Longer Delay = Worse For Floyd

The longer it is between Mayweather and Pacquiao fighting, the worse it is for Floyd. Who does Floyd fight, if not Pacquiao in March or May? This is a difficult situation for him, because if he takes easy fights, it means fighting average fighters, and since they probably won't do great in terms of PPV numbers, it won't do him any favors when it comes to negotiating. On top of that, he will lose respect for taking easy fights. If he takes tough challenges, such as Mosley, Williams, etc., he is risking his 0, which, should it happen, puts him at an even greater disadvantage when it comes to negotiating with Pacquiao. But if he were to beat Mosley, it would change this situation completely. So, is the next logical step to fight Shane? And how likely is it to happen, in your opinion, assuming there is no Pacquiao fight until later in the year? In my opinion, there is absolutely no question -- he needs to fight Shane in the first half of 2010. One last snag -- Shane needs to get past Berto. I think Mosley wins that fight unless he's slipped due to age and relatively low activity, but Berto can't be counted out. 100% free webcam site! | Awesome chicks and it is absolutely free! | Watch free live sex cam - easy as 1-2-3

Comments (20)

The_Gully_Gad

I know but I don't want Mayweather to end up waiting untill June or July to fight. I dont think it would bother him at all G.... Will see though the March date could still go through....

16y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

No one wants to see that though Dom.... I know but I don't want Mayweather to end up waiting untill June or July to fight.

16y ago

The_Gully_Gad

He should face Collazo/ Quintana. Also should be Free HBO. He just came off a year layoff, he needs to keep busy. No one wants to see that though Dom....

16y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

He should face Collazo/ Quintana and this should also be Free HBO. He just came off a year layoff, he needs to keep busy.

16y ago

Left_Hook_Tua

is happening in march 50/50 ! i hope so. mosley can fight the winner if he gets by berto.

16y ago

I think as long as he stays putting the work in in the gym he doesn't need a gimme. The only possible reason I could see Floyd fighting a tune-up would be for promotional reasons - I don't think he needs the little confidence booster blasting some hapless fellow out would bring. So if he knows he can get the fight in September I doubt we'll see him fight again before then. However if he's not sure he can get the fight at all he might as well push on with Berto/Mosley after we've seen who wins that.

16y ago

DC_Fight_Fan

I can't agree. It wouldn't be terrible business, it'd only be a slight risk. If he beat Mosley or Berto he would be in a better position. Since he probably beats both those guys, I don't see a problem. Man I usually agree with about 99% of what you say on here but you have to weigh the risk/reward in fighting Berto/Mosely. The Pac/May fight is already going to be as huge as it is going to be and it will have to be 50/50 to get done. So there is no extra reward for Floyd in beating a Berto/Mosely. Only added risk in potentially losing(although I think he beats both) and destroying the value of Pac/May which would cost him untold millions. He knows he could beat Judah and it would sell half way descent. The only reward for him fighting Berto/Mosely is for the fans.

16y ago

The_Gully_Gad

I think they should fight March or its just gonna get scrapped....

16y ago

levz

Just read a local news http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/12/03/09/arum-seeks-pacquiaos-ok-mayweather-deal I guess it will not happened this first quarter cuz of scheduling implications. March or May seems impossible can Mayweather can wait until June? Or can Mayweather fight the Mosley vs. Berto Winner? Pac's politics is really killing this mega fight.....

16y ago

COACH_WEBB

16y ago

S_A_M_U_R_A_I

Why would Floyd fight the Berto/Mosely winner before Pacquiao. Let me answer He Won't! And he shouldn't! It would be terrible business when the HUGE money is in the Pacquiao fight. This is why I have said and I will say again the best fight out there if Floyd needs an in between to wait on Manny would be Zab Judah. It sells, he is a southpaw and Floyd wins. Those are the three things that matter in a tune up before Pac. Nothing else. I can't agree. It wouldn't be terrible business, it'd only be a slight risk. If he beat Mosley or Berto he would be in a better position. Since he probably beats both those guys, I don't see a problem. 100% free webcam site! | Awesome chicks and it is absolutely free! | Watch free live sex cam - easy as 1-2-3

16y ago

DC_Fight_Fan

16y ago

S_A_M_U_R_A_I

I would love to see him fight the winner of Berto/Mosley. I believe it will be Mosley. For a guy like Floyd, who is so worried about making the most money, there's really only 2 fights left. Mosley, and Pacquiao. Agree. Oh, the sig is hilarious, btw. :lol1: Pully is the man. 100% free webcam site! | Awesome chicks and it is absolutely free! | Watch free live sex cam - easy as 1-2-3

16y ago

johnm_is

How about Berto, if he beats Shane? Think that could happen? I would love to see him fight the winner of Berto/Mosley. I believe it will be Mosley. For a guy like Floyd, who is so worried about making the most money, there's really only 2 fights left. Mosley, and Pacquiao.

16y ago

dyu

Pacquiao doesn't want to fight in March or May, he wants to fight in September. Floyd will have to fight someone else. Yes but Arum wants his pockets filled ASAP. He had already contacted the establishments to host the fight. It is in his best interest ... not manny's interest.

16y ago

COACH_WEBB

:lol1: hatton fans were reacting the same way when pac refused to take 50-50. arum said 50-50 was fair, but pac refused. its gonna get made yea, I hope so. Arum is in town so hopefully he can get Manny's mind right.

16y ago

S_A_M_U_R_A_I

I think that Mayweather should fight the winner of Berto-Mosley in May 1. From Jan 30th to May 1 is enough for the winner of Berto-Mosley to rest, train for Mayweather, and enough time to promote the fight. That's about 4 months in between. Agree with this. 100% free webcam site! | Awesome chicks and it is absolutely free! | Watch free live sex cam - easy as 1-2-3

16y ago

COACH_WEBB

WEBB, dude, calm down please. There are 10,000 shitty threads you can write that in, and it would be warranted. I'm just having a little fun bro. why you raining on my wedding day??

16y ago

S_A_M_U_R_A_I

Mayweather/Collazo imo. How about Berto, if he beats Shane? Think that could happen? 100% free webcam site! | Awesome chicks and it is absolutely free! | Watch free live sex cam - easy as 1-2-3

16y ago

COACH_WEBB

WEBB, no need to bring this to my thread bro. There's no hate in here, I just was interested to find out what you guys think regarding what Floyd should do in this situation. S a m, I only asked a question bro. Also, quit bringing up the politics thing as to why he doesn't want to fight soon, because a FEW days ago you pacs fan were partying because Roach said that Mayweather didn't want to fight in March.. HOWEVER, Arum has spoken..this is what he said, maybe you will quit using the politic thing as an excuse.. "Arum said... "you can make the argument that because he is running for office Manny can't fight May 1 BUT YOU CAN'T LOGICALLY MAKE WITH A STRAIGHT FACE MAKE AN ARGUMENT WITH MARCH 13"

16y ago