{"id":33278,"date":"2014-01-07T17:12:59","date_gmt":"2014-01-07T21:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=33278"},"modified":"2014-01-07T17:12:59","modified_gmt":"2014-01-07T21:42:59","slug":"manny-pacquiao-vs-floyd-mayweather-jr-boxing-news-asking-the-obvious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=33278","title":{"rendered":"Manny Pacquiao Vs Floyd Mayweather JR BOXING NEWS \u2013 Asking the Obvious"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

I took some time off writing about my beloved sport of boxing. Perhaps it was due to the decline of my favorite fighter, Manny \u201cPacman\u201d Pacquiao. Maybe it was because I continually expected my sister and brother-in-law to host a fight party where the fight always proved to be a disappointment. I was also torn apart by my own personal challenges in my career and romantic lives. If you call a lack of progress in either, then yes, I still face those same challenges.<\/p>\n

As we, or I, happily move from 2013 into a few days into 2014, I didn\u2019t entirely swear off of boxing in the last year. 2013 was disappointing, but not without its highlights. I enjoyed the fights of Timothy Bradley vs. Ruslan Provodnikov, Marcos Maidana (notably his victory over Adrian \u201cThe Problem\u201d Broner), and emergence of Andre \u201cS.O.G.\u201d Ward (in and out of the ring), and I continue to be intrigued about the winning ways of Floyd \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather. After Pacquiao\u2019s win over Brandon Rios, a boxing page asked about the prospect of Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. And then, it happened. I started to get interested in boxing \u2013 AGAIN. When it comes to writing about boxing, the biggest question always starts with the obvious. So here it goes, I\u2019ll ask the questions and answer. And maybe I can provide some answers to a couple of Pacquiao vs. Mayweather questions. I\u2019ll start with the obvious:<\/p>\n

Question: What if Mayweather fights Pacquiao?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

My Answer: If Mayweather decides to fight Pacquiao, it will be nothing short of a miracle. My point of view is clear. I don\u2019t understand how two of the most popular and\/or best fighters within the same weight division (give or take a few pounds on Mayweather\u2019s part), can agree to terms. We\u2019re talking about an hour max maybe, of each of their time. The time for negotiation on this fight has been played out. It\u2019s done and tired. Boxing has utterly failed to get this fight agreed upon. I blame Mayweather, I blame Pacquiao, and I blame Arum. Those three are the powers that can make this happen. What\u2019s the problem?<\/p>\n

Question: Who will win between Mayweather vs. Pacquiao?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

My answer: I posted it somewhere in a comment. And, without it turning into a racist, photoshopped image of Mayweather looming over a KO\u2019d Pacquiao, both fighters have fighting styles and abilities to competitively match one another. I\u2019ve been countered with Mayweather\u2019s speed and how Pacquiao isn\u2019t as fast. Point made, but I\u2019ve always thought that Pacquiao, deep down, fights a good combo of controlled aggression. At heart, he\u2019s still the wild puncher, as he was in the lower weight divisions, where he managed to punch and move at different angles. All of Mayweather\u2019s opponents have decided to match his technical skill and speed \u2013 a minimum of 2 to three punches with a fighter that stands in front of him. Mayweather hasn\u2019t met a fighter that is a south-paw and fights, moves, and punches at different angles. More importantly, Pacquiao won\u2019t stand in front of him and make Mayweather outpunch him. My thoughts? A win for Pacquiao by majority decision or split decision. Mayweather would not win by a unanimous decision. No way.<\/p>\n

Question: Where should the fight take place?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

My answer: Fight should be in the Philippines. Part of the proceeds goes to typhoon relief. I say this because even as Las Vegas has become the palace of both Pacquiao and Mayweather, I love the notion of boxing fans going to the Philippines. I don\u2019t dare compare \u201cThrilla in Manila\u201d type appeal, but it comes close. I also want to give that final swan song to Pacquiao because I think once he gets the Mayweather shadow of doubt off his back, he can retire.<\/p>\n

Question: Who gets the majority of the purse? Contract conditions?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

My answer: Without thinking about PPV\u2019s and a certain fighter\u2019s obvious promotion ability. Put it pen to computer to legal contract \u2013 50% split on all \u2013 PPV, purse, etc.
\nMake it easy on everyone. However, there are two contract stipulations I\u2019d like to add that might challenge both fighters. If either fighter fails the weigh-in, fight cancelled. Simple. Just to add the prospect that perhaps one or both fighters might decide to come in heavy without any condition of punishment. These are honorable men. Behave as such. Secondly, I\u2019d contract for both fighters to follow the example of Nonito \u201cFilipino Flash\u201d Donaire. Agreed random drug testing once contract signed. Let\u2019s put that accusation to bed immediately!<\/p>\n

My Final Question: What will happen to Pacquiao and\/or Mayweather regardless of outcome?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

My Answer: It\u2019s boxing. We never know. The obvious? Retire with good chunk of money. Retire with the knowledge you fought your best and against the best opponent out there. Stop fighting and change the game. Form all the organizations and companies you need to make boxing as wonderful a sport as it should be and as it was.<\/p>\n

But, like I said, it\u2019s boxing. What other choice? The answer is obvious. REMATCH.<\/p>\n

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