Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao nearly finalized:
"The much-anticipated bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is all but set for March 13th, a source told Yahoo! Sports."
"Mayweather has agreed to terms and promoter Bob Arum is making a trip to Manila, Philippines, to finalize a deal with Pacquiao, the source said."
... "A survey team from Top Rank will inspect Dallas Cowboys Stadium as a possible venue. The MGM Grand Garden Arena and the New Orleans Superdome are also in the running to host the mega-fight, the source said."
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All my fingers and toes are crossed. I am typing with my nose right now and don’t even ask what I’m using to hold down the Shift button.
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
by Ubernoober on Dec 1, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions 11 recs
Jesus, this fight is going to be so fucking huge. I cannot wait.
by Luke Thomas on Dec 1, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
If they do go with March 13, they will be going head to head with GSP/Hardy at UFC 111.
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
At the Cowboys new stadium???
How big of a dork am I for immediately drawing a Hogan-Andre Silverdome parallel?
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
That was a much bigger deal than Manny-Floyd. There were like 8 million people there to see Hogan slam the 11 foot tall, 900 pound giant.
by worldcupfever on Dec 1, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah but...
through the power of Hulkamania, Hulk pieced the world back together before the shock could fully register. That’s why the memory is so fuzzy.
This should be a fun fight.
However, it is also the apocalypse of boxing as it the only relevant fight left fans want to see.
Mayans predicted 2012 would be the end of a civilization and the dawn of a new age. It would appear the age of MMA starts officially in 2010.
Pacquiaocalypse?
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In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
by Ubernoober on Dec 1, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Four Filipinos of the Apocalypse.
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In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
by Ubernoober on Dec 1, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Vera, Mark Munoz, and Anton Tabuena?
Walking the line between intelligence and ignorance since 1985
@deowade
Vera = Pestilence
Manny = War
Mark = Famine
Anton = Death
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
It's not Pestilence, but Conquest, and god knows Vera can't conquer anything anymore.
“I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.” Rev. 6:2, NIV
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Dec 1, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
It’s open to interpretation. I think of it as Brandon Vera is a pestillence on us all.
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
by Ubernoober on Dec 1, 2009 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I want to cry when I think of all that potential fading away…
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Dec 1, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Transfer your hopes and dreams to Todd Duffee
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In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
The short lil guy with the pencil thin Fu-Manchu?
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In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
Banh, Todd Duffee is the superior pick, his name only has 6 different letters in it.
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
My guy holds the record for fastest KO in UFC history
TODDDUFFEEEEE!!! just sounds better than JONJONES!!!!
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
“Duffman Says A lot of things!”
"In Russia, Hell goes to you!"
by actionbastard on Dec 2, 2009 2:23 AM EST up reply actions
Your guy is Duane “Bang” Ludwig?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Dec 2, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
Crippling heroin addiction.
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
You know that Oscar will come out of retirement and they will set up that fight and the public will eat it up, as crazy as that is.
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
Considering DLH has already had his ass whipped by both of these guys in the last couple years I don’t see much demand for a rematch with either.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Besides, after they get through with each other, who else are they going to fight besides Mosley?
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
That would be something.
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
I doubt Mayweather would rematch if he won. Gotta protect that 0…
If Pacquiao wins, and doesn’t destroy Mayweather like he did Cotto (there’s slim chance of this happening, but still), there might be a rematch, and eventually a rubber match. I’d love to see it happen.
Ricky Hatton came closer to beating Manny Pacquiao than Marquez did to beating Floyd.
-SC
by The Lethal Haze on Dec 2, 2009 8:08 AM EST up reply actions
Berto and Clottey look good if either guy wants to fight a challenging fight. The welterweight division is packed with talent. Paul Williams could probably be persuaded to come down in weight for such a big fight too, although he hasn’t fought at welterweight for nearly a year and a half.
But there isn’t much money in a fight if the opponent isn’t Mosley or Cotto. And while Cotto took the ass beating of his career vs Pacquiao, I’m thinking Mayweather actually sees Cotto’s weakness as a good thing. I wouldn’t be surprised if Mayweather and Cotto fought in the next year. Also Cotto and Hatton may fight as well. There are alot of interesting things that can happen at welterweight in boxing.
