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July 25, 2010

Margarito, not Mayweather


The possibilities of a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight may be getting slimmer and slimmer as time goes by despite of the hopes of the many that there will be a time that this dubbed mega-fight will take place in reality not just in our imaginations. The chances of the mega-fight is so thin especially now that Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao was elected a sit in the Philippine Congress. Also, the chance became thinner this time that Pacquiao will be facing another great boxer on the 13th of November this year, but that boxer's name is not Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Antonio Margarito!

Yes, Antonio Margarito! The Mexican boxer who had defeated other great fighters as well. He was famous even before the illegal plaster hand-wraps issue stirred the world of boxing.

Margarito is one tough-great boxer!

What made me say that? Well, not only that he had won titles in the welterweight division but he had also fought boxers in class. Kermit Cintron, Joshua Clottey, Miguel Angel Cotto, Paul Williams and Shane Mosley; big names right?

So why Antonio Margarito? What made Top Rank's Bob Arum pick him?

Well, Arum received no response from Mayweather's camp for a contract signing that would put Pacquiao-Mayweather in the ring for good so he [Arum] had made a choice between Margarito and Miguel Cotto; later picked Antonio. Arum claimed that, though Cotto would be a good competitive opponent for Pacman, a Margarito match for the pound-for-pound king is more lucrative. Well, indeed; the fight would also be explosive and exciting for Margarito could consider this as a big break for his boxing career; he will be on top of his game to prove that he can defeat the Pacman.

This better be good.


June 29, 2010

Pacquiao in 2010 Forbes Celebrity 100; Ranked Higher than Hollywood Superstars

note: This is a re-post from ABS-CBN News

MANILA, Philippines – Seven-division world champion and Sarangani Province Rep. Manny Pacquiao jumped two notches in the 2010 Forbes Celebrity 100, the ranking of the richest and most powerful celebrities and personalities in the world.

From No. 57 in 2009, Pacquiao improved to No. 55 in the annual list compiled by the US-based business magazine, Forbes Magazine.

He is ranked higher than Hollywood superstars Tom Cruise (No. 56), Adam Sandler (No. 57), George Clooney (No. 58), Leonardo DiCaprio (No. 71), Robert Downey, Jr. (No. 73) and Julia Roberts (No. 77).

The annual survey ranks the celebrities according to their estimated earnings between June 2009 and June 2010, and adds a fame component made up of press mentions, Internet presence and magazine cover stories.

According to Forbes.com, the Filipino boxing icon earned the No. 55 ranking after earning $42 million in the past year. He ranked 47th in the list according to pay rank; 52nd in TV, radio and press mentions; and 60th in social media mentions.

He earned $35 million for his 2 fights against Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto and Ghanaian Joshua Clottey.

“While still regarded by many as the best boxer in the sport right now, Pac-Man is also busy outside the ring,” Pacquiao’s entry in the list read.

The magazine said Pacquiao spent an estimated $7 million on his successful campaign to represent Sarangani province in Congress.

Pacquiao is expected to earn more millions if his much-awaited fight with American Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Forbes Celebrity 100’s No. 31, will happen.

Mayweather had a pay of $65 million, earning $25 million in his fight against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez and $40 million in his bout versus compatriot Shane Mosley.

Lone Filipino athlete

The boxing superstar is the lone Filipino athlete in the Forbes Celebrity 100, which was topped by Oprah Winfrey.

Filipino-American musician Allan Pineda Lindo, better known as apl.de.ap, also made it to the list as a member of the Black Eyed Peas (No. 16).

Pacquiao even ranked higher than tennis superstars Serena Williams (No. 61), Maria Sharapova (No. 81) and Venus Williams (No. 83), baseball’s Derek Jeter (No. 64), cyclist Lance Armstrong (No. 65), and auto racing driver Danica Patrick (No. 96).

