Floyd Mayweather JR / Manny Pacquiao - NEWS STREAM -

[Manos de Piedra]

Sergio Martinez: Manny is just breakfast for Floyd - Bad Left Hook

"This was never too much of a fight to me because Mayweather is in a league of his own," said Martinez. "Floyd Mayweather can have Manny for breakfast, lunch or anything. Pacquiao is still a long way from being ready for Mayweather."

[pacfan]

Another interesting development. Look who's rooting for Pacquiao:

Muhammad Ali ‘rooting for Manny Pacquiao’ in Floyd Mayweather fight | Sport | The Guardian

[Beanz]

Floyd Sparring Partner Maurice Lee claims Floyd hits harder than a middle weight

"Sparring with Mayweather was an honor...he got me good...I pushed him in sparring...his power...Floyd hits harder than everybody I sparred...Floyd like me; he likes my work...Floyd deserves what he has...you gotta respect him," stated up-and-coming prospect Maurice Lee, who is currently in camp serving as sparring partner for undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather. Check out what else he had to say!

[video] MAYWEATHER SPARRING PARTNER MAURICE LEE SAYS FLOYD'S POWER IS SURPRISING; DESCRIBES SPARRING SESSIONS|| FIGHTHYPE.COM

[Beanz]

Floyd likes to go Old School with cassettes in his Ferrari

"Floyd Mayweather may be the richest sportsman in the world, but that doesn't stop him listening to old-fashioned cassettes when driving around in his expensive cars.
Mayweather, nicknamed Money Man, released a new video on Tuesday in the build-up to his mega-money fight with Manny Pacquiao on May 2.
And in the short clip, as well as choosing between a Ferrari, Rolls Royce and Bugatti for a trip to the shops, the boxer also shows off his selection of tapes, including some classic R Kelly."

@Master


Floyd Mayweather shows off fast cars and heavy training regime... but Money Man still listens to old-school cassettes in his Ferrari | Daily Mail Online

[fan johnny]

Another interesting development. Look who's rooting for Pacquiao:

Muhammad Ali ‘rooting for Manny Pacquiao’ in Floyd Mayweather fight | Sport | The Guardian

Must be a big blow to the money team, I've heard pops say his sons style was inspired by Ali

[Master]

I like that Floyd is frugal with his money and maybe cassettes will make a comeback. Although I have just moved to CD's.

[pacfan]

I like that Floyd is frugal with his money and maybe cassettes will make a comeback. Although I have just moved to CD's.

I'm glad you switched to CD, mate or you will be in the company of fools...dang, that thang snarls in your machine most of the time than play music.

[ruthless rocco]

Shows what you donkeys know. Tapes made a comeback 5 years ago.

[pacfan]

rocco, rocco, rocco, here you are again. Didn't you know that we donkeys don't use tapes? We just chew and eat 'em. Try eating one of those and you'll know what I mean. You'd prefer the ol' grasses to any of those darn tapes, which btw, snarls in your mouth too...

[pacfan]

Another interesting development. Look who's rooting for Pacquiao:

Muhammad Ali ‘rooting for Manny Pacquiao’ in Floyd Mayweather fight | Sport | The Guardian

Must be a big blow to the money team, I've heard pops say his sons style was inspired by Ali

I think it's more about his character and lifestyle that many people don't like about $$$. If he didn't act like such a jerk sometimes, I bet no American would be shouting, Manny, Manny. But then Floyd is Floyd, hate him or love him...

[pacfan]

Another interesting development. Look who's rooting for Pacquiao:

Muhammad Ali ‘rooting for Manny Pacquiao’ in Floyd Mayweather fight | Sport | The Guardian

Looks like Ali has issued a denial:

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/bo...200634705.html

His dauther's side of the story:

Muhammad Ali -- Family Feud Over Pacquiao vs. Mayweather | TMZ.com

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Well anywayz, back to the fight. This is a pretty decent analysis:

Boxing Buzz :: Hatton Fight Key To Picking Mayweather-Pacquiao Winner

All I can say for now is that if Pac comes in the fight cautious and tentative in his offense, the 'mos' can pop their champagne and celebrate. But if Pac comes blazing in with his trademark aggression, you can expect a super fight worthy of all the hype it's been getting; here, I think the 'tards' will have their chance for celebration. If Floyd comes extra cautious, backtracking and throwing his precision pot shots, he may win the fight - it's really difficult to catch a fighter who runs even for the best of punchers. But then, it's not easy to run backwards either. It's easy to lose your balance especially when you are been attacked from the front...we shall zee. The fight is becoming exziting by the minute...

