MEXICO CITY--They said it would be a frosty day in the great Mexican capital city before a large crowd would turn out to see a foreign fighter who wrecked so many of this nation's ring heroes.
According to Floyd Mayweather Jr., the media has exaggerating the televised blowout between him and father, Floyd Mayweather Sr. The father and son duo had a memorable war of words on the first episode of HBO's reality series "Mayweather-Ortiz 24/7."
Despite both fighters being scheduled to face other opponents in the fall, a mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38KOs) continues to dominate the headlines.
Las Vegas, Nevada – Floyd Mayweather Jr., 41-0 with 25 knockouts, will face southpaw Victor Ortiz, 29-2-2 with 22 knockouts, on September 17 at Las Vegas for Ortiz's WBC welterweight crown at the MGM Grand
NEW YORK — Manny Pacquiao gives Victor Ortiz a much better shot at upsetting Floyd Mayweather Jr. than the handicappers who’ve made Mayweather about a 6-1 favorite prior to their Sept. 17 fight in Las Vegas.
For the most part, Floyd Mayweather Jr. spoke softly and respectfully about his opponent Victor Ortiz during a conference call on Wednesday. But Mayweather’s comments turned toxic when the subject turned to potential foe Manny Pacquiao and his reign atop the sport. In a withering assessment of Pacquiao’s opposition in recent years, Mayweather described his choice of opponents as his own “leftovers,” a reference to Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya, whom Mayweather faced and beat before Pacquiao had the chance to do the same. Continually referring to himself in the third person, Mayweather didn’t hold back in demeaning Pacquiao’s choice of opponents.
Six-Time World Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. works out at the Mayweather Gym in in Las Vegas, Nevada, preparing for his September 17, 2011 world title fight against WBC Welterweight World Champion Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas which will be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View. Also, undefeated super lightweight contender Jessie Vargas was working out. He faces Josesito Lopez as part of the “STAR POWER undercard for the Mayweather vs. Ortiz mega-event. Photos by Gene Blevins/HoganPhotos.
NEW YORK--Their already swollen pockets might get mad at them but both Manny Pacquiao and Coach Freddie Roach, prized pupil and revered boxing mentor, are kind of, sort of rooting for Vicious Victor Ortiz in his Sept. 17 challenge against undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Ryan Burton and other members of the press catch up with Floyd Mayweather Jr. who discusses a variety of topics from Victor Ortiz, to the 24/7 series, to a potential fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Ryan Burton catches the open workout for Floyd Mayweather Jr., as he prepares for his upcoming fight with WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz.