Gamer
08-08-2010, 12:50 AM
c/p By Mark Vester
In his recent column on philboxing.com, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao discussed the relationship between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and promoter Don King. In the last two weeks, Mayweather and King have been spending a lot of time together and there are rumors the two of them could establish a future working relationship to make a Pacquiao fight deal.
Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank has twice tried to make a deal to fight Mayweather and both times the negotiations fell through. In a recent interview on BoxingScene.com, Arum said a Mayweather-Pacquiao deal would be much easier to finalize with King in the picture. Arum is on very bad terms with Golden Boy Promotions, who worked with Mayweather on his last four fights.
"I hope Mayweather is serious enough in doing business with Don King and is not doing this only to save face. I hope Don King does the same in return, that he can make miracles happen. I say this to both these men: Let's Get It On. Fight like warriors and brave men," Pacquiao said.
"I am the champion, I have the belts and I should not be the one challenging you. I should not even be the one trying to make this fight happen. But Pacquiao vs Mayweather is what everyone wants, that's why I am calling out your names. My promoter Bob Arum will be waiting for your call and will be very glad to hear what you have to say. The sooner, the better..."
Pacquiao is willing to move away from a potential fight with Antonio Magarito and says he would agree to a fight with Mayweather for November 13. He wants Mayweather to stop wasting time.
"This is the only way for Mayweather to save face. Make the fight happen in November and stop using Mr. Don King for publicity stunts. He claims he is the best. He says he is No. 1. There is only one way to prove his greatness and that is to face me. I should be ready by November," Pacquiao said.
In his recent column on philboxing.com, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao discussed the relationship between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and promoter Don King. In the last two weeks, Mayweather and King have been spending a lot of time together and there are rumors the two of them could establish a future working relationship to make a Pacquiao fight deal.
Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank has twice tried to make a deal to fight Mayweather and both times the negotiations fell through. In a recent interview on BoxingScene.com, Arum said a Mayweather-Pacquiao deal would be much easier to finalize with King in the picture. Arum is on very bad terms with Golden Boy Promotions, who worked with Mayweather on his last four fights.
"I hope Mayweather is serious enough in doing business with Don King and is not doing this only to save face. I hope Don King does the same in return, that he can make miracles happen. I say this to both these men: Let's Get It On. Fight like warriors and brave men," Pacquiao said.
"I am the champion, I have the belts and I should not be the one challenging you. I should not even be the one trying to make this fight happen. But Pacquiao vs Mayweather is what everyone wants, that's why I am calling out your names. My promoter Bob Arum will be waiting for your call and will be very glad to hear what you have to say. The sooner, the better..."
Pacquiao is willing to move away from a potential fight with Antonio Magarito and says he would agree to a fight with Mayweather for November 13. He wants Mayweather to stop wasting time.
"This is the only way for Mayweather to save face. Make the fight happen in November and stop using Mr. Don King for publicity stunts. He claims he is the best. He says he is No. 1. There is only one way to prove his greatness and that is to face me. I should be ready by November," Pacquiao said.