Pacquiao could bypass November bout for Mayweather

[batangastig]

Pacquiao could bypass November bout for Mayweather
Nick Giongco
http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2012/08/ ... t-for.html

Having ran out of marquee names to fight, Manny Pacquiao looks willing to forego a fight in November to avoid any complications and risks as long as a mouth-watering matchup with Floyd Mayweather can be made in the first quarter of 2013.

Pacquiao has already met with Top Rank big boss Bob Arum in General Santos City but the Hall of Fame promoter is keeping his cards close to his chest, assuring that everything is right on track for Pacquiiao’s comeback bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Arum said he has discussed the pros and cons with Pacquiao for a planned Nov. 10 ring return against one of these guys: Tim Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Miguel Cotto.

But nothing concrete has been reached by Pacquiao and Arum, fuelling suspicions that the Filipino star is amenable to remain inactive for the rest of the year provided that he will meet Mayweather next.

Pacquiao was upset by the little-known Bradley on a shocking 12-round split decision last June 9 and while he is entitled to a direct rematch, he is not too keen on exercising it owing to the poor pay-per-view sales.

The Pacquiao-Bradley fight generated just 700,000 buys, numbers that pale in comparison with Pacquiao’s performance the last two years that hit more than 1 million subscriptions.

Pacquiao’s third duel with Marquez late last year earned more than 1.4 million buys. Before that, Pacquiao posted sensational numbers against Shane Mosley, Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto.

The chances of injuring himself during a fight in November that would require months to heal, or even sustaining a deep cut that would necessitate weeks to nurse back to health, could jeopardize or delay his preparation for a Mayweather superfight.

Just before he was released from a Las Vegas prison, Mayweather teamed up with rapper-millionaire 50 Cent in putting up TMT Promotions.

Yesterday, when he appeared with 50 Cent during a movie premiere, Mayweather spoke these words: “I think Pacquiao’s an unbelievable fighter, and hopefully we can make the fight happen in the future.”
Now, you read between the lines.

[emd01]

Dont hold your damn breath for this one .

[batangastig]

Dont hold your damn breath for this one .

Arum just announced that he's going to have Pacquiao keep his fight in Nov . A possible injury, cut, or even a lose in Nov is the least of their worries. Manny is running for reelection next year so I don't know when they are going to stage the fight for 2013. The fight would only happen if it were scheduled to happen early next year so having the fight in Nov would make it hard for Manny to take the fight between Jan to March .

[batangastig]

Pacquiao pencils in April 2013 for Floyd showdown
http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/stor ... MP=OTC-RSS

Manny Pacquiao is confident of stepping into the ring with Floyd Mayweather Jr in April 2013, according to promoter Bob Arum.

Negotiating a bout between the two welterweights has proved impossible so far, but Arum feels confident he can thrash out a deal if Mayweather operates under the banner of TMT Promotions, which he recently co-founded with rapper 50 Cent. Arum feels that 50 Cent is a "real businessman" not given to putting up obstacles, and so has been filled with fresh hope.

Arum said to boxingscene.com that he and Pacquiao are "optimistic" for April 2013 - although first Arum has to "get Pacquiao's ideas of schedules and when he is going to have to start campaigning [he wants to become governor of Sarangani province in the Philippines] next year".

Arum added: "I know how to handle the Mayweather people and do the best deal possible and then get back to Manny."

Meanwhile, GMA News reports that Pacquiao will choose his November 10 opponent within the next five to seven days. The shortlist is believed to include Juan Manuel Marquez, Timothy Bradley and Mayweather - but the latter has only recently been freed from jail, so the chances of him agreeing are slim.

[gigica1]

here we go again. The drama cannot be matched by the actual fight, IF that happens.

[emd01]

here we go again. The drama cannot be matched by the actual fight, IF that happens.

This

[Thickback]

here we go again. The drama cannot be matched by the actual fight, IF that happens.

This

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