Aside from Mayweather, the athletes who had higher rankings than Pacquiao in the 2010 Forbes Celebrity 100 were Tiger Woods (No. 5), Kobe Bryant (No. 14), Michael Jordan (No. 20), LeBron James (No. 28), Roger Federer (No. 29), David Beckham (No. 36), Phil Mickelson (No. 45), Cristiano Ronaldo (No. 48), Alex Rodriguez (No. 49) and Shaquille O'Neal (No. 52).

Last year, Pacquiao debuted in Forbes Magazine’s “The World's Highest-Paid Athletes” list at No. 6 with $40 million. He was tied with James and Mickelson.

May 2, 2010

Money for 41

He is still undefeated and on top of the world!

I predicted that Shane Mosley would win the fight via KO and not through the scorecards and Floyd Mayweather Jr. would win by unanimous decision and I was kinda right in there; however I picked Sugar to win.. sad.

Well, it was all Mayweather's night! The win by unanimous decision had lifted his career stats to 41W-0L-25KOs while it handed Mosley his 6th lost with 46W-39KOs. Floyd's counter punches had done more damage than the Mosley's offensive strikes. Sugar played with Mayweather's forte; it was obvious, the outcome was very predictable after the 3rd round.

Congratulations Money!

Now, hopefully, the fight that everybody would like to see Pacquiao-Mayweather. Just get it on.

April 24, 2010

Sugar or Money?


With the Mayweather-Mosley fight just few days away predictions for the fight keeps on pouring; that's normal though. Both camps even predicted a knockout victory for their own fighter.

Well, I want to share my own.. duh.

Both camps predicted a KO victory right? Well that will happen, most likely, if both will play offense like both fighters will just put it on, street-fight style (not like the past Pacquiao-Clottey fight). However, I don't think it would be a match of offense-vs-offense. Why?

Both fighters would like to win, that's an undeniable fact.

First off, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is undefeated and he would do anything to keep his record clean from defeat; and when I say anything, that includes coming up for a random blood-test for dope - Olympic style. Floyd will play defense on May 1, that's what I think, and most of his punches will be from counter-attacks. I hope he will not stay in a 'turtle-house' defense, like Clottey did against the Pacman, for there's a chance that Shane would unleash a fury of punches that may make him a human punching-bag. Oh well. If ever 'Money' wins it would be by unanimous decision.

Shane Mosley, on the other hand, would do anything to win this fight not only to prove that he is one of the best boxers in the world but even to strengthen his credibility to be in the Hall-of-Fame of boxing. Also, I think he would like to fight the pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao as well so he must win. Mosley may be 38 years old already but that doesn't mean he can't fight; he demolished Antonio Margarito the last time. He is the one I am feeling to win by KO if ever the match will not go the distance.

So, Money or Sugar? I'll go for sweetness himself, Shane Mosley.

March 31, 2010

Boycott Mayweather-Mosley?

To watch or not to watch? That would be the question.

Despite the attitude being shown by Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and his camp to Team Pacquiao and to all Pacman fans, I still consider the Mayweather-Mosley fight an exciting event. There are calls to Pacquiao fans to boycott the match, however it would still be a choice for us. Would you rather grab a beer, sit and watch the fight? Or just watch a movie? It's up to you.

May 1, 2010 is the date.

March 17, 2010

Shane Mosley: Last Fights

"Sugar" Shane Mosley was born on September 7, 1971 and is from Pomona, California. So far he had collected world titles in three weight divisions. He is currently the WBA Super World welterweight champion. Below are some of his last fights:

Mosley vs. MargaritoShane Mosley regained the WBA Welterweight "Super" championship from Antonio Margarito on January 24, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Mosley came in to the fight as a 4-1 underdog with the bookies after Margarito had spectacularly stopped Miguel Cotto 6 months earlier. Prior to the bout nobody gave Mosley a chance of prevailing - everybody believing that Margarito was too strong and that Mosley was too old.

