Lennox Lewis: Only Pacquiao or Mosley can trouble Mayweather

NY Boxing Examiner | Michael Marley

CHICAGO--Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis told me late Saturday night that he thinks that Manny Pacquiao can beat undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Lewis, working as a fight analyst for HBO on the Juan Diaz-Paulie Malignaggi main event at the University of Illinois, Chicago, made it sound as though he expects Money May to remain undefeated when the two little titans tangle, hopefully on March 13.

"I'd say that Manny is one of two guys who have a chance to beat Floyd," the dreadlocked Lewis said. "It's him and Shane Mosley, I can't think of anybody else who could even possibly beat Mayweather."

Lewis then said that Mayweather's strengths are the obvious ones, amazing hand and foot speed and an overall defense which seems impenetrable.

"It is amazing how fast Mayweather is, it really is," Lewis said.

"It should be a great thing for boxing when he and Pacquiao fight."

Hall Of Famer Lewis was born in England, grew up in Ontario, Canada, and campaigned as a professional fighter out of London after winning an Olympic gold medal for Canada in 1988.

Lewis ran up a 41-2-1 record with 32 KOs.

Source: Examiner.com

Mayweather wants the MGM Pacquiao could care less

Mississippi Fight Sports Examiner | Brad Cooney

Floyd Mayweather Jr wants the fight to take place in Las Vegas. Of course it's in his back yard, and he wouldn't get creamed in taxes. Both reasonable enough reasons I suppose. Pacquaio could care less where they fight. This writer spoke with Freddie Roach this afternoon, and was informed that Manny is completely on board with the fight, and will fight anywhere. Roach explained, " We are completely on board, we'll fight anywhere. Floyd wants to fight in Las Vegas, but Dallas is making an offer tough to refuse."

NFL football franchise owner, Jerry Jones is pushing hard to land this fight at the new Texas Stadium, in Dallas. The bottom line is this, if both fighters are being guaranteed 25 million dollars, the promoter of the show must find a venue that is willing to absorb that cost. Jones is offering 25 million dollars to bring the fight to Dallas, Texas. Unless someone tops that, that is where Arum will want to bring the fight. Now, Mayweather of course will have to agree, and that's the tricky part.

This is all boiling down to the venue? Depending on how stubborn Mayweather is, it could take some time for this thing to get done. The purse is settled, the glove size is settled, the weight is settled, it seems as if it's all coming down to location, location, location.

Source: Examiner.com

"Money" Mayweather or "Manny" more dollars for Pacquiao?

Mississippi Fight Sports Examiner | Brad Cooney

They call him "Money" Mayweather, but who's got the real stacks of paper here? Perhaps it should be Manny "Money man" Pacquiao instead? Yes, Floyd Mayweather has made a large amount of cash over his career, but from what this writer hears he spends an awful lot of it too. Floyd Mayweather lives a lavish lifestyle. Hopefully Mayweather has the right people around him, and he's making the right investments. Manny Pacquiao is becoming a large cash cow himself. Pacquiao can easily earn over 20 million for this fight with Floyd, and perhaps up to 30 million. When you combine that money with his endorsements, movies, and his music, it adds up quickly.

This writer is not entirely sure what Floyd Mayweather Jr does with his money as far as giving back to his community, but what Pacquiao has done with his goes without saying. Manny has an entire nation on his shoulders that he tries to look after. Mayweather has in fact fed hungry people that need food in Las Vegas, this much I know, so he does some good. He has been seen feeding hungry people off the streets in the Vegas area. He is due respect for that.

The financial kingdom that Manny Pacquiao is rapidly building will subside some once he retires, however if he invests correctly he can build on his earnings. He still wants to do movies, and music after retirement so money will still be in his future even after he hangs up the gloves. Manny is a young man, and his future sure looks bright. Hopefully he will have the right people around him and he will make the right investments with his money.

Far too many times we have seen people gain financial freedom only to lose it all due to bad investments, bad people, not paying taxes, and or just poor personal judgments. Pacquiao seems pretty level headed and in tune with his fortune so hopefully he will be fine. Manny has earned a lot of money over the past few years, and stands to earn a lot more this year. Calling the "Pacman" Manny "Money" Pacman suits him just fine as well.

