By Mark Vester
According to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, the possible sticking point in whether or not Floyd Mayweather Jr. decides to fight in 2010, is Roger Mayweather's upcoming August trial for allegations that he assaulting and choked female boxer Melissa St. Vil last August in Las Vegas. Based on Roger's track record with past assault cases and other criminal charges, there is a good chance that he might do a few months behind bars if convicted in the latest assault case.
Last week Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions reached an agreement on the terms for a Mayweather fight with Manny Pacquiao on November 13 in Las Vegas. The agreement was sent to Mayweather for his approval. He has until mid-July to accept the terms. There is big question mark on whether Mayweather wants to fight agin in 2010. If he decides to wait, Arum is willing to make the fight against Pacquiao under the same terms in 2011, with May as the target month.
Arum told the Los Angeles Times that Pacquiao would not go forward without trainer Freddie Roach at his side, which makes him believe Mayweather will possibly not go forward without uncle Roger in his corner.
"It's imminent," Arum said. "I don't think Manny would fight without Freddie."
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