Mayweather To Return May 5th Wants Pacquiao!! STEP UP MANNY!!
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Oh ok, that me might fight in February since it's looking like Manny won't accept the fight.
He should wait to see if Marquez retires, doesn't look like Marquez really wants that fight again, after stating those conditions.
If Marquez retires, there is nobody esle for Pacquiao to fight, unless they set something up with Bradley which would piss everybody off.
He should wait to see if Marquez retires, doesn't look like Marquez really wants that fight again, after stating those conditions.
If Marquez retires, there is nobody esle for Pacquiao to fight, unless they set something up with Bradley which would piss everybody off.
the video where he was talking about fighting in Feb was posted a day or two before the Pac-Marquez fight, so it's something he said prior to what went down.
he should wait a lil bit first though before deciding, which I think he will do anyways since Canelo fights Cintron on 11/26 and the only other likely opponent is amir khan who fights 12/10.
he should wait a lil bit first though before deciding, which I think he will do anyways since Canelo fights Cintron on 11/26 and the only other likely opponent is amir khan who fights 12/10.
Canelo vs Mayweather doesn't interest me much. I know it would do big numbers but canelo is fighting guys like kermit cintron and alfonzo gomez. he's not ready for a floyd. If he were to take on tough challenges at 154 like James Kirkland, Lara, etc. and prove he's the top dog at 154 then yeah, but he hasn't.
If Manny agrees to that 4th match (whether or not the stipulations are true), any respect I have for him as a fighter will be tossed out the window. He's gotten past his latest test, however controversial it may be, but you don't see Floyd and his camp saying "He barely won he doesn't get a match." No, you see Floyd and his camp saying they are ready to sit down and make it happen.
ETA: I wouldn't mind seeing Canelo and Mayweather.
ETA: I wouldn't mind seeing Canelo and Mayweather.
if he does fight marquez again and not floyd he would be doing some of the same things I criticized floyd for in the past so I too would be very disappointed in Pac. Love him as a fighter but he needs to realize the two people pulling the strings ARUM & KONCZ are using his ass. If he can't figure that out by now that's his own fault.
Freddie Roach Believes Manny Wants Floyd Next
Speaking with Michael Woods of ESPN New York, trainer Freddie Roach says he believes that Manny Pacquiao will push to face Floyd Mayweather Jr in his next fight, and that the mega-fight that boxing fans desire isn't quite off the table just yet.
"For me, Mayweather is the number one choice to fight next. I'm trying to get hold of Manny, to get his feelings on it." ... Roach told me that he is confident that Arum, who he said is superior at what he does, will deliver the fight that Pacquiao desires. "And I think that's the Mayweather fight," Roach said.
Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO) won a debated majority decision over Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday night, and is taking further blows in the media since then, most of which is not directly his doing. Pacquiao hasn't really said anything yet -- after the fight on HBO, he said he'd fight Floyd ("Let's get it on"), but it didn't convince anyone due to the timing and the fact that Manny didn't appear to want to answer any questions. He left the post-fight press conference after just two questions, something that Todd duBoef of Top Rank laid tried to pin on himself.
Speaking with Michael Woods of ESPN New York, trainer Freddie Roach says he believes that Manny Pacquiao will push to face Floyd Mayweather Jr in his next fight, and that the mega-fight that boxing fans desire isn't quite off the table just yet.
"For me, Mayweather is the number one choice to fight next. I'm trying to get hold of Manny, to get his feelings on it." ... Roach told me that he is confident that Arum, who he said is superior at what he does, will deliver the fight that Pacquiao desires. "And I think that's the Mayweather fight," Roach said.
Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO) won a debated majority decision over Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday night, and is taking further blows in the media since then, most of which is not directly his doing. Pacquiao hasn't really said anything yet -- after the fight on HBO, he said he'd fight Floyd ("Let's get it on"), but it didn't convince anyone due to the timing and the fact that Manny didn't appear to want to answer any questions. He left the post-fight press conference after just two questions, something that Todd duBoef of Top Rank laid tried to pin on himself.
so now roach & ariza are saying that the entire team wants floyd and it's pretty much arum all by himself trying to make the 4th fight with marquez happen. it might actually go down now I mean what promoter would make his fighter fight someone that he and his team don't want nothing of anymore? gotta give marquez props too for coming out with those crazy mayweather type demands lol you know that no good jew arum must be hating that. team pacquiao is smart the time is now to cash out on the biggest fight in history before manny gets a clear L next time around. may 5th the best date to hold a big boxing match could u imagine the card they could put together? floyd & manny ain't mexican but damn u could have chavez jr, canelo, rios, morales etc damn! I got fait in the little fella!
Team Manny and Top Rank are all ducking Mayweather. Fuck all that talking about them wanting to fight Floyd. March 2010 the contract was on the table and Manny walked away from the fight. For two years all the media and Team Manny talked about is how Mayweather is scared and ducking Manny. Now Manny's bluff has been called it's time to fight. I'm calling Manny a DUCKER until he fights Mayweather.
Mayweather vs Guerrero: The Experts Give Their Take
Article Link - http://www.boxingscene.com
With Floyd Mayweather's May 5th, 2012 date looming, many boxing experts believe Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero has a chance to knock off boxing's Pound for Pound king. Here's what they had to say.
Floyd Mayweather - 14
Robert Guerrero - 6
Pick-em 2
Emanuel Steward - Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee & HBO Commentator
"It's a tough fight. To me it's a pick-em fight in my opinion."
Roberto Duran - Boxing Hall of Fame Legend
"I think its a great fight. It reminds me a lot of my fight with Sugar Ray Leonard when I moved up from lightweight to welterweight and beat him. You have a fast American fighter against a bruising Latin fighter. Styles make fights and this is a very interesting match-up. I feel that Robert will pull off the upset in Las Vegas and I must be there to see it. Guerrero by unanimous decision."
Dan Rafael - Boxing Writer ESPN
"I got Mayweather in a unanimous decision."
Kevin Iole - Boxing Writer - Yahoo Sports
"I think Mayweather would win that fight because he's the best fighter in the world."
Nonito Donaire - Three-Division World Champion
"Floyd is a great fighter as is Robert. Both show great resilience in the ring. Robert has the heart of a warrior and it's a great fight for boxing. I have to go with Robert Guerrero who's younger/freasher to win this fight."
Lem Satterfield - Ring Magazine Online
"It's going to be a boxing match and more technical than people think. You're going to have to really appreciate boxing like a chess match in this fight. I think if Robert wants to beat Floyd he's going to have to gamble at times, but not like Zab Judah , Chop Chop Corley or Ortiz did because Guerrero's got great defense. He has incredible energy and I think he's got a real good foundation of skills that's underrated. It will be competitive because Guerrero hasn't really lost too many rounds in his last few fights against very competent competition in Katsids, Casamayor and Escobdeo. This will be Floyd's toughest opponent because where he's at in his career. That being said I have to go with the Floyd by a majority decision."
Luis Decubas Sr. - Boxing Promoter
"Whenever you fight a fighter that doesn't know how to lose is very difficult to go against him. But with a great fighter, who's getting older, styles make fights and Robert Guerrero is a big, strong, young southpaw with the aggression and foot ability to beat Mayweather. Believe it or not I'm picking Guerrero by UD decision."
Cameron Dunkin - World Class Boxing Manager
"Guerrero is quick southpaw but I'm going with Floyd in a REAL competitive fight. Floyd wins 7 rounds to 5."
Eric Gomez - Matchmaker Golden Boy Promotions
"I think it will be a dead heat going into the tenth round with Robert coming out on top because he's the younger fresher fighter."
David Avila - Boxing Writer - Riverside Press-Enterprise
"That's a very close one. If The Ghost were to fight Mayweather, I'm just wondering if he could fight that style. It's a confusing style when fighting Mayweather because he makes you think and pause while he hits you. I say Mayweather in a close split decision."
