When Manny Pacquiao demolished Miguel Cotto in an unbelievable fashion, critics and fanatics have nothing but awe to the pound for pound king. When Floyd Mayweather jr. demolished Juan Manuel Marquez some said it was a masterful execution. We all know that Manny Pacquiao have a hard time with Marquez even though this guy was downed by Pacquiao four times out of their two bouts. The fight was lopsided when Mayweather Jr. fought and defeated Marquez, Floyd made Marquez look like an amateur. But, let us not set aside the fact that Marquez gained almost 10 lbs. and the fact that Floyd was over the catch weight limit (2 lbs.) who is the bigger and the natural welterweight of the two.
Seven world titles in seven weight classes. Miguel Cotto came out as the natural and the bigger guy during fight night. He is known for his vicious hooks and body punches, he was never knock down (he kneeled before surrendering during the Margarito fight), he had tamed furious boxers, the likes of future hall of famer Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, Ricardo Torres and Demarcus "Chop Chop" Corley. Manny Pacquiao downed twice each at 3rd and 4th round during the firepower. Miguel Cotto's face suffered the same fate when he fought Antonio Margarito, although many believe that the great Antonio is the Margacheato that night.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. challenged Pacquiao for a March 13 mega showdown, in fact analysts say that the fight could be the biggest bout of all time. According to reports, Team Mayweather contacted the golden boy promotion broker Richard Schaefer to negotiate for the fight. Note that Freddie Roach announced that Manny Pacquiao needed some rest and won't fight for at least 5 to 6 months. Pacquiao is also busy doing some co-curricular activities like acting, singing, and dancing with politics. When the top rank boss Bob Arum presented the contract to Team Pacquiao, Manny didn't hesitate to sign, it was a done deal - March 13 mega fight.
But wait, our dear challenger Floyd Mayweather Jr. haven't signed the contract until now, I thought he likes to fight Pacquiao? A lot of people now are asking if Floyd Mayweather is just bluffing and is really ducking Pacquiao, he didn't even realize that Team Pacquiao and coach Roach might also be bluffing about the no fight for 5 months or more.
Big boss Bob Arum isn't happy anymore, election in the Philippines is nearing and this deal must be done and executed before May. According to reports, Floyd Mayweather jr. has threatened to pull out of the March showdown with Manny Pacquiao over a weight issue. Team Pacquiao want's it at 147lbs. which is I guess the ideal weight for both fighters. I've read an article stating that Team Mayweather wants it at 154lbs. I believe if they want to fight it that way, they should rather hire or buy a talking or moving punching bag. And if I'm in Freddie Roach's shoes, I'd rather push for a Yuri Foreman junior middleweight bout for a chance of an 8th world title in 8 different weight classes, that's if Pacquiao can pull out a win over the hard hitting Jew - Yuri Foreman.
Other options have been mentioned but these appear to be negotiation tactics. Reportedly, Mayweather’s camp has suggested that an in between bout would take place in March against a much lesser foe, perhaps a Yuri Foreman or Matthew Hatton and after that, should Pacquiao not accept the terms, a bout with the winner of the Shane Mosley – Andre Berto fight could be in the wings.
Now What? Matthew Hatton vs Floyd Mayweather Jr.? I believe this will not happen, like many of his believers said Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the greatest of all time. I'm sure Floyd will not fight a no class Matthew Hatton, that is hilarious! Critics said Floyd doesn't want to ruin his zero loss boxing record and is ducking all A class boxers. Do you believe that?
A contract has been signed and now waiting for Team Mayweather and Floyd Mayweather Jr. himself to sign it. On the other hand Manny Pacquiao is just sitting and waiting in his corner....let's just wait and see.
Hilarious Team Mayweather demands:
154lbs. weight limit
No to Roach as coach
Olympic style drug testing
30 x 30 ring size
No hitting the face
Only 4 hit combo is allowed not 12
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