Tag Archives: Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao

Kenneth Sims Jr. ‘Sparring with Manny Pacquiao and being a part of the biggest event in boxing history will be a great experience’

Kenneth Sims Jr. with Thomas Hill inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas in November of 2013 (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Earlier today, budding lightweight prospect Kenneth Sims Jr. (5-0, 2 KO’s) confirmed an earlier report from Dan Rafael that he will be sparring with Manny Pacquiao ahead of the Filipino superstar’s pay per view clash with Floyd Mayweather on May 2.

“Just got the best call ever,” Sims stated on Facebook. “Feeling super blessed. Going to LA to be [one] of Manny Pacquiao’s main sparring partners for his fight against Floyd Mayweather.”
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Naazim Richardson says no one will be satisfied with Mayweather-Pacquiao; hopes Floyd gets proper credit if victorious

Floyd Mayweather in between rounds during his rematch with Marcos Maidana this past September in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Don’t expect Naazim Richardson to be too excited about the May 2 Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight.

While the boxing world is thrilled to see the dream matchup finally announced, Richardson feels the time has passed for Mayweather, 38, and Pacquiao, 36, to have laced up.
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Bob Arum Exclusive: ‘I always thought Manny had the style and ability to beat Floyd’

Manny Pacquiao will be gunning for his biggest victory to date on May 2 (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

The countdown to one of the biggest boxing events of all time has begun, as Floyd Mayweather will face off with Manny Pacquiao on May 2 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

And while Pacquiao is a clear underdog heading into the match, the Filipino icon’s promoter Bob Arum is savoring the idea of an upset.
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Luis Arias: ‘Pacquiao is fast and he does a lot of very good things but he also makes a lot of mistakes’

Luis Arias, right, with Floyd Mayweather (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

If ever there was a fighter who fit the description of a hardcore fight fan, it very well may be Luis “Cuba” Arias.

A Milwaukee native who made the move to Vegas years back, Arias is as down to earth as they come and always keeps his eye on the latest the sport has to offer.
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Larry Merchant believes there was pressure on Floyd Mayweather to make the Pacquiao fight

Boxing analyst Larry Merchant talking Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Boxing Fanatik)

By Chris Robinson

I’ve had several conversations with veteran boxing analyst Larry Merchant over the years in regards to Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao.

While admittedly not always a huge believer that the fight would happen, Merchant genuinely seems pleased to see boxing’s dream match on the near horizon, as Mayweather will face Pacquiao on May 2 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Roger Mayweather says Manny Pacquiao will get ‘damn near killed’ by Floyd on May 2

Roger Mayweather speaking from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Finally, the fight the world has been waiting for is upon us.

Floyd Mayweather will face off with rival Manny Pacquiao on May 2 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Floyd Mayweather expected to announce Manny Pacquiao fight anytime now

Floyd Mayweather is expected to announce his fight with Manny Pacquiao anytime now (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

The boxing world continues to wait for official word on the May 2 Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao dream fight.

This particular negotiating period has brought much more promise and hope, much of that coming from the face to face encounter and follow up conversation between the two men.
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. ‘To me it makes no difference but I think the fight is going to take place’

Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Will the boxing world ever see Floyd Mayweather face Manny Pacquiao?

That is definitely the question you hear these days.
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VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather tells Manny Pacquiao face to face ‘We have to make this fight happen’

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Miami (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Feb. 7, Floyd Mayweather took to his personal Instagram to show off a video from his recent face to face encounter with Manny Pacquiao.

The clip, recorded by Bad Medina, reveals Mayweather pleading with Pacquiao’s side in an effort to make them realize how important it is for the boxing world to see them fight.
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Wayne McCullough on Mayweather-Pacquiao: ‘If it doesn’t happen this year it will never happen”

Former champion Wayne McCullough inside of the newly-opened City Athletic Boxing Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

As the days pass by, the boxing world continues to wait on any kind of announcement in regards to a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao matchup.

Despite premature reports on the matchup being set, the buzz continues to remain high that we’ll see the two best from this generation square off sometime in 2015.
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Jessie Vargas thinks May is too soon for Mayweather-Pacquiao; wants to face Manny himself

Las Vegas’ Jessie Vargas still wants a big date with Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

With no announcement of a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao having yet taken place, the boxing world continues to sit on the edge of its seat for any kind of news.

For reigning WBA junior welterweight champion Jessie Vargas, he still is holding on to hope that it is he, not Mayweather, who ends up dueling with Pacquiao.
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Ishe Smith says ‘it’s hard to say’ whether we will see Mayweather vs. Pacquiao this year

Ishe Smith speaking from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

As seen earlier today, Floyd Mayweather has taken to his personal Instagram page to dismiss reports that a May 2 clash with Manny Pacquiao is set for Las Vegas.

The buzz on boxing’s dream match continues to build but after so many years of anticipation, not everyone is sold that Mayweather vs. Pacquiao will happen this year.
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Floyd Mayweather responds to TMZ’s report: ‘They continue to lie about making the fight’

Floyd Mayweather on vacation (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday, Jan. 31, pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather took to his personal Instagram page to respond to the latest rumors regarding his potential super fight with rival Manny Pacquiao.

Of course, as the world knows, TMZ.com reported yesterday that the fight is set. Upon hearing of the celebrity gossip site’s claim, several boxing insiders were quick to dismiss the report.
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao announcement premature? Online reactions dismiss TMZ’s report

Floyd Mayweather still has the world on the edge of their seat (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Friday night, Jan. 30, TMZ.com reported that the heavily-discussed Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight as a ‘done deal’ for May 2 in Las Vegas.

And while the celebrity gossip site has been on point with several reports in the past, this particular bit of news may not be 100% accurate.
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Larry Merchant on Mayweather-Pacquiao: ‘It’s a reflection of the fight that transcends boxing’

The Mayweather vs. Pacquiao buzz continues to grow (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Whether or not we will ever see Floyd Mayweather face off with Manny Pacquiao inside of a prize ring remains to be seen, but there is no questioning just how much the boxing community and general public worldwide wants to see this fight.

After Mayweather and Pacquiao came face to face with one another on Tuesday night in Miami, followed by an hour-long meeting to discuss particulars, there is again a new sense of hope of this dream match coming off.
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Juan Manuel Marquez spotted in London; gives his take on the Mayweather-Pacquiao ordeal

Juan Manuel Marquez spotted in London (Photo: Instagram)

By Chris Robinson

Juan Manuel Marquez was spotted in London on Thursday afternoon, as he took a minute to give his fans and update on the latest with his career.

Marquez is coming off a thorough outclassing of Mike Alvarado this past May and still remains a hot ticket in the sport. Speaking with IFL TV’s Kugan Cassius, Marquez showed his appreciation for being overseas ahead of his stable mate Daniel Estrada’s showdown with Kevin Mitchell on Saturday night.
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What the boxing world is saying about Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao

Will Manny Pacquiao face Floyd Mayweather in 2015? (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

It’s hard for me to think of a time when a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao showdown was as big as it is now.

Sure, some of this has to do with the fact that the two men, considered the best of this generation, came face to face with one another on Tuesday night in Miami during the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the hometown Heat.
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Fernando Vargas: ‘Nobody beats Mayweather; too smart, too intelligent’

Floyd Mayweather (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

With Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao having again captured the world’s imagination after coming face to face with one another on Tuesday night in Miami, the demand for the fight continues to build.

But for as much talk as we are hearing these days, some people simply don’t get too hyped up about the fight.
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Jeff Mayweather says Floyd and Manny coming face to face in Miami was ‘two guys talking, that’s all’

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao created a stir last night in Miami (Still photo)

By Chris Robinson

When Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao came face to face in Miami last night during the Bucks-Heat game, the world was set ablaze with curiosity, chatter, and hope.

For the past five years, the two prize fighters have intrigued the boxing world and the general public with the possibility of a dream fight taking place, but seeing Mayweather and Pacquiao speaking to one another was definitely a positive sign to many.
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Online reactions to Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao meeting in Miami

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao came face to face tonight in Miami (Photo: Twitter)

By Chris Robinson

The internet world is buzzing over Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather once again, and this time over something that is of actual substance.

Turns out that both Mayweather and Pacquiao were present inside of the American Airlines Arena in Miami for the Heat-Bucks game that evening. The Heat organization took notice and soon the world began buzzing.
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