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Pacquiao answers Mayweather: He's ready for fight
November 18, 5:46 AM
Houston Boxing ExaminerMarv Dumon
Newly crowned WBO welterweight champion of the world, and current IBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion of the world Manny Pacquiao says he wants to fight Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
In an exclusive interview Tuesday evening on Los Angeles' television station KTLA, the Filipino superstar was on his way to a concert performance at a local theater. Boxing's current pound-for-pound king stated that "for the record," he wants to fight Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Cher Calvin (KTLA, News Reporter): "So for the record, do you want to fight Mayweather."
Manny Pacquiao: "For the record, yeah!"
( VIDEO >> Pacquiao answers Mayweather, Jr. challenge >> )
On Monday, November 16th, Mayweather, Jr. was quoted with additional statements on the Filipino superstar. In an article on fightfan.com, the undefeated boxer stated to onlookers after his workout: “Come back after I kick Pacquiao’s a**!”
Several potential venues are vying to host the potential showdown between the former and current pound-for-pound king of boxing, including the Wynn in Las Vegas, Yankee Stadium in New York, Superdome in New Orleans, and Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, among others.
( PHOTOS >> Pacquiao's locker room, November 14th >> )
From 2005 through 2008, American Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was regarded as the number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He has won six world championships in five different weight classes, and is a former WBC welterweight champion. Mayweather was named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 1998 and 2007. Mayweather has a record of 40 wins including 25 by knockout.
November 18, 5:46 AM
Houston Boxing ExaminerMarv DumonResponding to Floyd Mayweather, Jr.'s statements earlier this week, seven-time world champion Manny Pacquiao says that "for the record" he wants to fight the undefeated former pound-for-pound king.
COVERAGE: Pacquiao vs MayweatherNewly crowned WBO welterweight champion of the world, and current IBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champion of the world Manny Pacquiao says he wants to fight Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
In an exclusive interview Tuesday evening on Los Angeles' television station KTLA, the Filipino superstar was on his way to a concert performance at a local theater. Boxing's current pound-for-pound king stated that "for the record," he wants to fight Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Cher Calvin (KTLA, News Reporter): "So for the record, do you want to fight Mayweather."
Manny Pacquiao: "For the record, yeah!"
( VIDEO >> Pacquiao answers Mayweather, Jr. challenge >> )
On Monday, November 16th, Mayweather, Jr. was quoted with additional statements on the Filipino superstar. In an article on fightfan.com, the undefeated boxer stated to onlookers after his workout: “Come back after I kick Pacquiao’s a**!”
Several potential venues are vying to host the potential showdown between the former and current pound-for-pound king of boxing, including the Wynn in Las Vegas, Yankee Stadium in New York, Superdome in New Orleans, and Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, among others.
( PHOTOS >> Pacquiao's locker room, November 14th >> )
From 2005 through 2008, American Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was regarded as the number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He has won six world championships in five different weight classes, and is a former WBC welterweight champion. Mayweather was named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 1998 and 2007. Mayweather has a record of 40 wins including 25 by knockout.
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