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The World Awaits: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather
November 15th, 2009
If the world was only simply buzzing before, the planet is now demanding that it happen.
After winning a record seventh world title in his seventh weight division Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao and his team fielded the questions about his next logical opponent: Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"It's the promoter who makes the fights," Pacquaio said about a potential Mayweather clash. "My job is to fight in the ring."
When asked, Floyd Mayweather usually answers in a similar fashion.
But if the fighters don’t want to talk about it, the fans certainly do. The crowd started chanting “Bring on Floyd!” prior to the end of the bout. HBO commentators Jim Lampley, Larry Merchant and Emanuel Steward were already theorizing about it. The crowd roared when Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach mentioned that it was the fight he wanted in the ring after Pacquiao’s beating of Miguel Cotto.
"Sure, we'll fight Mayweather, if he wants to," Roach said.
Prior to retiring in 2008, Floyd Mayweather was considered the consensus pound for pound king of boxing following victories over Zab Judah, Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton. Upon his retirement, Pacquiao rose to prominence with impressive stoppage wins over De La Hoya, Hatton and now Cotto.
Mayweather’s retirement proved to be nothing more than a hiatus. Earlier this year Mayweather returned to face lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez.
Floyd earned himself an easy lopsided decision in that fight. Considering Marquez is the only fighter in recent memory to make Pacquiao look human (fighting him to a draw and split decision loss), it was impressive to see Mayweather win so handily.
From a boxing perspective: Pacquiao defeated De La Hoya and Hatton in far more impressive fashion than Mayweather. On the other side of the coin, Mayweather defeated Marquez far more convincingly than Pacquiao. He also fought De La Hoya and Hatton prior to Pacquiao, leading to the possibility that he fought both men closer to their prime than Pacquiao. All of these intangibles make it a must see fight.
From a business perspective: Mayweather sold over 2 million PPV’s for his fight against Oscar De La Hoya, just under a million against Hatton and surprisingly over a million against Marquez. Pacquiao sold over 1 million against De Le Hoya, just under a million against Pacquiao and though official numbers are not yet know, it is believed that his fight with Cotto will surpass over a million buys. All of these numbers lead to huge numbers if Pacquiao and Mayweather were to meet.
It’s the best fight and most significant fight than can be made in boxing at this time. It’s the most lucrative fight that can be made, possibly of all time.
To the promoters, managers, advisors and fighters: Make it happen. It would be a shame if it didn’t.
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Rix Is discussing this article
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 Mayweather should stop making alibis. Instead, he should pick-up the fight against pacman. If he loses, he will be remembered with his bravery in fighting a fierce fighter rather.
It would be a wiser decision rather than evading pacman and be remembered by the world of his cowardice. |
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Black eye punch Is discussing this article
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mayweather…. just a pathetic athlete full of hot air.
full of accusations. have any evidence?
mayweather hits pacquiao can cause a blackeye…
pacquiao hits mayweather you will not notice the blackeye.
I punch them both and for sure i will be the one who will have the black eye. HAH HAH! |
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Worde Is discussing this article
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| Floyd Mayweather is SCARED of PACMAN. |
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Chris Is discussing this article
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| Mayweather is undefeated because he picks Boxers to fight!!!...How come he has not fought Cotto & Mosley???I think he is afraid! Pacquiao who is lighter fought these great Boxers ahead of Mayweather!...I believe that Pacquiao can knock out Mayweather SR and JR at the same time, in the same ring!!! |
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Mejai31 Is discussing this article
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| First lets put in mind that Pac is the first boxer that has 7 title in 7 different weight class! Mayweather? Im sure he couldnt get the same title with the Pac! If you think about easy win of mayweather against marquez and definitely mayweather could defeat the Pac, is foolish! Why not think if marquez fighting the Pac at 145lbs? For sure marquez will be knocked out! Ive been studyin mayweather's move for so long, specially the Judah fight. Judah could have won the fight if he keep on pressuring mayweather! Mayweather was knocked down by Judah in the early round, the referee didnt count it as a knocked down cause he didnt saw the gloves of mayweather touched the canvas. The Pac loves pressuring his opponents, mayweather cant throw punches if his under attack! Why? cause he always keep on covering his face, and body for defense, if you observe the cotto, dela hoya, and diaz fight they couldnt block the Pac's combination! Mayweather's right hand is useless! its has no power! I think Cotto can defeat Mayweather! Pac is too much for Mayweather! |
