Fans are now getting restless over the possibility of Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight happening this year, despite the large number of fans who are optimistic that Mayweather will sign the fight contract on July 15, the deadline set by promoter Bob Arum for Mayweather to sign on the contract for the Pacquiao vs Mayweather to take place.
While fans are keenly awaiting Mayweather’s decision, several boxers in the light welterweight to light middleweight divisions have come forward to set up a fight with the Filipino sensation, this November. Pacquiao is also known as the Ring’s pound-for-pound king.
Here are listed the name of the boxers who have shown interest in fighting Pacquiao if Mayweather refuses to sign the contract. Pacquiao is expected to fight in either the light welterweight division or up to light middleweight divisions.
Pacquiao, 5′6.5″ height, 67″ reach, is in welterweight category. He is 31 years old. The 29-year-old Miguel Cotto , who is in light middleweight, has shown interest in fighting Pacquiao. Light middleweight boxer Antonio Margarito has also expressed keenness in fighting Pacquiao. Margarito is 32 years old and is 5′11″ in height.
Lightweight Juan Manuel Marqeuz , 36, also wants to set up a clash with the champion boxer this year. The 36-year-old Shane Mosley , who is in welterweight division is also keen to lock horns with Pacquiao. Timothy Bradley , 26, who is a light welterweight boxer also wants to test Pacquiao. The 26-year-old Andre Berto, an orthodox welterweight boxer is also eager to fight Pacquiao.
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