Mayweather IS NOT fighting Guerrero next!

Golden Boy have confirmed The Ghost is off the list, this should satisfy the people slating the possible match up, but only if a better opponent is found.

Alvarez would be good considering he's a huge LMW but can't see GBP letting it happen.

Question:

So if excluding Guerrero, Alvarez, Berto/Ortiz (as possibly too short after their Feb fight), Pac and any other Top Rank fighter i.e. Bradley, Cotto etc, who would you accept Mayweather fighting?

Not sure to be honest, when you put it like that the cupboard does start to look ridiculously bare, even Matthew Hatton is tied up now.

It's going to be Pacquiao, I guarantee it.

Top rank have asked Floyd to change the date until the end of May rather than 5th May.

They want to hold the fight in the new 45'000 seater arena being built and it won't be ready until the end of May.

Will Floyd agree? Or is there another reason Team Manny are asking this?

I know we've said this a million times before but a Mayweather-Paquaio fight is finally looking like happening.

there isn't much left to choose from is there, apparently on sky sports this morning Michael Koncz has said Pac won't fight Mayweather on the 5th May as a temporary stadium won't be ready in time but they are willing to fight at the end of May, so we may not have to choose afterall

But failing that there ain't much left at welterweight maybe Mike Jones or if he's willing to go up to Light Middle, Paul Williams, Erislandy Lara or Cornelious Bundrage

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-2085548/Manny-Pacquiao-fight-Floyd-Mayweather-May-5.html

Reborn, any chance you can copy and paste, can't access the Mail at work. cheers

I pray you're right Reborn but I have lost all faith in it happening but I hope i'm wrong.

Imagine the HBO Face Off!!!

When was the last time Manny had someone talk trash to his face? All his opponents are normally so nice and respectful. (even Marquez)

How would he cope with Floyd in his face.

Hope Floyd agrees the end of May

Manny Pacquiao looks set to reject Floyd Mayweather Jnr's challenge to fight him on May 5 in Las Vegas.

The American took to Twitter on Tuesday to call out the eight-division champion to meet him in what could be boxing's first $100m fight.

But the Filipino's camp want to wait until a 45,000-seat boxing arena has been completed in the gambling capital of the world.

Challenge: Mayweather has called out Manny Pacquiao
Mayweather had said: 'Manny Pacquiao I'm calling you out let's fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see.'

Regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Mayweather has the MGM Grand Garden booked for that date and must fight before June 1 after a judge agreed to postpone his jail sentence for domestic violence.

But while the MGM Grand seats 17,000, which could generate around $20 million in sales, the larger arena could raise an additional $30 million.


Pac man: Manny Pacquiao's camp are hoping for a later fight date
And Pacquiao's financial adviser Michael Koncz said: 'Why would I tell Manny to fight on the 5th and throw away a percentage of 30 million? That's crazy.

'The purse is not the issue right now, the date is. But we don't have a problem splitting it 50-50.'

Mayweather continued his efforts to tempt the current WBO welterweight champion into the ring on Wednesday when he tweeted: 'I'm ready to put my belt up. What about you Manny Pacquiao? Let's make history.'

Meanwhile, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is confident the fight can still happen before Mayweather begins his stretch in prison.


Pay day: The fight is set to be the richest in history
He said the fight 'could happen very, very easily' at the end of May, enough time to build the outdoor arena 'the fight so badly needs'.

A decision could yet be reached this week as Arum and Pacquiao are meeting in the Philippines this week.

Arum has suggested his fighter could meet Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Tim Bradley or Amir Khan's conqueror Lamont Peterson instead of Mayweather.

The pair hope to reach an agreement before Arum returns to the United States on Saturday.

Using my iPod so not sure if this will work

Has anyone read the comments under the DM article... particularly enjoyed the one from Paul Smith of Leeds...

Cheers reborn

Woo Hoo it might be PAC!

quentins_monkey wrote:Has anyone read the comments under the DM article... particularly enjoyed the one from Paul Smith of Leeds...

