Barrera says no to Pacquiao !

I don't think MAB, himself, is refusing a rematch. He had never refused one! Morales, Jones... He's made of sterner stuff than what the report makes him out to be. If any semblance of truth could be attached to the report, then, I'm going to look in the direction of: 1. The report that Murad said it, may be true but Murad is making the refusal bit up from whole cloth. It wont be his first time. Intention this time: He likes to get on MAB's case so MAB becomes so agitated, he can't wait to face Manny. 2. The handlers of MAB are the ones refusing a clash before Manny meets JMM. The statement reportedly coming from MAB's camp is that they are "not interested"; they didn't rule the possibility out completely. Their interest could easily perk up if they see something they like in the future. ;) 3. I'm looking at the line about Larios as an attempt at a put-down; though, I think, a clumsy one at best. If Manny and his crew, however, picks it, Golden Boy will be the winner: Larios is in their stable and a shot at Manny is a shot at Manny.Golden Boy will be promoting that so, it will get a bonus. So, while it is a clumsy put down, it still is loaded. ;) Cute... As for Murad, look for him to make extravagant statements in favor of Larios; he wants that fight too! He's looking to co-promote it with Golden Boy (I won't be surprised that there already exists tacit agreement in that direction between Murad and GB)! Murad couldn't give a hoot who Manny faces; he'll always get his share of the loot! He doesn't care what type of match-ups fans are begging for! I remember that MAB-Morales III was held up so long that it appeared for a while that it would never happen, especially given that Erik was seeking to move up to Lightweight. But it did happen. The contracts and final other agreements were concurred to a mere 2 months or so prior to the staging of the fight. And even on fight night, there was a threat of it not going through at all (the issue of the gloves?)! So, I'm not at all dispirited. I remain convinced that--at the farthest time-horizon, 1 year and a half-- MAB-Pac II will be made, granting that both stay "interesting" in the eyes of the public, i.e., they keep winning between now and then. :) ...with or without a Murad. :)

wtf, i hope this is another false pretenses by Murrad . . on the other hand this might be true since DLH knows the risk of figthing PAC and winning against MAB means the could be the end of MAB's colorfull career . . needless to say bad for DLH new company/promotions (fuck!). . so for now . . it was like they were saying "fight larios instead while we have good reason to celebrate . . " i hope the fight of these great warriors can push through . . damn it!

pacquiao to my knowledge has two signed fights coming up, so i dont know why hed be calling out barrera right now, probably just reminding everyone that he whooped his ass to rain in on barreras parade. :confused: :cool:

He pulled a Winky Wright move, get a big win after getting totally dominated by a guy and say he's "no longer interested"...To me it's all bullshit, they just can't take suffering another loss after regaining a little bit of confidence..

Barrera Scared To Pacquiao

More bullshit from the Manny nut-lickers!

Barrera says NO! to Pacquiao Don't be so gullible people. Barrera's a warrior and he won't back away from anyone, not even from Pac or JMMarquez (wait, sorry he didn't fight him yet all these years) ;);)

MAB just wanted to stay on top right now. If he can fight other boxers rather than fighting Pacquiao, he'll do so. He knew already Pacquiao's capability as a boxer. He will not train and fight hard with those 2 consecutive wins and let Pacquiao ruin it again. Maybe, he'll fight Pacman again next time if he is ready to retire.

I don't put much stock in Barrera, or any other boxer being afraid.

Yeah maybe you guys are right but if he will never fight Pacman again then I can say Pacquiao is Barrera's worst nightmare. Put that in history!!!!

i think anyone thats doesnt even give mab a chance at beating pac is an idiot...i am not saying this is an excuse..but that mab that fought before that fight and after (paulie & morales) as not the same one that fought pac..so anything is possible..so i wouldnt be over confident about mab chances here You can never count MAB out as we have learned. Stylewise that is, I just think Manny has his number. The same way Junio Jones did.

i think anyone thats doesnt even give mab a chance at beating pac is an idiot...i am not saying this is an excuse..but that mab that fought before that fight and after (paulie & morales) as not the same one that fought pac..so anything is possible..so i wouldnt be over confident about mab chances here

From the looks of it, it seems the decision to duck Pacman is not coming from MAB personally, but maybe from the people handling him (could be DLH and Golden Boy Promotions?). MAB is a great fighter and I'm sure he personally won't turn his back on a challenge like this, specially NOT THIS ONE! His loss to Pacman is unlike his other losses. It's a big, black blot on his record that can never be erased unless he faces him again and prove all skeptics wrong, once and for all. :cool:

I can't tell from the article if Murad is telling it as it is or if he's full of it. Only way is to wait and see what happens. For a guy whose wife has a top position in the IBF, you would think he would have no problem locking up big prizefights for his stars. I hope Pacquiao fights Marquez or someone of the same caliber very soon. Even though Pac-Man might be taking Fahsan 3K-Battery lightly, the Thai boxer himself has not fought upper-tier opposition himself, and his sparring partner was KO'ed by Pacquiao in the first round not too long ago. They say both have improved tremendously since then, but I'm not so sure from the latest footage (and their latest opposition). Guess you'll have to find out in December.

I agree w/Y'all the fact that MAB came back with authority in his last two fights from such a devistating annhilation w/PAC man proves hes not a puss. However, why every one turining on PAC now? He definetly has proven he is on the same par of these mexican warriors! Questions 1)you all hate PAC now cause you think he sux? 2)YOUR JUST ANNOYED W/HIS FANATICAL FANS AND REALY DON'T HATE HIM PERSONALY BUT WANNA SEE HIS FANS SUFFER HUMILIATION 3) Or you only give credit to Mexican boxers and not asian ones? well WTF is it cause Im sick of hearing all the MAB and PAC bashing both these lil dudes deserve respect! :mad: sorry but the rant

Barrera is smart. He will never beat Pac. There are plenty of other guys he can fight and beat though.

Isn't Murad Muhammad the same guy who goes around spreading rumors that turn out to not be true? If he is then I don't believe a word he says. I have worked several cards for Murad, and I can tell you he is quite the character! Very BIG EGO!!!

I totally agree! If MAB never fights again he will be remembered as one of boxings pound 4 pound warriors. There's no shame in that!

They might be throwing this out there to piss Barrera off and make him look like a pussy. If this is true, Barrera is kind of a pussy. you cant call any fighter that steps in that ring a pussy. Especially such an accomplished legend like Marco Antonio Barrera.

I dont think this article is true, i mean ever since he lost he has been saying that he wants pacman. now he actually will get him and he says he doesnt want to fight anymore. IF it is true i will lose respect for him