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Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Oct 2018, 11:24 ...there is another rumour floating around claiming that Pacquiao may sign a two-fight deal with Showtime/PBC, face Broner in January, prior to engaging in a summer match-up against Floyd Mayweather.

KiwiRider wrote: ↑04 Oct 2018, 06:52 I think there will be more deserving fights for my PPV money than any Mayweather/Pacman matches.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑04 Oct 2018, 07:39

KiwiRider wrote: ↑04 Oct 2018, 06:52 I think there will be more deserving fights for my PPV money than any Mayweather/Pacman matches.

I think a Cinco de Mayo 2019 rematch between Mayweather-Pacquiao will be rather intriguing, because four years would have passed since their first bout, with the Filipino having defeated four world-class opponents since that date (yes, I do feel he was robbed against Horn) in comparison to Floyd failing to engage in a truly competitive fight over the equivalent timeframe.

If Floyd hasn’t kept himself in shape, I mean maintaining his fitness levels of an elite athlete (rather than someone that works out to maintain their physical appearance for vanity reasons like the rest of us), whilst also refraining from participating in the occasional sparring session, then Mayweather Jr. could arguably be vulnerable against the Filipino legend.

I feel that Showtime will inevitably dwell on Money May’s inactivity as a ploy to heavily market the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch. They will try their upmost to portray Floyd as being very beatable.

This bout could be much akin to Sugar Ray’s final outing against Hector Camacho. And as we’ve seen in the past, mainstream casuals are very eager to handover their hard-earned cash in order to pay for the opportunity to see the villainous Floyd Mayweather Jr. lose.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Oct 2018, 11:24I’ve read reports suggesting that Floyd Mayweather might face Adrien Broner in Toyko in December, before engaging in a rematch against Manny Pacquiao.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑05 Oct 2018, 06:29

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Oct 2018, 11:24I’ve read reports suggesting that Floyd Mayweather might face Adrien Broner in Toyko in December, before engaging in a rematch against Manny Pacquiao.

Well it certainly seems that Adrien Broner may be facing either Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Manny Pacquiao within the next six months:

"Mayweather v Broner: Tokyo appetizer rumored before Pacquiao fight"

Floyd Mayweather is rumored to be considering – or to have initially agreed on a comeback fight with Adrien Broner.

The former pound for pound king outlined his decision to return to action last month following another year of retirement.

Mayweather last fought when dominating UFC fighter Conor McGregor under boxing rules in August 2017. The American has since stated a rematch with Manny Pacquiao will happen.

Taking to social media, Mayweather then said a warm-up would be needed – possibly in Tokyo. And Broner is now being strongly linked.

A Broner fight would certainly mean a second outing with Pacquiao would happen deeper into 2019 after initially been slated for December.

‘The Problem’ has long been a protege of Mayweather’s and any future contest would have a ‘master versus pupil’ angle to it.

Adopting Mayweather’s style, or his own version of it, Broner has claimed world titles at four separate weights. The Cincinnati fighter, like Mayweather, has had his troubles outside of the ring and competing in Japan could be right up his street.

Whether the clash actually gets over the line is still up in the air. This is unless Mayweather himself confirms a deal is done. Whilst Pacquiao will be waiting in the wings for the winner.

KHAN

It could be good news for Amir Khan though, as a delay to ‘MayPac 2’ could mean Pacquaio himself can have an interim battle.

Pacquiao v Khan has been hitting the headlines recently and potentially could be made for January or February.

A return of the current most lucrative event of all time, which garnered 4.6m PPV buys in 2015, is now looking likely for the late spring of 2019.

More is set to come light over the next few weeks. Whilst many see Broner as a tougher test for Mayweather than Pacquiao at this moment in time.

Two more victories could push Mayweather’s amazing record to 52-0.

Thoughts?

fanman wrote: ↑05 Oct 2018, 20:00 its all over.
why speculate on a retired fighter.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑02 Oct 2018, 11:24...there is another rumour floating around claiming that Pacquiao may sign a two-fight deal with Showtime/PBC, face Broner in January, prior to engaging in a summer match-up against Floyd Mayweather.

Enlightened-One wrote: ↑04 Oct 2018, 07:39

KiwiRider wrote: ↑04 Oct 2018, 06:52 I think there will be more deserving fights for my PPV money than any Mayweather/Pacman matches.

I think a Cinco de Mayo 2019 rematch between Mayweather-Pacquiao will be rather intriguing, because four years would have passed since their first bout, with the Filipino having defeated four world-class opponents since that date (yes, I do feel he was robbed against Horn) in comparison to Floyd failing to engage in a truly competitive fight over the equivalent timeframe.

If Floyd hasn’t kept himself in shape, I mean maintaining his fitness levels of an elite athlete (rather than someone that works out to maintain their physical appearance for vanity reasons like the rest of us), whilst also refraining from participating in the occasional sparring session, then Mayweather Jr. could arguably be vulnerable against the Filipino legend.

I feel that Showtime will inevitably dwell on Money May’s inactivity as a ploy to heavily market the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch. They will try their upmost to portray Floyd as being very beatable.

This bout could be much akin to Sugar Ray’s final outing against Hector Camacho. And as we’ve seen in the past, mainstream casuals are very eager to handover their hard-earned cash in order to pay for the opportunity to see the villainous Floyd Mayweather Jr. lose.