I just commented on it LOL!

quentins_monkey wrote:Has anyone read the comments under the DM article... particularly enjoyed the one from Paul Smith of Leeds...

Waingro's real identity?

Someone be kind and tell me what he said

It will happen!! It has to! Cheers for the article Dee. They both need it and they know it.

Floyd Mayweather can shout his mouth off all he wants but i would put good money on Amir Khan beating him all day long never mind Manny its no secret he and his team know if ever they took on Kahn he would be in serious risk in loseing the fight such is the world class abilty of young Khan who suffred one of the great injustices in Sport and Boxing history when he had his belts taken away in what was a shocking and disgracefull decision to award Peterson the win!

He ran out of words to add "Haye is quality imo".

Cheers Superfly, bit odd to see a Daily Mail reader who is a fan of Khan though.

Cheers Superfly, bit odd to see a Daily Mail reader who is a fan of Khan though.

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Hahahahahaahahahaha! funny Rowley!

I think he was in the wrong place rowley - surely his post tells you something about the state of his vision. Plus if that was Waingro it would say Even though Khan was overated imo he was was robberied by peterson imo.

No probs!!

I do lads, I have a feeling this is going to happen in May. Whether it be start or end.

Quite obvious that the proposed date at the end of May is a ploy by team Manny.

With prison just a couple of days away they will be hoping Floyd has this on his mind, rather than the fight.

rowley wrote:Cheers Superfly, bit odd to see a Daily Mail reader who is a fan of Khan though.

Strangely enough, Coxy hates Amir Khan, doesn't he?

I blame you rowley. You Immigration Consultants let them all in the country in the first place. Taking our jobs, sleeping with our women, stealing our cheese.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

rowley wrote:Cheers Superfly, bit odd to see a Daily Mail reader who is a fan of Khan though.

Strangely enough, Coxy hates Amir Khan, doesn't he?

I blame you rowley. You Immigration Consultants let them all in the country in the first place. Taking our jobs, sleeping with our women, stealing our cheese.

to be honest Tina, I hate the job, only do it because there is a chance it annoys Coxy

A worthwhile cause if ever there was one.

It's not who we'd accept but who Floyd wants!!! I was looking forward to Guerrero as he is a very good technician and a "live" opponent.....

Also believe Floyd should take the Manny fight as it's the most profitable and a lesser talented fighter in Marquez has exposed the filipino!!!

Think this fight has nothing to do with Floyd thinking he could lose (sure he fancies the job) but more to do with him and Arum winning the negotiational joust.....Two huge ego's....

Like I said HBO would buy most Floydy fights so maybe a battle with Maidana or somebody is next...Maidana is nothing if not exciting and comes to fight..

Unless agreement is reached between the two egotistal guys at the top of Boxing at the moment!! I see Floyd picking as guy out and with Boxing's lack of big name fighters...getting away with it!!

and why not...

I've been taken in by these two saying this fight will happen, and then taking a giant turd on boxing fans by fighting other people.

Hopefully it will happen, and if it does I can only see a PBF win. Manny couldn't cope with the counters from Marquez, how will he cope with an even better counter puncher in PBF.

Think you're being a bit harsh!!! If someone wants you to do things that might impact your performance and not give of your best...

Why should you fight??.....you may lose and your finances and future could take a hit!!

Think catch weight is the biggest turd to hit Boxing in the 21st century..

Could also be a way of getting Floyd off the May 5th date so Arum can put on a Mexican fight for Cinco de Mayo, thus earning even more money... ?

hampo171 wrote:I've been taken in by these two saying this fight will happen, and then taking a giant turd on boxing fans by fighting other people.

Hopefully it will happen, and if it does I can only see a PBF win. Manny couldn't cope with the counters from Marquez, how will he cope with an even better counter puncher in PBF.

Manny was countered all night and STILL got the nod.

Let's not forget that, who's to say Floyd will win by countering him all night.

Controversy could lead to another monumental payday

It finally sounds as though it's about to happen, which means there is no chance of it happening...

In all seriousness I have a feeling it will happen now, it's surely impossible for it not to.

