Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Manny Pacquiao Master Discussion Thread

[AgainstTheRopes]

From FightHype:

"Although Mayweather's comments make it clear that a deal has yet to be finalized, FightHype.com has been advised that both sides are still working on finalizing some minor network details and a deal could be close."

[-DSG-]

From FightHype:

"Although Mayweather's comments make it clear that a deal has yet to be finalized, FightHype.com has been advised that both sides are still working on finalizing some minor network details and a deal could be close."

It's Happening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AgainstTheRopes]

Because Floyd would neeeeeeeeeeeeeeevvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvver fib. Ever. #MayweatherPacquiao

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) February 16, 2015

I know one thing that is definitely true: I could travel to Australia if I wanted to.

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) February 16, 2015

Rafael showing his bias again. SMH.

Only source I truly trust is Lance Pugmire

[-DSG-]

Because Floyd would neeeeeeeeeeeeeeevvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvver fib. Ever. #MayweatherPacquiao

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) February 16, 2015

I know one thing that is definitely true: I could travel to Australia if I wanted to.

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) February 16, 2015

Rafael showing his bias again. SMH.

Only source I truly trust is Lance Pugmire

Dan is just hungry lol

[jcpryor]

I'm starting to lose a lot of respect for Dan Rafael through this whole thing. He's very clearly getting most of his information from Top Rank, and has been extremely bias through this whole period. He hasn't reported much of any actual NEWS, and has most commonly only given his opinion, which isn't his job.

[SlySlickSmooth]

no lie I feel like this fight is gonna happen.

I feel Floyd is ready for the fight, he wants it. Manny wants it.

I don't think either guy wants the backlash from the fans if the fight doesn't get made next. Way, way too much hype the past month+ about this fight

[mrpizza-nd_beer]

This is hilarious, flowmos still hoping their dear Floyd will someday still turn into a man. You all could at least change your tune and start pressuring Floyd and his team to get on with announcing the fight. WTF they waiting on that Showtime and HBO figure out all the production assignments?

You know, if you've been to court enough this is a simple tactic by lawyers to STALL, STALL, AND STALL some more until public interest naturally dies, things get ultra expensive and the other party just gives up the fight. You know they'll blame it in the end at Arum, the scapegoat.

The schtick that everybody lies until I hear it from Floyd himself is getting old. Just say it "Floyd, cut the bs #signthecontract!" It won't be hard, you'll see.

[RoastTeamCon]

Floyd calls Manny for a fight = Floyd's not a man

Floyd tweets Manny lets fight = Floyd's not a man

Floyd walks up to Manny for a fight = Floyd's not a man

Floyd gets a meeting with Koncz & Manny = Floyd's not a man

Some people's logic and common sense is absolutely ******ed.

[AgainstTheRopes]

I'm starting to lose a lot of respect for Dan Rafael through this whole thing. He's very clearly getting most of his information from Top Rank, and has been extremely bias through this whole period. He hasn't reported much of any actual NEWS, and has most commonly only given his opinion, which isn't his job.

Yup, Arum has gone on the record at least 3-4 times now claiming the fight is done, there is nothing left to negotiate and all that needs to be done is for Mayweather to sign off. Each of those times- Arum turned out to be lying. Yet Rafael barely or neglects to mention it.

I remember a couple weeks back- Espinoza did an interview with all the major media outlets (Yahoo, SI, LA Times, NY Daily News, etc) to clear up the rumors- Dan made no mention of it at all.

Now he took a shot at Mayweather (re:Australia trip/never lying) after Floyd denied his claim that Pacquiao had signed (which was undoubtedly told to him by Arum)

[Pigeons]

This fight will happen because Mayweather knows it has too. His fans are demanding it so he will deliver it. Last time we demanded Mayweather fight a certain opponent, he did. He will deliver for his fans again.

P.S. Last time we demanded this was the Mosley fight.