Now that the Mayweather Jr. Fight vs. Ortiz is over, if you want to call it a fight. It’s time to take another look at Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. I know that many fight fans are still up in arms about the end of the Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight. Ortiz tries to apologize for an intentional head butt and Mayweather Jr. sucker punches him for the KO. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fans are calling the fight another great fight by the undefeated boxer. Pacquiao fans believe the KO was actually a cheap shot because Mayweather was afraid of being upset by Ortiz. We all know Mayweather Jr. was ahead on the card and was likely to win another unanimous decision if the fight went the distance.
Fight fans look at the fight in a different way. Victor Ortiz hit Mayweather Jr. with a cheap shot of his own via a head butt. Mayweather used the apology as an opportunity to hit Ortiz with two punches he never saw and knocked him out. Ortiz was an idiot because he did not pay attention to the situation. Boxers are taught to keep their eyes open at all times and to always be ready to fight. Mayweather Jr. used the situation to his advantage. His shots were not illegal, but they were cheap shots that won him the fight. Mayweather Jr. was not impressive, but he won the fight.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s biggest mistake was berating HBO’s Larry Merchant (who is 80 years old and respected in the fight business) Larry Merchant turned around and told Mayweather Jr. he would have beaten him up if he was fifty years younger. Mayweather Jr. doesn’t try to make friends because he believes he is the best fighter in the world and he doesn’t need friends.
Now back to Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, will this fight ever happen? Mayweather Jr. believes that he is the best fighter in the world. He is undefeated and has not really been tested. Manny Pacquiao would be his real first test in his long boxing career. This fight would add to or take away from his Legacy. Mayweather Jr. Fans believe he would easily beat Manny Pacquiao. Manny Pacquiao fans believe he would easily beat Mayweather Jr. I believe it would be an incredible fight and would show the true pound for pound fighter in the world. Boxing needs Mayweather Jr. vs. Pacquiao, Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao do not need this fight to be considered two of the greatest fighters of their time.
There are a few reasons why Mayweather Jr. would not fight Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather Jr. doesn’t need Manny Pacquiao to make money. Mayweather Jr. Makes 70 million dollars each time he steps into the ring because people pay to watch him fight. Mayweather Jr. has more money than he can spend in a lifetime and this could keep him out of the ring opposite Pacquiao.
Mayweather Jr. would not fight Manny Pacquiao because he is afraid of him. Manny Pacquiao has power and skill that could give Mayweather Jr. a run for his money in the ring. If Mayweather Jr. lost to Manny Pacquiao it could and would hurt his legacy. Mayweather Jr.’s fans believe that nobody could beat their favorite fighter. History has proven that there is always a chance for a puncher when he steps into the ring. Manny Pacquiao has power and he has speed. Mayweather Jr. has power and he has speed. I believe the one problem Mayweather has is he has no fear. He believes nobody can beat him and this could be his downfall against Pacquiao.
The question for boxing is will Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao ever happen? As a boxing fan who hopes boxing will regain its excitement from the past, I hope so. As a realist who believes Mayweather Jr. is too macho and egotistical, I think this fight may pass us by. I hate to disappoint fellow boxing fans, but I believe Mayweather Jr. Likes himself too much to give somebody like Pacquiao a chance to destroy his undefeated record. Many fight fans are still doubtful that Manny Pacquiao will beat Juan Manuel Marquez in November. Mayweather Jr. beat Marquez by unanimous decision in 2009 and he believes Pacquiao is fighting all of his leftovers. In conclusion, expect great fights if Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao continue to box, however, don’t expect them to fight each other in the near future. As of yet, the stars are not aligned correctly to make this fight happen. Even if the fight did happen, Mayweather Jr. would fight a defensive fight because of the powerful hands of Pacquiao which would make for a boring fight.
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