Pacquiao Agrees to "Winner Takes All" In Fight against Floyd

Hollywood, California, Nov. 4 - Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, responding to a dare by late night show host Jimmy Kimmel, tonight said he is willing to face undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in a fight where the winner takes all the purse money and the proceeds from the pay-per-view. Pacquiao initially hesitated in answering the question fielded by Kimmel saying that Mayweather may not be amenable to the idea but when pressed by the TV show host for his reaction to a "Winner Takes All" fight, he relented and said "Yes, of course." "I have a solution to settle this issue about the fight between you and Floyd Mayweather. Would you agree to a fight where the winner takes all," Kimmel asked Pacquiao who appeared in the show for the fourth time. "I don't think he will be interested," Pacquiao said trying to hedge a question that involved about $50-million for each of them about the same amount in shares for the Pay-Per-View or roughly a $200-million bonanza for the fighter who wins the fight should Mayweather agree to meet him in a long anticipated fight dubbed as the Match of the Century. "Yes. Of course, I will fight him," Pacquiao said when he was pressed by Kimmel for his own reaction to the idea. The fight between the two boxing superstars has long been the subject of speculations and negotiations with Mayweather demanding an intensive drug testing for the Filipino boxing icon who he suspects is into Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDS) because of his almost incredible boxing achievement of rising from the 112 lb. flyweight division to fight in the territory of big boys weighing as much as 147 lbs. Pacquiao has relented and said he would agree to the drug testing but Mayweather has put forward complicated arguments why he will not take up the fight against the Filipino boxing hero. Recently, the undefeated American took on welterweight champion Victor Ortiz whom he defeated in a controversial 4th round knockout. The clamor for a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight has intensified again following statements isued by Mayweather's camp that the American fighter is preparing for a big event in May against the "little fella," apparently referring to Pacquiao. In a last night's show, actor and fellow guest Eddie Murphy who was featured by Kimmel ahead of Pacquiao said it was his dream as a boxing fan to see Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather fight to end all guesses and speculations. "As a boxing fan who loves the sport and admires both these fighters, I would like to see them fight. Let's do it," said the popular comedian. The fight could yet happen if the latest statements of the Mayweather camp were to be used as a gauge. But whether or not Mayweather will agree to a Winner Takes All fight remains a $200 million question. Also, Pacquiao will have to hurdle his third engagement against veteran Mexican warrior Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacs a gambling man, Floyds a gambling man.... Whats floyd gotta say about this? :lol1:

Comments (20)

LOL you'd have to be a degenerate to even agree to this imo even IF you think you had a great chance of winning even though it would create HUGE publicity... I would understand if the purses at stake were substantially lower but risking 50 mil is just stupid - you could lose in so many different ways - injuries, cuts etc not just getting KO'd or decision'd. 50 mil is plenty, winner takes all is purely based on ego and mind games. agreed, and I don't think he even meant it, it was one of those things where he was expected to say yes, and he did just to get off topic....or maybe he really wants that :dunno: It is too big of a risk, it's like you said, anything could happen in that ring, you could twist ankle, get a cut, you can get a cramp, it might hinder your performance, next thing you know you're faced with a much closer fight going to the judges....it's just not worth it, maybe a 60/40 for the winner, that could be intriguing.

14y ago

Rolaz

Pacman already agreed on this random blood test; Now he agreed on the the proposed WINNER TAKE ALL! It's gonna be World's first if that will take place, Pacman is ready to FIGHT TO DEATH, to prove that he is the #1 PFP! Floydie lives in the Gambling capital of the World-Las Vegas. Will somebody invites Floydie in TV Show? Come on. it should be in TV Show NOT in Radio Station. okay? Still remember the ABBA hit song "The Winner takes it all"?

14y ago

Medved

EZ 25/25% Split with 50% to the winner.

14y ago

VWEBB

How I only WISH all boxing matches were "winner take all". See how quick mofo's would stop acting like princesses in the ring and start fighting like thier lives depended on it! This would be great!. It would be like modern day gladiators! The UFC is alive and well.

14y ago

Ether

Fantasy Fight

14y ago

megadeth

Of course pac would fight Floyd at the drop of a hat. Its floyd who has doubts as Pac beat Hatton, DLH and SSM much better than him and that has made Floyd worried. He needs more time to assess Pac and what he can do. Maybe watch more dvds of pac or wait until pac breaks his fists using his opponents as punch bags. Context baby. Yeah, he found and beat them better. They were also much lesser versions of the ones that Floyd beat.

14y ago

Deevel916

14y ago

VWEBB

I expect Floyd fans to agree with this since they've been telling us Floyd would surely beat Pac. Why not? :usa: Rather Floyd fans agree with this or not isn't really relevant. Because, again, with a fight of this magnitude, it would never happen.

14y ago

JoeMan

I expect Floyd fans to agree with this since they've been telling us Floyd would surely beat Pac. Why not? :usa:

14y ago

VWEBB

Something like this would never happen in a fight of this magnitude.

14y ago

hugh_grant

14y ago

Hougigo

Lol, he'd never do that... money is what's going to hold this fight up, I guarantee it.

14y ago

guardian

lolz, wont ever happen, but if they are having difficulty with the split this could be a good option, 40% guaranteed for both and winner gets the extra 20% ... Many boxing pundits will agree to this. guaranteed 40% for each, and the winner gets another 20%

14y ago

Arshad221

sh!ttt someone good with photoshop make this poster asap. Manny working hard lmao

14y ago

Phil_Ivey

that would be a good headliner... Winner Takes All Mayweather vs Pacquiao but who the fuuck are we kidding?? this shiit aint happening :gives: sh!ttt someone good with photoshop make this poster asap.

14y ago

Mr_Philadel

14y ago

JOMS

lolz, wont ever happen, but if they are having difficulty with the split this could be a good option, 40% guaranteed for both and winner gets the extra 20% ...

14y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

Floyd bet Oscar 2mill I believe, this was during their 24/7, then he bet Ortiz and Oscar each 2.5m. I think winner takes all is insane, I strongly doubt either of them would do that as anything could happen in the ring, we also have to consider bad judging. I do believe Floyd would bet a very good amount.

14y ago

Equilibrium

If thats what it takes to make the fight happen so be it. But 200 mils is retarded. Won't happen anyway, like Arum and Mayweather could stop hating eachother for just a second, hah.

14y ago

Reloaded

Thats a bullsh!t article by a Pactard , geez they talk some sh!t .

14y ago