Robert Diaz - Matchmaker Golden Boy Promotions
"Guerrero's always been a big lightweight in my eyes. I don't see welterweight being a problem if Robert puts on the weight properly. Look at Marquez...he put on the weight nicely and in my opinion beat Manny. Robert is a bigger lightweight then Marquez so I don't see any problems with him moving up. Mayweather has had issues with southpaws...Zab Judah, Chop Chop Corley and even Victor gave him problems. Roberts very strong but he's a technician as well. He's young, he's strong and he's faced all kinds of adversity which means he can handle anything. He's starving. Mayweather would be fighting a young hungry southpaw. I heard Guerrero's ordered three turkeys for thanksgiving, one from Las Vegas, one from Mexico and one from the Philippines...Mayweather, Marquez and Pacquiao. My pick is Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero in a unanimous decision."
Buddy McGirt - Respected Boxing Trainer and Former World Champion
"Floyd easy fight in a unanimous decision."
Ryan Maquiñana - Boxing Writer - BoxingScene.com
"With Pacquiao-Marquez IV likely on the horizon, there aren't too many options left for Mayweather, but Robert Guerrero should be somewhere at the top of the list. He's a tall, accurate southpaw who presents some issues for Floyd, and I don't think size would be a problem as I've seen "The Ghost" walk around at 152, 153 pounds. If they were to meet, Floyd's track record would make him the favorite by decision, but Robert's a live underdog, and it wouldn't surprise me if he put the first blemish on Floyd's career."
Robert Hough - reporter
"If it's not clear how to beat Mayweather, it's clear that fighting his fight is hopeless. I'd love to see an active fighter with good footwork; long arms and a serious jab throw about 70 jabs per round at him. Guerrero could do that, but Money Mayweather is schtick and Floyd Mayweather is exceptional so I suspect he'd find ways to win in a fight that has real potential to be a lot closer, more interesting and more exciting than people might suspect. Mayweather by unanimous decision."
Leon Margueles - President Warriors Boxing & Promotions
"I believe Mayweather wins because he is bigger, stronger and faster. He is also more technically sound and durable and has way more experience. That being said, outside of Manny and Sergio, I cannot think of a fighter who can give him a serious challenge right now. Robert Guerrero is as good as anyone
else as far as deserving an opportunity."
Joel Casamayor - Four-time World Champion
"As of this moment Floyd Mayweather is the best P4P fighter in the world. No doubt. I wanted to fight him years ago at 130lbs because I know his style benefits a southpaw. I've known Robert for years. I've mentored him than fought him. He's learned a lot and I feel he has the abilities to become the best fighter pound for pound. He's a young, strong, fast, tall, lanky and tricky southpaw. One night one shot I think Robert can shock the world. He beats Mayweather by decision"
Igor Frank - Boxing Writer - Examinar.com
"I don't think Robert is read for Mayweather yet. The last fight I seen him he fought as a lightweight. He's going to have to fight Floyd at welterweight. I just don't think the Robert is on the level Floyd yet. Mayweather is the stronger guy and I pick him to win a unanimous decision."
Miguel Diaz - World Boxing Hall of Fame Trainer
"Floyd is a great fighter. If there's someone who's going to beat him it's gonna be a strong young fighter like Robert Guerrero. He is a southpaw with lots of skill. But in the end I feel Floyd will be too intelligent and win a decision in a VERY competitive fight."
Orlando Cueller - Respected Boxing Trainer
"Mayweather all the way, a total mismatch! Mayweather is in the unreal league and, though I have a lot of respect for what The Ghost has accomplished, this is just a little bit too much for Guerrero!"
Franco Gonzalez - Respected Boxing Trainer
"Robert Guerrero is a special fighter who has gotten better as he goes up in weight. He's a good puncher he's a southpaw and a dangerous fight for Mayweather. But, Floyd is Floyd he is the best P4P fighter in the world hands down. He's too smart and poised he beats Guerrero by a comfortable decision."
