Floyd Mayweather Retires With $1B In Earnings And Manny Pacquiao With $500 Million Proving Boxing Is A Lucrative Sport

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather after May 2, 2015 fight

The career earnings of recently retired 39-year-old boxer, Floyd Mayweather, is approximately $1 billion dollars. The career earnings of Mayweather's top rival, 37-year-old Manny Pacquiao, who announced his retirement as well, is approximately $500,000,0000, according to an article published on the Forbes website. Those are staggering figures for any athlete in any sport. There are a number of other boxers who have become multi-millionaires from boxing as well.

Some may scoff at earning a living from boxing, but many athletes have used the sport to support themselves and their families quite well. They've proven boxing can be a great source of income. It takes hard work, dedication, discipline and practice, but it can be done. It also takes good business management. When some people hear and read about the big financial figures being tossed about, it sometimes brings out the greed and envy in them and they try to rip boxers off. So, you have to be careful. Know what you are signing and how your money is being collected and spent.

There are things you can do to help and protect yourself. My dad, a former professional athlete and coach, is of the belief it is a good idea that young boxers seek out the knowledge and assistance of older, veteran boxers. His advice regarding the subject is, "Find a good, old boxer." They can give you tips on life inside and outside the ring, in sharing their experiences. Many of them enjoy being in boxing gyms and soaking up the atmosphere, long after they've retired. Talk to them and see what you can learn. 

Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao during April 9, 2016 fight

Mayweather, for instance, had the benefit of his father and uncles, former professional boxers, training and guiding him. It made a big difference. He benefited from their experiences in the ring. Mike Tyson was trained by boxing veteran, Cus D'Amato, who was a boxer and had decades of experience as a trainer when he took Tyson under his wing. Current world champ, Tyson Fury, was trained by his dad, a former boxer (as well as his uncle Peter Fury) and he gained from their experiences. There are tricks of the trade and when you have someone who has been through it helping you with your career, it will benefit you.  

Be careful listening to friends who are not knowledgeable on the sport. They may mean well (while some are just hanging around hoping you'll make money and acquire other material things they can get) but if they don't know the sport and they are trying to assist in training you, they could be telling you things that will lead to you forming bad boxing habits that could cause you trouble in the ring. Keep your practices and form textbook correct, punch perfect.

Even though you are just starting your career, you have to think ahead. Don't do things now that you will regret later. I've often written in this column that entertainers and athletes need to keep their image as family friendly as possible, because it sets a good example and will lead to endorsements that can support you and your family. People make millions of dollars from endorsements alone (this is on top of purse money). So, stay out of trouble and be careful of what you post on social networking.

 

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Floyd Mayweather: By The Numbers

 May 2, 2015 @ 06:49 PM 48,556 views - Floyd Mayweather (47-0) faces Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2) in the “Fight of the Century” Saturday night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The sports world has waited nearly six years for boxing’s two biggest stars to square off in the ring with many figuring it would never happen thanks to the animosity between the camps of the two champions. But the money was too much to resist for all parties involved and off we go. Win or lose, no one will make off better financially on Saturday than Mayweather. He stands to make at least $150 million from the bout cementing his place on top of the world’s highest-paid athletes.

$99.99: Record cost of Saturday’s fight in HD. Standard definition is $89.99.

$400,000: Value of Rolex watch Mayweather received from the MGM Grand as a gift.

$750,000: Cost for Mayweather to get out of his Top Rank contract in 2006. It was the best investment in the history of boxing.

2.48 million: Record PPV buys for his 2007 fight against Oscar De La Hoya.

5.9 million: Mayweather’s Twitter TWTR +4.83% followers, which ranks seventh among active American athletes. LeBron James leads among U.S. athletes with 20.8 million. Mayweather also has 10 million Facebook fans.

14.5 million: Total career PPV buys for Mayweather fights, which ranks first all-time.

$25 million:  Mayweather has earned at least $25 million for each of his past 10 fights. Saturday night marks No. 11.

$41.5 million: Record guarantee Mayweather received for his 2013 fight against Canelo Alvarez.
 

