Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao
Boxer Manny Pacquiao has stated he expects a
statement from rival Floyd Mayweather by the end of the month,
regarding their highly anticipated fight. Speaking to the Manila
Standard newspaper, Pacquiao stated, "We
will make an announcement before the end of the month. I think it
will happen." Pacquiao is willing to take a smaller split
regarding profits, to ensure the fight happens. Mayweather has
stated regarding the fight, "We are ready.
Let's make it happen. May 2. Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao. Let's
do it."
Amir Khan
Adding controversy to the situation is boxer Amir
Khan. Mayweather and Khan have been locked in a social networking
war of words for the past year. Khan recently
issued a May 2015 deadline to Mayweather, stating he wants to fight
him in the ring during said month,
"I want to fight in May and I want the Mayweather fight, but it's
not getting any closer. It's a waiting game, I've given his team
five days. I need to know this week because I need to start
training." However, Mayweather has shutdown the offer and
deadline, stating Khan's name "holds no weight." Ouch!
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Manny Pacquiao Expects Floyd Mayweather Fight, Promises Imminent Announcement
Manny Pacquiao Expects Floyd Mayweather Fight, Promises Imminent Announcement
Jan 12, 2015 - Manny Pacquiao believes a date for
his long-awaited showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be set by
the end of January. The Filipino star, who is willing to take a
smaller percentage of the purse to push negotiations through,
suggested talks are on track to the Manila Standard:
"We will make an announcement before the end of the
month. I think it will happen," Pacquiao revealed. Fans can expect
Mayweather's love affair with Las Vegas' MGM Grand to continue in a
fight worth approximately $300 million. It is widely suggested
Pacquiao wishes to battle on May 2 to coincide with Cinco de Mayo,
but Miguel Cotto is also expected to face Saul Alvarez in another
major box office draw on this date.
Mayweather has already acknowledged this date suits
him. "We are ready," said the unbeaten fighter in an interview with
Showtime. "Let's make it happen. May 2. Mayweather versus Manny
Pacquiao. Let's do it."...
