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KC native · 12-04-2009, 11:04 AM

This is awesome. This will be the perfect fight. Pacquiao's a quick and aggressive puncher and Mayweather's a defensive counter punching genius. In the end I think Pacquiao will pull it out.

Pacquiao set for Mayweather clash

Five-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather are set to meet on 13 March, according to the Filipino's promoter.

Michael Koncz, who is in charge of Pacquaio's promotional company, says the 30-year-old has agreed to a March proposal from promoter Bob Arum.

"We all believe that it will be done," Koncz told GMA television.

If the 'super fight' goes ahead, it will match the two men regarded as the world's best pound-for-pound fighters.

"Arum presented what he thought was the best proposal he can bring during a two-hour breakfast meeting with Pacquiao in Manila," added Koncz.

"Manny has some additional requirements, requests, which Arum didn't think was a problem.

"The requests of Manny were so realistic that Arum doesn't feel it's a problem and it's pretty much a done deal."

Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach, who is preparing Britain's Amir Khan for his first WBA light-welterweight defence on Saturday, also confirmed the date.

"I talked to Arum and Manny is happy with that date and I can't wait to get started," Roach told Sky Sports.

"It will be the biggest fight of all time and Amir Khan will help us get ready for the fight with his speed a lot like Mayweather's."

But Roach confirmed that the fight was not a done deal but was closer to being finalised.

"There will always be negotiation and there are issues such as weight, but they can always be solved," added Roach.

"It is would be a tough fight and we will need to set some traps and work on some strategies. But it is a fight Manny wants, he is very confident he can beat Floyd."

Pacquiao last fought in November beating Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. The Filipino stopped his Puerto Rican opponent in the 12th round of their WBO welterweight clash at the MGM Grand with a stunning display.

Mayweather, 32, returned to the ring for the first time in 21 months with a unanimous points victory over Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas with a classy performance.

Pacquiao is running for a congressional seat in the May 2010 elections and official campaigning will not start before April, making the March date convenient for the Filipino.

No venue has been decided for the mega fight but representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Dallas Cowboys' stadium have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas, where the pair have fought their biggest fights.

There is also a proposal for a 30,000-seater temporary stadium on the Las Vegas Strip across from the Wynn resort.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8395968.stm

raybec 4 · 12-04-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ceebz

Honestly, if you're a UFC fan and just a casual boxing fan, buy the UFC PPV. I do not think this fight will be very exciting; I expect Mayweather to hold, run, hold and hold some more. Since moving up from lightweight, Mayweather doesn't move nearly as well, and chooses to lean back on the ropes and pot shot. He can't do that against Pac, so, he'll hold his way through the fight.

Floyd is too smart to allow this to become a war, he knows he can't beat Manny in a brawl. He'll run.....a lot

ceebz · 12-04-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I'm not huge into boxing, but aren't both of these guys counter-punchers?

Mayweather is, Pacquiao is more of a boxer puncher type, who likes to exchange. He can counter and he can lead. His style is pretty awkward and hard to classify. The thing that makes him so dangerous is the handspeed, movement, and the dynamite he packs in both hands. Oh, we also learned during the Cotto fight that he has a damn good beard as well.

Dottefan · 12-04-2009, 01:45 PM

Floyd is to fast, and to smart of a boxer...he wins these easy

**BossChief** · 12-04-2009, 01:45 PM

I might have to go to this one if it really happens...

ceebz · 12-04-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by raybec 4

Floyd is too smart to allow this to become a war, he knows he can't beat Manny in a brawl. He'll run.....a lot

I honestly believe that Mayweather can't ride his bicycle all night. He'll wear down. He's going to hold every chance he gets, trying to lean on Pac to wear Pac down.

Micjones · 12-04-2009, 01:48 PM

Sucks that RJJ lost. The RJJJ-Bernard Hop undercard fight would've made this the best Boxing night of my life.

1moreTRich · 12-04-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I'm not huge into boxing, but aren't both of these guys counter-punchers?

Nah, both are absolutely elite fighters, but have different areas they excel at.

Pacman excels in using his speed and footwork to create angles to attack his opponent. He is an offense first fighter and is relentless with his aggression. His defense is not his strong point, but he is so fast that usually it is not an issue. Marquez who had the most success against Pac was able to effectively time him coming in.

Mayweather is possibly one of the greatest defensive technicians of our generation. He perfected the shoulder rolling motion so that opponent almost never have a clean shot on him. He is also incredibly fast and a has pin-point accuracy with his punches. He is almost always a counter puncher.

ceebz · 12-04-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dottefan

Floyd is to fast, and to smart of a boxer...he wins these easy

Pac isn't an easy fight for anyone.

Bunit · 12-04-2009, 01:49 PM

Yeah, but Floyd is a bitch and is making Manny move up in weight.

ceebz · 12-04-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Sucks that RJJ lost. The RJJJ-Bernard Hop undercard fight would've made this the best Boxing night of my life.

RJJJ is shot to hell. Tell him to hang them up before his entire legacy is erased.

ceebz · 12-04-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunit

Yeah, but Floyd is a bitch and is making Manny move up in weight.

The fight, if it happens, will be @ 147. Floyd knows there's not a snowball's chance in hell of this fight happening at 154. Pac could still make 135 if needed.

raybec 4 · 12-04-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Sucks that RJJ lost. The RJJJ-Bernard Hop undercard fight would've made this the best Boxing night of my life.

Roy should have never left the broadcast booth.

kcxiv · 12-04-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Note to UFC

Please don't schedule any PPVs on this night.

KTHXBYE

Dana White isnt that stupid. There is no way he puts a fight on the day of this fight. This fight is going to shatter everything. This is going to be ****ing HUGE. I am buying this fight no matter what.

As a boxing fan, you could not ask for a better match up.

kcxiv · 12-04-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ceebz

Pac isn't an easy fight for anyone.

People dont realize just how fast Pac is either. Dude is ****ing lightening quick and can hit for power.

Jerm · 12-04-2009, 03:00 PM

Zab Judah was getting off on Floyd and really tagging him before he lost his mind.

Pac fights a similar style to Judah but about 50x better with more power and speed...I can he can get to Floyd, just a question of how much.

This is just an insane matchup and will be an awesome spectacle to watch.
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