$72 million: Record live gate for Saturday’s fight. The previous record was $20 million for Mayweather-Alvarez.
 

$73 million: Mayweather’s total earnings for his fight against Alvarez, including his share of PPV revenue.
 

$123 million: Cash in Mayweather’s bank account, according to a 2013 ESPN The Magazine profile, before his $73 million Alvarez payday.
 

$153 million: Record PPV revenue for Mayweather-Alvarez.
 

$200 million: The amount Mayweather says he will make from Saturday’s fight. He’s being a tad optimistic unless the PPV buys go nuts. Mayweather posted on Instagram in 2014 that he would make $70 million from his first Marcos Maidana fight after the PPV money was counted. Mayweather made $32 million.

$420 million: Mayweather’s career earnings ahead of Saturday’s fight.
 

$873 million: TV revenue generated from Mayweather’s 13 PPV fights, which ranks first all-time. He’ll move past $1 billion Saturday night.

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Manny Pacquiao Set To Retire After Bradley Fight With $500 Million In Career Earnings
 

Apr 9, 2016 @ 10:00 AM 22,269 views - Update: Pacquiao won a unanimous decision against Bradley and reiterated that he is retired “as of now.” Manny Pacquiao squares off in the ring against Timothy Bradley Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao says it will be his final bout, although many are skeptical, including his trainer Freddie Roach and long-time promoter Bob Arum. Pacquiao reiterated his stance at Wednesday’s press conference as he plans to focus on his political career with a senate election on the docket next month in the Philippines. “This is my last fight,” he said.

If it is the end of the road, Saturday’s fight will wrap an extraordinary run where Pacquiao rose from living in a cardboard shack in the Philippines to one of the most marketable and bankable athletes on the planet who won world titles in a record eight divisions. The result after Saturday: Pacquiao will have earned $500 million from boxing purses and endorsements during his two-decade professional career...

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Coach Slammed, Humiliated And Demoralized Diddy's Son Justin Combs For Being Rich

Justin Combs (second from the right) and Sean "Diddy" Combs

TMZ is reported UCLA football coach Sal Alosi was demoralizing and verbally abusing Justin Combs, the son of music and fashion mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, for being rich and connected. This led to Diddy physically attacking Alosi. TMZ states Alosi was so resentful of Justin being rich, he posted a photo in the locker room of the rap mogul and his son courtside at an NBA basketball game and stated, "While you guys are training, this guy is sitting courtside with his dad."

Sal Alosi

Alosi's bullying was completely uncalled for. Furthermore, how is attending a basketball game partying. Granted, Diddy handled matters the wrong way by resorting to violence, Alosi provoked it via bullying the rapper's child in his presence. Alosi has a problem with sportsmanship and fair play, having tripped a Miami Dolphins football player during an NFL game, in misconduct he was forced to publicly apologize for on television.

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In Boxing The Right Trainer Will Make A Big Difference

 

In all the years I have been watching boxing and learning about sports management, I've seen many come and go. Boxers with great potential and a willingness to try to become the best, sometimes do not achieve all they can. There is an exact formula to success in boxing and none of the components can be missing.

There are important factors that go into a great boxing career. One of the most important is a great trainer, who is a crucial piece of the puzzle if you want to become a successful boxer. The boxer is the most important member of the team, but there are many things young athletes just don't know that trainers must apprize them of, while bringing out the best of their talent. Knowledgeable trainers with real experience and a full understanding of the sport are essential in passing on this knowledge to their pupils. 

Some underestimate the value of a great trainer. It cannot be emphasized enough how vital a great trainer is to a boxer's career if there is to be a high level of achievement. If you do not have the right trainer to mold your talent, repeatedly showing you where you are going wrong until you get it right and keep getting it right, you will not reach your full potential. Different trainers have different techniques and some are better than others in getting real results.

You can train in the gym all day, but if your technique and practice habits are wrong, you are reinforcing what is and will become a serious problem and hurdle in your career. A great trainer will spot all the problems and correct them (provided the boxer is cooperative). A great trainer will also know all the tricks of the trade, the best training regimens and how to mentally and physically hone a hopeful into a well rounded boxer. The right trainer can turn a boxer into a champion in what is a joint effort.  

