Mayweather NEVER wanted to fight Pacquaio...

George Foreman believes this to be the case, Marvin Hagler believes this to be the case. Sugar Shane Mosley truly believes Pacman has never taken steriods and that all this was Floyd taking pressure off himself, because simply he never wanted the fight.

Mayweathers plan has worked to perfection as half the boxing world believes Pac is on PED's. I don't and never will believe Pacman has cheated. He means too much to his country and he has never been caught. I can understand people's suspicions. I mean Pacman fought at 106 and in his first 7 fights he had 2 KO's. Then he was Knocked spark out by 2 guys at a much lower weight and a LOT less punch power then say a Miguel Cotto and Manny seemed to walk through his punches. I have always said PED's can't give you a strong chin. I just believe Manny is very special and his improvements are down to discipline and hard work. But I really dont want to get back into the PEFD argument here again as it's be done to death.

Getting back to the point of my post. I am convinced more then ever that Mayweather does not want to fight Pacquaio and that this fight will never happen. Look at this 2 clips here. The first clip is highlights of Mayweather and De La Hoya. The second clip (please go to 5:33) is of Pacquaio v De le Hoya

1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dss8VYRjxKo&feature=fvw

2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L-YtIXT1Ug&feature=related

The one thing that struck me in the Floyd v Oscar fight was just how much time Floyd had to get off his shots. Oscar was pressuring him in the early going, but not effectively enough. Floyd's toughest fight is a fight he lost in my opinion to Castillo. Also, for the first 5-6 rounds against Hatton, I had that fight pretty much even. These 2 fighters put pressure on Mayweather and in both occasions Mayweather struggled early with this constant pressure until he eventually got to grips with it.

Now look at the second clip. Manny's fitness is ridiclously good. I don't think I have ever seen a guy with his workrate. It's amazing. He was in Oscar's face constantly for 8 rounds at just a ridiculous workrate. Not only would he apply pressure to Mayweather, he would be doing in for 3 minutes for every round and with Manny's hand speed and crazy angles he can throw punches from, he is going to cause Mayweather all kinds of problems. Floyd's biggest problem is how does he keep Manny off him.

I have always said I believe Floyd wins the fight. I just think his counter punching would eventually take over and as the fight goes on and that Manny would slow down. However, I guarentee you it would be the most uncomfortable night of Mayweathers career. In fact I am sure Pacman would be up after 6, if it ever happened.

Roach believes Floyd's legs have gone. I tend to agree after watching the Mosley fight a few times. Right now, Pacquaio is a nightmare matchup for Floyd and deep down he knows it too. If the fight every happens Floyd will be dragged into a place he has never been before. Only then will we truly discover just how great Floyd is. The PEDs have always been an excuse for Floyd not to take this fight and with each day that passes more and more people are getting convinced of this.

Floyd is about to announce his next fight in Dubai. I mean are u fcuking kidding me here!?!? He waits for Pacquaio to sign for another opponent and then arranges a fight in Dubai! Sure he will make mega money no matter who he fights as it's Dubai but this is a total COP-OUT!. As soon as this announcement is made even more people will realise what I have been saying since the very start of this mess.

Mayweather has never wanted to fight Pacquaio..FACT

I have always been a fan of both, but Floyd's legacy is screwed if he does not take this fight. Shame he doesn't seem to care..

I stil say Pacquiao's weakness is fighters who know how to keep their distance, throw a good straight right, and don't have slow feet. Mayweather fits the bill plus he has a 1 inch height and 5 inch reach advantage.

Pacquiao however also has a style that would give Mayweather trouble. Mayweather's shoulder roll style is not very effective against southpaws so already 1 aspect of Floyd's game is thrown out the window. Mayweather also has trouble with fighters who impose suffocating pressure. Mayweather hates getting touched - much less hit - that's why he often holds after landing a shot. It's going to be difficult to hold an explosive southpaw. You can hold his right arm with your left but that leaves you exposed to the southpaw's left hand - Pacquiao's strong hand!

Personally I hate the fact that these 2 haven't fought yet, but I blame Pacquiao just as much as Mayweather. Pacquiao could've had the fight during the first round of negotiaitions if he would've complied with the drug tests. So what if Mayweather is making up new drug testing rules, if you have nothing to hide, take the tests and whoop some ass - and make over 40 million in the process!

