest of my life.

[0james0]

Don't forget he is super human.

The guy went off to do a concert after the Cotto fight!

I agree with you though, finish off the only thing he has left to do in boxing, beat Floyd, then retire and live the dream!

[fanjohn]

I think Pacquiao really wants to fight in March next year against guess who? - Mayweather Jr. This is with tight connection to his plan of running for a political position in the Philippines May 2010 elections.

If he wins against Mayweather in March 2010 then his popularity will rise enormously and it's highly possible that he will win in Philippines election.

If he loses, Pacquiao will retire from boxing and will declare to concentrate his efforts to help the people in the Philippines through his planned political position. He will also possibly win the election.

[brucelee]

I think Pacquiao really wants to fight in March next year against guess who? - Mayweather Jr. This is with tight connection to his plan of running for a political position in the Philippines May 2010 elections.

If he wins against Mayweather in March 2010 then his popularity will rise enormously and it's highly possible that he will win in Philippines election.

If he loses, Pacquiao will retire from boxing and will declare to concentrate his efforts to help the people in the Philippines through his planned political position. He will also possibly win the election.

I know that Team Pacquaio or Arum is planning a fight for Pac on March 2010 but I just can't see Pacquaio start his training on January.

On the other hand, I understand that Pac has already suffered a lot with all his wars especially against Morales, Marquez, and Cotto. I feel that he has suffered badly against Cotto and honestly, I want him to retire already. However, the fight with Mayweather will be historic and may catapult him to GOAT and this scenario is something that may not happen again during our lifetime.

Money aside, this fight will be considered the biggest fight in modern boxing history and that is more than getting an 8th division title.
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The suspense is killing me. Pac needs to decide now... at least tell the public that he wants to fight Mayweather even with a ludicrous claim for a bigger share (let the promoters deal with the bargaining!)


The boxing world needs a "savior" for it to survive. Pacquaio can play that role and he should not dilly-dally.

[fanjohn]

I think Pacquiao really wants to fight in March next year against guess who? - Mayweather Jr. This is with tight connection to his plan of running for a political position in the Philippines May 2010 elections.

If he wins against Mayweather in March 2010 then his popularity will rise enormously and it's highly possible that he will win in Philippines election.

If he loses, Pacquiao will retire from boxing and will declare to concentrate his efforts to help the people in the Philippines through his planned political position. He will also possibly win the election.

I know that Team Pacquaio or Arum is planning a fight for Pac on March 2010 but I just can't see Pacquaio start his training on January.

On the other hand, I understand that Pac has already suffered a lot with all his wars especially against Morales, Marquez, and Cotto. I feel that he has suffered badly against Cotto and honestly, I want him to retire already. However, the fight with Mayweather will be historic and may catapult him to GOAT and this scenario is something that may not happen again during our lifetime.

Money aside, this fight will be considered the biggest fight in modern boxing history and that is more than getting an 8th division title.
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The suspense is killing me. Pac needs to decide now... at least tell the public that he wants to fight Mayweather even with a ludicrous claim for a bigger share (let the promoters deal with the bargaining!)


The boxing world needs a "savior" for it to survive. Pacquaio can play that role and he should not dilly-dally.

Pacquiao already said that he wants to fight Mayweather and beat him.

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[THE THIRD MAN]

Pacquaio will fight Mayweather next, nothing is more certain. March or April will be the month, Pacman will take 8 weeks off and commence full training mid January. 8-10 weeks full training means a late March early April fight night! I suspect the first Saturday after easter April 10th?

[Intazzz]

Who cares if not happen. Pacquiao don't need Mayweather Jr. to cement his legacy. He already did it without Floyd. Pacquiao is above Mayweather.

Pacquiao is running to make changes and to make different. Pacquiao wants to help his poor country man.

Men, Life is important than boxing. Saving people to corrupt goverment is saving lives.

[No Contest]

It would be funny if Pac blew Floyd off, and fought someone else....I would give him props for that.

[KananKrus]

There was an obvious edit to these Pac interview, but following his train of thought in his vernacular, he was saying or implying that he really prefers if it is PBF for the next fight, because he believes the more they talk, the more they should be shut up.

He really has no respect at all to people with skills in the art of verbal abuse. So much more for fighters whom on matters as such, need to actually talk less, and deal with business more with their fists.

[fan johnny]

I think there is a strong possibility if negotiations for a fight with Mayweather has too much foolishness, we may end up seeing a 140lb fight with the winner of Bradley/Peterson because of the mandatory defense and then possibly a unification fight with the Mosley/Berto winner to close out Pacquiao's career as a fighter.

The only fight Mayweather will be looking at is a rematch with Hatton. The only other match up that has potential to make a some money is a fight with Mosley, which I'm sure Mayweather won't do either and Mosley will wait for a last mega bout Pacquiao.

[josef4334]

It would be funny if Pac blew Floyd off, and fought someone else....I would give him props for that.

i agree with you. i even suggested that in another thread. all the fighters who floyd said should line up should just leave floyd in the dark.

as for manny running for congress, i dont think he will win. coz if people wanted him to win he would have. but filipnos are smart enough to keep him away winning some political position so he wont ruin his name.

[jon09]

After the money he could make from the Mayweather fight he might consider buying the Philippines and be ruler of it.

[skel1983]

I got a feeling this fight will be in about a years time no way this fight happens in March.

[Andre]

Who cares if not happen. Pacquiao don't need Mayweather Jr. to cement his legacy. He already did it without Floyd. Pacquiao is above Mayweather.

Pacquiao is running to make changes and to make different. Pacquiao wants to help his poor country man.

Men, Life is important than boxing. Saving people to corrupt goverment is saving lives.

I agree with you. If he works from the ground up and improves peoples lives more power to him.

He wants to watch his ass though if he ever goes against all the money skimmers in every department; corruption at that scale cant be undone by one man even with all the public backing in the world and wont be undone without blood spilt.
That type of change has to evolve very slowly and naturally after you fix up the sufferers first.

[killersheep]

I don't care how noble you may think someone is, another 30-40 million is enough to get anyone to train for 6 months and fight.

That's 1.4 Billion Pesos, that money could go a long way in fixing the infrastructure of the Phillipines.