Ricky Hatton came closer to beating Manny Pacquiao than Marquez did to beating Floyd.
-SC
by The Lethal Haze on Dec 2, 2009 8:06 AM EST up reply actions
According to The Economist, Pacquiao is considering running for Congress in the Philippines. He ran in 2007 to represent his home district, but lost. His party is called “the People’s Champ Movement” but they have no platform. I’m sure with a win over Mayweahter, his country would go into such a frenzy that there would be no way he could lose.
Read the links people!
Promoters had targeted May 1 for the fight almost from the moment that Pacquiao stopped Cotto. But Pacquiao filed Tuesday to run for Congress in the Philippines and the election will be held on May 10.
Given that, the bout with Mayweather had to be moved up to March 13 or pushed back until September.
http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/11/30/1179165/yuri-foreman-manny-pacquiao
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by I Can't Feel My Face on Dec 1, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions
Didn't read the link huh?
Though there were reports that Arum was considering matching Pacquiao with new WBO super welterweight champion Yuri Foreman on March 13 in Dallas, that was a diversionary move and was never serious, the source said.
Lol! Thanks for catching my fail. Phew
by I Can't Feel My Face on Dec 1, 2009 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
Wow that was quick!
I can’t believe they are going to do it so soon. I’m pumped! I would possibly skip a UFC to watch this fight, but probably not.
Roy Jones just retired .. again. He got knocked out in two minutes by Danny Green a little bit ago.
Twitter: @FlyByKnite
thanks for the spoiler. Was set to watch that on Versus tonight.
Ricky Hatton came closer to beating Manny Pacquiao than Marquez did to beating Floyd.
-SC
by The Lethal Haze on Dec 2, 2009 8:13 AM EST up reply actions
There is a tournament called the Super Six that Showtime is sponsoring. 6 of the world’s best supermiddleweights are all tied up in this tournament probably for another year and a half.
David Haye beat Nicolai Valuev to win a heavyweight belt and is looking to fight one of the Klit bros and eventually unify the Heavyweight belt (good luck with that).
Tomasz Adamek is a brawler with a phenomenal chin that just moved up to heavyweight, relinquishing his cruiserweight belt. His fights nearly come with a money back garauntee that they will be exciting.
Ricky Hatton came closer to beating Manny Pacquiao than Marquez did to beating Floyd.
-SC
by The Lethal Haze on Dec 2, 2009 8:27 AM EST up reply actions
fight of the decade
Not a boxing fan, but Pacquiao is probably the most exciting combat sports fighter in the world. Most exciting boxer against the most boring boxer of the generation. Hopefully, it would live up to the hype.
by illmaticwarrior on Dec 2, 2009 12:04 AM EST reply actions
I just jizzed in my pants
Stephen Quadros: Where do you see yourself in three years.
Quinton Jackson: Let's see, I'm 22 right now. In three years I see myself being 25.
Really???Nobody else did???
Stephen Quadros: Where do you see yourself in three years.
Quinton Jackson: Let's see, I'm 22 right now. In three years I see myself being 25.
I didn't
I was smart enough to remove my pants before reading the article.
by John Nash on Dec 2, 2009 12:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
I never read anything on the internet with my pants on.
by ufc4 on Dec 2, 2009 12:38 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Thank god im not the only one,and what you mean class
Ive got tons of class i ask my girlfriend to leave the room before i read it
Stephen Quadros: Where do you see yourself in three years.
Quinton Jackson: Let's see, I'm 22 right now. In three years I see myself being 25.
I desparately want to pick Pacquiao in this fight.
However, I just can’t see Manny overcoming the size, technique, and, more importantly, the speed of Mayweather. Sure, Manny is lightning quick, but Floyd is, in my eyes, equally as fast. With the speed being equal, I’ll have to go with the size and technique advantage.
March 13th can’t get here fast enough.
I specializes in grammar fail.
I’m confused- first you said the most important thing is Mayweather’s speed, then you said they are equally as fast, and so you are going with the size and technique of Floyd.
Right, because many will be going into this fight thinking that Manny will have the speed advantage simply because he’s the naturally smaller guy. Yes, that was true against DLH and Cotto, but not this time around. So, if the speed argument is moot, I’m going with whoever has more distinct advantages in other areas.
