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Floyd Mayweather Jr. the undisputed P4P king
By Babatis Banda: When you are conditioned to hear and believe something over and over for a period of time, you are bound to believe and embrace it. This is also known as propaganda and it can also be referred to as hype, and the result is that it breeds fanaticism of the dumbest order.
This is exactly what boxing has witnessed in the past few years. It also seemed as if it was fashionable to move with the wave.
Due to the kind of character Floyd sometimes portrays, real or not, it helped the casual fan to be swayed into believing in the invincibility of Manny Pacquiao. Worse, Floyd has spent months off the squared circle in self-imposed retirements and lay-offs. He has come off long lay-offs and delivered to the satisfaction of real boxing lovers in amazing fashion. With Arum, clearly avoiding Floyd at this point in Manny’s career, it will only hurt Manny more and more. A fourth fight with Marquez will never prove anything at this point, even if Marquez is taken off the ring on a stretcher, the damage is already done.
With Floyd indicating that he would be fighting in February and May 2012, he is surely taking on all the lime-light. It would have been marvelous if the two fights were made of Manny and then Khan. Knowing that Manny would still be sore from the Marquez bout, he certainly cannot fight in February and the other way round would be the best, Khan in February and Manny in March.
Sometimes I feel that there needs to be a petition sent to Arum, not to sit on this fight any longer, what is happening with Arum is tantamount to criminal behavior, a mafia style at the least. I am sure there is no doubt at this point in time what would happen should a Floyd versus Manny bout take place, what a number of people could not realize all this long is out there, laid bare for all to see by Marquez. Deep down my heart, though Arum and Roach had reached a point of belief in their good job, I tend to feel they knew Manny was not in the same class with Floyd. Arum worked with Floyd and would have known better, and Roach being a renowned coach is even in a better position to know.
It would be sad to see Manny retire without fighting Floyd, but it would even be worse for his fan base if he did. There is no doubt that Floyd is the king of the ring, consistent and gifted. I would like to see Floyd become very active in the coming year, wipe the sport of dirty rugs and retire young and rich as the most efficient and unbruised boxer ever witnessed in the sport.
By Babatis Banda: When you are conditioned to hear and believe something over and over for a period of time, you are bound to believe and embrace it. This is also known as propaganda and it can also be referred to as hype, and the result is that it breeds fanaticism of the dumbest order.
This is exactly what boxing has witnessed in the past few years. It also seemed as if it was fashionable to move with the wave.
Due to the kind of character Floyd sometimes portrays, real or not, it helped the casual fan to be swayed into believing in the invincibility of Manny Pacquiao. Worse, Floyd has spent months off the squared circle in self-imposed retirements and lay-offs. He has come off long lay-offs and delivered to the satisfaction of real boxing lovers in amazing fashion. With Arum, clearly avoiding Floyd at this point in Manny’s career, it will only hurt Manny more and more. A fourth fight with Marquez will never prove anything at this point, even if Marquez is taken off the ring on a stretcher, the damage is already done.
With Floyd indicating that he would be fighting in February and May 2012, he is surely taking on all the lime-light. It would have been marvelous if the two fights were made of Manny and then Khan. Knowing that Manny would still be sore from the Marquez bout, he certainly cannot fight in February and the other way round would be the best, Khan in February and Manny in March.
Sometimes I feel that there needs to be a petition sent to Arum, not to sit on this fight any longer, what is happening with Arum is tantamount to criminal behavior, a mafia style at the least. I am sure there is no doubt at this point in time what would happen should a Floyd versus Manny bout take place, what a number of people could not realize all this long is out there, laid bare for all to see by Marquez. Deep down my heart, though Arum and Roach had reached a point of belief in their good job, I tend to feel they knew Manny was not in the same class with Floyd. Arum worked with Floyd and would have known better, and Roach being a renowned coach is even in a better position to know.
It would be sad to see Manny retire without fighting Floyd, but it would even be worse for his fan base if he did. There is no doubt that Floyd is the king of the ring, consistent and gifted. I would like to see Floyd become very active in the coming year, wipe the sport of dirty rugs and retire young and rich as the most efficient and unbruised boxer ever witnessed in the sport.