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Chris Brown Is Still Trying To Win Back Ex-Girlfriend Karrueche Tran Via Social Networking As She Posts Snaps With Her Handsome New Trainer (Photos)

Karrueche Tran and her cute personal trainer Tolland Weems. What's that bashful, blushing look on your face and look in your eyes, Ms. Tran (*secretly laughing*).

Chris Brown continues to make comments on social networking site Instagram in bids at getting back ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran who for her part, is busy working on building a career as an aspiring model and actress. Brown made comments on Instagram stating "everything takes time" in reference to getting Tran back. Ironically, he's not working on getting back ex-girlfriend, Rihanna. Shows you who he is really in love with now.

I'm pretty sure this is what Chris Brown looks like looking at Instagram pics of Karrueche Tran and her cute trainer Tolland Weems

Tran has been working out with a handsome new trainer, Tolland Weems. However, Chris will be out of gas if her trainer starts working her out in other ways. Tran and her trainer have taken a number of cute, cozy, playful photos while working out that have been posted on Instagram. Tran's followers keep commenting on how cute Weems is and the fact he is in great shape. Needless to say, Brown is not happy with the pics, as it shows Tran smiling and blushing in Weems' presence (Tolland, out of curiosity, do you know self-defense...just checking LOL).

What Karrueche is looking at when she trains (Chris is in trouble LOL)

 

Chris Brown comment and likes on social networking site Instagram regarding ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran 

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Manny Pacquiao Trainer Freddie Roach Trolls Floyd Mayweather, His Dad And Uncle (Video)

A humorous video interview featuring Freddie Roach, the trainer of boxer, Manny Pacquiao, trolling rival Floyd "Money May" Mayweather's dad and uncle is sure to get under the family's skin. Roach mocked "Money May" his dad, Floyd Sr. and uncle Roger Mayweather, who have both trained the pugilist.

Roach stated he hopes Floyd Sr. will train Floyd Jr. as opposed to Roger. Roach stated in his estimation, Roger is a better trainer and fighter than Floyd Sr. Roach also stated Floyd Sr. does not communicate well with Floyd Jr., which will lead to confusion in the ring and make his job with Pacquiao even easier. I say we put Roach and Floyd Sr. on the under card (LOL).

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Are You Overtraining

Overtraining or training in the wrong way is dangerous in sports. Your body will have to carry you throughout your sporting career. Therefore, be careful that you are not settling into bad habits that can lead to preventable injuries. While injuries do happen, all of them do not have to in practice or play.

I’ve seen videos online where select newbie athletes and newly signed sports figures, have been putting undue strain on their bodies. A qualified sports professional should be hired to assess if the athlete is training in the correct manner.

For instance, are you running in the correct manner? Are you lifting too many heavy weights? Are you doing push ups and pull ups in the correct manner or is your form promoting injury and unnecessary pain?

Floyd Mayweather's Trainer Puts May 2, 2015 Manny Pacquiao Fight In Doubt (Video)

  

Alex Ariza, one of the trainers of undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather, did an interview with the Fight Hype website, casting doubt on a May 2, 2015 fight against champion pugilist, Manny Pacquiao. Ariza stated, "We're fighting May 2 but it's not going to be Manny Pacquiao. As soon as we get rid of him (Bob Arum), we can get it on." 

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

Bob Arum is Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Mayweather takes great exception to in every way. However, it should not prevent the fight from happening. Business is business. Many people all over the world do business with people they dislike, but keep it formal and about the financial transactions. Fans are upset at this latest announcement. People are stating Mayweather is ducking Pacquiao out of fear he will receive his first loss in the ring at his hands. This is not good for Mayweather's boxing legacy.

The Bigger Boxer Doesn't Always Win (Video)

 

Mike Tyson

Everyone's heard stories of the little guy triumphing against the big one. It's an age old tale that gives the underdog encouragement. It is true in boxing as well. People tend to look at potential fights and assume the bigger boxer will win, but that is not always the case.

Take for example, former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, one of the greatest boxers to ever step into the ring. In his prime Tyson beat men who were bigger and taller. He did so with purpose, accuracy and precision. Legendary boxing trainer, the late Cus D'Amato, famously stunted Tyson's growth as a teen, by making him jog with heavy weights on his back that were placed inside a bookbag. As a result, Tyson is shorter than many of his peers at 5'10. 

David Haye v Nikolay Valuev WBA World Heavyweight Championship in 2009 

Another fine example of this is the fight David Haye v Nikolay Valuev for the WBA Heavyweight title. On paper, the casual observer would assume 7-foot 320 pound Valuev would beat smaller, but still big opponent, Haye, who is 6'3 and weighs 235 pounds, but the find did not turn out that way. 

Valuev, who was a worthy and skilled opponent, who is now retired, but to date only has 2 losses in 53 fights, was outclassed by his smaller rival, Haye, another pugilist with a great record. Haye put on a masterful performance feverishly circling Valuev the entire fight, landing accurate and effective shots. It was a masterclass and one of my favorite fights.

Haye's defensive skills during the fight were so good, that he was elusive, consistently evading shots that could have resulted in a knockout from towering Valuev. The fight was billed "David vs. Goliath" and it certainly lived up to its name with David winning.  

 

Stills from Haye v. Valuev 

 

In closing, if your opponent is bigger than you are, it does not mean they will win the fight. Great defensive skills (head movement and footwork) coupled with clean, accurate shots can win the fight. 

At the end of the day to be a great, well rounded boxer, especially in the heavyweight division, you must be an effective power puncher with great footwork/head movement (defensive skills). You cannot just focus on one aspect of your boxing game, you must master them all. It means more time training, but that's a sacrifice you have to make if you want to win. 

David Haye won the title

Side Bar: Mike Tyson was on the television show "The View" this week and he stated he doesn't miss getting into the ring, due to the nervousness and anxiety it created, coupled with the damage it did to his personal relationships from working all the time. Tyson still loves boxing though and is now a promoter.

Do Some Managers, Coaches Trainers And Athletes Have An Edge Due To Trade Secrets

 

Pele

For many years, select managers, coaches, trainers and athletes pioneered training methods that are essentially trade secrets that give them a fair and ethical, but secretive edge in play. My dad, who was a professional athlete and worked in the sports industry for many years, told me of things he witnessed behind the scenes, regarding stellar athletes in various sports, who loved their craft so much, they took it to new levels during training. 

    

Ali shuffle

Some athletes have signature moves associated with them. Heavy weight boxing champ Muhammad Ali pioneered the Ali shuffle. Floyd Mayweather popularized "the Philly shoulder roll" also known as the "Philly shell." In football, David Beckham popularized a method of making the ball curve at such an angle it greatly increased the probability of a goal being scored as well as confused many a goalie as to where the ball was headed. Michael Jordan seemingly flew through the air in basketball on his way to the rim, making it difficult to guard him without catching a foul. It earned him the nickname “Air Jordan.” 

Mayweather has popularized the shoulder roll

Boxing trainer Cus D’Amto was so meticulous is his training methods, he even stunted the growth of champion boxer Mike Tyson by making him jog with 50 pounds of weights on his back during his teen years, as he believed it would make him a better heavyweight. 

Michael Jordan soaring through the air to the rim

Logic and history shows us some athletes are better than others in how they perform in play. While natural athletic ability does play apart in it via genetics, how you train and what you are taught as an athlete does make a big difference as well. Some managers and trainers are more advanced, skilled and knowledgeable than others. Some have a greater eye for talent and athlete development as well.

What Managers, Coaches And Trainers Look For In Athletes

Many people want to become professional athletes and wonder what it takes. Natural talent is very important. However, other factors are important as well. The willingness to work hard is a second important trait. Sports is physically demanding and requires many hours of training. You must be willing to put in the time and effort in extensive, exhausting practice sessions and in play.

Discipline goes hand in hand with hard work. You have to discipline yourself to train long hours and not get into trouble with drugs and alcohol, which wreak havoc on an athlete's body.  Having one drink is one thing (wine is the least damaging) but getting high on drugs and drunk on alcohol is quite another. There have been high profile cases of notable, talented athletes, whose careers were derailed by drugs and or alcoholism.  