[Manos de Piedra]

Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao: BREAKDOWN

"The way I see the fight, is with both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather in the middle of the ring, in what Roy Jones likes to call a “Stepback toe to toe” fight. I do not see Mayweather using lateral movement in this fight at all. First reason is because he wants to show and prove that he can beat Manny the way nobody thought he could. Second reason is because against a fighter like Manny you should not spend so much energy moving around, a boxer like Mayweather only needs to constantly move around against a brawler, like Maidana, or a big guy like Canelo. I have never seen Manny Pacquiao as brawler, but rather as a boxer puncher. That means that he won’t be coming forward the whole time against any fighter. Manny has enough skills to try to make Mayweather think. However, no matter what breakdown you have, I think everybody that enjoys boxing (The casual and the Hardcore fan) should be happy this fight has been made. These are two boxers that have whooped everybody they have put in front of them. (With the exception of some Pacquiao fights) Mayweather has faced every style that you can think of, except for Pacman’s style. The same goes for the Filipino boxer, he has faced every style in the book, except for that one of the so called T.B.E; Floyd Mayweather Jr. That is why this fight is so great. We will see two dedicated and God-gifted athletes share the same ring. We will see speed vs speed, Hall of Fame trainer (HOF) vs. HOF trainer, calculated offense vs wild offense. Come May 2nd 2015 will be an end of a boxing era, but the beginning of new era, that comes with many promising boxers".

[Beanz]

The last man to beat Floyd, regrets it

A great article from the New York Times, it's worth reading, it begins

"PAZARDZHIK, Bulgaria — The man who beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. lives across the street from a burned-out coffee hut with a giant banana painted on its back wall. Around the bend, leaning in the tall grass, is a corroded shed holding ancient farming equipment. Every so often a horse trots down the craggy road, pulling a splintered cart and a rider toward the center of one of this country’s poorest towns.
Late Tuesday morning, the man who beat Mayweather, Serafim Todorov, stood on the curb here. He was in front of the seven-floor concrete apartment building where he, his wife, his son and his pregnant daughter-in-law live in a modest first-floor unit. Todorov talked with his son, Simeon. He watched a horse clop by. He smoked a cigarette. Then he went inside, sat in a chair and, like a teakettle perched on a glowing stove, steamed to a rolling boil as he remembered what happened in Atlanta 19 years ago."
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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/04/sp...ef=topics&_r=3

[Beanz]

Manny conquers the mountain less than a month before he has to reach an even more taxing summit

"Manny Pacquiao may be aiming to conquer opponent Floyd Mayweather Jnr On May 2, but the boxer first set himself the target of conquering the mountains as he continued his harsh training regime.The Filipino-fighter was joined by an abundance of fans as he tested his fitness against the steepness of some mountain roads.
When at the Griffith Park summit the 36-year-old continued with some interval training as well as stretches as the crowds watched on with awe at his fitness"






Manny Pacquiao conquers the mountains as Filipino fighter continues his fitness regime ahead of Floyd Mayweather Jnr mega-fight | Daily Mail Online

[Beanz]

Roach has locked down the gym before and after working hours to protect Manny from to much distracting press work. Now is the time to focus

"To better focus on the biggest fight of his career and the richest fight in boxing history, Manny Pacquiao is shutting out the media.
Starting Saturday, the doors to Pacquiao’s gym will be closed and locked before and after working hours. Pacquiao will not conduct workout interviews with reporters until his April 15 media day"

Manny Pacquiao locks gym to sharpen focus on Floyd Mayweather Jr. | More | Sporting News