Tag Archives: Floyd Mayweather

Photos: Behind the scenes during Floyd Mayweather’s Las Vegas Arrival

Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas ahead of his May 2 fight vs. Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Behind-the-scenes coverage from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada as five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s) makes his grand arrival ahead of his pay per view showdown with Filipino star Manny Pacquiao.

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Mayweather admits losing his fire, while Pacquiao is at full throttle

Floyd Mayweather during his media day in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Vitali Shaposhnikov

Have you ever heard that if a fighter spends too much time in the ring being hit, fighting war after war, they tend to slip out of the game much sooner than those that fight smart and avoid punishment?

This idea is not necessarily false, and from many standpoints makes perfect logical sense. Being hit a lot can cause physical and mental damage, leading to a higher chance of permanent and temporary injuries, as well as decline in the ability to simulate self-confidence.
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Video: INSIDE MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO | Episode 1 Preview

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao facing off in Los Angeles ahead of their super fight

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By Chris Robinson

It’s hard to understate the kind of emotions that are tied into the May 2 Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao super fight.

Set for a May 2 showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the world to see, Mayweather and Pacquiao will finally settle their score after all these years of waiting and debating.
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Kenny Porter on Floyd Mayweather: ‘I get the feeling he will be able to adjust to the things Manny is doing’

Floyd Mayweather getting down to work in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

With back to back media days on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week for the respective fighters, we are now in the final phase of camp for both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao ahead of their May 2 clash in Las Vegas.

Mayweather faces Pacquiao from the MGM Grand in perhaps the biggest event in the sport’s history.
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Experiencing Floyd Mayweather’s Media Day in Las Vegas as Pacquiao dream match nears

Floyd Mayweather in training for his May 2 megafight vs. Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

It was quite the scene on Tuesday afternoon in Las Vegas amidst Floyd Mayweather’s media day ahead of his May 2 dream match vs. Manny Pacquiao.

Simply taking in everything outside of the Mayweather Boxing Club was a sight to see, from all the familiar media members to the throng of fans who gathered to take in a piece of history.
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Photo: Manny Pacquiao greeting two generations of fans during morning run ahead of 5/2 Mayweather duel

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao running in Southern California (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

Top Rank photographer Chris Farina captures Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KO’s) in training ahead of his May 2 pay per view clash vs. Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s).

Pacquiao was captured going on a morning run and was spotted by a separate generation of fans, as seen in the photo above.
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Photos: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao face off at Los Angeles press conference

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Los Angeles (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Photos from Los Angeles as five-division world champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and eight-division world titlist Manny Pacquiao meet ahead of their May 2 pay per view clash.

Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO’s) and Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KO’s) will meet inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in an attraction that will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV and HBO Pay-Per-View.
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Photos: Floyd Mayweather kicks off training camp in Las Vegas for Manny Pacquiao fight

Floyd Mayweather getting down to work in training camp in Las Vegas ahead of his May 2 fight vs. Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Marco Hall)

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By Chris Robinson

Floyd Mayweather kicked off his training camp in Las Vegas on Monday, ahead of his May 2 pay per view showdown against Manny Pacquiao. It was a mobbed scene at the Mayweather Boxing Club, as is most cases when Floyd kicks off camp, and surely this particular camp will be full of surprises.
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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)

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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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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)

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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)

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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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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)

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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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Floyd Mayweather responds to TMZ’s report: ‘They continue to lie about making the fight’

Floyd Mayweather on vacation (Photo: Instagram)

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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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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)

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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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Roger Mayweather on a possible Miguel Cotto rematch for Floyd: ‘He already knows he can’t whoop Floyd’

Is Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto II looming? (Photo: Hoganphotos)

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By Chris Robinson

The more times passes, the more it seems like we may be seeing Floyd Mayweather face off with Miguel Cotto in a rematch on May 2 instead of a huge showdown with Manny Pacquiao that the boxing world and general public has been hoping for.

Cotto gave Mayweather a spirited battle in May of 2012, dropping a clear yet competitive decision over the course of 12 rounds inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Oscar De La Hoya believes we will be seeing Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto II

Is Miguel Cotto next for Floyd Mayweather? (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

News in the sport of boxing always comes a fast pace and such has been the case with Floyd Mayweather’s imminent return to the ring.

Mayweather is eyeing  a May 2 return, as Cinco De Mayo weekend has always been one of his favorite days to fight on. Who the world’s premiere fighter will be facing, however, is still uncertain.
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