Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr.: will it finally happen?
Boxing Fans around the globe are still trying to find the answer to this million dollar question? When will these fighters finally meet in the ring? Is there really a negotiation going on? We have heard and read all the stories in the papers and on the web, but no one seems to know. Some news are claiming that the deal is almost done, and they are just awaiting for the final signatures. Both parties seem to keep their silence and refrain from making any other speculation regarding this fight.
After a successful victory over Shane Mosley, FLoyd Mayweather is said to be still on vacation and has not commented on anything that pertains to this megabout. While on the other hand, newly elect Congressman Manny Pacquiao is busy with his preparation for his upcoming tenure as a member of the House of Representatives in the Philippines. One thing for sure, this is “the fight” that everyone is dying to see, and once and for all, it will definitely gives us the answer on who is truly the true pound per pound boxing champion…
Manny Pacquiao agrees to fight Floyd Mayweather on March 13, 2010.
Manila, Philippines- It is on!!, the mega fight of the century is almost a done deal. Days after Top Rank promoter flown to the Philippines to discuss the details of the fight to Pacquiao, the Boxing Champ has finally agreed to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. this coming March, 2010. It was reported before that Pacquiao was hesitant to agree on the said date since he is busy preparing for the upcoming election in the Philippines where he is running for a seat in Congress, and considering that he just beat Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto via TKO almost a month ago. According to reports, Bob Arum is leaving for Las Vegas this Sunday to bring the good news and finally iron out the details with Richard Schaefer and the rest of Floyd Mayweather’s camp.
The venue of this epic fight has yet to be finalized. Aside from the MGM Grand Arena, Dallas, New Orleans and New York are among the big cities vying to host this huge event.
Pacquiao vs. Cotto Press tour kicks off at New York City.
Dubbed as the Firepower Press tour and undoubtedly the MAIN EVENT for this last part of the year, Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto started their five stop press tour at the Yankee Stadium in New York City. Here is the tour schedule.
Sept. 10 - Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Sept. 12 - Centro de Bellas Artes de Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Sept. 13 - AT&T Park, San Francisco, California
……………Giants vs. Dodgers Game
Sept. 14 - Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, California
Sept. 15 - PETCO Park, San Diego, California
After this hectic schedule, Manny Pacquiao will head back to the Philippines and will start his 8 week training, together with the hall of famer trainer, Coach Freddie Roach.
Brought to you by Top Rank Promotions, in association with MGM Grand and Tecate, FIRE POWER: PACQUIAO vs. COTTO will take place Saturday, November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev., and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.