The willingness to listen and cooperate is also an asset. Managers, coaches and trainers prefer athletes who are not stubborn and are willing to listen to their advice that comes from many years of experience. The willingness to listen to instructions, correction and advice, putting it in motion in real life situations in and out of play, will make you more successful. 

No matter how good of an athlete you are, you don't want the manager or coach to become exasperated with your attitude or antics in or out of play and bench you. There's only so much the average manager or coach is willing to take. Get behavioral issues under control. 

There have been a few athletes who were warring with people they work with because training and team commitments interfered with their partying scheduled. That's another thing, you cannot be a successful athlete chasing tramps and partying all the time. It will sap your strength and damage your career. Your performance off the pitch/field/court with all these women will negatively impact your performance on the pitch/field/court.

See your career as something you love, but also a business. Only listen to the most experienced, tried and tested individuals, who are professionals with a track record for being correct and successful. Listening to your friends and or girlfriends, who do not know the business, with some acting out of self-interest, will not help you in the long run.

 

For example, your friend wanting to manage your career, with no business experience or contacts in the industry, as opposed to you signing with a manager or agent with years of experience and proven success. That is a big no-no. Many careers have suffered going this route. The entertainment and sports industries are very specific and complicated. It's not cut and dry. There are many intricacies. An experienced and connected manager and or agent will get you places and more income much quicker than your inexperienced, untrained friend off the street attempting to trade off your burgeoning name. 

A good manager or agent will confidently and constantly work via their connections to get you deals with corporations that make sports drinks, soft drinks, food, footwear, apparel, cars and other items that are a good fit with your brand. Your friend who is not in the industry will have a very difficult time getting meetings with the aforementioned people.

Another example, your girlfriend not wanting you to sign with certain teams in certain cities. You think it is because she does not believe they are the best teams and will not win championships, when it has been proven in quite a few cases it's about the number of models and groupies that reside in said cities (Miami, Los Angeles and New York ect). Don't laugh, I know of cases where this happened but I don't want to name names and embarrass anyone. That's not the purpose of this article.

 

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Unless your girlfriend is a professional athlete, manager, agent or works for a sports organization in an executive capacity, it is best not to accept life changing career advice from her. She may mean well, she may be only thinking about herself, you don't know, but at the end of the day, it is best to listen to the professionals. 

Additionally, whether you are on a squad or in a solo sport, once you get signed, you will have a team of professionals behind you and you need to make the best effort you can to cooperate and work with them. No man is an island. There's nothing wrong with getting help from others under the correct, prearranged terms, hammered out in proper contracts. And remember, you head up your personal business team, you set the agenda, don't let anyone push you into anything you do not feel comfortable doing.

Work with knowledgeable, experienced people, as it will make a difference in how much of an impact your career makes and how much income you earn. It's not about greed, but one must keep in mind, the average professional athlete's career lasts roughly 5-years. Some exceed that, but many fall under the five year average as well. Therefore, you need to make the most of it while you have it, to set yourself and your family up financially for the future. As the Judiciary Report always advocates, use a small portion of your earnings to start a sensible business.

Bills don't pay themselves. Think big and try to think ahead and with that in mind, make the most of today with the best deals and endorsements your team can find. 

The Fall Of Manchester United This Season Is A Coaching Lesson In The Dangers Of Demoralization In Sports

Manchester United

The famous British football team Manchester United went from number one to seven in the Premier League this season, giving them their worst finish in the club's 135 year history. The blame was placed on new manager David Moyes, who was relieved of his duties, after 10-months on the job. Moyes received $6,000,000 in pay and promised perks for his brief amount of time with the team. 

However, Manchester United has been demoralized due to negative coaching methods espousing doubt, which led to a string of defeats and subsequent taunts from the public about their historic slide from number one. Moyes made many negative proclamations to the team that left them feeling demoralized, inadequate and incapable of winning, something I decried online as a bad idea that would lead to disaster and it did, as the reining champs experienced a record slide on the Premier League tables 7-months later (David Moyes Fired As Manager Of Manchester United Affirming This Site's Previous Claims). 

