By insisting on catch weights, Freddie and Manny are only re-confirming that Manny cannot fight and beat the top welters in their respective divisions.
Even though.....
It has already been confirmed that Manny has outweighed his opponents in the past by 5 or more pounds on fight night, essentially fighting in a different weight class than what he "officially" weighed the day before.
He looked spectacular as a welter weight. Why doesn't he stay there?
At least Mosley is willing to fight for bread crumbs (literally and figuratively) in a direct challenge to the p4p king.
additional contract items proposed by roach......
1. (opponent) may not strike Pacquiao with full strength blows
2. (opponent) must allow Pacquiao 30 seconds to recover in the event of a knockdown
3. (opponent) shall not throw more than 10 jabs per round
4. (opponent) shall provide a minimum of 15 defensive lapses per round
5. In the event Pacquiao lands a meaningful blow, (opponent) agrees to allow a minimum of 5 undefended follow-up blows by Pacquiao
6. In the event (opponent) is knocked down, (opponent) agrees to make no tactical adjustments for the remainder of bout
7. (opponent) agrees to refrain from throwing any combination punches
8. (opponent) agrees to refrain from any lateral or head movement that might make bout more difficult for Pacquiao
9. (opponent) agrees to remain "flat-footed" directly in front of Pacquiao, to facilitate scoring opportunities for Pacquiao
10. (opponent) agrees to consult a nutritionist, and to subsequently agree to a weight limit several pounds lower than the suggested minimum weight limit suggested by said nutritionist
11. Instead of a sitting on a stool between rounds the opponent must lift weights between rounds.
12. The fighters trainer cannot call me Freddie the joke coach Roach
additional contract items proposed by roach......
1. (opponent) may not strike Pacquiao with full strength blows
2. (opponent) must allow Pacquiao 30 seconds to recover in the event of a knockdown
3. (opponent) shall not throw more than 10 jabs per round
4. (opponent) shall provide a minimum of 15 defensive lapses per round
5. In the event Pacquiao lands a meaningful blow, (opponent) agrees to allow a minimum of 5 undefended follow-up blows by Pacquiao
6. In the event (opponent) is knocked down, (opponent) agrees to make no tactical adjustments for the remainder of bout
7. (opponent) agrees to refrain from throwing any combination punches
8. (opponent) agrees to refrain from any lateral or head movement that might make bout more difficult for Pacquiao
9. (opponent) agrees to remain "flat-footed" directly in front of Pacquiao, to facilitate scoring opportunities for Pacquiao
10. (opponent) agrees to consult a nutritionist, and to subsequently agree to a weight limit several pounds lower than the suggested minimum weight limit suggested by said nutritionist