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/

Comments (20)

It's not going to happen. Manny is past his best, but he isn't completely shot yet. So Floyd will wait another year or two. When Floyd is older?? Why is it your job to let people know what the various sources report..??? Are you on some payroll? Do you have a "mission" ? Did you "hear voices" instructiong you to stick your nose into old, much rehashed news and re-issue it?/ SOMEONE is very confused, because the same thing is being repeated a couple of times. On top of that, this was all reported on these pages a couple of weeks ago. So....being that it's Boxingscene, confusion is the normal state of things. :bottle::bottle::bottle:

13y ago

DAN916

Fight Khan

13y ago

raf727

Does that sound like how Freddie talks to you? "Ya they're talkin' hopefully..." <----- That's how Freddie talks. "Outcome of these negotiations" <------ Sounds like how someone making up a Freddie Roach quote would talk. It sounds like that because the original transcript was in Russian, in Russian they don't have the same type of sentence structure as we do, and they simply don't use alot of words like we do, for example they don't have a word for say "I am" they simply use I and the "am" is applied basically. So trying to translate conversations leaves a bit of room for ambiguity, mind you I'm not very far in my journey of learning Russian. That said, I don't believe it for a second.

13y ago

Reloaded

Who still wants to see it at this point? I would love to see it , I wouldnt be surprised if were announced , they are running out of time and if Manny puts in another poor showing they have blown a huge pay day with Floyd , Dec 8 is not the time frame Arum always said it would take to promote such a fight , and Dec 8 is pushing Floyd early after the release and it is also dictating a time much like Floyd did to them . so Arum would like that edge . I think its a smart move by Arum to make this fight now , and thats why I think it might gvery well happen , its the first time Floyd schooling Pac doesnt matter so much to Uncle Bob , , would not be at all surprised if this is a go .

13y ago

Perro

Mayweather - "154 or no fight!" .... "You must leave Top Rank or no fight!"

13y ago

dibzvincent143

is 50 speaks about this i hope it'd be true...

13y ago

Best_in_Boxing

Why is it your job to let people know what the various sources report..??? Are you on some payroll? Do you have a "mission" ? Did you "hear voices" instructiong you to stick your nose into old, much rehashed news and re-issue it?/ SOMEONE is very confused, because the same thing is being repeated a couple of times. On top of that, this was all reported on these pages a couple of weeks ago. So....being that it's Boxingscene, confusion is the normal state of things. Yes... I'm on a payroll... U ****!n id!0t. I'm sure u know that if u post something on NSB without links people ask for links and if u don't provide them then they think you're making it up. If u really wanna act like a little b!tch why even comment?!?

13y ago

jaded

I used to get excited when I'd hear talk of this...now it just annoys me and I pay little attention to it.

13y ago

TaurusJ27

Mayweather-Pacquiao is not happening. Roach and Arum should come clean and just say that.

13y ago

BURNER

Who still wants to see it at this point?

13y ago

boliodogs

I don't think the fight will ever happen because the two sides will never agree on the money split. I hope I am wrong.

13y ago

WESS

Bob is not done exploring all his options before cashing out on a Mayweather fight.

13y ago

El_Angel

If it happens, it happens. If not, it doesn't. Not nearly as hyped as was before and I actually want Mayweather vs Martinez more.

13y ago

cotto1p4p

Call me when it's signed and they're on the press tour. Either way, this fight has lost most of it's appeal since Pacquiao has looked dull and beatable the last few fights.

13y ago

Fetta

So, who's up for paying close to 100 bucks to see Floyd treat Pacman like a 2nd tier sparring partner??I would just to hear the Pac fans make excuses like " pac past prime" "fraud waited till he was done" " pac doesnt have passion no more" or "if fraud hafnt made roadblocks Pac wouldve won" but truth is it wouldvr always been this way but Pac was to deep into his HGH to agree to tests.

13y ago

Reloaded

It's not going to happen. Manny is past his best, but he isn't completely shot yet. So Floyd will wait another year or two. Past his CW phase you mean , JMM result says he was same as 10 yrs ago other wise JMM would have stopped him , you fools cant see that the advantages he had over his 3 biggest wins are now gone and so are his performances gone with it , he is back to the Manny of old a good elite fighter but no superman , not even close . This fight is the best thing Manny can do to cash in as another bad performance will blow the huge Floyd payday for good .

13y ago

D4thincarnation

It seems Floyd is going to have an early Christmas vacation this year. Maybe he do a bit of skiing on the slopes.

13y ago

paulf

No it's not.

13y ago

Ray_Corso

Whats to look at???? Its the same two guys as it was 4 years ago!! Their both millionaires getting ready to make 50 million each!! Just sign the damn contract train,,,, fight,,,, and GO AWAY!! Next generation is coming in and hopefully their real fighters instead of "entertainers"! Ray. ......over the last few years its Manny who's regressed abit more than Floyd.

13y ago

Bushbaby

You've totally missed the point of what he's saying. People are shot at different ages, Manny obviously younger than Floyd. Not rooting for either side, but just correcting your mistake. He didn't miss it, he's just trying to act like he doesn't know.

13y ago