The same squad that was number one, dominating the league, fell to levels near relegation at one point in the season under the new negative manager (coach), in what was a coaching/training lesson worthy of note and study.

In sports, confidence is important. If you believe you are going to lose, you will start performing in that manner and sustain losses. Mind and body have to be in sync. The brain needs to be sending the body the correct messages. Athletes minds need to alert and free of worry. You must have the will to win, the hunger and drive. If you start to have doubts and believe you are a failure, failure is what you will get. 

When you see winning teams in a variety of sports hyping themselves up before games, it's not for show. It is positive declarations to stimulate their minds, then bodies into action and great play. This translates into wins, if what was learned in practice is properly put into play while in action during games.

In addition to physical and nutritional regimens, athletes need confidence classes. Nothing grandiose, just simple, affirmative mental exercises, to give them the correct mindset about winning and reinforce their will to win. Athletes who believe they are worthy of winning, capable of becoming the best and that anything is possible perform better with greater results in play (just don't issue serious, non-joking press quotes stating you are the best, because the media will chew you up for it haha).  

A clear mind and the will to win are conducive to success in sports. My dad, who was a professional athlete, then a coach, observed this first hand regarding athletics. For example, my dad has joked to me that if an athlete has an argument with his girlfriend or wife before a sporting event, he will lose the game/match. I thought it was hilarious, but he was serious in that having the right mindset, with a clear and settled mind are almost as important as one’s physical training.

Another tip worth noting. One of my dad’s friends, Usain Bolt's coach Glen Mills, espouses players refrain from sex before events. It saps athletes’ strength and leaves them too relaxed. When you are in a very competitive event, requiring more focus and drive, it simply will not be there because you had sex before the sporting event you are participating in.

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Bad Practice Habits And Improper Technique Wreak Havoc On Athletes Performance

Are you training correctly? Is your technique right? These are things that can make or break an athlete. An effective coach or trainer can look at an athlete's form and tell whether their training methods, technique and form are correct. If you are an athlete training in your own time, it is good to verify your habits, methods and form against greats in your sport who have achieved tremendous levels of success. You learn from the best. This coupled with hard work and practice is how you get better. 

It is important that athletes not form bad habits. Incorrect training methods and the wrong technique can lead to injury and unnecessary losses in games/matches. It can mean the difference between winning the title or taking a defeat. Therefore, ensure you do things correctly, following proper, safe textbook guidelines proven to be the most efficient and effective in your sport.

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Amir Khan And Other Boxers Accused Of Having A Weak Chin

  

Amir Khan: my chin ain't weak 

It’s called the dreaded “weak chin” “glass chin” and “glass jaw” said in reference to boxers, who get knocked out more easily than others. Former welterweight champion, Amir Khan, recently fired back at widespread claims online that he has a “weak chin.” Khan suffered a few defeats that saw him knocked down in the ring.

Amir Khan

Boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao recently did an interview to talk about his training regimen. When asked the worst place to be hit, PacMan stated “the chin.” I was speaking to my dad over the phone recently about this. My dad, a former athlete, football and cricket coach, says it’s due to the fact a punch to the chin causes “dislocation” that “goes straight to the brain. 

 

Manny Pacquiao

The fact of the matter is anyone can get knocked out. My dad stated that’s why boxers exercise the trapezius muscle, with the hope it will aid in withstanding a potential knock out. There are other strategies in the ring that aid in evading a knock out. My dad stated developing “defensive skills to protect oneself in situations” as well as offensive skills in being able to adeptly “maneuver your opponent into a situation and deal with him.” 

 

Timothy Bradley vs Manny Pacquiao in their highly anticipated rematch PacMan won

Athletes must love their sport, be well-rounded and learn their trade if they are to succeed in their chosen profession. Some boxers are big power punchers, but that’s their main game. However, as stated above, it is better to be well-rounded, learning and developing all the skills to make one's game total and complete. My dad’s favorite boxer is Muhammad Ali, a man he met (click here for that humorous story). 

