Freddie Roach Says Floyd v. Pac being looked at for Dec 8th
I know this will probably get merged into the main thread discussion, but wanted ppl. to be able to see it before then.
I highly doubt it will happen but it's (supposedly) being looked into...
Coach of former world champion in eight weight categories Manny Pacquiao (54/04/02, 38 KOs), Freddie Roach, said that at the moment negotiating for a fight with the world champion in five divisions Floyd Mayweather Jr. (43-0, 26 KOs), who could be held this year on December 8 in Las Vegas.
"Bob Arum (Pacquiao's promoter - Ed.) Confirmed yesterday in a conversation with me, which is currently being negotiated with the team Floyd Mayweather on the organization of the match. I think that this fight will take place and best of all, if it happens in December. I think that the outcome of these negotiations will have to wait a few more days "- Roach said.
At the same time, we know that Arum already booked for December 8 MGM Grand in Las Vegas, notified the Nevada State Athletic Commission and stated that at the end of this week will be announced rival Manny Pacquiao on December bout.
(taken from russian boxing website - translated, of course)
http://www.gorodokboxing.com/news.php?id=10464
Before writing this particle, I myself doubted just how accurate it is. But in the end, news is news, and it’s my job to let you guys know what various sources report.
This was posted this very morning on a very popular Russian boxing news website GorodokBoxing.com , and it is of a recent interview of the writer with Freddie Roach.
“Bob Arum confirmed in a conversation we had yesterday, that there are negotiations currently taking place with team Mayweather Jr. about making the fight. I think that this fight must happen, and it would be better if it happened in December. I think that the outcome of these negotiations will have to wait a few more days,” stated Roach.
I am a little bit confused. First of all, I assumed, just like most others, that Manny has pretty much decided on an opponent, and his this next opponent will meet Manny in Las Vegas on December 8, 2012. I also assumed based on dozens of recent reports and statements from team Marquez, that their fight is 95% done deal.
Either Freddie Roach just slipped and said something that he should not have, or the writer had misunderstood him over the phone. Is Freddie Roach pulling our tails? Are there negotiation going on behind the curtain? Is it possible that Mayweather Jr. is still an option for Manny this year?
I guess as Roach has suggested, we keep waiting, as we have been doing for years.
http://www.***************.com/freddie-roach-wants-floyd-mayweather-jr-vs-manny-pacquiao-on-december-8/