As far as Mayweather's legs being gone - I'm not buying it. I honestly think he didn't have to use his legs much in the Mosley fight and that's why he didn't use them.

Mack Mack Mack what's this he means too much to his country?

I also seen many times "He's very religious it goes against what he believes". You cannot get holier than a Priest and they molest children.

Religion and "beliefs" have NO merit in boxing at all.

Comparing Floyd against  Oscar at 154 who was 100 % fresh versus Pac-man who when Oscar entered the ring looked so bad as if he had full blown aids.

He was getting IV's to rehydrate himself, if that fight was at 154 Oscar would have blown Manny out of the water.

You neglect to say the 2 guys who did good against Floyd had one thing in common - Great JAB-  (Castillo and Oscar) one which Pac-man doesn't have.

Personally I believe they both have pulled stunts, to gain more money before fighting each other.

Why would Bob Arum force a fight to be signed when he knew two things, August 9th Floyd's Uncle was due in court, he had no idea if he was serving time or not.

Secondly it's all about money, Floyd would have made too much money for this calendar year, why give Uncle Sam more money when he can fight in 2011 and keep much more?

I have nothing against Pac-man loved him as a fighter, Floyd is the best hands down, but remember these guys are all about money .... they are not Mexican warriors putting themselves out on the line.

These are MONEY first fighters. Personally I don't blame them, because once their speed and reflexes go they will be done by the age of what 35-36 tops?

I don't like how the "So called meetings went" between Pac and Floyd, personally I don't think they were ever close to fighting, it was to gain interest and get more fights leading up to them fighting.

Too bad it was at our expense.

The way I see it if Pac-man can fight a Margarito who has been out of boxing for so long and looked like garbage his last outing... Floyd can fight anyone who he wants also.

If they don't meet in 2011 then we can discuss BOTH guys legacies being screwed, not just Floyd.

Only reason I responded is because there's not much going on in boxing, wish we had some good fights!

Anyways that's just my take, personally I like Both fighters styles in the ring, but if they were to fall off of a cliff, I wouldn't lose any sleep.

                                        

Rich good post. I am aware that De LaHoya was washed up and weight drained when he fought Pacquaio. My point is still the same. Look at Floyd's biggest fights. He was never truly pressurized by Mosley or De La Hoya and looked a million dollars, especially against Mosley (bar round 2).

No one appreciates Floyd's talents more then me. I have never seen a better defensive fighter (ever). He is theeee master of hit and not be hit. The point I am making is (Mofo makes a great point above with regarding Floyd's shoulder roll and Manny being a southpaw) Pacquaio's style is going to cause Mayweather all kinds of problems. The guy is like a buzz saw, his workrate insane and when you add brutal power in both hands, trying punches at crazy angles then Floyd has his work cut out. Manny will get hit alot and I believe in the latter half of the fight he has to start to slow down and tire but for the first 6 rounds Manny is giving Mayweather all kinds of problems..I think the first 6 rounds could be the fight of the decade. Floyd will struggle to keep Manny off him as Manny tries to impose his will on the fight. Floyd will get asked questions he has never been asked before.

If the fight happens I see Manny being 4-2 up after 6. If Mayweather survives this onslaught, I think he will be the one to impose his will as the fight goes into the later rounds. I don't think this fight goes to points I really don't. I see a KO 4-6 for Manny or 10-12 for Floyd. If it goes to points I see 116-112, 115-113 Mayweather. I used to think Mayweather would roll here, just pick him off at will but not anymore. Pacquaio is too good to be steamrolled by anyone. If Mayweather did steam roll him, I think he automatically goes on the top 10 p4p all time I really do.

Floyd knows the danger of this fight and if it wasn't the PED's he would think of another excuse and I think people are missing this point. He doesn't want this fight and come May 2011 which is make or break, Mayweather will have ducked the biggest challenge of his career and I for one will feel short changed...

Yeah Right..... Pacman gave up millions of dollars because he's afraid of needles. If you believe that... I have a beautiful bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to sell you. As for roids not helping you take a punch...Not true. Anything that strengthens your neck muscles will help you absorb a blow to the head. You don't have to be a doctor to understand that.

