"I gave Floyd a BRUISE and a SMALL CUT in sparring" says Filipino boxing prospect

Filipino Boxing Prospect Mark Melligen http://philboxing.com/news/pix/melligen-zepeda.090815.01.300w.jpghttp://philboxing.com/news/pix/melligen.with.floyd.220w.jpg Some excerpts from the interview... According to Mark, he gave the undefeated boxer a bruise and a small cut near the American’s eyebrow in 2009. Melligen sparred with the troubled former pound-for-pound king for about five rounds after ALA reached out to Mayweather’s camp. Dumon: What was it like inside the ring with Floyd Mayweather, Jr? Melligen: It was a good fight. I kept on attacking him and he kept on trash talking. “You can’t hit me. You can’t hit me.” It got my juices flowing which made me fight aggressive. Dumon: Did Floyd Mayweather know that you are Filipino? Melligen: Yes, he knew that I am Filipino but Floyd did not make any comments about my nationality. Dumon: How many rounds did you spar? Melligen: We sparred for about five rounds. This happened in 2009 at the Mayweather Gym (located in Las Vegas). I kept on going inside and tried to fight him inside. Dumon: Did Floyd Mayweather ever give you any advice? Melligen: He gave me advice on my footwork – to not be flatfooted. He told me to keep my heels off the floor. Floyd also told me to keep on fighting and that I’ll eventually improve and become a world champion. Dumon: Who else did you spar with? Melligen: I sparred with (WBC and IBF light welterweight champion) Devon Alexander and Marcos Maidana. To read the entire interview: http://www.examiner.com/international-sports-in-national/photos-mark-melligen-talks-sparring-with-floyd-mayweather