That is why I say Mayweather’s speed is most important factor. It takes away the one advantage Manny would otherwise have against larger boxers.
I specializes in grammar fail.
by a tommy point on Dec 2, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
His crabshell defense will be the most important factor in my opinion. It will be interesting if Pacman can crack it.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
This is why I would love to see boxers use MMA gloves – to prevent them from hiding. I imagine weaving & ducking is just as easy whether fighting large or small gloves, but they couldn’t just stand there barricaded behind their hands – punches would easily slip through.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Dec 2, 2009 12:51 AM EST up reply actions
I’m in the same boat. This fight is going to be huge, there’s no doubt in anybody’s mind, but I think the one thing MMA will always have over boxing is it’s a purer form of combat sport. It better answers the question of who would win in a fight. It’s the sport of fighting, with some rules and regulations to keep things safe an legal. As awesome as these guys are at boxing, in a real fight, they would be missing entire elements of the fight game. That being said, looking forward to this.
Not even regarding styles, leave the rules alone – just switch the gloves and watch those who try to hide scramble for a new strategy since they can’t bunker down anymore.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Dec 2, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
What you are doing is giving one punch knockout guys a massive( I think that is an understatement) advantage. Your line of thinking would have made Earnie Shavers and George Foreman worthy of being the greatest of all time instead of Ali.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Though, to be fair, Manny is also more skilled than most everyone he faces.
Still, I’d put the skill advantage in the Mayweather column.
I specializes in grammar fail.
by a tommy point on Dec 2, 2009 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
Pulling for Pac but i wouldnt put a dime on it. Floyd is undefeated for a reason.
"Frank Mir had a horseshoe up his ass. I told him a year ago. I pulled it out of him and I beat him over the head with it." Brock Lesnar
Floyd is undefeated mainly because he doesn’t take many risks, both inside the ring and in picking his opponents. If you take a look at the welterweight rankings, PBF has fought exactly 0 of them. The legitimate big names on his resume come from Lightweight, and his last three opponents had to come up or down in weightclass just to fight him.
Ricky Hatton came closer to beating Manny Pacquiao than Marquez did to beating Floyd.
-SC
by The Lethal Haze on Dec 2, 2009 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
Well this is an event… I hope it lands in Dallas but most likely it will be in Vegas…
I guess we can hope that it can be outside of Cesars… ala Holmes and Cooney where more people can attend, but all the big money fights are in Vegas…
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
I Really Like PacMan but...
Money Mayweather got this.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
I’d love to see Pacman win, but I dunno, Mayweather always seems to figure out how to nullify his opponent. But yeah, I can’t believe they already are putting this together.
Thats easy to do
when you’re spoon fed opponents
Hopefully Mayweather can employ a black style more effectively than Kim Couture.
I dislike Matt Hughes. Shogun beat him like a dirty horse.
by MonkeyCHops on Dec 2, 2009 1:57 AM EST reply actions 6 recs
Well, damn. I was dead certain Floyd would never actually step into the ring against a true threat to his precious perfect record.
Oh, how nice it can be to be wrong.
by Monday Morning Martial Artist on Dec 2, 2009 2:51 AM EST reply actions
How many are going to be watching this fight, hoping that Mayweather gets the turd beaten out of him?
I know I am.
I’ll be hoping for an image that plays out like this.
I’ll sleep well if I get to see Floyd crawling around on the canvas looking for his mouthpiece. When his then he finally gets up but collapses into the ropes and tumbles outside the ring but his feet get caught in the ropes so he’s just sort of hanging there. The whole time Manny is just standing there slowly shaking his head in pity.
Wow
this fight has all the makings to be bigger then Tito’s head.
So what would have been bigger?
I wonder what would get more PPV buys , Lesnar vs Fedor or this … I think Lesnar vs Fedor could reach 2 million buys , but this has the potential to do even more no ?
Should be interesting. Lesner vs Mir with strong undercard at UFC 100 did 1.7 million PPV which is more then any Mayweather or Pacquiao fight.
I can imagine Lesner vs Fedor with a strong undercard which boxing never has (maybe another title match) combined with insane UFC marketing (you got US vs Russia, what more would you want) would break 2 million mark. I can’t see Mayweather vs Pacquiao doing that.
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