By Edward Chaykovsky
During an interview for his upcoming documentary film titled “Manny,” WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao discussed the hot subject of the much-talked about negotiations to make a fight with WBC/WBA champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 2nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao says he agreed to Mayweather's request for a 60-40 split, the gloves, the random drug testing terms, the date and even the venue. According to the Filipino boxer, he agreed to the requested terms on his side of the deal and claims everyone is waiting for Mayweather to sign a contract.
Speaking to reporter Sam Alipour, Pacquiao said:
“We’re waiting for the signed contract from them. Me and my promoter, we both agree to the terms and conditions. Whatever he wants, we agreed to that already. We’re just waiting for the signed contract."
“You know, first, before, his reason was drug testing. But he knows that’s not a problem before. I already agreed to whatever his terms and conditions. He’s just making that alibi, to make a reason to avoid the fight."
“It’s good [that I am the underdog]. When I fought Oscar De La Hoya, it was 8-1. If I’m favored, I’m very confident and not focused. If I’m underdog, it’s like 200 percent focus in training."
When asked for his opinion on why he believes a deal with Mayweather has not been finalized, Pacquiao said - “I don’t know. Maybe he’s scared to lose.”