WHO WILL TAKE THE TORCH FROM MAYWEATHER AND PACQUIAO?
By John McCormick
I recall being a young kid, watching Michael Jordan and The Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990's. Announcers would tell us all to "get your VCR's ready to record, because you will never see another Michael Jordan". So far they have been correct. For every sport, there is an athlete who's face represents that particular sport. The face changes from generation to generation. Boxing has had Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in the 70's, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, and Marvin Hagler in the 80's, Roy Jones Jr and Oscar De La Hoya in the 90's, and of course Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in this generation. I would suggest that fans get their DVR's ready to record, because we will never see another Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao, and their days fighting may be limited.
In the past generations, as "the faces that represented boxing" were on their way out, their successor was already a well developed prospect. Recognizing that Floyd and Manny's years in the sport are slowly coming to an end, it made me wonder: who is the future of boxing? Whoever it is, they are already in our eye sight.
We all have convictions. We all have beliefs that no matter how hard others try, they will simply not be able to sway us about. For instance, I believe Oscar De La Hoya beat Felix Trinidad. I dont care what the judges say. I believe it. I believe Richard Steele should have let Meldrick Taylor finish his first bout against Julio Cesar Chavez.You cant change my view on that. Here is a list of some possibilities that I believe can have a very bright future in the sport, and possibly become the next "face of boxing":
10] James Kirkland 30-1 (27 KO)
Although there are still a lot of unanswered questions about Kirkland, he proven he has what it takes to be possibly one of the next generations best action fighters. Let's see if he can correct his flaws, his codependency issues with Anne Wolfe, and live up to his potential. It is still too early to tell.
9] Andre Berto 28-1 (22 KO)
Andre Berto has only made this list because I can see past his loss to Victor Ortiz. Even though he lost the fight, I still believe he has a brighter future in this sport than Ortiz. If Berto can beat Ortiz in a rematch, maybe he can go onto become a huge asset to boxing.
8] Chad Dawson 31-1 (18 KO)
"Bad" Chad Dawson has what it takes to make a big impact on the sport, in the years to come. When Chad trains well, he does well. Plain and simple. Forget the Hopkins bout, if Chad can revenge his loss to Pascal, I can see him dominating the light heavyweight division, and possibly moving up into the heavier weightclasses with success.
7] Brandon Rios 28-0-1 (21 KO)
Rios is the current WBA World Lightweight Champion. Although he is still somewhat untested, and Bob Arum has not removed the training wheels off his bicycle yet, Rios shows a great deal of potential. He's scheduled to fight on the Cotto-Margarito undercard against John Murray. More will be revealed.
6] Lucian Bute 30-0 (24 KO)
Bute has recently gave Glen Johnson a boxing lesson. He's showed great talent against Edison Miranda, and Librado Andrade as well. Bute is on this list because he seems to be doing early in his career what Joe Calzaghe did at the end of his career, when it was too late. Fight worthwhile competition from the United States. If Bute comes to America to fight, I believe he'll continue to do well. That is until he meets Andre Ward.
5] Amir Khan 26-1 (18 KO)
I'm sure some people are wondering why I have Amir Khan below Timothy Bradley. It's simple. I believe Khan CAN be great, but isn't yet. So he's beaten Paulie Malignaggi, Marcos Maidana, and Zab Judah. I give him credit for the Maidana fight, but that's as far as it goes. Khan can reach a high level in the sport with trainer Freddie Roach, but when someone shows you who they are. Believe them, the first time. Was the Khan-Prescott fight just a immature Amir? Or was it a prelude on what is to come when he steps into the ring with an ELITE fighter. He's hoping to get a fight with Floyd Maywather Jr. in the future. Be careful what you wish for Amir, you just might get it.
4] Nonito Donaire 27-1 (18 KO)
Anyone who is prematurely comparing Nonito Donaire to Manny Pacquiao just on the basis that they are both Filipino, action fighters are out of their mind. Donaire is still young and in the years to come can very well become a huge attraction in the sport, as well as a multi division champion. Donaire has a great style and will go far in carrying boxing in the future. Let's not get ahead of ourselves yet though.
