Comments Thread For: Roach Feels Mayweather-Pacquiao Closer Than Ever

[buddyguns]

At this point, there should be a cease on all articles until it is actually signed. This s*** is just getting annoying!

[Thutch2412]

I guess Im more optimistic this time around, still conflicting reports but I think both know its about time to get it done.

Hopefully it gets made, would be great for the sport.

[Aristocrat]

[Sheppirino]

I know I shouldn't but I'm actually starting to get my hopes up. Come on Floyd and sign this deal.

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Based on everything going around, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach feels a Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao mega-fight is coming closer to becoming a reality.

Promoter have been trying to close a deal since 2010. Promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank, who work with Pacquiao, has been negotiating behind the scenes with CBS CEO Les Moonves. CBS is the parent company of Showtime, who have Mayweather under an exclusive multi-fight contract.

Mayweather is targeting a fight date of May 2nd at the MGM Grand and Pacquiao has no issue with the date or venue. Neither fighter has any issue with a random drug testing protocol.
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