Rick Pienda - Ringside Photographer
" We all want to see Mayweather vs. Pac-man. But it looks like it won't happen. I can't think of a better challenge out there than The Ghost. He's a young strong lion. That being said, Floyd is a great fighter, he's one of a kind and he beats Guerrero by unanimous decision in a chess match. It is a very interesting fight. Floyd's 43-0 Experience prevails."
Karim Mayfield - Undefeated NABO Jr. Lightweight Champion
"Guerrero vs. Mayweather would be huge for the Bay Area. I've been in there with The Ghost and he hits like a middleweight. Mayweather has problems with southpaws and Guerrero is one of the best but I'm leaning toward Floyd Mayweather to squeak out a majority decision."
Article Link - http://www.boxingscene.com
With Floyd Mayweather's May 5th, 2012 date looming, many boxing experts believe Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero has a chance to knock off boxing's Pound for Pound king. Here's what they had to say.
Floyd Mayweather - 14
Robert Guerrero - 6
Pick-em 2
Emanuel Steward - Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee & HBO Commentator
"It's a tough fight. To me it's a pick-em fight in my opinion."
Roberto Duran - Boxing Hall of Fame Legend
"I think its a great fight. It reminds me a lot of my fight with Sugar Ray Leonard when I moved up from lightweight to welterweight and beat him. You have a fast American fighter against a bruising Latin fighter. Styles make fights and this is a very interesting match-up. I feel that Robert will pull off the upset in Las Vegas and I must be there to see it. Guerrero by unanimous decision."
Dan Rafael - Boxing Writer ESPN
"I got Mayweather in a unanimous decision."
Kevin Iole - Boxing Writer - Yahoo Sports
"I think Mayweather would win that fight because he's the best fighter in the world."
Nonito Donaire - Three-Division World Champion
"Floyd is a great fighter as is Robert. Both show great resilience in the ring. Robert has the heart of a warrior and it's a great fight for boxing. I have to go with Robert Guerrero who's younger/freasher to win this fight."
Lem Satterfield - Ring Magazine Online
"It's going to be a boxing match and more technical than people think. You're going to have to really appreciate boxing like a chess match in this fight. I think if Robert wants to beat Floyd he's going to have to gamble at times, but not like Zab Judah , Chop Chop Corley or Ortiz did because Guerrero's got great defense. He has incredible energy and I think he's got a real good foundation of skills that's underrated. It will be competitive because Guerrero hasn't really lost too many rounds in his last few fights against very competent competition in Katsids, Casamayor and Escobdeo. This will be Floyd's toughest opponent because where he's at in his career. That being said I have to go with the Floyd by a majority decision."
Luis Decubas Sr. - Boxing Promoter
"Whenever you fight a fighter that doesn't know how to lose is very difficult to go against him. But with a great fighter, who's getting older, styles make fights and Robert Guerrero is a big, strong, young southpaw with the aggression and foot ability to beat Mayweather. Believe it or not I'm picking Guerrero by UD decision."
Cameron Dunkin - World Class Boxing Manager
"Guerrero is quick southpaw but I'm going with Floyd in a REAL competitive fight. Floyd wins 7 rounds to 5."
Eric Gomez - Matchmaker Golden Boy Promotions
"I think it will be a dead heat going into the tenth round with Robert coming out on top because he's the younger fresher fighter."
David Avila - Boxing Writer - Riverside Press-Enterprise
"That's a very close one. If The Ghost were to fight Mayweather, I'm just wondering if he could fight that style. It's a confusing style when fighting Mayweather because he makes you think and pause while he hits you. I say Mayweather in a close split decision."
Robert Diaz - Matchmaker Golden Boy Promotions
"Guerrero's always been a big lightweight in my eyes. I don't see welterweight being a problem if Robert puts on the weight properly. Look at Marquez...he put on the weight nicely and in my opinion beat Manny. Robert is a bigger lightweight then Marquez so I don't see any problems with him moving up. Mayweather has had issues with southpaws...Zab Judah, Chop Chop Corley and even Victor gave him problems. Roberts very strong but he's a technician as well. He's young, he's strong and he's faced all kinds of adversity which means he can handle anything. He's starving. Mayweather would be fighting a young hungry southpaw. I heard Guerrero's ordered three turkeys for thanksgiving, one from Las Vegas, one from Mexico and one from the Philippines...Mayweather, Marquez and Pacquiao. My pick is Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero in a unanimous decision."
