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Saragosa allowed Mayweather to remain at large so he can meet contractual obligations and battle an opponent yet to be determined in “Sin City” on May 5.
It is estimated that the violent, pompous and morally reprehensible Mayweather could generate more than $100 million in business for the "The Entertainment Capital of the World" when he steps in the ring five months from today.
Speculation has long persisted that Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KOs) and Mayweather will finally throw fists on Cinco de Mayo somewhere on “The Strip” at a venue to be determined.
Unfortunately, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum doesn’t want to cement the bout because he believes Pacquiao can’t defeat, or even compete with, Mayweather.
Arum emphatically told Dan Rafael of ESPN.com that Pacquiao’s next opponent will be chosen among the quartet of Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez, Lamont Peterson or Timothy Bradley Jr.
"We're fighting in June, one of the four guys," said Arum, a corruptible weasel who acknowledged during a 2000 federal trial that he bribed the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to attain a higher ranking for one of his fighters.
Rafael then asked Arum if he would now consider Mayweather as an opponent.
"Absolutely not. Nope."
Rafael rightfully pressed Arum and the snake refused to budge from his yellow stance that will deprive boxing fans of the scrap they deserve.
"My mission is to go over to the Philippines and talk about these four guys," Arum said. "If Manny feels he wants to go in May, he will tell me. I want to make sure Manny's cuts are healed. We won't fall under this kind of pressure. June is much more likely for Manny's fight, not May."
Arum continued his inane rant.
"What if they fought and Manny started bleeding on the first punch?" a clearly flustered Arum reportedly said. "I don't know if Manny is available to fight in May. I have no idea. I haven't talked to him; I haven't seen him. Seems to me, June is more likely based on what his plastic surgeon said, I don't even know if Mayweather will be licensed [by the Nevada State Athletic Commission] before he serves his time.”
Pacquiao, the first pugilist in history to win 10 world crowns in eight separate weight divisions, eked out an extremely controversial majority decision victory over WBA, WBO and The Ring lightweight king Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KOs) in their third fight in November at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas.
In stark contrast to Pacquiao, Mayweather badly outclassed, and essentially embarrassed, Marquez with a shutout unanimous decision triumph in September 2009.
It is apparent that Pacquiao’s struggles with Marquez have made Arum decide to protect his lottery ticket at all costs.
Golden Boy Promotions’ CEO, Richard Schaefer, verbally trounced Arum.
"I don't think Manny Pacquiao wants to be on that list of names for Mayweather, or Bob doesn't want him to be on the list," Schaefer said. "I am sick and tired of Arum's bulls---. First Bob said June is when Pacquiao would fight, when Floyd was going to be on May 5. Then, when it looked like Floyd wouldn't be available in May, he said Pacquiao would be available in May. Now, since they know Mayweather is going to fight in May, suddenly Pacquiao is going to fight in June.”
Schaefer understandably remained on the offensive.
"I'm tired of all those people saying it is Mayweather who doesn't want the fight. Arum knows who to call. He can pick up the phone and call me and say, 'Let's get a fight done with Pacquiao.' The rest of it is bulls---. The rest can go drink the Arum and Top Rank Kool-Aid. It is Arum who doesn't want the fight to happen, end of story."
It is estimated that the violent, pompous and morally reprehensible Mayweather could generate more than $100 million in business for the "The Entertainment Capital of the World" when he steps in the ring five months from today.
Speculation has long persisted that Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KOs) and Mayweather will finally throw fists on Cinco de Mayo somewhere on “The Strip” at a venue to be determined.
Unfortunately, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum doesn’t want to cement the bout because he believes Pacquiao can’t defeat, or even compete with, Mayweather.
Arum emphatically told Dan Rafael of ESPN.com that Pacquiao’s next opponent will be chosen among the quartet of Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez, Lamont Peterson or Timothy Bradley Jr.
"We're fighting in June, one of the four guys," said Arum, a corruptible weasel who acknowledged during a 2000 federal trial that he bribed the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to attain a higher ranking for one of his fighters.
Rafael then asked Arum if he would now consider Mayweather as an opponent.
"Absolutely not. Nope."
Rafael rightfully pressed Arum and the snake refused to budge from his yellow stance that will deprive boxing fans of the scrap they deserve.
"My mission is to go over to the Philippines and talk about these four guys," Arum said. "If Manny feels he wants to go in May, he will tell me. I want to make sure Manny's cuts are healed. We won't fall under this kind of pressure. June is much more likely for Manny's fight, not May."
Arum continued his inane rant.
"What if they fought and Manny started bleeding on the first punch?" a clearly flustered Arum reportedly said. "I don't know if Manny is available to fight in May. I have no idea. I haven't talked to him; I haven't seen him. Seems to me, June is more likely based on what his plastic surgeon said, I don't even know if Mayweather will be licensed [by the Nevada State Athletic Commission] before he serves his time.”
Pacquiao, the first pugilist in history to win 10 world crowns in eight separate weight divisions, eked out an extremely controversial majority decision victory over WBA, WBO and The Ring lightweight king Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KOs) in their third fight in November at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas.
In stark contrast to Pacquiao, Mayweather badly outclassed, and essentially embarrassed, Marquez with a shutout unanimous decision triumph in September 2009.
It is apparent that Pacquiao’s struggles with Marquez have made Arum decide to protect his lottery ticket at all costs.
Golden Boy Promotions’ CEO, Richard Schaefer, verbally trounced Arum.
"I don't think Manny Pacquiao wants to be on that list of names for Mayweather, or Bob doesn't want him to be on the list," Schaefer said. "I am sick and tired of Arum's bulls---. First Bob said June is when Pacquiao would fight, when Floyd was going to be on May 5. Then, when it looked like Floyd wouldn't be available in May, he said Pacquiao would be available in May. Now, since they know Mayweather is going to fight in May, suddenly Pacquiao is going to fight in June.”
Schaefer understandably remained on the offensive.
"I'm tired of all those people saying it is Mayweather who doesn't want the fight. Arum knows who to call. He can pick up the phone and call me and say, 'Let's get a fight done with Pacquiao.' The rest of it is bulls---. The rest can go drink the Arum and Top Rank Kool-Aid. It is Arum who doesn't want the fight to happen, end of story."
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