Published: Jul 26 2010 by: Brandon Taylor
Pacquiao Never Meeting Mayweather Leaves a Hole in His Resume
It has become apparent that Manny Pacquiao will not fight Floyd Mayweather this year, and perhaps won’t ever. Mayweather could be idle for the rest of the year, while Pacquiao will fight in November. He’s going up to 154 lbs to attempt to win a historic 8th world title in 8 weight classes. As great as that sounds, he’s not fighting Sergio Martinez, who is the Middleweight champion, and also shares the distinction of being perhaps the best Junior Middleweight in the world… nor is he fighting Paul Williams.
Instead, Pacquiao will fight either Miguel Cotto for the WBA title in a rematch of their catchweight welterweight bout, or Antonio Margartio for the WBC Title that Martinez vacated. I don’t think the fans really want to see either of those fights, and it’s time that Pacquiao and his camp share the blame for the clash against Mayweather crumbling apart.
Pacquiao busted Cotto up pretty bad in their first fight and I don’t think a few pounds will make that much of a difference. Margarito really doesn’t deserve a title shot, much less a fight against Pacquiao. By now everyone knows what happened in the dressing room before the Mosley fight. Margarito’s reward for being suspended for cheating and then coming back and looking average against an average fighter in his comeback fight is a chance to fight the best in the sport and win a world title? That’s a joke. Even though I believe Mayweather is ducking Pacquiao, Pacquiao is also going to be tarnished a little if the fight never happens.
The whole drug testing bit is bogus, but Pacquiao could have went through with it. I don’t think Pacquiao is using anything, but him not agreeing to the blood testing leaves doubt in some people’s heads. It probably was an issue of principles, Pacquiao didn’t want to give Mayweather the control. I understand that. However, Manny’s career resume will have a hole in it if the fight never gets made. A lot of people don’t want excuses. They just want to see the fight.
Getting back to reality, what happens next if Pacquiao defeats Cotto or Margarito, and negotiations fall through next year for a Mayweather fight once again? Pacquiao could retire, but I hope not. There could be some big time fights that would challenge the Filipino star before he hangs up the gloves. That’s the one thing we all can agree on. We want to see Pacquiao challenged.
By next spring, Paul Williams, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, and Devon Alexander could all be in position for a fight with Pacquiao. Lurking in the background is always Juan Manuel Marquez depending on how his fight with Juan Diaz goes and if he takes a fight at 140. I would really like to see a third Marquez fight, even though the odds are slim. Just so maybe we could have a definite conclusion to the rivalry.
The point is that the best way for Pacquiao to continue his Hall of Fame career is to continue fighting fighters who represent challenges. Morales at 130, Hatton at 140, Oscar at 147, those were all fights were people weren’t sure Pacquiao could do, but he passed each one of those tests. There are bigger challenges for him right now than Cotto or Margarito
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Manny Pacquiao Might Fall into Floyd Mayweather's Trap
By Troy Sparks (Contributor) on July 26, 2010 267
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Jeoffrey Maitem/Getty Images If Manny Pacquiao sticks with the November fight date, it may be a curse for him.
Antonio Margarito is a good challenger.
This might be a tune-up fight for the Pac Man.
But what if he retires from boxing after the Margarito match?
Pacquiao fighting Margarito is like a panther fighting an alleycat.
It's as safe of a fight as one could want. I think that HBO would be nuts to air this garbage fight.
Should the fight take place in Las Vegas, it'll be right in Floyd Mayweather's backyard. And if Mayweather shows up in person to watch, then he wins the mind game.
His presence might throw Pac Man off his game, which could take his attention off his fight with Margarito.
Pacquiao might see Mayweather's face with a twist of the neck when he's is sitting on the stool between rounds.
Or maybe he won't, if trainer Freddie Roach stays in his face and blocks Pac Man's view
Mayweather probably would call out Pacquiao after the fight on TV.
That was the same thing Shane Mosley did to "Money" in the ring after he won last year. As the homies would say in the streets, Mayweather would be "keeping it gangster."
I would like the cameras to zoom in on Mayweather after each round to get his reaction. Maybe he can commentate on the fight and get a close-up view. Then Mayweather will get a scouting report on his next "opponent," if the deal is back on.
I bet that Mayweather will wait until Pacquiao is worn out after his match with Margarito before announcing his interest in re-opening negotiations.
That's the mind game he loves to play sometimes.
In his case, Mayweather will be well-rested and fresh.
It adds pressure on the Pacquiao camp to talk to Team Mayweather to get their man signed and trained in less than six months.
What's at stake is millions of dollars, which Pacquiao will need 10 bags to carry after the projected pay-per-view figures are computed.
Or, maybe he'll need half a bag after the money-grubbing managing team takes over 80 percent of it.
The pound-for-pound fight will be up for grabs, and I can't wait to watch it.
If Mayweather comes down to 140, he can still handle Pacquiao and take the junior welterwweight title.
My prediction is that Pac Man will beat Margarita for his belt.
Then, if Mayweather agree to come down to Jr. welterweight and the belt is on the line, he'll dish out the whooping and take the belt too.
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Jeoffrey Maitem/Getty Images If Manny Pacquiao sticks with the November fight date, it may be a curse for him.
Antonio Margarito is a good challenger.
This might be a tune-up fight for the Pac Man.
But what if he retires from boxing after the Margarito match?
Pacquiao fighting Margarito is like a panther fighting an alleycat.
It's as safe of a fight as one could want. I think that HBO would be nuts to air this garbage fight.
Should the fight take place in Las Vegas, it'll be right in Floyd Mayweather's backyard. And if Mayweather shows up in person to watch, then he wins the mind game.
His presence might throw Pac Man off his game, which could take his attention off his fight with Margarito.
Pacquiao might see Mayweather's face with a twist of the neck when he's is sitting on the stool between rounds.
Or maybe he won't, if trainer Freddie Roach stays in his face and blocks Pac Man's view
Mayweather probably would call out Pacquiao after the fight on TV.
That was the same thing Shane Mosley did to "Money" in the ring after he won last year. As the homies would say in the streets, Mayweather would be "keeping it gangster."
I would like the cameras to zoom in on Mayweather after each round to get his reaction. Maybe he can commentate on the fight and get a close-up view. Then Mayweather will get a scouting report on his next "opponent," if the deal is back on.
I bet that Mayweather will wait until Pacquiao is worn out after his match with Margarito before announcing his interest in re-opening negotiations.
That's the mind game he loves to play sometimes.
In his case, Mayweather will be well-rested and fresh.
It adds pressure on the Pacquiao camp to talk to Team Mayweather to get their man signed and trained in less than six months.
What's at stake is millions of dollars, which Pacquiao will need 10 bags to carry after the projected pay-per-view figures are computed.
Or, maybe he'll need half a bag after the money-grubbing managing team takes over 80 percent of it.
The pound-for-pound fight will be up for grabs, and I can't wait to watch it.
If Mayweather comes down to 140, he can still handle Pacquiao and take the junior welterwweight title.
My prediction is that Pac Man will beat Margarita for his belt.
Then, if Mayweather agree to come down to Jr. welterweight and the belt is on the line, he'll dish out the whooping and take the belt too.
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