3] Yuriokis Gamboa 21-0 (16 KO)
Gamboa will be one of those fighters one day that you will have to set up your DVR's to record. He is an amazing talent. Yuriokis has a combination of athleticism, speed, and power that are the recipe to not only be a huge attraction, but to go up into the higher weight divisions with success as well. If Gamboa can work on his defense, he will be a force to be reckoned with.
2] Timothy Bradley 28-0 (12KO)
Tim Bradley's Top Rank coming out party/gift of fighting Joel Casamayor should be no gauge of his future in the sport. When you look at great faces of boxing from past generations, they all have a few traits in common. Tremendous heart, dedication, speed, and amazing conditioning. Bradley has all of these qualities. He is one of the best conditioned athletes in the world. He also has a heart of a lion to match that. It has appeared to the world that Bradley has ducked Amir Khan in the past, and maybe he has. I'd still pick him to beat Khan decisively. Bradley has yet to disappoint us, and I doubt he will. Let's hope he continues to live up to his potential, and then some. Only time can tell.
1] Andre Ward 24-0 (13 KO)
Mark my words: On December 17th, Andre Ward will make easy work out of Carl Froch. Ward has barely lost a round in his professional career. He has clearly outboxed fighters such as Arthur Abraham, Sakio Bika, Allan Green, Mikkel Kessler, and Edison Miranda. Becoming the undisputed Middleweight, and Light Heavyweight champion of the world in the years to come wouldn't be too far fetched when discussing Andre Ward's future. If promoted right, Ward can become a household name within the next few years.
By John McCormick
I recall being a young kid, watching Michael Jordan and The Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990's. Announcers would tell us all to "get your VCR's ready to record, because you will never see another Michael Jordan". So far they have been correct. For every sport, there is an athlete who's face represents that particular sport. The face changes from generation to generation. Boxing has had Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in the 70's, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, and Marvin Hagler in the 80's, Roy Jones Jr and Oscar De La Hoya in the 90's, and of course Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in this generation. I would suggest that fans get their DVR's ready to record, because we will never see another Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao, and their days fighting may be limited.
In the past generations, as "the faces that represented boxing" were on their way out, their successor was already a well developed prospect. Recognizing that Floyd and Manny's years in the sport are slowly coming to an end, it made me wonder: who is the future of boxing? Whoever it is, they are already in our eye sight.
We all have convictions. We all have beliefs that no matter how hard others try, they will simply not be able to sway us about. For instance, I believe Oscar De La Hoya beat Felix Trinidad. I dont care what the judges say. I believe it. I believe Richard Steele should have let Meldrick Taylor finish his first bout against Julio Cesar Chavez.You cant change my view on that. Here is a list of some possibilities that I believe can have a very bright future in the sport, and possibly become the next "face of boxing":
10] James Kirkland 30-1 (27 KO)
Although there are still a lot of unanswered questions about Kirkland, he proven he has what it takes to be possibly one of the next generations best action fighters. Let's see if he can correct his flaws, his codependency issues with Anne Wolfe, and live up to his potential. It is still too early to tell.
9] Andre Berto 28-1 (22 KO)
Andre Berto has only made this list because I can see past his loss to Victor Ortiz. Even though he lost the fight, I still believe he has a brighter future in this sport than Ortiz. If Berto can beat Ortiz in a rematch, maybe he can go onto become a huge asset to boxing.
8] Chad Dawson 31-1 (18 KO)
"Bad" Chad Dawson has what it takes to make a big impact on the sport, in the years to come. When Chad trains well, he does well. Plain and simple. Forget the Hopkins bout, if Chad can revenge his loss to Pascal, I can see him dominating the light heavyweight division, and possibly moving up into the heavier weightclasses with success.
7] Brandon Rios 28-0-1 (21 KO)
Rios is the current WBA World Lightweight Champion. Although he is still somewhat untested, and Bob Arum has not removed the training wheels off his bicycle yet, Rios shows a great deal of potential. He's scheduled to fight on the Cotto-Margarito undercard against John Murray. More will be revealed.
