Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight scheduled for March 13, 2010

The long anticipated fight between Pacquiao vs Mayweather is tentatively scheduled for March 13, 2010, the LA Times reported Wednesday. Floyd Mayweather has agreed to the terms for the welterweight title fight, but Pacquiao has still to review the details of contract.

Manny Pacquiao is the bigger draw and made more pay-per-view money this year than Floyd Mayweather, but they are the top two money makers in boxing right now. Both fighters would like a date prior to May 1, 2010 and this date is the date that may work best for both sides.

"Of course," Freddie Roach, Manny’s coach told the LA Times, "Manny believes he should get a 60-40 [purse] split too, because he did better in pay-per-view than Mayweather this year. Manny's the bigger draw."

"March 13 is too fast a turnaround," said Roach. "I'd like to have more time. I hope the fight happens, yes, but I want us to be in the best possible shape." Manny broke his right eardrum during a fight with Miguel Cotto on November 14, 2009 and his manager said that more recovery time would be better. -source

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The Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight is really something to look forward for. Let's hope that Pacquiao's injured eardrum won't affect the fight.

Manny wants 60-40 split vs Mayweather

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao wants no less than a 60-40 split in his favor if and when a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr takes place.

This was revealed by Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach, who told boxingscene.com that Pacquiao based his demands on the pay-per-view numbers of his last fight against Miguel Cotto, compared to the numbers generated by the Mayweather-Juan Manuel Marquez bout.

Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum is currently in the country to lure Pacquiao into a possible March 13 bout possibly against Mayweather.

Roach told the Los Angeles Times that talks of a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight being close to a done deal is premature.

“Manny believes he should get a 60-40 [purse] split too, because he did better in pay-per-view than Mayweather this year. Manny's the bigger draw,” Roach told the Times.

The multi-awarded trainer, however, believes that a March fight with Mayweather might be too early, especially following a hard fight against Miguel Cotto.

“March 13 is too fast a turnaround,” Roach said. “Manny has a broken [right] eardrum suffered in the Cotto fight. I'd like to have more time. I hope the fight happens, yes, but I want us to be in the best possible shape.”

The original plan was for Pacquiao to see action on May 1, if nobody had stepped up to face him in the congressional contest in Saranggani. However, following Roy Chiongbian's filing of his certificate of candidacy, organizers will have to move it earlier to March or push it back to September.

Reps of both the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Dallas Cowboys' stadium have sent feelers for them to host the bout, as has the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where both fighters have fought their biggest fights.

There is also a proposal for a 30,000-seat temporary stadium to be set up on the Las Vegas Strip just across the Wynn resort.

Mayweather is a slight favorite over Pacquiao in early oddsmaking in Las Vegas. -source

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This is another thing that needs to be arranged before the Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight. 60-40 might sound alright but multiply that in millions and that 10% becomes really big.

Pacquiao vs Mayweather: what's not to like about it?

It's two forces that were eventually going to collide sooner or later. The negotiations are currently taking place that if successful will match up the two best fighters on the earth. The undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr vs the pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao. There is bad blood between the camps, and that bad blood crosses over into the world of boxing fans as well. The Manny Pacquiao fans make no bones about it, they think Mayweather is a coward, a fighter that has selectively cherry picked smaller opponents throughout his career. They feel as if he's a paper champion, and in some eyes, they don't feel he's even worthy enough to fight Manny Pacquiao.

Floyd Mayweather's fans are a lot less vocal. Perhaps it's a nervousness? perhaps they are quietly watching and realize that Pacquiao will present their fighter with the most difficult fight he's ever had. The bad blood also is evident between the two camps as well. There is no love lost between Mayweather Sr and Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach. Both men have publicly thrashed one another. Mayweather Sr basically accuses Pacquiao of taking, "something fishy." In other words, he is blaming Pacquiao's stunning success on steroids. There is no basis or merit to these allegations as Pacquiao has passed all drug tests as required by the commissions. Nevertheless, you can't convince Big Floyd of it. He's sticking by his theory, and makes no bones about it. Big Floyd gives absolutely no respect whatsoever to boxing legend and trainer Freddie Roach. Big Floyd has countless times, on the record, insulted Roach, calling him, "No coach joke Roach." So needless to say, there are plenty side attractions that are involved leading up to this fight.

The two men have taken different paths in their careers. Mayweather has beaten some big name fighters, but the ongoing wrap on him is that his opponents are smaller and selectively picked. With that said, he still is undefeated, and has extremely good boxing skills. His defense is excellent, his timing is excellent, and his ability to counter punch is second to none. Mayweather will provide Manny Pacquiao with a very difficult task.

