{"id":18095,"date":"2012-02-03T00:00:06","date_gmt":"2012-02-03T05:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=18095"},"modified":"2012-02-02T20:24:31","modified_gmt":"2012-02-03T01:24:31","slug":"manny-pacquiao-%e2%80%93-floyd-mayweather-jr-the-shame-of-boxing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=18095","title":{"rendered":"Manny Pacquiao \u2013 Floyd Mayweather JR: THE SHAME OF BOXING"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By Gina L. Caliboso<\/strong><\/p>\n

As if the boxing world has enough to contend with in the complete failure of getting the Mayweather, JR vs. Pacquiao bout to actually happen, what really, will be the aftermath should this fight not happen?<\/p>\n

First, I think there will be an utter distaste for the sport of boxing. Second, with FOX headlining MMA bouts, TV coverage (PPV or otherwise) may not even appeal to an audience at all. And finally, what other bouts are out there that may possibly pack the same punch of excitement that Mayweather, JR vs. Pacquiao creates? With all this in mind, let\u2019s look at these issues as I venture forth in the post Mayweather, JR vs. Pacquiao boxing path. Where does this leave boxing?<\/p>\n

My Editor, Geno McGahee, recently wrote an article indicating that $40 million was the amount offered for Pacquiao to fight Mayweather, JR. In return, it\u2019s been stated that Mayweather, JR., has rejected a 50-50 split of the purse. How lovely for boxing\u2019s superstars to suddenly experience a case of \u201cno, it\u2019s my way or no way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both Pacquiao and Mayweather, JR., arguing over money? For shame, especially in consideration that both imply that it\u2019s not about the money. Mayweather, JR vs. Pacquiao is the only fight that needs to happen right now. There have been excuses as to why the fight WILL NOT happen. I\u2019m tired and I won\u2019t completely rule out that for both fighters \u2013 it is potentially and possibly, the final fight of their perspective careers. It\u2019s a gamble because a lot of money is at stake, but more importantly, for both fighters \u2013 it\u2019s somehow turned into pride. It\u2019s apparently priceless. As a reminder, pride is one of the seven deadly sins.<\/p>\n

I feel like the megabout has been in the works for two years now. As Pacquiao has slowly risen through weight divisions, or more importantly, has remained steadfast on the weigh-in scale at 140-ish lbs. with a catch weight of about 145 lbs., the only true competitor for him remains to be Mayweather, JR. In his third bout against Juan Manuel Marquez, the Filipino southpaw showed a tactical and methodical fight that, depending on what mood or if you decide to watch the bout in mute mode, two or more analysts might call the bout a draw or even in favor of either Marquez or Pacquiao. But like I saw \u2013 again depending on how I look at the fight, a counterpuncher such as Marquez would have needed a knockdown and more solid combinations to take the fight away from Pacquiao.<\/p>\n

As for Mayweather, again, no dwelling on the Victor Ortiz bout. It was ugly for both fighters. But prior to his Ortiz bout, Mayweather, JR., had not fought on any competitive level. It seems he was able to choose fighters that could have easily been a good match but only in strong favor of assurance that he would win. But as Mayweather, JR., has always stated, he\u2019s never completely out of shape and he always trains because he doesn\u2019t do anything else. Go to court maybe. Gamble maybe. Come on Mayweather, JR., Pacquiao is the draw \u2013 not you!<\/p>\n

But let’s get back to the post Pacquiao vs Mayweather, JR., boxing world. Much like the Mayan calendar and this year, it\u2019s still as uncertain. As far as I can see, the many weight divisions in boxing are highly competitive. Nonito \u201cFilipino Flash\u201d Donaire, JR., is leading the super bantamweight division. Donaire is making quite an impact and simply not as being the next great champion to follow Pacquiao.<\/p>\n

The light welterweight division has some exciting fighters in Amir Khan, Lamont Peterson, Timothy Bradley, and Devon Alexander. There is the super middleweight division with Super 6 Champion Andre \u201cS.O.G.\u201d Ward, returning to the ring Andre \u201cThe Matrix\u201d Dirrell, Carl \u201cCobra\u201d Froch, Mikkel \u201cViking Warrior\u201d Kessler, and of course, IBF Champion Lucian Bute. Where for art thou Paul \u201cPunisher\u201d Williams, Andy Lee, and Sergio \u201cMaravilla\u201d Martinez? Heavyweight division? Okay, brothers Klitschko, stay as competitive as you want.<\/p>\n

As for the MMA vs. boxing debate, I mention it because cable\/PPV rights and public demand are key for boxing. UFC has really made an impact on FOX with more than its lion share of an audience. ESPN2 does a great job in their \u201cFriday Night Fights.\u201d HBO will always be in the mix although Showtime has certainly given HBO a run for its money when it was able to get the rights to the Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley bout. MMA and boxing do compete with one another, but each does have its good share of the audience. I foresee that boxing will continue to make its way back into non cable television at some point.<\/p>\n

In other words, how will the boxing world be after a Pacquiao vs Mayweather, JR., super mega bout? It will carry on. But more importantly, it has to now because as far as I can see \u2013 it\u2019s not happening. And if that\u2019s the case, then we as the fans need to move on as well.<\/p>\n

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