6] Lucian Bute 30-0 (24 KO)
Bute has recently gave Glen Johnson a boxing lesson. He's showed great talent against Edison Miranda, and Librado Andrade as well. Bute is on this list because he seems to be doing early in his career what Joe Calzaghe did at the end of his career, when it was too late. Fight worthwhile competition from the United States. If Bute comes to America to fight, I believe he'll continue to do well. That is until he meets Andre Ward.
5] Amir Khan 26-1 (18 KO)
I'm sure some people are wondering why I have Amir Khan below Timothy Bradley. It's simple. I believe Khan CAN be great, but isn't yet. So he's beaten Paulie Malignaggi, Marcos Maidana, and Zab Judah. I give him credit for the Maidana fight, but that's as far as it goes. Khan can reach a high level in the sport with trainer Freddie Roach, but when someone shows you who they are. Believe them, the first time. Was the Khan-Prescott fight just a immature Amir? Or was it a prelude on what is to come when he steps into the ring with an ELITE fighter. He's hoping to get a fight with Floyd Maywather Jr. in the future. Be careful what you wish for Amir, you just might get it.
4] Nonito Donaire 27-1 (18 KO)
Anyone who is prematurely comparing Nonito Donaire to Manny Pacquiao just on the basis that they are both Filipino, action fighters are out of their mind. Donaire is still young and in the years to come can very well become a huge attraction in the sport, as well as a multi division champion. Donaire has a great style and will go far in carrying boxing in the future. Let's not get ahead of ourselves yet though.
3] Yuriokis Gamboa 21-0 (16 KO)
Gamboa will be one of those fighters one day that you will have to set up your DVR's to record. He is an amazing talent. Yuriokis has a combination of athleticism, speed, and power that are the recipe to not only be a huge attraction, but to go up into the higher weight divisions with success as well. If Gamboa can work on his defense, he will be a force to be reckoned with.
2] Timothy Bradley 28-0 (12KO)
Tim Bradley's Top Rank coming out party/gift of fighting Joel Casamayor should be no gauge of his future in the sport. When you look at great faces of boxing from past generations, they all have a few traits in common. Tremendous heart, dedication, speed, and amazing conditioning. Bradley has all of these qualities. He is one of the best conditioned athletes in the world. He also has a heart of a lion to match that. It has appeared to the world that Bradley has ducked Amir Khan in the past, and maybe he has. I'd still pick him to beat Khan decisively. Bradley has yet to disappoint us, and I doubt he will. Let's hope he continues to live up to his potential, and then some. Only time can tell.
1] Andre Ward 24-0 (13 KO)
Mark my words: On December 17th, Andre Ward will make easy work out of Carl Froch. Ward has barely lost a round in his professional career. He has clearly outboxed fighters such as Arthur Abraham, Sakio Bika, Allan Green, Mikkel Kessler, and Edison Miranda. Becoming the undisputed Middleweight, and Light Heavyweight champion of the world in the years to come wouldn't be too far fetched when discussing Andre Ward's future. If promoted right, Ward can become a household name within the next few years.
I think Donaire is the obvious choice.
Andre Ward I think will take Bernard Hopkins torch. What I mean by that is he'll beat damn near everyone he fights, but he won't always be exciting doing it and thus wont ever be a big star. That's just how he fights. He'll school everyone like Hopkins did but that doesn't always translate to being a big draw.
Gamboa is a wildcard. It all depends on what happens when he moves up in weight (and who knows if he'll be succesful). As exciting as Gamboa usually is, I don't see him being a big star either for whatever reasons - maybe it's because he's Cuban, maybe because he doesn't speak much if any English. I don't know why but people just don't tune in like you'd think they should (he has everything fans WANT to see - power, speed, explosiveness).
Timothy Bradley will never be a star. Ever.
Brandon Rios, James Kirkland, guys like that people will want to see. If they keep winning they'll be stars.
There are other promising fighters & prospects that could be big soon, obviously Canelo is one, Gary Russell Jr., Jose Benavidez, etc. Also, kind of a stretch but Deontay Wilder the 6'7 american heavyweight, if he can progress over the next couple years in the division he could make huge noise considering the Klitschko's will either be just about done with boxing or both retired. That would be big for boxing.
Andre Ward I think will take Bernard Hopkins torch. What I mean by that is he'll beat damn near everyone he fights, but he won't always be exciting doing it and thus wont ever be a big star. That's just how he fights. He'll school everyone like Hopkins did but that doesn't always translate to being a big draw.
Gamboa is a wildcard. It all depends on what happens when he moves up in weight (and who knows if he'll be succesful). As exciting as Gamboa usually is, I don't see him being a big star either for whatever reasons - maybe it's because he's Cuban, maybe because he doesn't speak much if any English. I don't know why but people just don't tune in like you'd think they should (he has everything fans WANT to see - power, speed, explosiveness).
Timothy Bradley will never be a star. Ever.
Brandon Rios, James Kirkland, guys like that people will want to see. If they keep winning they'll be stars.
There are other promising fighters & prospects that could be big soon, obviously Canelo is one, Gary Russell Jr., Jose Benavidez, etc. Also, kind of a stretch but Deontay Wilder the 6'7 american heavyweight, if he can progress over the next couple years in the division he could make huge noise considering the Klitschko's will either be just about done with boxing or both retired. That would be big for boxing.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR
By John McCormick
Pacquiao-Mayweather predictions, reflections on altercations with Lil Floyd
JM: Hello Mr. Mayweather, do you feel that Floyd is more confident in his ability to beat Pacquiao after watching this past Saturday's fight? "No. Little Floyd was never scared about fighting Pacquiao anyway. Little Floyd told Pacquiao one thing. Take the test, and hell put his ass to rest. Thats what he told him, take the test, and hell put his ass to rest. He never took the test. Now, my personal self, what I believe is that knowing Floyd was next in line, he was trying to coming down off of it. If he wasnt like he was, he couldnt have beat Cotto, he couldnt have beat Margarito."
JM: So your saying that Pacquiao had to be on some type of Performance Enhancing Drugs in order to beat these bigger guys?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: I believe it. I definetly believe it. The way hes knocking out all these big guys, cmon man. Now all of a sudden his foot is cramping? The last time his foot and leg was cramping I think he said. Where are all these cramps coming from?
JM: I hear Pacquiao may be fighting Marquez immediately in a fourth bout in either April or June. Who do you think that leaves your son to fight on May 5th?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Little Floyd is going to fight whoever is in his weight class. I mean, whoever got the title. I heard Berto won a title again.
JM: How about the current Middleweight Champion of the World, Sergio Martinez?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: No, man. Thats crazy. Not that Little Floyd couldnt beat him, but Little Floyd aint that big as you guys think he is. Little Floyd walk around here at about 152 or 153 pounds. Hes not a big welterweight. Even myself, when I was fighting at welterweight, I had to take off 15 pounds to make weight.
JM: So as a father, you wouldnt advise your son to fight Sergio Martinez?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Not because Sergio Martinez has more skills than him, I think Little Floyd has way more skills than him. Sergio Martinez is just a bigger guy, with a bigger punch. Sergio Martinez would have the better chance of hurting Floyd. Not saying he would knock him out, but Im just saying. Floyd is always going to be in there with a bigger guy, in terms of taking a punch.
JM: If you had to predict whom Floyd would fight next, who would it be?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Theres a lot of guys that Little Floyd can fight. He can fight Timothy Bradley. Timothy Bradley said he wanted to fight. He can fight Amir Khan. Amir Khan said he can whoop Little Floyd, but you know what Amir Khan aint ready for him.
JM: Do you see a Pacquiao/Mayweather bout anytime soon?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: No. After that fight that you saw the other night? Definetly not.
JM: So you think that fans shouldn't hold their breath?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: The fans can forget about it. The fans can forget about it now. The only chance that the fans can see this fight is if Pacquiao wants to take that money, and get what he has coming to him. He didnt even drop Marquez. He didnt even come close to dropping him. As a matter of fact, Marquez made him miss almost everything.
JM: Well, the Pacquiao-Marquez III bout was definetly a closer fight than what people expected.
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Im going to be honest with you, and tell you the truth. Pacquiao was not even in the fight, to tell you the truth. From how the fight really went, all that stuff with the punching stat numbers and about Pacquiao ahead on points that they showed on the board was garbage. It is what it is. The man got totally shut out. He might have won 2-3 rounds. He might have even won 4 rounds at most. It was a lot of give and take, but Marquez won damn near all the rounds man. It was so clear, even a blind man could see it.
JM: We all saw the disagreement that you and your son had on HBO's Mayweather/Ortiz 24/7. How are you guys getting along today?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Well my son is doing his thing, and I'm doing mine. I aint got no problems with my son. That was all just peanuts at the end of the day. They showed part of it, all the stuff that he was saying to his Daddy. They didn't show that I was a good father to him. Not to talk about his mother but, his Mother had nothing to do with it. She didn't. His daddy is forgotten. I dont even worry about that kind of stuff because it just comes back around. That Karma thing will bite you every time.
JM: In closing, any thoughts you would like to leave with the fans?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Floyd is the best fighter pound for bound, and now I guess a lot of people got a chance to see the real Pacquiao, and he aint nothing like what people think he is. If he fight my son, there is a test that he has to take. And guess what? He might not even be that good, because we damn sure know he wasn't no good the other day. So when my son get a hold of his ass, like I said before, and Ill say it again, when your ass take the test, Floyd will put you to rest.
JM: Thank You for your time Mr. Mayeather.
By John McCormick
Pacquiao-Mayweather predictions, reflections on altercations with Lil Floyd
JM: Hello Mr. Mayweather, do you feel that Floyd is more confident in his ability to beat Pacquiao after watching this past Saturday's fight? "No. Little Floyd was never scared about fighting Pacquiao anyway. Little Floyd told Pacquiao one thing. Take the test, and hell put his ass to rest. Thats what he told him, take the test, and hell put his ass to rest. He never took the test. Now, my personal self, what I believe is that knowing Floyd was next in line, he was trying to coming down off of it. If he wasnt like he was, he couldnt have beat Cotto, he couldnt have beat Margarito."
JM: So your saying that Pacquiao had to be on some type of Performance Enhancing Drugs in order to beat these bigger guys?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: I believe it. I definetly believe it. The way hes knocking out all these big guys, cmon man. Now all of a sudden his foot is cramping? The last time his foot and leg was cramping I think he said. Where are all these cramps coming from?
JM: I hear Pacquiao may be fighting Marquez immediately in a fourth bout in either April or June. Who do you think that leaves your son to fight on May 5th?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Little Floyd is going to fight whoever is in his weight class. I mean, whoever got the title. I heard Berto won a title again.
JM: How about the current Middleweight Champion of the World, Sergio Martinez?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: No, man. Thats crazy. Not that Little Floyd couldnt beat him, but Little Floyd aint that big as you guys think he is. Little Floyd walk around here at about 152 or 153 pounds. Hes not a big welterweight. Even myself, when I was fighting at welterweight, I had to take off 15 pounds to make weight.
JM: So as a father, you wouldnt advise your son to fight Sergio Martinez?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Not because Sergio Martinez has more skills than him, I think Little Floyd has way more skills than him. Sergio Martinez is just a bigger guy, with a bigger punch. Sergio Martinez would have the better chance of hurting Floyd. Not saying he would knock him out, but Im just saying. Floyd is always going to be in there with a bigger guy, in terms of taking a punch.
JM: If you had to predict whom Floyd would fight next, who would it be?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Theres a lot of guys that Little Floyd can fight. He can fight Timothy Bradley. Timothy Bradley said he wanted to fight. He can fight Amir Khan. Amir Khan said he can whoop Little Floyd, but you know what Amir Khan aint ready for him.
JM: Do you see a Pacquiao/Mayweather bout anytime soon?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: No. After that fight that you saw the other night? Definetly not.
JM: So you think that fans shouldn't hold their breath?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: The fans can forget about it. The fans can forget about it now. The only chance that the fans can see this fight is if Pacquiao wants to take that money, and get what he has coming to him. He didnt even drop Marquez. He didnt even come close to dropping him. As a matter of fact, Marquez made him miss almost everything.
JM: Well, the Pacquiao-Marquez III bout was definetly a closer fight than what people expected.
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Im going to be honest with you, and tell you the truth. Pacquiao was not even in the fight, to tell you the truth. From how the fight really went, all that stuff with the punching stat numbers and about Pacquiao ahead on points that they showed on the board was garbage. It is what it is. The man got totally shut out. He might have won 2-3 rounds. He might have even won 4 rounds at most. It was a lot of give and take, but Marquez won damn near all the rounds man. It was so clear, even a blind man could see it.
JM: We all saw the disagreement that you and your son had on HBO's Mayweather/Ortiz 24/7. How are you guys getting along today?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Well my son is doing his thing, and I'm doing mine. I aint got no problems with my son. That was all just peanuts at the end of the day. They showed part of it, all the stuff that he was saying to his Daddy. They didn't show that I was a good father to him. Not to talk about his mother but, his Mother had nothing to do with it. She didn't. His daddy is forgotten. I dont even worry about that kind of stuff because it just comes back around. That Karma thing will bite you every time.
JM: In closing, any thoughts you would like to leave with the fans?
Floyd Mayweather Sr: Floyd is the best fighter pound for bound, and now I guess a lot of people got a chance to see the real Pacquiao, and he aint nothing like what people think he is. If he fight my son, there is a test that he has to take. And guess what? He might not even be that good, because we damn sure know he wasn't no good the other day. So when my son get a hold of his ass, like I said before, and Ill say it again, when your ass take the test, Floyd will put you to rest.
JM: Thank You for your time Mr. Mayeather.
Kell Brook ready for big chill
Kell Brook on Undercard of Froch vs Ward Dec 17th, to Face Luis Galarza
Kell Brook is leaving nothing to chance when he makes his US debut on December 17th - and that includes packing his thermals.
Sheffield's WBA Intercontinental welterweight champion (25-0) will box Puerto Rican Luis Galarza (17-2) at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on the undercard of Carl Froch's megafight against Andre Ward.
"It's going to be cold over there so I'm getting myself ready," Brook told BoxRec News. "That includes my beard - it's only a four-five dayer at the minute - but I'm looking grizzly and feeling great."
This should be Brook's last fight before he has a tilt at a world title early in 2012.
"I can't tell you the details at the moment," said Brook's promoter Eddie Hearn "but rest assured, we are very close to pulling off a world title fight for Kell.
"This is the start of what will be Kell's route to domination in the welterweight division."
Brook said, "I've definitely got to go out there and make a statement. By early next year I want to be a world champion and it's something I've dreamed of since I was a little kid.
"It's so close now. I'm ready."
Kell Brook on Undercard of Froch vs Ward Dec 17th, to Face Luis Galarza
Kell Brook is leaving nothing to chance when he makes his US debut on December 17th - and that includes packing his thermals.
Sheffield's WBA Intercontinental welterweight champion (25-0) will box Puerto Rican Luis Galarza (17-2) at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on the undercard of Carl Froch's megafight against Andre Ward.
"It's going to be cold over there so I'm getting myself ready," Brook told BoxRec News. "That includes my beard - it's only a four-five dayer at the minute - but I'm looking grizzly and feeling great."
This should be Brook's last fight before he has a tilt at a world title early in 2012.
"I can't tell you the details at the moment," said Brook's promoter Eddie Hearn "but rest assured, we are very close to pulling off a world title fight for Kell.
"This is the start of what will be Kell's route to domination in the welterweight division."
Brook said, "I've definitely got to go out there and make a statement. By early next year I want to be a world champion and it's something I've dreamed of since I was a little kid.
"It's so close now. I'm ready."
ahh, another cross dressing sex scandal for the Golden Boy
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Stop hating on Boner 206. Boner got next good boxing skills plus he's a good shit talker. lol.
I'm not sold on Donaire yet. Donaire has been the bigger man in all of his fights so far. I want to see how he does moving up in weight fighting guys his own height and weight. Donaire out weight the last guy he fought by 25 lb on fight night, and didn't even hurt dude once in the fight. Andre Ward has the boxing skills and people in his division to fight that can make him into superstar. Ward can clean out 168lb move up and fight Dawson, Pascal, or B-Hop.
I'm not sold on Donaire yet. Donaire has been the bigger man in all of his fights so far. I want to see how he does moving up in weight fighting guys his own height and weight. Donaire out weight the last guy he fought by 25 lb on fight night, and didn't even hurt dude once in the fight. Andre Ward has the boxing skills and people in his division to fight that can make him into superstar. Ward can clean out 168lb move up and fight Dawson, Pascal, or B-Hop.
I didn't even mention broner. But Gamboa will knock him out soon so he'll be irreverent anyway.
Donaire was out-weighed by Montiel who was a pound 4 pound fighter and he got the highlight reel KO. His last opponent was undefeated and no joke plus he pulled a Clottey and didn't fight back in addition donaire had been out of the ring for a while. Everyone is allowed a subpar performance I mean you're talking about broner but he was less than stellar against Ponce, or Sergio Martinez didn't look all that great against Darren Barker. Pac had all types of problems against marquez and so on and so on. Styles make fights man, you know this.
As for Andre Ward, he's one of my favorite fighters but he'll never be a super star, no matter who he beats. Like The Ring magazine said, "he'll never be a star but he'll beat a lot of super stars". It's the same reason Bernard Hopkins was never really a huge draw (unless he had the right opponent in the ring with him). Ward can beat all those guys you mentioned and he still wouldn't be a PPV attraction. That's just boxing for you.
Donaire was out-weighed by Montiel who was a pound 4 pound fighter and he got the highlight reel KO. His last opponent was undefeated and no joke plus he pulled a Clottey and didn't fight back in addition donaire had been out of the ring for a while. Everyone is allowed a subpar performance I mean you're talking about broner but he was less than stellar against Ponce, or Sergio Martinez didn't look all that great against Darren Barker. Pac had all types of problems against marquez and so on and so on. Styles make fights man, you know this.
As for Andre Ward, he's one of my favorite fighters but he'll never be a super star, no matter who he beats. Like The Ring magazine said, "he'll never be a star but he'll beat a lot of super stars". It's the same reason Bernard Hopkins was never really a huge draw (unless he had the right opponent in the ring with him). Ward can beat all those guys you mentioned and he still wouldn't be a PPV attraction. That's just boxing for you.
Calderon Under Fire: $4 Million in Coke Found in House
Article Link - http://www.boxingscene.com
By Jhonny Gonzalez
According to reports in San Juan, Puerto Rico - Federal agents have seized more than $4 million worth of cocaine from a house owned by former two division champion Ivan Calderon. Drug Enforcement Administration spokeswoman Laila Rico advised news outlets that 225 kilograms (nearly 500 pounds) of cocaine were found when agents raided the house in the coastal town of Humacao.
Calderon issued a statement to WAPA-TV in Puerto Rico denying any knowledge of the drugs, stating the house was one of several investment properties he owns and he was not aware of any illegal activities there.
No information was revealed as to whether or not Calderon was renting the house to a third party, although one news outlet has disclosed that a married couple was living there.
An alleged Puerto Rican trafficker, who has been charged in Miami with smuggling cocaine into the U.S. through the Dominican Republic, was arrested earlier this week and the raid was connected to the ongoing case.
Calderon said fuck Mayweather and Manny I'm selling coke to get my payday.
Article Link - http://www.boxingscene.com
By Jhonny Gonzalez
According to reports in San Juan, Puerto Rico - Federal agents have seized more than $4 million worth of cocaine from a house owned by former two division champion Ivan Calderon. Drug Enforcement Administration spokeswoman Laila Rico advised news outlets that 225 kilograms (nearly 500 pounds) of cocaine were found when agents raided the house in the coastal town of Humacao.
Calderon issued a statement to WAPA-TV in Puerto Rico denying any knowledge of the drugs, stating the house was one of several investment properties he owns and he was not aware of any illegal activities there.
No information was revealed as to whether or not Calderon was renting the house to a third party, although one news outlet has disclosed that a married couple was living there.
An alleged Puerto Rican trafficker, who has been charged in Miami with smuggling cocaine into the U.S. through the Dominican Republic, was arrested earlier this week and the raid was connected to the ongoing case.
Calderon said fuck Mayweather and Manny I'm selling coke to get my payday.