Pacquiao on his way to the top has wreaked havoc, and left a path of destruction. He's conquered Mexican warriors like Morales, Barrera, De La Hoya. He's wiped out guys like Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, and David Diaz. His fame has shot through the roof on an international scale. This is a classic good guy, vs bad guy set up. Pacquiao is loved by the masses due to his story, and his character. Mayweather is looked at more like the villain, a guy that people love to hate. He's brash, he throws his money around, he has a swagger about him that most people don't take too kindly to.

This fight matches up the sports two biggest names. It matches up the sports two most recognized fighters of today. This fight matches up Pacquiao's blinding speed and power against Maweather's superb defense, counter punching, and quickness. The perfect good guy vs bad guy scenario, the perfect storm, with the side show attractions between Roach and Big Floyd. Pacquiao vs Mayweather, who doesn't want to see this? -source

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Yeah, who doesn't want to see this?! The Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight is a great match-up.

Pacman to earn P2 billion vs Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao could earn as much as $40 million (roughly P2 billion) when he fights Floyd Mayweather on March 13, 2010, possibly in Las Vegas.

“I learned that Pacquiao’s guaranteed purse (for the Mayweather fight) is about $25 million and because the pay-per-view sales would be a success, Manny’s earning can go to as high as $40 million,” disclosed Pacquiao adviser Wakee Salud Saturday after the Filipino fighter himself revealed that the Mayweather fight is on.

Salud could not tell exactly how the profits are going to be divided but “a 50-50 sharing should be fair to both fighters.”

Against Miguel Cotto last month, Pacquiao was guaranteed a paycheck of $13 million but owing to the success of the pay-per-view sales that generated 1.25 million buys at $54.95 per subscription, the 30-year-old Pacquiao wound up getting $22 million.

Mike Koncz, the Canadian adviser of Pacquiao, who was the only one present when Pacquiao met with promoter Bob Arum on Friday morning, said the figures ended up "where we want it to be” and that everything is green and go for the 12-round fight that will see Pacquiao staking his World Boxing Organization welterweight crown.

“(The only way this is not pushing through is) if Mayweather chickens out of the fight,” Koncz said.

Arum was surprised over Pacquiao’s declaration that the fight is indeed happening next year but a formal joint announcement with Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) will be issued this coming week.

Arum said only “acts of God” or that “somebody acting like crazy” will prevent the fight from taking place.

GBP Chief Executive Officer Richard Schaefer, who is Oscar De La Hoya’s right-hand man, has been given authority by Mayweather to negotiate on his behalf. Mayweather has dealt with GBP on two occasions, both of them pay-per-view and box-office hits.

Because of time constraints, a plan to hold a promotional tour has been shelved but a major press conference will be held either January 11 or 12 in New York and that instead of the usual four-part 24/7 documentary show produced by HBO aimed at promoting the bout, Arum said there will be one additional episode that will be filmed.

Koncz said Pacquiao will likely set up camp once again in Baguio City before heading to the Wild Card in Hollywood a month or two or three weeks before the fight.

Arum, who flies back to the US tonight, said Pacquiao should get ready for the deluge of media from all over the world once he begins training in the City of Pines, the site of his preparation for the Cotto showdown. -source

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P2 billion! That's a lot of money! The Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight is truly a big fight in the history of boxing.

Floyd camp begins 'trash talks' versus Pacquiao

The deal for the much-anticipated megabout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr is yet to be finalized but the "trash talks" have already commenced – at least from the Mayweather camp.

Reacting to reports that Pacquiao has agreed in principle to fight his son on March 13, outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather, Sr. quickly got on the offensive and declared such decision a "blunder" on the part of the Filipino superstar.

“I do feel that Pacquiao is making a mistake going up against my son," the elder Mayweather said in an interview with Examiner.Com.

Floyd Sr.
The forthright trainer reiterated that Junior would simply toy with the Pacman, whom his son has earlier described as one-dimensional.

“Floyd is the most technical fighter out there," Mayweather Sr. offered. “He’ll control the fight easily with his ring generalship. I don’t see anything that Pacquiao can bring for him. If Floyd stays away from that left, it will be easy work."

Senior has been at it against Pacquiao since he worked the corner of former IBO light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton. Pacquiao knocked out his ward in two rounds but that did not stop Mayweather Sr. from downplaying the Pacman’s skills to the point of accusing him of taking performance-enhancing substances to boost his ascent in weight.

Pacquiao has denied such allegations and backed up his position by testing negative for steroids and other illegal substances in tests conducted before and after his last fight against Miguel Cotto as well as all his previous gigs.

Still, Mayweather Sr. is adamant on the dope thing.

“I’m going to tell you what you really want to know, which is my personal opinion. Of course I think something shady is going on behind the scenes. A guy just can’t rise like that in weight class and punch the way he does. I feel he needs to be checked out before the next fight," he told Examiner.Com.

