Roach: "Floyd Needs Pacquiao, We Don't Need Him"

[PoetryInMotion]

Why bother? There's no need to burn bridges when you're happy with the way things are. He's only fighting twice before retirement anyway.

Do you mean twice after Cotto, or Cotto and one more opponent?

[alexpz]

Originally Posted by MIP4P1

If he thinks he’s going to get equal money with us, he’s crazy. He needs us, we don’t need him.” - Freddie Roach

Thats the point if ever Freddie don't agree with the split what else can we do? But i think Pacquiao will fight him whatever the split will be if he wins his fight against Cotto. But if Arum or Freddy won't agree with the split i don't see it coming yet. I think the problem is within the promoter. But as for pacquiao, he isn't afraid to fight mayweather at all..

[bxr09]

Manny doesn't care

Manny can fight anyone and still get his share of the "pot". He's more interested in politics. If he beats Cotto. He's pretty much content with what he accomplished. As for PBF, it's really up to him if he's okay with his legacy. I don't think he is right now.

So.. when people say Manny needs PBF, I really think that not true. Manny will always give a great "gladiator" fight. MOST people (even non-boxing fans) will want to see an "all out" fight. A "Sweet Science" fight will attract the purest but it doesn't fill the seats..so to speak..

I am a sweet science fan but if I had to choose, I'd watch a fight that is all action. My thoughts.

[Mr. Philadel]

a while ago Floyd was supposed to be the EASIEST fight for Pac........now he doesn't need him after he saw what he has after the layoff ......won't Arum and Roach just come out and say what MOST people know already......Pac would get beaten and beaten up by Floyd!!.....its doesnt take a rocket scientist to see this.......all it takes is an unbias look!!!

[PinoyZoi]

lol Manny Pacquiao is doing something that Mayweather has ever done and thats fight the top welterweight such as Miguel Cotto!

I am willing to bet MY 60k for YOUR 30k that Mayweather next fight will not be Sugar Shane Mosley.

[MIP4P1]

a while ago Floyd was supposed to be the EASIEST fight for Pac........now he doesn't need him after he saw what he has after the layoff ......won't Arum and Roach just come out and say what MOST people know already......Pac would get beaten and beaten up by Floyd!!.....its doesnt take a rocket scientist to see this.......all it takes is an unbias look!!!

Exactly!

Roach is doing his best, but you can sense the fear in him. It's sickening.

[jvsnypes]

I disagree. I don't think that Floyd needs Manny.If he fights Mosley it will do big numbers and he gets the lion sum of the purse.

[PoetryInMotion]

I think the sports and the fans need this fight more than either fighter does. Either guy can have his pick of opponent and take the bigger slice of the purse.

[PoetryInMotion]

I disagree. I don't think that Floyd needs Manny.If he fights Mosley it will do big numbers and he gets the lion sum of the purse.

Couldn't Manny also fight Mosley and get the lion sum of the purse too though? Just last month Mosley was willing to come down to 140lbs to fight Pac. Mosley will take what he can get at this point.

[PinoyZoi]

I disagree. I don't think that Floyd needs Manny.If he fights Mosley it will do big numbers and he gets the lion sum of the purse.

Ya and Mayweather has no balls to fight Sugar Shane Mosley.

Mayweather is Diabetic and hes staying away from "SUGAR".
Besides he uses Splenda(Which is Light weight).