Mosley eventually TKO'd Margarito in the ninth round, after appearing to win every round up until then, in a massive upset. Sugar Shane utterly dominated Margarito, using his superior hand speed, pinpoint accuracy and countless huge right hands to the jaw, to wear Margarito down and stop him—something that many seasoned boxing observers thought was nigh-on impossible. After knocking him down with a series of heavy overhand rights at the end of the eighth round, Margarito was unable to avoid punches during a heavy barrage from Mosley early on in the ninth, forcing the referee to step in as Margarito slumped to the canvas a second time. Margarito had never previously been stopped. It was a sensational win for Sugar Shane and propelled him back to the top of the tree in the welterweight division.

Mosley vs. MayorgaShane Mosley destroyed Ricardo Mayorga with one second left in the 12th round of their junior middleweight bout, Mosley led by one point on judge Nelson Vasquez's scorecard and five on Tony Crebs' entering the 12th round. Mayorga had a one point lead on judge Pat Russell's card. The Associated Press had "Sugar" Shane Mosley ahead by three points entering the 12th. Mosley eventually won by KO.

Mosley vs. Cotto
Shane Mosley and undefeated WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto met on Nov. 10, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in an exciting fight. Cotto beat Mosley in a close, though unanimous decision. Soon after that match, Mosley was scheduled to face Zab Judah in a Welterweight bout in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 31. Due to an arm injury suffered by Judah, the fight was canceled.


Undefeated Lightweight Champion
Sugar Shane started his pro career in 1993, By 2000 he had fought 34 times amassing a 34–0 (32) record, beating undefeated Phillip Holiday to win the IBF Lightweight title. He made 9 title defenses with all inside the distance, but never unified belts. Mosley relinquished his lighweight title to move up 2 divisions, facing the Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya for his welterweight title. Mosley had defeated De La Hoya twice; on June 17, 2000 and on September 13, 2003 in particular.

Spotlight now is on the Mayweather-Mosley fight


2010 will definitely be a great year for boxing. With The Event just happened in Dallas, Texas where the pound-for-pound champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao became victorious once again in front of 51,000 boxing fans what's next for us to wait? Obviously the Mayweather-Mosley fight!

The undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. (40W-0L-25KOs) will face Sugar Shane Mosley (46W-5L-39KOs) in a welterweight bout that will surely make an impact to the boxing business. This time the spotlight will be back in Las Vegas from Dallas. There is a chance that Pacquiao will be fighting the winner of the Mayweather-Mosley fight; however, seems like the Pacman would want Mayweather more than anybody else as he had said it again during his post-fight interview against Joshua Clottey. Well, there are a lot of hopefuls.

We discussed here the last five fights of Mayweather so, next time, we'll try to review some of the last fights of Mosley.

March 16, 2010

Mayweather is upset for Pacquiao's victory!


I believe that the pound-for-pound king and WBO welterweight champion, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao put on a good fight against Joshua Clottey during their recent fight where the Filipino pride won via a one-sided unanimous decision; the thing that made the event looks like a not-a-Pacquiao type of fight is that there was no knock-down. Seriously, a lot of people had predicted and expected that Clottey would hit the ground; it never happen. Because of this, a lot of critics are claiming that the Pacman had upset a lot of boxing fans.

Upset?

Oh c'mon! The victory itself is sweet and Pacquiao is phenomenal. Even team Clottey, I think, was not upset about the outcome of the fight; it was a privilege to fight the best boxer in the world today and make millions of dollars.

Upset? Who's upset?

There is one thing that, I think, was upset not just for the victory of Pacquiao but even with the success of The Event held in Dallas, it's Floyd Mayweather Jr. The ever boastful Floyd had talked again saying that the effect of HGH to Pacquiao is just great; Mayweather also claimed that Manny put on a boring fight. Well, I remember Mayweather Jr., days back, saying something about focusing (talking) on his next fight with Shane Mosley instead of talking about Pacquiao; he just can't stop thinking about the Pacman. He's haunted.

Well, Mayweather should do his best to win against Mosley if he wants another shot to face Pacquiao in a multi-million mega-fight. Good luck to his next bout.

March 14, 2010

Pacquiao is again victorious!

Some of my own predictions didn't happen for the fight between WBO welterweight champion and pound-for-pound superstar Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of the Philippines against former IBF champion Joshua Clottey of Ghana; well one thing did happen, it's Pacquiao winning the fight.