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james Is discussing this article
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| Mayweather may not be knocked down by Manny not because he is good at eluding Manny's punches but is expert at backpedaling.I just wonder why he had not joined in any bicycle exhibition.In short, he is coward fighter.He does not want to engage in a toe to toe fight.It is so boring to watch him fight.What a shame on him asking for more share.Or is it his only way to evade the fight.In fairness to his plan, it is much less embarrassing than him jumping out of the ring at round 1. |
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Dnice Is discussing this article
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| Most of you are on Manny's nuts due to his past 3yrs of fighting. Lets not foget that Mayweather is UNDEFEATED, and has NEVER been Hurt, nor tested in my eyes by ANYONE in the ring. Hes a TRUE boxer, hit them, dont get hit. Its not great to watch, but you have to respect his SKILL in the ring as a fighter. You all want to see fights like Gatti vs Ward. Two guys stand toe to toe and beat the brains out of eachother. I want to see someone look stupid over an over till his WILL to fight is broken. Mayweather does that TIME and TIME again. He might not knock everyone out, but he definitly makes them quit regardless if the round 12 bell rings or not.. I DO believe Pacman is the BEST test Mayweather will ever face. And honestly i want to see Mayweather TESTED in the ring to see how much heart he has. Since the man has never been hurt or tested , you saying he doesnt have any heart is B.S... YOU DONT KNOW! Neither do i, but i wanna know before i class him as a GREAT BOXER / Figher.. To be the best you have to fight the best, and if Mayweather doesnt take the fight he wont go out the way he wants (as a legend) Further more hes BROKE, he has to take the fight regardless of the split.. Each man will make over 30million.. He cant get that kind of money fighting anyone else.. Hes retired once, and im sure he would like to get one BIG payday and leave.. I think the fights good for April/2010 or May.... Make it happen... Will be biggest fight of the past 10yrs for sure |
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brent Is discussing this article
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| Floyd jr. is making up a lot of excuses not to fight pacman. He'll lose against pacman. Floyd trash talks a lot. Let's see him put his money where is mouth is. Floyd fight the Pacman! Shut up and fight! |
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a mayweather fan Is discussing this article
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| Mayweather is not a coward. A smart boxer does not allow himself to get beat down to prove that he can take the abuse. Instead, they will stick and move while setting their opponent up to get dropped. you all are calling it running. I call it fighting smart. Dont get me wrong manny is an excellent fighter with speed out of this world. However, please pay special attention to maywheather's hand speed as well. mayweather is not a slow cotto by no means. I believe mayweather will crush manny in the worst way. Remember, even if mayweather loses it will be his first time as compared to manny. So to all you mayweather haters, relax it will be okay. just dont like seeing a black man succeeding in anything. what a sad world!!! |
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chubz Is discussing this article
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| i suggest that ugly looking face mayweather will shift his sports!instead of playing a boxing try to go in the track and field,there you will have a good future!after all you are a good runner right!why dont you accept it Mr.gayweather that what ever you say and whatever you do,there is no way you can come up with the speed and power of pacman whatever happens mr.gayweather you are still a looser,pls keep your mouth shut!samething with you're father!there is nothing you can do about it thats why you are not stopping talking and talking you are not warrior like pacman! |
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jon evans Is discussing this article
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pac-man is a true gentleman and fights in the ring w/ honor while gayweather loves to talk a lot of BS! check out youtube when he was asked on whether he wants to fight pacquiao or not. he can even answer directly! Floyd Pinky Mayweather, get your shit straight. stop the non sense you say on tv and let the real fight happen. i've seen your fights and all you do is run, cheat on the weight in and would rather pay the fine.
your a self-declared great? fighter but manny is the best pound for pound boxer!
you said you deserve a 60-40 cut??? how many title belts do you have right now???
let that fact alone speak for itself!