Floyd is the most technical fighter out there. He’ll control the fight easily with his ring generalship. I don’t see anything that Pacquiao can bring for him. If Floyd stays away from that left, it will be easy work.
– Floyd Mayweather Sr.

But dope or no dope, Senior boasted that Pacquiao really has no shot against his boy.

“Manny Pacquiao shouldn’t have signed the fight. He isn’t going to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. In no shape or form can he possibly beat my son," he said.

Pacquiao, though, appears ready to take Mayweather’s tirades in stride, knowing "trash talks" are part of their tactics.

“Pagkakaiba ni Floyd Mayweather sa ibang nakalaban ko is si Floyd, marami siyang thrash talk na di dapat gayahin ng mga bata," Pacquiao earlier said when he announced his decision to accept the proposal on GMA’s 24 Oras.

And of course, his equally outspoken trainer Freddie Roach will always be there to take the cudgels in so far as throwing verbal jabs against the opposition is concerned. - GMANews.TV

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The Mayweather's really love to trash talk. This is a classic boxer attitude. Pacquiao on the other hand is a humble guy. Watch out for the Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight next year.

Pacquiao vs Mayweather March 13, Mayweather vs Pacquiao tickets and pacquiao mayweather fight

Pacquiao vs Mayweather March 13, Mayweather vs Pacquiao tickets and pacquiao mayweather fight. Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather fight to be held in March is being billed as one of the most important fight of all times. Here are two fighters who are out and out professionals and who have achieved heights of fame and respect through sheer hard work and commitment.

Manny Pacquiao had defeated Cotto last month in a fight that was supposed to be a big test for him, but he came out unscathed defeating Cotto with his overwhelming power and quick movement.

But the fight against Mayweather Jr is going to be an altogether different thing. He is a lot more accomplished than Cotto and has won almost as many boxing championships or more than Manny Pacquiao.

There were reports that the two may fight in May next year. But with Manny Pacquiao trying his luck in Philippines Senate, the May fight was ruled out and now there are indications that it may well be held in March next year.

There are reports that Mayweather has already accepted the terms and condition for the fight while Manny Pacquiao is sure to accept them when he gets free from his busy schedule.

-source

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This is the match everybody is waiting for! Watch out for the Pacquaio vs Mayweather fight next year!

Mayweather challenges Pacman

Loud-mouthed fighter taunts Pacquiao and his trainer, saying he hasn't heard the Filipino say he wants the fight
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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather would begin negotiations on a mega blockbuster fight within the next 24 hours, USA Today newspaper reported on Monday.

Mayweather told the paper that he wants to fight Pacquiao and it disturbs him that the Filipino won't admit he wants the fight as well.

"Manny Pacquiao is the fighter and every time someone asks him if he wants to fight me, he says it is up to his promoter, he's going to take a vacation, whatever the answer is," USA Today quoted Mayweather saying on Monday.

"I have yet to hear him actually say, 'yes I want to fight Mayweather.' We are the fighters and if one fighter is talking about fighting another fighter, then they should just come out and say it.

"Manny Pacquiao doesn't say anything directly about fighting me because he might just know it's not a fight he can win."

Mayweather's challenge comes just days after Pacquiao's stunning systematic demolition of Puerto Rican champ Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas.

After a close first couple of rounds Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs) switched to his up tempo style and pummeled Cotto for several rounds before the referee stepped in and stopped the one-sided slaughter.

The victory validated newly-crowned World Boxing Organization welterweight champ Pacquiao as the greatest Asian fighter in history. It also helped raise his status, along with Mayweather, as two of the best current pound-for-pound fighters in boxing.

It was also the seventh world title in as many weight classes for Pacquiao, something even the American Mayweather cannot claim.

"Tell Manny Pacquiao to be his own man and stop letting everyone, including his loudmouth trainer (Freddie Roach), talk for him," said Mayweather. "I am my own boss, speak for myself and tell it like it is. If Manny Pacquiao wants to fight me, all he has to do is step up to the plate and say it himself."

Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum said he wants to make a deal but hopes egos don't get in the way. "All you have to know is that my fighter and his trainer Freddie Roach have gone on record saying they're happy to fight Mayweather," said Arum who used to promote Mayweather.

"Hopefully we'll be able to put this together. From our side, we're willing."

In his last fight Mayweather decisioned Juan Manuel Marquez in September. Before that, he took a two-year hiatus from boxing. He has a reputation of being someone that is difficult to deal with.

"Maybe I prefer not to deal with him. But if your fighter wants a fight, you deal. Mayweather is not one of my favourite people and I'm sure I'm not one of his. What difference does that make?" Arum said.

Pacquiao said he is comfortable fighting at the welterweight (147 pound) division and would like to fight there again. -source

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I think the article clearly described Mayweather, a loudmouth. Let's see him fight in the Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight.