Pacquiao-Mayweather: “It’s going to happen”

kuya willie · September 29, 2011

mauuna pang mag second coming of christ bago matuloy ang laban na yan, wala na yan, dream match na lang talaga yan

photographer · October 1, 2011

Floyd Mayweather's recent "win" over Victor Ortiz last Sept. 18 ended with one question: When are you going to face Manny Pacquiao?

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StraightEdge · November 2, 2011

Its November 13 sir not 20.

RNomar · November 3, 2011

yeah!! sna matloy na nga yan ng mtapos na...

wendy testicleger · November 3, 2011

Yessss!!!! Tuloy na. Sa May 20, 2012 . . .

LET'S GET READY TO RUMMBBBBLLLLLEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Dionisia Pacquiao

carlitosway_94116 · November 3, 2011

Yes, mukhang matutuloy na nga.... Read this via espn boxing news.....

Floyd Mayweather Jr. does not plan on taking another 16-month vacation from the boxing ring, like he did after easily outpointing Shane Mosley in May 2010.

Instead, Mayweather, who knocked out Victor Ortiz on Sept. 17, will make a relatively hasty return: May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, adviser Leonard Ellerbe told ESPN.com on Wednesday night.

Mayweather's opponent has not been determined but Ellerbe said, "We're looking to make the biggest fight possible and everyone knows what that fight is, the little fella."

Ellerbe was, of course, referring to Manny Pacquiao. The welterweight champions and the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world have been on a collision course for years. However, negotiations have fallen apart over drug testing protocol.

Pacquiao is set to fight Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand and is a heavy favorite.

"Floyd made it very clear that he wants to give the fans the biggest fights that are out there. He wants to stay active," Ellerbe said. "We're going to do everything in our power to make the biggest fight out there for the fans and we all know what the fight is."

Mayweather, a five-division champion, has fought only five times since 2007.

Ellerbe said Mayweather informed him and fellow adviser Al Haymon on Wednesday of his decision to return in May.

"We had a discussion, Floyd, me and Al," Ellerbe said. "Floyd made it very clear to us what he wanted to do. He told us he is looking to make the biggest fight that is out there and to make it in May."

Ellerbe also informed Golden Boy promoter Richard Schaefer, who does not have a contract with Mayweather but has promoted his last five bouts, of the plan.

"I'm very excited that the sport's biggest pay-per-view star is going to be back on May 5," Schaefer told ESPN.com. "We have informed the pay-per-view industry and I have the arena on hold. I'm excited to continue my relationship with Floyd and his team. It's always fun to work with Floyd."

Although May 5 is seven months away, Mayweather's fights have typically been promoted for several months in advance of the fight. The first weekend of May is traditionally a weekend for a major pay-per-view fight.

"We have to plan any time you're the biggest star in the sport," Ellerbe said. "You have to plan in advance because his fights are events. In order to maximize the exposure you want to plan as far in advance as you can to make your event as big as possible. May 5, that is the date Floyd is fighting on. We have secured May 5 at the MGM. Floyd is excited to make his return."

Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs), who turns 35 in February, reclaimed one of his old welterweight titles with his knockout of Ortiz in a fight that Golden Boy said generated 1.25 million buys and $78.44 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue. The buys tied the fight for third place all-time among non-heavyweight pay-per-views and gave Mayweather his third consecutive 1 million-plus pay-per-view fight and fourth in his last five bouts.

Although Mayweather plans to fight, he still faces several legal cases. He was acquitted last week of misdemeanor harassment charges alleging that he had threatened the lives of two security guards in the gated community in Las Vegas where he lives. But he faces a trial for a misdemeanor battery complaint alleging he poked another homeowner association security guard in the face during a different confrontation over parking tickets last November. Mayweather has pleaded not guilty.

In the most serious case, Mayweather faces four felony and four misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged domestic dispute with his former girlfriend, who is the mother of two of his children.

Dan Rafael is the senior boxing writer for ESPN.com

Edited November 3, 2011 by carlitosway_94116

StraightEdge · November 4, 2011

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz said there is no truth to claims made by the camp of Floyd Mayweather Jr. that they have agreed for a superfight in May next year. Koncz said they haven’t been in touch with Mayweather’s camp. “How can he set the date, how can he set the venue without consulting with your opponent?” Koncz told veteran sports scribe Ronnie Nathanielsz in Boxingscene.com. Mayweather’s adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, earlier announced that his client is “looking forward to make the biggest fight possible” on May 5, 2012. "Everyone knows what that fight is, the little fella," Ellerbe said, referring to Pacquiao. But Koncz said Mayweather’s camp “has not spoken to anybody that has the authority to negotiate.” “They have not spoken to Bob Arum and they have not spoken to me,” he said. Koncz said Mayweather is just trying to get attention as Pacquiao’s fight date against Juan Manuel Marquez approaches. Koncz said that unlike Mayweather, Pacquiao has no time for such nonsense. “We’ve been working on endorsements which are not Mickey Mouse $100,000 but multi-million dollar deals,” said Koncz.

Im not going to believed that article until floyd signs the contract. LOL

Edited November 4, 2011 by StraightEdge

StraightEdge · November 4, 2011

lol sorry for the last post. here the clear one.