 

Muhammad Ali

My dad highly rates Ali as a power puncher, but also as a boxer who could skillfully move around the ring and duck punches with great defensive skills. As my dad says, a boxer “can’t be flatfooted” as they always “have to be on their toes” with “legs that are in good shape.” Ali is a prime example of these skills.

 

Sugar Ray Robinson

Floyd Mayweather also has great defensive skills. During his fight with formidable challenger, Marcos Maidana, "Chino" put in work repeatedly throwing flurries of punches at Mayweather, but many of them did not land, due to Mayweather’s superb defensive skills. When Mayweather went on the offensive, he landed more punches with selective, well timed shots. 

Floyd Mayweather

My dad also stated boxers should beware of "forming bad habits." Boxing is such a risky endeavor, where some have sustained serious injuries during practice and in the ring. One's boxing form and training regimen must be as textbook as possible in adhering to established, winning principles and techniques used by legendary pugilists. 

Marcos Maidana

Boxers who are just beginning their professional careers should seek to gradualize their ascent and career trajectory, selectively choosing the appropriate opponents that match their level of experience. The more you box, the more experience you will gain. There is raw talent out there, who have the ability to take on the best pros in the world, but it should follow a process to ensure they are not outfoxed in the ring by someone who has more experience and has already learned all the tricks of the trade.

Manny Pacquioa’s Trainer Freddie Roach Slams Floyd Mayweather Accusing Him Of Running From A Fight (Video)

Freddie Roach, the successful trainer of well-liked boxer, Manny Pacquiao, has slammed his client’s fellow champion, undefeated superstar, Floyd Mayweather, stating he keeps providing excuses in attempts at running from a fight with the new WBO titleholder. Yes, Roach went there! Oh, this is getting good!

Roach insists Pacquiao is and has been ready to fight Mayweather anytime, any place. He states it is now up to Mayweather to commit. Roach stated he feels public demand for the match up has somewhat waned over the past two years. However, Pacquiao defeating worthy rival, Timothy Bradley, has greatly renewed interest. 

Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao

Roach stated to the Telegraph newspaper, "We'd love to fight [Floyd] Mayweather but there have been so many excuses. He really doesn't seem to want to fight us, but we want that fight. I think my guy beats him...It was not the best I have seen Manny perform, but I'm not annoyed with him, I'm annoyed at myself for not seeing Bradley's plan coming..."I've stopped getting angry about Mayweather refusing to fight my guy, but we've agreed to everything - a 60/40 split of the purse, blood testing, whatever it is... and then he comes up with something else."

Manny Pacquiao

Roach further stated, "The problem he has is history will judge this. The thing is he is the one who won't fight us. Manny is going to go down in history as a great fighter, the greatest fighter of his era. Mayweather is going to go down as a great fighter, but the guy who never fought Manny Pacquiao." 

   

Floyd Mayweather  

Mayweather has been silent on Paquiao’s unanimous victory in the Bradley fight this past weekend, though many have sought his opinion on the bout. He is also withholding comment on Roach’s recent statements, accusing him of ducking a fight with Pacquiao. However, Mayweather is not one to bite his tongue for long. 

Timothy Bradley (left) Dionesia Pacquiao (center) Manny Pacquiao (right)

Side Bar: People joked on Twitter that Manny Pacquiao’s mom, who was in the audience during his fight, put a hex on Timothy Bradley, cause he lost the fight and injured his calf. Y'all are wrong for that on Twitter (LOL). Last week I stated on Twitter that she was fervently praying for her son, with a prayer card and cross (rosary) around her hand. She confirmed it yesterday. I said a prayer for Manny last week too before the fight.

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Freddie Roach: 'so many excuses' coming from Floyd Mayweather to avoid facing Manny Pacquiao

7:02AM BST 14 Apr 2014 - Manny Pacquiao's Hall of fame trainer Freddie Roach has accused Floyd Mayweather Jnr of "making excuses not to fight" the Flipino Congressman but that his charge is "ready anytime" to face the American. On Saturday night here in Sin City Pacquiao was clinical in earning a unanimous decision in his rematch with Timothy Bradley, avenging his controversial 2012 loss in their first meeting, to claim the WBO welterweight crown... 

