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Ellerbe: Mayweather Not Paying Attention To Critics of PPV

•Aug 6, 2015

The fans and the majority of the media have been very critical of Floyd Mayweather's upcoming defense of the WBC/WBA welterweight titles on Showtime Pay-Per-View against Andre Berto. The fight takes place on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Berto, who went 3-3 in his last six fights, is viewed as a massive underdog with some bookmakers sticking him as an 80-1 underdog. Between the opponent, the pay-per-view price tag of $74.95 for high definition and the fact that Mayweather is stating that he plans to retire afterwards - the amount of criticism has been significant.

Khan: I'm Still Going To Chase 'Very Scared' Mayweather

Edward Chaykovsky

•Aug 6, 2015

Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) is not going to back away from his pursuit of WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs) Khan had been hoping to get a crack at Mayweather on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. But his hopes were dashed earlier this week when Mayweather announced that former champion Andre Berto would be the next opponent on Showtime Pay-Per-View.

Mayweather CEO: This is His Final Fight, Not a PPV Ploy

Edward Chaykovsky

•Aug 6, 2015

Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, says WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs) is going to retire after his September 12th title defense against Andre Berto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Ellerbe denies that Mayweather is fabricating the angle of "final fight" to enhance his per-per-view purchases against a very significant underdog. Some betting circles have Berto as high as a 80-1 underdog.

Ellerbe: Berto Won't Blame Shoulder Like Pacquiao Did!

Edward Chaykovsky

•Aug 6, 2015

Mayweather Promotions CEO, Leonard Ellerbe, took a swing at Manny Pacquiao will defending Floyd Mayweather's selection of Andre Berto as the September 12th opponent at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather won a twelve round decision over Pacquiao on May 2nd at the same Las Vegas venue. After the fight, Pacquiao said a right shoulder injury was to blame for his lackluster performance. Pacquiao had surgery a few days later.

Khan: Berto is Ready To Give Mayweather a Tough Night

Random Hits

•Aug 5, 2015

BOLTON - Following the official announcement of Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto and to deal with a number of interview requests for comment which have come through Amir Khan has released the following statement: “I’m disappointed not to have got the fight for what is the third time after having been one of the frontrunners. However, there are many big fights out there for me and I’m going to continue working hard to establish myself at the top of the welterweight division. Floyd Mayweather has fought the biggest names throughout his career and has earned the right to face whoever he chooses. I wish my stablemate Andre Berto and trainer Virgil Hunter the very best of luck in the fight. I have seen how hard Andre trains and works and know that he is ready to give Floyd a very tough night.” - Amir Khan

Berto: Mayweather will be in there with a different animal!

TMZ

•Aug 5, 2015

Let the trash talk begin -- Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s already counting on Andre Berto becoming his 49th victim, guaranteeing a victory on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but Berto says he's about to teach the WBC/WBA welterweight champ a history lesson. Money called out Berto on the social networks, saying, "September 12, 2015 for number 49. Come be part of the history." If Floyd wins, he'll tie Rocky Marciano's perfect 49-0 record.

Joshua: Berto is Great Way For Mayweather To End Career

Edward Chaykovsky

•Aug 5, 2015

Olympic gold medal winner Anthony Joshua has no issue with Floyd Mayweather's selection of Andre Berto as the opponent for the September 12th Showtime Pay-Per-View from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Berto is a huge underdog, with some oddsmakers listing him as a 80-1 underdog. He's 3-3 in his last six fights. He was last in action back in March when he stopped Josesito Lopez in six rounds.

Cortez: Mayweather Will Fight Again, No Danger in Berto

Edward Chaykovsky

•Aug 5, 2015

On Tuesday, WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally announced his next fight, which is only a few weeks away. Mayweather will defend his world titles against former IBF/WBC champion Andre Berto, who is viewed as a very heavy underdog. Fans are not happy with the selection and neither are most members of the press. Mayweather has been blasted by most media members for tabbing Berto as his selection. Retired veteran referee Joe Cortez, who now works as an expert analyst for ESPN Deportes, sees it as an interesting fight.

SHO Exec: Mayweather is Firm That Berto is Final Fight

Carlos Boogs

•Aug 5, 2015

WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is insisting that his upcoming fight with Andre Berto will be the final fight of his pro career, according to Stephen Espinoza, executive vice president and general manager for Showtime Sports. There have been industry rumors that Showtime/CBS is negotiating a three fight contract extension with Mayweather - a rumor that Espinoza denied last week to BoxingScene.com.

De La Hoya: Sh*t, I Nearly Made Soto Karass vs. Berto II

Edward Chaykovsky

•Aug 5, 2015

There are certainly no friendly feelings between Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya and WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. They broke all types of records when they faced each other in 2007, with Mayweather winning a close twelve round split decision. The HBO Pay-Per-View generated over 2.4 million pay-per-view purchases and that record stood until this past May, when Mayweather's fight with Manny Pacquiao crushed that number with a 4.4 million buyrate figure.