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz said there is no truth to claims made by the camp of Floyd Mayweather Jr. that they have agreed for a superfight in May next year.

Koncz said they haven’t been in touch with Mayweather’s camp.

“How can he set the date, how can he set the venue without consulting with your opponent?” Koncz told veteran sports scribe Ronnie Nathanielsz in Boxingscene.com.

Mayweather’s adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, earlier announced that his client is “looking forward to make the biggest fight possible” on May 5, 2012.

"Everyone knows what that fight is, the little fella," Ellerbe said, referring to Pacquiao.

But Koncz said Mayweather’s camp “has not spoken to anybody that has the authority to negotiate.”

“They have not spoken to Bob Arum and they have not spoken to me,” he said.

Koncz said Mayweather is just trying to get attention as Pacquiao’s fight date against Juan Manuel Marquez approaches.

Koncz said that unlike Mayweather, Pacquiao has no time for such nonsense.

“We’ve been working on endorsements which are not Mickey Mouse $100,000 but multi-million dollar deals,” said Koncz.

rafael77 · November 4, 2011

TRUE! the pacman camp was so surprised with gayweathers announcement. wethinks its a way of pushing us against the wall into submission. there was no new negotiations. only feelers from the gay's camp. but we haven't agreed yet.

lol sorry for the last post. here the clear one.

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz said there is no truth to claims made by the camp of Floyd Mayweather Jr. that they have agreed for a superfight in May next year.

Koncz said they haven’t been in touch with Mayweather’s camp.

“How can he set the date, how can he set the venue without consulting with your opponent?” Koncz told veteran sports scribe Ronnie Nathanielsz in Boxingscene.com.

Mayweather’s adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, earlier announced that his client is “looking forward to make the biggest fight possible” on May 5, 2012.

"Everyone knows what that fight is, the little fella," Ellerbe said, referring to Pacquiao.

But Koncz said Mayweather’s camp “has not spoken to anybody that has the authority to negotiate.”

“They have not spoken to Bob Arum and they have not spoken to me,” he said.

Koncz said Mayweather is just trying to get attention as Pacquiao’s fight date against Juan Manuel Marquez approaches.

Koncz said that unlike Mayweather, Pacquiao has no time for such nonsense.

“We’ve been working on endorsements which are not Mickey Mouse $100,000 but multi-million dollar deals,” said Koncz.

photographer · November 5, 2011

HAHAHAHA, napapansin na kasi ni Gayweather and his camp na nawawala na sila sa pinag uusapan. Dapat magkaroon ng issue para manatili yung mataas na worth ni Chicken.

BrightestStar · November 5, 2011

Go Manny! Knockout Marquez before the 6th round!

arieldelosreyes · November 5, 2011

this fight will be worth at least 4 billion pesos for Manny kaya tiyak tuloy ito

ememem03 · November 5, 2011

sana matuloy na laban nila sa MAY 5, 2012.

Agent_mulder · November 6, 2011

HAHAHAHA, napapansin na kasi ni Gayweather and his camp na nawawala na sila sa pinag uusapan. Dapat magkaroon ng issue para manatili yung mataas na worth ni Chicken.

Yesterday's news na si gayweather :lol:

photographer · November 7, 2011

Floyd Mayweather Jr. actually wants Erik Morales–Arum

By Francis T.J. Ochoa

HOLLYWOOD—Bob Arum let the question hang in the air for just a split second, repeating it almost as if to build some sense of incredulity to highlight the seeming senselessness of it all.

“Do you know the ‘little fellow’ that they approached?” the unsinkable Top Rank chief said in front of reporters Saturday afternoon, referring to reports out of the camp of Floyd Mayweather Jr. that it was setting a fight date with a “little fellow” on May, describing it as the biggest possible bout that could be forged.

The teaser titillated boxing circles that thought Pacquiao-Mayweather had finally been penciled next year.

“It’s Erik Morales,” Arum said, deflating the suspense and then lashing out at the decision of the Mayweather camp to chase a fighter other than Pacquiao.

“Erik will confirm it. He’s been approached to make the fight and he’ll take it for the money,” Arum said. “But I don’t know who’s going to buy it.”

Mayweather continues to bring up drug testing protocols to deflect a matchup against the reigning pound-for-pound king, despite the fact that the Pacquiao camp has already said it is amenable to that part of the undefeated American’s demands.

“He has no intention of fighting Manny,” Arum said. “He was on television last night and they asked him, ‘Why don’t you fight Pacquiao?’ And he says, ‘Take the test, take the test.’

“What the f*** is he talking about?” Arum lashed out. “Everybody knows that’s not an issue anymore. He will not fight Manny. Who cares? There are better guys out there for Manny to fight.”

Arum accused the Mayweather camp of resorting to “b*llsh*t” to get MGM Grand to agree to reserving May 5 for the fight by floating the “biggest possible bout” angle. But the Pacquiao promoter said it wasn’t a worrisome development.

May 5 is generally a sought-after date if a Latino fighter is involved in the main card, which would be the case if Arum’s Mayweather-Morales revelation is true. But it would not hurt Top Rank because Pacquiao is not being lined up “to fight a Spanish guy.”

“They want May 5 because they’re fighting Morales,” Arum explained.

Arum, however, said they’re not looking ahead at Pacquiao’s next opponent just yet.

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