Comments Thread For: If Mayweather Walks: A Good Look at Pacquiao's Options

[remi]

to be honest it doesn't sound like pacman has much options. He destroyed cotto, so why would we want to see that fight again? Margarito can't deal with speed and pacman is way faster than him, so why? Marquez, would have been better if they fought earlier now I don't think marquez would be as deadly. Berto, bradley, alexander, pacman will not fight cause they are black boxer who move. Pacman has only 1 viable option --mayweather.

[LeadUppercut]

1) The "Gag order" is real and was requested by PBF.
2) Both parties not only Pacman but GBP have admitted that all has been agreed to.
3) Pacman's team is looking for a Plan B because last time everything was agreed upon by both parties, along came Floyd with the new drug testing "rule" therefore; being that PBF is unpredictable in negotiations, a plan B will always have to be in consideration.
4) If Pacman did not want to fight him why did he accept a 25 day blood testing cut off, another blood test immediately after the fight and urine drug test everyday before and at the same day of the fight??? That itself is the most stricted drug testing in professional boxing history and PBF didn't accept it.

Once again, purse, place, ring size were all agreed after several negotiations for the 1st fight it was only when they were ready to sign contracts that the drug issue was brought up by PBF.

Hopefully there is no more surprises and now that both GBP and Arum seem to have an agreement PBF finally gives the fans what they want to see.

PBF has always had a excuse to fight other higher risk boxers, whether it was becasue his opponent was the best dollar value or was the champion at the moement (remember Baldomir). Now not only Pacman is the 147 champion, but he is alos the P4P king and more than that represent for PBF the biggets payday of his career and probably of boxing. NO MORE EXCUSES!!!

Another good post bro.

Well, I mostly agree with the 4 points you made.

Good point that GBP have indicated that the terms are agreeable also. So it sounds like Arum may have been correct when he stated that the ball is in Floyd's court. But I still don't trust Arum.

It is entirely reasonable for Team Pac to have a "Plan B". I just wish they wouldn't talk about their "Plan B" more than they talk about Mayweather. Maybe they're just trying to pressure Mayweather.

And Manny wants the fight, I am pretty sure of that..... he's just making it damn difficult, and he was way more precious than Mayweather when it came to the first failed negotiation. The failed negotiation was Manny's fault, because he could have simply accepted the same terms that he so desperately wants this time around.

But I think you might be correct, it does look like the ball is firmly in Mayweather's court right now. Pick up your damn phone Floyd.

[NesNY]

to be honest it doesn't sound like pacman has much options. He destroyed cotto, so why would we want to see that fight again? Margarito can't deal with speed and pacman is way faster than him, so why? Marquez, would have been better if they fought earlier now I don't think marquez would be as deadly. Berto, bradley, alexander, pacman will not fight cause they are black boxer who move. Pacman has only 1 viable option --mayweather.

You don't actually think Berto, Timmy or Alexander have a chance, do
you?

Don't you dare call yourself a fan if you do. Pacquiao will shorten all 3 of those guys careers. If either of those grow a set of
balls and decide to trade with Manny, it's over. TKO/KO style.

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What I don't get is why do people think Abregu is a big puncher?

I just don't see it. He hasn't been able to KO his opponents in step up fights. IMO his power is overrated.

I had similar thoughts about Abregu. But I think you may have hit the nail on the head when you said that it depends on the level of his opposition.

When you out-match your opponent, it is easier to impose yourself on them, Bradley will be an entirely different proposition. But he is still a tough opponent from a higher weight-class, so a nice fight for Bradley to dip his toes in at 147.

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What are Mayweather's options?

Bali is a nice place for a holiday at this time of year

Everyone who thinks Bradley is being foolhardy, might turn out to be wrong

[jrosales13]

I had similar thoughts about Abregu. But I think you may have hit the nail on the head when you said that it depends on the level of his opposition.

When you out-match your opponent, it is easier to impose yourself on them, Bradley will be an entirely different proposition. But he is still a tough opponent from a higher weight-class, so a nice fight for Bradley to dip his toes in at 147.

Honestly, I think Bradley will be too much for him. I think if Bradley truly wants the big names in the WW division. He would have to make a statement and that is a KO. I know he is not a knockout type of fighter doesn't have that power. But, against a fighter like Abregu he needs to make a statement. And, a KO if he wins by decision then stop flirting with WWs get down to 140 and clean house like I think he is capable of doing. But, if he can KO Abregu then bring on Berto, Pac, whoever...

[WESS]

What are Mayweather's options?

You really should watch boxing more often.

Berto at 147
PWILL at 147 or 154
Sergio Martinez at 147 but hope it to be at 154

The REAL question to you my friend (that obviously doesn't watch boxing), What are Pac's options? Lets take a look????

Cotto (again) at a catchweight (again) for a belt (again)

Marg-a-cheato most likely at a catchweight

Definitely not the undefeated/un-exposed Berto at 147

Definitely not the undefeated/un-exposed Bradley at 140 or even a catchweight that he so desperately loves.... lol

JMM III, only catch is. The cathweight. In which Pac wants him one pound heavier than Mayweateher did. Wait a second... wait a second.....

Didn't everyone BASH Floyd for having the little JMM (same size as PAC) go up so high in weight?

He's already "ducked" Mosley. Doesnt matter anyway because he's fighting Mora.

It looks like he's "ducking" Mayweather again.... and I dont want to think that at allllllll..

THE REAL question is how much more money will Mayweather make than little man Pac? Let alone PPV sales........ Pac needs Mayweather to make more money. Mayweather has in fact proven to be the bigger draw. Don't get it twisted. Lets just hope Pac actually "agreed" to the terms, and not just something he made up.......

[viperz007]

bradley vs clottey then if bradley wins he deserves a shot to fight pac

[viperz007]

You really should watch boxing more often.

Berto at 147
PWILL at 147 or 154
Sergio Martinez at 147 but hope it to be at 154

dude ur dreamin
u might be in a big upset and jump on a building to know those fights u mentioned wont ever happen..specially that highlighted one

sr. already said it martinez is too big for floyd
he even demands alot to a smaller guy now his gonna pick on a bigger guy?

u need to wake up broda

Mayweathers options are:
1. hatton rematch
2. matthew hatton
3. not sure who else but for sure it will be another easy fighter for him that for sure he will be the winner
4. 2 year rest
last but not the least RETIREMENT..

[WESS]

bradley vs clottey then if bradley wins he deserves a shot to fight pac

When and how did Clottey deserve to fight Pac?