Buddy McGirt - Respected Boxing Trainer and Former World Champion
"Floyd easy fight in a unanimous decision."
Ryan Maquiñana - Boxing Writer - BoxingScene.com
"With Pacquiao-Marquez IV likely on the horizon, there aren't too many options left for Mayweather, but Robert Guerrero should be somewhere at the top of the list. He's a tall, accurate southpaw who presents some issues for Floyd, and I don't think size would be a problem as I've seen "The Ghost" walk around at 152, 153 pounds. If they were to meet, Floyd's track record would make him the favorite by decision, but Robert's a live underdog, and it wouldn't surprise me if he put the first blemish on Floyd's career."
Robert Hough - reporter
"If it's not clear how to beat Mayweather, it's clear that fighting his fight is hopeless. I'd love to see an active fighter with good footwork; long arms and a serious jab throw about 70 jabs per round at him. Guerrero could do that, but Money Mayweather is schtick and Floyd Mayweather is exceptional so I suspect he'd find ways to win in a fight that has real potential to be a lot closer, more interesting and more exciting than people might suspect. Mayweather by unanimous decision."
Leon Margueles - President Warriors Boxing & Promotions
"I believe Mayweather wins because he is bigger, stronger and faster. He is also more technically sound and durable and has way more experience. That being said, outside of Manny and Sergio, I cannot think of a fighter who can give him a serious challenge right now. Robert Guerrero is as good as anyone
else as far as deserving an opportunity."
Joel Casamayor - Four-time World Champion
"As of this moment Floyd Mayweather is the best P4P fighter in the world. No doubt. I wanted to fight him years ago at 130lbs because I know his style benefits a southpaw. I've known Robert for years. I've mentored him than fought him. He's learned a lot and I feel he has the abilities to become the best fighter pound for pound. He's a young, strong, fast, tall, lanky and tricky southpaw. One night one shot I think Robert can shock the world. He beats Mayweather by decision"
Igor Frank - Boxing Writer - Examinar.com
"I don't think Robert is read for Mayweather yet. The last fight I seen him he fought as a lightweight. He's going to have to fight Floyd at welterweight. I just don't think the Robert is on the level Floyd yet. Mayweather is the stronger guy and I pick him to win a unanimous decision."
Miguel Diaz - World Boxing Hall of Fame Trainer
"Floyd is a great fighter. If there's someone who's going to beat him it's gonna be a strong young fighter like Robert Guerrero. He is a southpaw with lots of skill. But in the end I feel Floyd will be too intelligent and win a decision in a VERY competitive fight."
Orlando Cueller - Respected Boxing Trainer
"Mayweather all the way, a total mismatch! Mayweather is in the unreal league and, though I have a lot of respect for what The Ghost has accomplished, this is just a little bit too much for Guerrero!"
Franco Gonzalez - Respected Boxing Trainer
"Robert Guerrero is a special fighter who has gotten better as he goes up in weight. He's a good puncher he's a southpaw and a dangerous fight for Mayweather. But, Floyd is Floyd he is the best P4P fighter in the world hands down. He's too smart and poised he beats Guerrero by a comfortable decision."
Rick Pienda - Ringside Photographer
" We all want to see Mayweather vs. Pac-man. But it looks like it won't happen. I can't think of a better challenge out there than The Ghost. He's a young strong lion. That being said, Floyd is a great fighter, he's one of a kind and he beats Guerrero by unanimous decision in a chess match. It is a very interesting fight. Floyd's 43-0 Experience prevails."
Karim Mayfield - Undefeated NABO Jr. Lightweight Champion
"Guerrero vs. Mayweather would be huge for the Bay Area. I've been in there with The Ghost and he hits like a middleweight. Mayweather has problems with southpaws and Guerrero is one of the best but I'm leaning toward Floyd Mayweather to squeak out a majority decision."