By Edward Chaykosvky
Speaking with GMA News TV, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao said the ongoing discussions for a mega-fight unification with WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. were moving along well.
He told reporters he felt 'positive' about the actual possibility of facing Mayweather. He says the only thing missing was a contract being drawn up and a "signature" from Maweather.
"I'm waiting for a contract," Pacquiao said.
The fight is being discussed for a date of May 2nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The negotiations have been dragging out for several weeks and nobody sees an end in sight. Pacquiao is already planning to start training for a ring return in May. His promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, and HBO, continued to hammer out the few remaining terms with Mayweather's management and CBS/Showtime.
Pacquiao says Mayweather would be the party to announce the fight if a deal is finalized.
"I would not announce it, Mayweather would announce it," Pacquiao said.