Source: Examiner.com

Manny Pacquiao: The Campaign Continues

By Francisco Argueta



As the Philippines’ biggest star embarks on his second political campaign, he has unfinished business vying for a far greater seat not located in any nation’s congress.

On March 13, 2010 Manny Pacquiao squares off with his greatest foe, Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a battle for the pound for pound throne. Having recently become the first boxer to win a world title in his seventh different weight class, Pacquiao seeks to venture into more uncharted territory.

His opponent on March 13, is Floyd Mayweather Jr., the previous resident atop the pound for pound list whom has never tasted defeat and has very seldom encountered adversity in the squared circle having far outclassed his opponents. Manny Pacquiao has blown through his last four opponents (Diaz, De La Hoya, Hatton, Cotto) with little resistance, but in Mayweather he faces a different challenge.

Mayweather will not fight with his hands down, chin exposed, nor will he concede to drain himself and meet “The Pacman” at a catch weight. Instead he will bring an ironclad defense and an efficient offense along with cat- like reflexes and incendiary speed at a weight of his choosing, 147 pounds. As Mayweather himself has put it, “Forty have tried and forty have failed”.

Pacquiao himself brings attributes which pose an interesting dilemma for “Money” Mayweather. First, his blazing speed which matches if not bests Mayweather’s will make exchanges dangerous for both stars. Moreover, him being a southpaw qualifies him as an instant nightmare for Floyd, as demonstrated in his fights against “Chop Chop” Corley and Zab Judah, the angles that southpaws punch from create openings in Mayweather’s otherwise impenetrable defense. Further, Pacquiao’s power and high work rate are problems Mayweather has never encountered.

Both first ballad hall of famers pose threats that the other will have trouble overcoming. This fight is being billed as the event of the century, and rightfully so, Manny Pacquiao is a living legend not only in the Philippines but around the globe. On the epic day of March 13, Manny Pacquiao will seek to not only defend his pound for pound crown but make his bid to go down in history as not only his generation’s greatest boxer but history’s greatest athlete.

Source: maharlikantimes.com

Points NOT TO Include in a Pacquiao-Mayweather Debate

December 13th, 2009
Kenneth Ragpala

For many boxing analysts and enthusiasts who are so hyped up about the upcoming Pacquiao-Mayweather smackdown (or runaraound, as others have clearly stated), making arguments and cases will be as normal as the sun rising from the east. But there are some factors that other's may have taken into consideration, noting that in all honesty, they are irrelevant.

Here are some unnecessary points people bring up when discussing how the Pacquiao-Mayweather will turn out.

Pacquiao's First Two Losses

The whole boxing world knows that Pacquiao has been stopped before, twice. But to even inculde those losses in making a case for Mayweather. who also never failed to point out those stoppages, is like making a building using more sand than cement.

While Pacquiao was knocked out, he was still in his teens and never had the benefit of expert training or the extensive experience of an amateur career. In contrast, Mayweather comes from a prominent boxing clan. His father, Floyd Sr., and his uncle Roger, were there to train him since day one. Apart from that, Mayweather also had a storied amateur experience, with Golden Glove championships to boot.

Roach only came over the middle part of Pacquiao's career and he clearly improved since then.

With regards to losses, the only thing people can really talk about is his loss to Morales, who outboxed him pretty well in their first fight.

The JMM Comparison

With no doubt, Pacquiao's difficult fights were with Juan Manuel Marquez. A great counterpuncher, Marquez was downed a total of four times against Pacquiao and still came back slugging. Against Mayweather, Marquez was virtually ineffective.

However, using Marquez as a common denominator may not work in an argument. First off, Marquez fought Pacquiao at the featherweight and super featherweight divisions, categories in which the young Marquez is very comfortable and effectual at the time.

Against Mayweather, the 36-year old Marquez has to gain weight and jump two divisions up. Basically, Marquez, great champion that he is, was an overbloated lightweight that night.

While the points here can eb argued and are open to arguments, the fact remains that whoever wins on May 13th will silence the critics and doubters on both sides, and exalt and justify the believers. But no matter what happens, boxing fans are in for a treat.

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Source: 8countnews.com

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