They've all made enough money now to live like kings forever, this is basically the losers retirement package bumper.

By the way lads, I'm going to be on this less and less because I started a different job today (Tenancy Support Assistant) and in comparison to my old job it's a lot more work so won't be on as much.

Congrats on your job, Alex, and the very best of luck to you.

Well done, Alex.

Alex to be surrounded by members of the Travelling fraternity all demanding he stop breaching their Human Rights and give them a house (thus completely negating the "travelling" element of their nom de guerre)

HumanWindmill wrote:Congrats on your job, Alex, and the very best of luck to you.

I see you have taken Milkyboys advice on board

Congrats Alex.

DAVE667 wrote:Alex to be surrounded by members of the Travelling fraternity all demanding he stop breaching their Human Rights and give them a house (thus completely negating the "travelling" element of their nom de guerre)

It's a cliche but they are like our best customers!!
And the Poles.

Cheers guys.

AlexHuckerby wrote:
By the way lads, I'm going to be on this less and less because I started a different job today (Tenancy Support Assistant) and in comparison to my old job it's a lot more work so won't be on as much.

Congratulations Alex. I do hope there are some nice ladies there so you can carry on with your coffee mornings.

Alvarez or Pac Man, nothing else has a point to it.

Cotto wouldn't be an awful choice in my opinion Sean, though it doesn't get me excited.

Strange but nowadays I'd be more excited about an Alvarez/Mayweather fight rather than a Pac fight. Though the Pac fight realistically HAS to happen first.

I think Cotto at light mddleweight would be a good fight. Better than Geurrero anyway.

1. Manny
2. Alvarez
3. Cotto

In that order. Not really interested in any others.

Daz wrote:1. Manny
2. Alvarez
3. Cotto

In that order. Not really interested in any others.

Id be the same. Maybe Bradley at 4 but it looks like hes going down a different route.

I wouldnt be interested in Bradders. He brings nothing. Especially for Mayweather. He already got nutted by Ortiz and we all saw what happened. Imagine what he would do to Bradley!

I think Khan will be in with Bradley next. Can't see Peterson giving Khan a rematch after all the disrespect shown.

I think the appeal will be thrown out.

If Khan beats Bradley in a comeback then the Peterson defeat becomes a distant memory and Khan is back in line for a shot at the winner of Floyd / Manny.

Reborn-DeeMcK-Reborn wrote:I think Khan will be in with Bradley next. Can't see Peterson giving Khan a rematch after all the disrespect shown.

I think the appeal will be thrown out.

If Khan beats Bradley in a comeback then the Peterson defeat becomes a distant memory and Khan is back in line for a shot at the winner of Floyd / Manny.

Not for me. Khan absolutely has to avenge the Peterson defeat. No excuses. Lamont took away two of his belts. He needs to get them back convincingly, then move on to Bradley. Either way he must fight both of them in any order before he thinks of stepping up.

I agree he needs to do that mate, but Petersons Team seem pretty upset at Khan and Goldenboy over the way they have used to media to dismiss Petersons win.

Peterson has achieved what he set out for, to make a name for himself and now he is being mentioned in the same breath as Manny.

I know Khan really wants the rematch but I think Peterson will get his own back by not agreeing to one.

And from that, Khan needs to make a big statement: Bradley.

Just a brainwave though. Your prob just as right though and it won't happen.

Floyd Mayweather Senior said on Eastside Boxing that he was talking to his son and he might fight Cotto, thoughts?

if mayweather is contracted to fight at the mgm grand on may 5th presumably he will have to pay them for lost income if he goes for the outdoor venue in late may??

vxrandall wrote:if mayweather is contracted to fight at the mgm grand on may 5th presumably he will have to pay them for lost income if he goes for the outdoor venue in late may??

Very true. Perhaps they can ask Arum to cover those costs. Breach of contract etc. Very expensive given that MGM Grand stand to lose millions if the fight is switched. Arum is talking out of his rear end if he thinks they can just switch venue.

Perhaps Arum can book Celine Dion to play at MGM Grand on May 5th just in case.