I predicted that Pacquiao will finish off Clottey sometime between the 7th-10th round but the fight had, rather, ended up to the distance and will go to the scorecards. It was a one-sided victory of the Filipino pound-for-pound champion as he had won all 12 rounds. From the opening bell, Pacman outworked Clottey in every round. Pacquiao outpunched Clottey at a 3:1 clip as the Ghanian spent long periods with his guard up and seemed to be more interested in surviving than winning.

Nevertheless, Pacquiao again proved to the world that he is really the king of boxing now. Congratulations!

The Event was held in front of 50,994 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

March 10, 2010

Bush in the V.I.P. at The Event

The Event will be graced by a lot of famous people. Former U.S. President George W. Bush is expected to attend the WBO welterweight title bout between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of the Philippines and Joshua Clottey of Ghana, according to Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum.

Bush will likely be in the VIP luxury suite with wife Laura and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The showdown takes place at the new $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas this Saturday, March 13th and will be shown on HBO pay-per-view.

February 27, 2010

The EVENT is near

Twelve days to go and yet, still, I can't wait for it to happen. The Event will definitely happen; championship fight between pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey, as I've said before, will be an exciting fight to see. Coming from the Dallas Cowboys' stadium, on the 13th of this month, who wouldn't watch? Mayweather fans?

February 23, 2010

Clottey is more than ready for Pacquiao

"We have a game plan which will give Pacquiao a lot of problems," Joshua Clottey said. Is he more than ready for his upcoming title fight against pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao?

Well, Clottey said he is in top condition for the March 13 fight at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium. "I've worked hard for weeks in Florida," the Ghana native said. He even claimed that the Pacman is not unbeatable and is worried about the size and strength advantage he got.

Just one thing Joshua, it's not over till it's done.

February 20, 2010

Will Pacquiao be victorious again?

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has won his last 11 fights, had achieved a record-breaking seven titles in different weight classes, has been named by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) as 2009 fighter of the year, has been named 'fighter of the decade' also by the BWAA, had pursed millions of dollars; would there be more for the Filipino pride?

Pacquiao is set to fight Ghana native, Joshua Clottey, this coming March 13 at the Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Texas and [definitely] a lot of people will be waiting for 'The Event'; much ado about the now 'theoretical' Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. Setting aside his political aspirations, will the Pacman be victorious against Clottey as he continue his journey to total greatness?

I have a feeling that Pacquiao will win this fight but not the easy way though. I'm not underestimating Clottey for he got the strength and stamina that could go the distance, there is also a chance that he could make my prediction wrong. Joshua might be the bigger man but Manny would have the power and speed along with stamina; he could be the last man standing on that ring.

February 14, 2010

Pacquiao graces Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3

Welterweight champion and pound-for-pound king Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao brought his own patented Pinoy Power to Las Vegas tonight as he sat ringside at the Las Vegas Hilton for Top Rank’s “Latin Fury 13 / Pinoy Power 3” pay-per-view event. In addition to promoting his March 13 fight with Joshua Clottey, Pacquiao took the microphone to pledge support for Z Gorres, a fellow Filipino boxer who was injured in a fight in Las Vegas last November. Pacquiao and Top Rank have donated financial aid to Gorres’ cause and pledged fellow boxing fans to do the same.

February 10, 2010

Mayweather Sr. and the $40M

Floyd Mayweather, Sr. is all about the $40M purse for both fighters on the supposedly Pacquiao-Mayweather mega-fight.

“Who wouldn’t fight for that kind of money, unless they’re dumb, stupid and crazy. I think it was $40 million, something like that. They will both get that kind of money,” Mayweather, Sr. said in one of his interviews.

The father of the undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., had been questioning the camp of pound-for-pound king and 7-division world champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao for not agreeing with the random blood testing (for dope usage) terms for the fight. Well, Pacquiao camp agreed to a dope-test but not days before the fight. Pacquiao got a point there, why let some blood be drained before an activity that involves more physical action. One more thing, Pacquiao also agreed for a test after the fight, wouldn't that be enough?

Mayweather Sr., so you wanted the $40M huh? You should have told your son and your team to agree with the proposed other terms.

February 8, 2010

Valero to fight Pacquiao?


Edwin Valero is hot and on the rise! He had just proved himself that he is for real after an explosive performance by defeating Antonio DeMarco to retain the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title. Valero, from Venezuela, showcased his boxing skills by overpowering, outboxing and outclassing DeMarco during their title fight. Valero is still undefeated with a fight record of 27W-0L with 27KOs. He is truly a knockout artist.

Valero could be considered to be the next Manny Pacquiao but he got his own styles and skills; the Pacman got his own forte too. Just after his victorious title defense, Valero said he would like to fight the pound-for-pound king of boxing, Pacquiao, and that people would definitely like to see it happen. Well, I do want it to happen.

Pacquiao-Valero would be another must-see fight if it will happen and terms are totally agreed by both fighters. Valero would definitely would go up the weights if he wants the Filipino boxer to be with him in a ring. Being in his prime, I believe Valero can keep his strength and power if ever he would be in welterweight.

February 3, 2010

Pacquiao will fight Mosley?

Four-time boxing trainer of the year, Freddie Roach, said that Manny Pacquiao will most likely face Shane Mosley if he defeats Floyd Mayweather on their May 2010 bout. The question will still be on whether the Pacquiao-Mayweather will ever happen whatever the results of the Pacquiao-Clottey and Mosley-Mayweather fights will be. Roach thought it will happen.

Though many people will consider that the Pacman will win against Joshua Clottey they should not underestimate the ability of the Ghana native. Clottey's last fight against Miguel Cotto was rather a disappointment to him; Cotto won via split-decision to which many critics said it should be the other way. Well the decision was final not unless there was a dirty-play proven, like the usage of illegal hand wraps.

Clottey is a very good boxer and a good person as well. He is a humble fighter not a trasher; same goes to Pacquiao. Much respect to both fighters. They will definitely put on a good fight this March 13.

If ever Mosley will defeat Mayweather, to which I can say that it could happen for he is capable of doing so, and he is going to face Pacquiao then it would definitely be a great matchup. Though Mosley may be the bigger fighter the Pacman got the power and speed. Also, this is what Shane always wanted, to fight the best of the best.

February 1, 2010

Pacquiao: Fighter of the Year | Figher of the Decade


Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, the pound-for-pound king who had just made a record-breaking achievement by being a champion in 7 weight classes, has been named by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) as 2009 fighter of the year. Pacquiao will be presented with his third Sugar Ray Robinson trophy on the 11th of June at the 85th annual banquet of BWAA in New York.

The Pacman had achieved his welterweight title by stopping Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto in the 12th round during their Nov. 14 fight last year. Prior to that, he won the world junior-welterweight by scoring a devastating second-round knockout of Ricky Hatton. Pacquiao's career record is 50W(38KOs)-3L-2D and hoping to add more victory by his upcoming March 13 fight against Joshua Clottey.

The Filipino boxing hero, who was also named 2009 fighter of the year by Ring Magazine and ESPN.com, was also voted as the fighter of the decade (2000-09) in a star-studded pool of great boxers nominated. The nominated group was graced by the names of Bernard hopkins, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Joe Calzaghe, Shane Mosley and Marco Antonio Barrera. Manny Pacquiao had set 24W-1L-2D during the decade and won six world titles. He's also now recognized as the pound-for-pound king and a box office sensation.

January 31, 2010

The Wright's view

I was reading some related articles about the the failed Pacquiao-Mayweather fight and I came across some articles that I wanted to post.

Ronald "Winky" Wright was interviewed on one of the episodes of On The Ropes and here is an excerpt of that interview regarding his views on the proposed Olympic style drug testing in the failed negotiations for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather:


“If I’m a fighter, and I’m abiding by the rules of boxing and everything is okay then just because another person tells me to do something else, I’m not going to do it. I’m not going to take some extra tests just because you say to do it. The rules are we can’t do this, we can’t do that, I’m passing all the rules, I’m taking all the drug tests that they ask me, I’m doing all of that then it’s okay. But by your standard, you want me to take extra tests? Why should I do that because you said it? You’re not going to do anything I tell you to do extra. So I don’t feel that I should have done it. Floyd’s my man, but I just feel that should have still made that fight.”

January 30, 2010

Mosley-Mayweather: Terms reached but contract not yet signed

People waited for this fight for a very long time. Behind all the trash talks between these two great boxers it will all go to a rather super-fight to know who is better. Well, hopefully there will be no more obstructions for this bout not to happen.

According to Leonard Ellerbe, the adviser of Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shane Mosley and Mayweather have agreed to terms for a welterweight match-up; however, the contracts have not been signed yet. Both camps will still have to ink the contract to seal the fight. Formal announcement will likely happen next week as was Ellarbe claimed.

January 20, 2010

From $40M Fight to Mosley


So after years of waiting it's going to happen this year, Floyd Mayweather versus Shane Mosley. Or is it?

The Mayweather-Mosley fight had been on deck for a very long time that most boxing fans had almost believe that it will never happen, especially when Floyd had been saying that Mosley is not good enough for him. If the fight would really get ironed out then it would likely take place on May in Las Vegas, no official announcement yet. The only thing that I could be sure of is that there is no Top Rank-Golden Boy showdown.

For me, this would be a good and interesting match since the two great boxers had been throwing trash talks to each other till now. Mosley had been wanting to fight Mayweather. He is going to get it, hopefully.

Hopefully?

Well, if the camp of Mayweather will not be throwing their terms again about that random blood testing prior to fight then the bout will happen. Definitely.

There are talks around that Manny Pacquiao had said 'NO' to the random blood testing even though he's clean then how would Mosley react? 'NO! NO! NO!' (There was a claim that he'd been into 'it' before.)

I would say that Mayweather is doing a good thing in finding himself accepting Mosley as his opponent after the $40M fight with the Pacman went off. It would be better if it would really happen.

January 18, 2010

Mayweather to fight Mosley on May?

With the Pacquiao-Clottey ironed out, it is unclear whether or not Floyd Mayweather will retain his plans to face an opponent on March 13 for a possible Top Rank-Golden Boy head-to-head. There are talks around the boxing world that Floyd will be facing Shane Mosley sometime in May. How true can this be? Or the other question should be, How true can Mayweather be?

Well, years back a Mayweather-Mosley fight had been making some stir, it could have been a very good fight; it never happen. Mosley had been claiming that Floyd has been ducking him and that he is the better boxer. Mayweather claimed that Mosley was not worthy enough to face him.

So now that the stir came back, are we still going to hope that this fight will happen? Maybe it's better for us to just say que sera sera.

January 16, 2010

Pacquiao-Mayweather to Pacquiao-Clottey?

I had made this blog/site for the now-vanished-mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., with hopes that it would really take place. All the hope is gone now; all because of that Olympic style random blood testing proposed by the Mayweather camp. So who's to blame?

Would it be Mayweather for that 'proposal' or would it be the Pacman for not riding with it? Boxing fans and critics had their own thoughts about it. Just flush it down!

Now that the Team Pacquiao had came to a deal with Joshua Clottey and the Mayweather camp is still looking for a possible opponent I was thinking and asking myself, would I keep this blog going or would I change it to Pacquiao-Clottey?. Well by Monday will come the answer.

January 12, 2010

Golden Boy vs Top Rank

Top Rank will certainly be going live from Arlington, Texas March 13 with Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey. However rival promoter Golden Boy Promotions is threatening to go live also from the MGM Grand with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. TBA.

Cowboys Stadium has a moto-cross the following weekend so it has to go on that date.

While certainly silly, this is not unprecedented in the annals of boxing and pay-per-view history.

I view this as some kind of medieval cry for help from Golden Boy to the world. I just don't know who Golden Boy appeals to anymore except for occasional challenge matches by Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley and other bullying tactics.

Mosley fights Andre Berto January 30 and Golden Boy has even started talking of a May fight between Mosley and Mayweather if Mosley beats Berto.

It seems like Golden Boy is just covering all its bases.

If the two companies actually do go toe to toe March 13, what's in play is who gets access to the successful HBO 24/7 series as the fight approaches. But it's probably not a deal breaker. HBO may decide to just sit it out March 13 to avoid any possible legal problems that might come its way.

While Top Rank will certainly be invited back to the MGM Grand, I doubt Golden Boy will ever be welcomed to Cowboys Stadium and many other venues will have contempt for them to say the least.

Who's the real chicken?


I've found this photo from a wall of one of my friends in Facebook and I can't help but smile. Who is the one really making the chicken dance?

January 11, 2010

Clottey not Mayweather, for real...

It would be Joshua Clottey that Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will be facing not Floyd Mayweather according to Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum as he had presumably closed a deal to be held in the Dallas Cowboys' Stadium on March 13 of this year.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he is thrilled to land a bout featuring Pacquiao, who is widely regarded as the top boxer in the world. And while he’s disappointed he won’t be hosting a Pacquiao fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. as he had hoped, he said he doesn’t see Pacquiao-Clottey as a consolation prize.

“This is a very significant fight and I’m truly ecstatic,” Jones told Yahoo! Sports by telephone on Sunday. “From the time we began work on the stadium, I envisioned bringing boxing here. We have a very large Hispanic fan base surrounding us and they’re very loyal boxing fans. I think they’ll be thrilled with this event.”

Jones said he considered naming the stadium Vaqueros de Cowboys, which is Spanish for Dallas Cowboys, in homage to the many Hispanics in the area.

Arum and his stepson, Top Rank president Todd duBoef, attended the Cowboys’ playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday and sat with Jones as his guests in his private box.

Arum said he met former President George W. Bush at the game, who said he would attend the fight if he does not have a speaking engagement that night.

“He was excited about the fight and he said to me, ‘Who needs [Mayweather]?’ ” Arum said.

Arum said he was amazed by the new stadium, which will initially be configured to seat around 45,000. That figure can increase, he said, if there is sufficient demand. The top ticket will be $700.

The ring will be placed at what would be the 50-yard line.

January 9, 2010

Clottey not Mayweather?


Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still pushing for a mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao, but key people around Pacquiao said Friday the Filipino star fighter's focus has shifted to a replacement foe, Joshua Clottey.

"If you concede to whatever Mayweather wants, that's giving him an edge," Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach said Friday. "We're bigger than Mayweather. We don't need him. We don't work for him.

"So, the way I feel now, we'll go fight Clottey, then we'll fight the winner of [Shane] Mosley and [Andre] Berto."

Welterweight Clottey (35-3) lost a close 2009 fight to Miguel Cotto, who was subsequently defeated by Pacquiao via a 12th-round technical knockout in November.

"It'll be a tough fight, not an easy fight, but better than some of the other names that were being thrown around," Roach said.

Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum went so far as saying he expects both fighters to verbally approve contracts sent to them in the Philippines and Africa, respectively. Arum will also tour Dallas Cowboys Stadium today, saying he expects to put Pacquiao-Clottey there March 13.

Behind the scenes, however, there is still movement in the Pacquiao and Mayweather camps to try to bridge the dividing line in their negotiations over when pre-fight random blood tests for performance-enhancing drugs should stop.

Pacquiao agreed to a blood test 24 days before a Mayweather bout planned for March 13 in Las Vegas, and another sample immediately after the bout. Mayweather wants the final blood test to come 14 days before the fight. "Isn't that reasonable?" asked Mayweather promoter, Richard Schaefer.

So there is a push to pitch Mayweather's blood test plan to Pacquiao once more before he arrives back in the U.S. to begin training Monday at Roach's Hollywood gym. Roach also said, "Mayweather can still say he's OK with the 24 days, and the fight's back on, right?"

That's not the case, according to Arum. "We have moved on," he said.

