Manny Pacquiao has agreed to terms for a Mayweather fight

[Ronin]

LAS VEGAS -- Promoter Bob Arum told Yahoo Sports on Tuesday that Manny Pacquiao has agreed to terms for a May 2 bout with Floyd Mayweather, and that the only thing in the way of the long-awaited fight occurring is Mayweather's approval.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxin...rms-for-floyd-mayweather-fight-012634983.html
It may be a couple years late, but please let this fight happen.

 

[82CardsGrad]

More than a couple of years late and regardless of the outcome (should the fight actually take place), we'll always be left wondering what it would've been like had these two fought in their prime.

Regardless, if they can actually put it together it will always be a record-setting event in terms of money... and while I am very skeptical about how exciting it will be, I'll watch...

 

[dreamcastrocks]

More than a couple of years late and regardless of the outcome (should the fight actually take place), we'll always be left wondering what it would've been like had these two fought in their prime.

Regardless, if they can actually put it together it will always be a record-setting event in terms of money... and while I am very skeptical about how exciting it will be, I'll watch...

+1. 3+ years too late.

 

[Russ Smith]

Probably 5 years too late unfortunately. My guess is Mayweather wins easily, manny has been fading for several years now.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Probably 5 years too late unfortunately. My guess is Mayweather wins easily, manny has been fading for several years now.

Yep. Mayweather winning 8 or 9 of the 12 round decision.

 

[Russ Smith]

Yep. Mayweather winning 8 or 9 of the 12 round decision.

Manny's just not nearly as fast as he used to be, Mayweather is much quicker now. 5 years ago it would have been interesting, mayweather was still quicker, but Manny was a better puncher, landed more big shots. I don't think he will now, in fact I think he'll get knocked out.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Manny's just not nearly as fast as he used to be, Mayweather is much quicker now. 5 years ago it would have been interesting, mayweather was still quicker, but Manny was a better puncher, landed more big shots. I don't think he will now, in fact I think he'll get knocked out.

I'd be shocked if Mayweather knocks him out.

 

[Ronin]

I want to believe that Manny would win the fight but I just don't know.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Manny's just not nearly as fast as he used to be, Mayweather is much quicker now. 5 years ago it would have been interesting, mayweather was still quicker, but Manny was a better puncher, landed more big shots. I don't think he will now, in fact I think he'll get knocked out.

Not a chance for a Mayweather knockout... Mayweather hasn't knocked out anyone in forever... That isn't his style and if Manny is the more aggressive fighter - which he should be based on their styles - Mayweather will simply do what he's done for most of his fighter, which is use his amazing defense to deflect and avoid Manny's shots, and the expertly counter as he's moving. He won't be in front of Manny all that much. And even if he was, he doesn't have style and doesn't have the power any longer to do what Marquez did.
I think Mayweather will win, but it won't be via a knockout. In fact, I can even see Manny winning a few early rounds as Mayweather lets Manny flail away, tiring himself out and getting caught by Mayweather's counter punches. And around about the 5th round or so, I don't see Manny winning another round after that - unless Mayweather lets him win the 12th because he's so far ahead...

 

[Russ Smith]

I'd be shocked if Mayweather knocks him out.

My guess is Manny has wanted this fight for so long he's going to get frustrated by Mayweathers speed, try to knock him out, and wind up getting caught himself.

Mayweather isn't a power puncher but Manny has gotten hit often in recent fights.

 

[Russ Smith]

Not a chance for a Mayweather knockout... Mayweather hasn't knocked out anyone in forever... That isn't his style and if Manny is the more aggressive fighter - which he should be based on their styles - Mayweather will simply do what he's done for most of his fighter, which is use his amazing defense to deflect and avoid Manny's shots, and the expertly counter as he's moving. He won't be in front of Manny all that much. And even if he was, he doesn't have style and doesn't have the power any longer to do what Marquez did.
I think Mayweather will win, but it won't be via a knockout. In fact, I can even see Manny winning a few early rounds as Mayweather lets Manny flail away, tiring himself out and getting caught by Mayweather's counter punches. And around about the 5th round or so, I don't see Manny winning another round after that - unless Mayweather lets him win the 12th because he's so far ahead...

I guess it depends on weight too, both guys have been fighting up to get better competition.

You're right it's been nearly 4 years since Mayweather had a KO. I just get the impression Manny is going to realize he can't just land more punches like he used to, and go for the KO and make a mistake.

I would love for Manny to win, just think he's lost quite a bit the last few years, more than Mayweather has.

 

[82CardsGrad]

I guess it depends on weight too, both guys have been fighting up to get better competition.

You're right it's been nearly 4 years since Mayweather had a KO. I just get the impression Manny is going to realize he can't just land more punches like he used to, and go for the KO and make a mistake.

I would love for Manny to win, just think he's lost quite a bit the last few years, more than Mayweather has.

