(Picture by Chris Farina, Top Rank)
Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
Don King and Bob Arum on the verge of admitting defeat
With the news that Floyd Mayweather Jr is demanding 100 million dollars for him to fight WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquaio later this year, it seems drafting in Don King to help with talks has almost been a waste of time for all concerned.
“Money” has truly lived up to his name if his demands are true and a mega-fight with the Filipino legend looks “100 million” miles aways at the moment. Top Rank supremo Bob Arum has been quoted as saying “If Floyds gets a hundred million, then Manny would have to fight for nothing,” which was tongue in cheek, but a true statement.
The 34 year-old five-weight world champion has so much going on in his life outside of the boxing ring and couple that with the fact that he has fought twice since in almost three and a half years, then this latest report is just another declaration that Floyd doesn’t want the fight right now.
The “Pretty Boy” will need to 100% focused on boxing the “Pacman” if the fans are to get the fight that they all deserve. If it takes another year or two for a refreshed and motivated Floyd to step in the ring with Pacquaio, then he should stay away till he is ready, then come back with realistic demands.
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