Schaefer is urging Mayweather-Pacquiao talks to continue, admitting a deal needs to be struck soon because of training schedules.

Arum's response: "He wants talks to continue. Who is he going to be talking to?"

January 7, 2010

Pacquiao-Mayweather is dead and a wish-fairy needed.


To the dismay of the millions of boxing fans who anticipated and hoped that the so-called 'fight of the century' that is more likely not to happen, I understand how you feel; I'm with you.

Few months (or even years) back we had wished that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather would someday face each other inside the boxing ring and put on a great fight for the world to see; and also to, rather, once and for all prove who is the real pound-for-pound king in boxing. The answer to our wishes had shown itself, brought hope to a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight supposedly on March 13 of this year. Wasn't it great?

It was.

Now, the answer became a wish again. A wish with now a lesser chance to happen. It's like we need the greatest fairy of them all.



NEWS

The Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao proposal for March 13 is dead.

A source confirmed late Wednesday night that a mediation attempt Tuesday to resolve their differences failed when Mayweather, the Grand Rapids native, refused the proposed compromise.

Bob Arum, Pacquiao’s promoter, remained under a gag order imposed by the mediator, retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein.

Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather’s adviser, could not be reached for comment.

But an independent source confirmed that the fight, which seemed fast-tracked for conclusion less than a month ago, collapsed under the weight of the Mayweather camp’s demand for random, Olympic-style drug testing.

January 6, 2010

Mayweather pumped up, wants Rick Ross?


Floyd "Money" Mayweather seems like he's all pumped-up and ready to rumble with his rather another-nemesis rapper Rick Ross. Well, it's good Diddy was there to pacify the commotion. It all went down at the grand opening of Vanity nightclub in the Hard Rock Hotel - which was hosted by Diddy. Mayweather dropped over to the party to see Diddy.

Better watchout for those 'extra-curriculars' Floyd, you might want to save your energy to get-it-on inside a boxing ring. How does March 13 with Pacquiao sounds like to you? That's what a lot of boxing fans would like to see.

January 5, 2010

War between 2 giants!

The March 13 fight between Manny Pacquaio and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still hanging on a cliff, it might go down the drain. On the other hand, Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions are going to sit down with an arbitrator, break bread, and hopefully finalize the mega-fight of the century.

Though millions of boxing fans across the globe hope that a bout will be sign, sealed, and delivered for March 13, I know a few people who will cross their fingers and toes hoping the bout completely falls apart.

Paulie Malignaggi and Yuri Foreman have both been mentioned as possible opponents to replace Floyd and make the payday of their careers.

Do you think Paulie and Yuri are wishing they were flies on the wall of the office where this power meeting will take place?

Sure Malignaggi might think Pacquiao is a cheat, but that will not keep him from fighting the Filipino and while making a million dollars or two. Imagine all of the artificial braids and waxing creams Paulie can purchase with that sort of loot?

Foreman might have no pop in his fists, but he is a like-able lad and holds a title which could prove to be Pacquiao's eighth in eight divisions. Nobody said Pacquiao was looking for quality in the quantity of his crowns. Foreman vs. Pacquiao? The average Joe might think Big George is coming back out of retirement.

January 3, 2010

Make a good deal Mayweather

Now that the Pacquiao-Mayweather is in danger and it might be flushed down the drain because of the controversial random blood-testing prior to the fight, as proposed by the camp of Floyd Mayweather Jr., there are several other options that could happen. There have been talks that both camps are considering Shane Mosley to be the next opponent, a very possible option. Also the camp of Pound-for-Pound champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao might be considering Paulie Malignaggi; while on the other hand, Mayweather is also considering Matthew Hatton (brother of Ricky Hatton) to be his next opponent.

March 2010 could be the possible date for the Pacquiao-Mayweather mega-fight but due to this drug-testing controversies there is a slight chance that the bout will take place. Mayweather's camp wants random blood-testing and urninaylsis; Pacquiao's has agreed to the urinalysis, but not to the random blood-testing. After all, Mayweather camp seems like they are still making negotiations. Well better make it a good deal.
 
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