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Mommy Dionesia says no hex on Bradley, only a sorry

Sunday, 13 April 2014 22:53 - MANILA, Philippines — Dionesia Pacquiao, mother of champion Manny Pacquiao, clarified online trends and speculations that she was casting a spell on his son's opponent, Timothy Bradley, during their match in Las Vegas on Sunday.

"Rosary lang. Habang nagbakbakan sila, nagpe-pray ako para sa kanya. Sabi ko sa Panginoon na, sana pabagsakin niya si Bradley," Dionesia said in an interview with dzBB on Monday. News outfits said Dionesia, wearing a white gown, stole the show during the much-anticipated rematch.

She was spotted pointing fingers seemingly at Bradley, glaring menacingly, kissing a prayer card while reading aloud while the two fighters traded blows. Dionesia, a fervent Catholic, said her prayers seemed to have worked after she saw her son gaining ground as Bradley was losing his footing. "Nakita ko na, four rounds na ... ang paa ni Bradley, 'pag papunta kay Manny, gano'n gano'n na e. Sabi ko, praise the Lord!" she said...

Dionesia was afterwards seen on camera approaching Bradley and speaking with him. "Sinabihan ko siya na, 'I'm sorry, Bradley ... sports, boxing lang ha'," she recalled. "Tumatawa si Bradley sa akin. Humarap siya sa'kin, tawa ng tawa. Sabi niya, 'No problem, mama, I need more time'," Dionesia added...

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Fight Week Conditioning with Manny Pacquiao

When boxing star Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KO) steps back into the ring this weekend against Timothy Bradley, he’ll be faster and more explosive than he has been in years, thanks in large part to the return of strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune, whose old school, power-and-speed based approach helped Pacquiao gain a reputation as a knockout artist on his rise to superstardom...

MANNY’S POWER WORKOUT 

Pacquiao’s strength and conditioning routine is different most days of the week but many of the elements he tackles most often are contained in this full-body thrash devised by Fortune.

Exercise Sets/Reps (or Time)
Plyo Push-Up Circuit 3/101
Plyometric Cone Drill 1/3 min.
Battle Ropes 4/3 min.
Jump Rope 1/10 min.

Manny rarely exceeds one minute of rest between any sets or exercises to simulate fight night recovery demands.

1 Manny shoots for three sets of 10 reps on each of the four exercises (see below) but terminates a set the instant he feels like he is slowing down. “It’s all about speed,” Fortune says. “You want your hands touching the floor or the platforms for as little time as possible.” 

2 Fortune sets up five cones in a cross, or an X, with one of the cones at the center. Each cone is spaced 1-2 feet apart. Starting in the center cone with his feet together, Pacquiao hops quickly to the forward cone and back to the center. Landing softly, he quickly switches direction to a cone at his side or behind him. He works on a variety of patterns for three straight minutes. 

3 For his work on the battle ropes, Pacquaio performs several variations – hands together, hands apart, long waves, short waves and side-to-side – for three, one-minute rounds.

Plyo Push-up Circuit 

Variation 1: Manny starts with his hands spaced narrowly on the floor, just inside of two stable platforms, each 4-10” high, depending on the day. From there, he explodes up and lands softly with his hands on top of the platforms. He pauses only briefly before lowering himself into another push-up, exploding at the top and returning his hands to the floor between the platforms. Each time up and each time down count as reps, so his aim is five up and five down for one set. 

Variation 2: Starting in push-up position with his left hand on the platform and right hand on the floor, Manny descends into a push-up and powers his way laterally over to his right so that his left hand is now on the floor and his right hand is on the right platform. Pacquiao pauses only briefly before descending into a push-up and reversing direction explosively to his left. Each lateral bound is one rep. 

Variation 3: Starting with his hands on the floor between two platforms, Manny “walks” his hands up to the top of both platforms, putting one hand up, then the other. Each time he returns to the floor counts as one rep. 

Variation 4: Performing the standard plyometric push-up with a shoulder-width hand spacing, Manny aims to get as much air as possible on each rep...

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