Agreed.... Manny's only hope is that Mayweather experiences some type of "out of the gym" type issue that causes him to lose focus and attention to training. If Mayweather comes into the fight less prepared than his normal preparation (highly unlikely), Manny could out-last him and win in a decision... But I just don't see that happening. I think both fighters will come into the fight in excellent condition. And in that scenario, Mayweather going away...

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Floyd Mayweather denies fight is set with Manny Pacquiao

http://www.si.com/boxing/2015/02/16/floyd-mayweather-manny-pacquiao-fight-not-set

 

[FArting]

Fight is set for May 2nd

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/12355361/floyd-mayweather-announces-fight-manny-pacquiao-set-2

 

[overseascardfan]

Fight is set for May 2nd

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/12355361/floyd-mayweather-announces-fight-manny-pacquiao-set-2

Only took 5 years...better late than never I guess.

 

[Iceman]

I'm not a big boxing guy, but this will be a much watch for me. On the flip side, I have becoming a UFC fan. Quite entertaining because of all the different types of martial arts, etc that's involved.

 

[Iceman]

Updated odds as of today Mayweather -265 and Pacquiao +225

http://linemakers.sportingnews.com/sport/2015-02-21/mayweather-pacquiao-odds-betting-line-las-vegas-props-rounds-date-contract?eadid=SOC/Twi/SNMain

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Updated odds as of today Mayweather -265 and Pacquiao +225

http://linemakers.sportingnews.com/sport/2015-02-21/mayweather-pacquiao-odds-betting-line-las-vegas-props-rounds-date-contract?eadid=SOC/Twi/SNMain

Seems about right. I can't see how Manny wins this one. I personally think Khan would have been a harder fight for Floyd.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Seems about right. I can't see how Manny wins this one. I personally think Khan would have been a harder fight for Floyd.

Mayweather would've dominated Khan and maybe even knocked him out or at least win by TKO... Khan is way too easy to hit and is way too predictable. He'd fall right into Mayweather's traps as easily as all the rest have.

Now, Manny might do the same. However, as a southpaw with incredibly quick hands and maybe more importantly, quick feet, he can move side to side in ways Floyd hasn't ever seen from a lefty before.
I still think Floyd wins by a decision, but I can see Manny giving Floyd the toughest, roughest fight he's ever been in. Maybe Manny even rocks Floyd once or twice! But in the end, Floyd is just too good, too fast and too smart...

I have read that both fighters have trained like they've never trained before... which is saying something as they both have always been in tremendous shape for all of their fights. So we should get the absolute best each can offer...

Should be a great fight. Manny won't have it any other way. He's gonna pursue and pressure Floyd all night. He'll get tagged for doing so as Floyd is such an amazing sharp shooting counter puncher. But it should create some exciting exchanges...

I'd like to see Manny pull it off... But, if I were to put $$ down on this one, I'd take Floyd in a decision... close and maybe even a split decision, but Floyd will pull it out in the end.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Mayweather would've dominated Khan and maybe even knocked him out or at least win by TKO... Khan is way too easy to hit and is way too predictable. He'd fall right into Mayweather's traps as easily as all the rest have.

Now, Manny might do the same. However, as a southpaw with incredibly quick hands and maybe more importantly, quick feet, he can move side to side in ways Floyd hasn't ever seen from a lefty before.
I still think Floyd wins by a decision, but I can see Manny giving Floyd the toughest, roughest fight he's ever been in. Maybe Manny even rocks Floyd once or twice! But in the end, Floyd is just too good, too fast and too smart...

I have read that both fighters have trained like they've never trained before... which is saying something as they both have always been in tremendous shape for all of their fights. So we should get the absolute best each can offer...

Should be a great fight. Manny won't have it any other way. He's gonna pursue and pressure Floyd all night. He'll get tagged for doing so as Floyd is such an amazing sharp shooting counter puncher. But it should create some exciting exchanges...

I'd like to see Manny pull it off... But, if I were to put $$ down on this one, I'd take Floyd in a decision... close and maybe even a split decision, but Floyd will pull it out in the end.

We shall see. I think age has caught up with Pacquiao more than it has with Mayweather. He won't be as quick and strong as he used to be.

 

[82CardsGrad]

We shall see. I think age has caught up with Pacquiao more than it has with Mayweather. He won't be as quick and strong as he used to be.

Like I said, I see Floyd winning... And, though he bounced back very well from the knockout by Marquez, that knockout was stunning nonetheless and probably illustrates how Manny's age is more of a factor than it is for Floyd...

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Like I said, I see Floyd winning... And, though he bounced back very well from the knockout by Marquez, that knockout was stunning nonetheless and probably illustrates how Manny's age is more of a factor than it is for Floyd...

Curse them both for waiting this long.....

 

[Iceman]

What time does the fight start our time? Not just the Main Event, but the pre?

 

[Ronin]

Sooo my dad took me to bww and bought tickets to see the fight at the bar. $ 25 per person to see the fight at bww but I'm excited!