your saying you have a wider audience than pacquiao?? yeah right.. dream on! |
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skept11 Is discussing this article
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| Pacman fights not just for himself but also for the honor of his country. The purse money, fame, belts & all recognition are mere bonus. Even before the world knew the little guy from General Santos, he was already knocking the lights out off bigger guys and & ended their boxing careers regardless how much money is involved. He never backed-down from nobody. Mayweather is too greedy & scared for this fight to materialize. He'll only fight if he gets 70% of the fight purse w/c he knows Pacman won't accept, w/c is his way of saying that he's scared that an ex-flyweight will put his career to a miserable end. Why not fight Pacman? You can always run around the ring like Cotto did, right? -skept11.multiply.com |
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Rigs 89-C Is discussing this article
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Hes not worthy of fighting a real warrior like PACMAN. In a contact sport like boxing, the last thing we need is a self proclaimed technician in PBF who will run and duck and frustrate his opponent.
Id rather watch PBF in a Marathon event or hide and seek children's game than in a gladiator combat sport.
I think Juan Manuel Marquez is a better option. That excites me more than a mayweather fight. |
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Rohan Is discussing this article
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I would like to thank Cotto for bringing a great good fight agains Manny. And he shows great sportmanship in accepting his lost. Thanks to the both of you guys! It was an exciting fight to watch!
Against PBF, this will be a new dream match to watch!!! Hope PBF got the courage, like Cotto, to face Pacman. |
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vlad Is discussing this article
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| Manny Pacquiao should retire in greateness. |
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CHIQUITO Is discussing this article
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It'll be a fans dream come true if this fight becomes a reality! But... in Floyds perfect world...it will never happen... Floyd knows that fighting Manny Pacquiao will definitely exposed him. I truly believe that Pacquiaos Power and a huge heart will overcome any obstacle on his way.
True Mayweather got the skill...but with a heart of a TRUE warrior in the ring??? None None None...
His mind set is all about Money and protecting his perfect record. Bottom line is...
HE DONT WANT TO FIGHT A PRIME FIGHTER THAT CAN EXPOSED HIS TRUE WEEKNESS!
Pacquiao will surely put him on a higher plain where he have not been before. |
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Ytoqk Is discussing this article
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| If ever Pacquiao vs Mayweather happens we will all gonna be FRUSTRATED! We all saw and perhaps Mayweather saw how good Manny was. But we also saw how frustrated Paquiao was when Cotto kept running. He doesn't like to chase. It's not his style. He loves to engage and slug it out. In fighting Mayweather, Pacquiao might QUIT out of frustrations coz' Mayweather run a LOT than Cotto |
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edward Is discussing this article
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we all want pacman and mayweather on the ring. it wont happen! i dont think mayweather got balls like Cotto has. lets forget gayweather, he will fight pacquiao only if pacman uses one hand.
Try Jet Li. maybe he can beat Pacquiao. |
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pacman Is discussing this article
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| pacman vs prettygay will be awesome... some experts says it will be the fight of the ages... if MP wins over gaywithered, that would be great and unforgettable... no doubts..MP is the great over of all greats...... and if MP losses... vs pinkyFloyd.. 8 doesn't matter... nothing to lose at all.... |
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ER Is discussing this article
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You need to get your facts complete. PBF easily beat but not knocked out a much smaller man - PBF even cheated in the official weigh in by 2 pounds! That doesnt impress me a bit! PACMAN beat and knocked out a bigger man who was the legitimate champion of the division (beating Mosley prior).
Big difference mate - it just doesnt compare. |
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billy37 Is discussing this article
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I say get an education. Become an electrician, a mechanic, a doctor, a lawyer — anything but a fighter. In this trade, it's the managers that make the money and last the longest. With that said congratulations to Pacquiao. Here's another piece of valuable information I found.
http://ketiva.com/Arts_and_Humanities/pacquiao_conquers_cotto_for_tko_win.html |
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vido Is discussing this article
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| hey, all you cotto fans out there, let's join hands and bid for MP against pink floyd! we all hope by now that from what you've seen from last nite's event, pacman proved to us all that he's the best that he can be. 7 times is the highest of all records surpassing all the greats! |
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Adam Is discussing this article
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| I have been a huge Boxing My whole life and I would love to see Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao, lets put it this way if Mayweather fights anybody other than Pacquiao I ain't watching the boring useless fight. Then Mayweather if he loses or wins should fight Mosley . LETS GET THIS MEGA FIGHT ON ENOUGH BULL**T. |
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