Utter nonsense. Show me a quote that says Pacquaio is scared of needles. He does not like to give blood (I am the exact same and feel weak for days afterwards). Firstly, Mayweather wanted a 14 day cut off. Pacquaio agreed, now he wants full testing up until the fight. Please tell me what is wrong with a 14 day cutoff. Pacquaio would want to be out of his mind to take PED's for 14 days solid until fight night!The world will be watching his every move so realistically Pacquaio has already conceded enough...

If Pacquaio agrees to full testing until the day of the fight, then Mayweather will demand a 60/40 split. Time will prove me right. I know it will. Pacquaio will call his bluff in the new year and Mayweather will think of another excuse. You watch this space and remember what I have said here. Pacquaio will agree to the testing as Mayweather wants and Mayweather will duck and people that have supported Floyd in all this will realise just how gullible they have been.

I have said it a million times. Mayweather is not an athletuc commission. It's not up to him to dictate the terms of a fight. I'm truly amazed people can't see that he is ducking Pacquaio. The PED's always has and always will be a smokescreen to the obvious. Mayweather does not want this fight...

Nulty why is Pacman -800. Isnt it obvious? Its an easy way to make money against a shot opponent that can't beat him. Why put him in there with a Paul Williams or Berto and risk a potential bout with Mayweather. Floyd will have his bluff called. Just a matter of when..

I think everyone that has posted is exactly half right. Let me fill in the other half with truth....

Good post Walk. I was starting to think the forum has lost it's collective mind!

As a FORMER big supporter of Pacquiao I refuse to drink the Pac-man kool-aid. I do not think that someone with the reputation of Teddy Atlas would LIE about the fact that he was faxed a letter that Pac-Man's camp sent Mayweathers camp that asked.... What would the financial penalty be if Pacquiao tested positive for steroids before the 1st fight negotionation. Why would that question even come up if Pac-Man was clean? Common sense. The only way out for Pac-man supporters is to call ATLAS A LIAR! I believe him because he has absolutely no reason to lie. If you can think of one...  Please let me know.

I am so sceptical about that Teddy Atlas stuff. I mean 1) Why put that down in a fax and 2) why Teddy Atlas!

I'm not sure what happened there but something stinks!

If they fight I will be cheering for Floyd. I am not a Floyd hater but he is ducking here..

Mack, come on dude. You know dam well Pacquiao couldn't even be "quoted" on calling Mayweather out until a few months ago. He hardly makes a meep. But the 1st excuse, and everybody knows it, is the needle excuse. Nobody countered it for a while. Arum and Freddy, the two people closest to him claimed he was scared of needles.

GREAT POST McNulty. You hit it right on the dot.

It's not just Pacquiao making money it's Arum. Arum is keeping Pacquiao's fights in-house to squeeze out maximum profits. I do believe the megafight will eventually happen, but if Cotto looks good beating Chavez, look for Arum to use a Pacquiao-Cotto rematch (also a title unification) at 154 as leverage against Mayweather.

What other 140-154 fighters are with Top Rank? Pacquiao is gonna have to fight Mayweather eventually unless there are more viable in-house opponents.

Fucking Mayweather should of sighned this fight already Literaly! wouldnt even give an interveiw to HBO when he was Don Kings date @ the Alexander fight. i agreed with Money and do think Pac Man is a doper but he met to Moneys demands so sighn the fight!

"All the evidence points to more likely than not. You would have to be a dolt or an ostrich to believe otherwise."

I tend to think Pac has not roided. Excepting some HGH during his move up in weight perhaps.
So...what is all the evidence that points towards chemical abuse?

The Ambulance- DJ white owl Killa Cam! He leaking! He leaking! Oh you dont remember higher then 5 fiends talk slick 2 piece here comes the sirens

"George Foreman believes this to be the case, Marvin Hagler believes this to be the case. Sugar Shane Mosley truly believes Pacman has never taken steriods and that all this was Floyd taking pressure off himself, because simply he never wanted the fight." Did you speak to all of them? Sugar Shane would Def know

HGH was what I was getting at. The size/speed/power/stamina/cyborg like qualities.

excellent thread guys,,Rich,,Mack,,McNulty,,WalkTheLine- salutes to all of you - you guys are razor sharp and each of you do a fantastic job of making your point -Salutes

Mayweather is so much of a better fighter then he was back then. Mayweather would be to much for 'Pacman' and saying Mayweather is ducking him is nonesense.

Mayweather will only fight pacman on youtube

Mayfeather can beat his girlfriend too.

mayweather only fights with girls