Mayweather vs Pacuiao May 5th 2012 Vol. Biggest Fight Ever?

[dric]

I seriously think Floyd is talking out the side of his neck. He wants a so-called "big fight" why couldn't he just name Manny Pac? For such a braggadocious man, he sure doesn't seem to want to fight Pacquiao.

 

[presequel]

[h1]Arum disses Mayweather’s supposed Pacquiao plans[/h1]
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Promoter Bob Arum (left) has been trying to negotiate a fight between his star client Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Jae Hong/AP)

Manny Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, says the latest buzz of a possible Floyd Mayweather-Pacquiao bout on May 5 is just Mayweather’s way of trying to take attention away from Pacquiao’s Nov. 12 showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez (HBO PPV, 9 p.m.) at the MGM Grand.

“They are playing games,

 

[dimelo]

can't wait until my slime moneymay spank pacman...

pacman and his stans are worst than kobe stans smh

 

[proshares]

How is this fight not bigger than DLH/PBF? DLH was nowhere near the top of the P4P list when they fought. He wasn't even top 15 or 20.

 

[goldenchild9]

Originally Posted by Dric

I seriously think Floyd is talking out the side of his neck. He wants a so-called "big fight" why couldn't he just name Manny Pac? For such a braggadocious man, he sure doesn't seem to want to fight Pacquiao.

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]MAYWEATHER CALLS OUT PAC ON 106 & PARK[/font]

 

[ldj]

Originally Posted by SneakerHeathen

Money wise the biggest fight ever. But not the biggest fight ever, it'll go down in the top 10 no doubt but....


The Thrilla In Manilla (Ali vs Frazier 3)

Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas Hearns (EPIC)

Hagler vs Hearns (EPIC)

Morales vs Barrera (EPIC)

Ali vs Frazier 1 (WHAT? EPIC)

Tyson vs Holyfield 1 and 2

Holyfield vs Foreman

De La Hoya vs Trinidad

De La Hoya vs Mayweather


And I'm forgetting about a ton of other HIGHLY anticipated fights. Point is this fight will go down as one of the biggest fights of all time but THE BIGGEST OF ALL TIME? We can't say until it's all said and done and I for one cannot put this fight ahead of at least 4 of the fights I listed.


That said, I can't wait for this fight and I cannot deny how important this fight is for boxing. Boxing in itself is NOT dying for those who follow it, but as far as boxings relevance as a major sport it's indeed dying. Boxing used to be the biggest sport in the world, bigger than soccer. This fight HAS TO HAPPEN or it will be a crime of epic proportions. I mean if this fight doesn't happen and it's the fault of either Pacquiao or Mayweather the guilty party shouldn't even be allowed in the IBHOF. Honestly, this fight is that important. I'm a Mayweather fan and I'm pulling for him big time, but if he does dodge this fight last moment or something I'd lose all respect for him. If he goes in and Manny does win, hey I lose no respect for Money. In fact I'd respect him that much more for
going out there and honoring boxing's history.


This fight can usher in a new age in boxing and maybe even be the start of an epic trilogy. This fight isn't just about Mayweather or Pacquiao it's about boxing's future. It's about Khan, it's about Alvarez, it's about Martinez, it's about the Klitschkos, Deontay Wilder and Robert Helenius and the entire future of the HW division. It's about every single boxer who steps into the ring, this is about boxing. This fight means everything to the state of boxing.


I'm rambling, but I'm serious yall. If this fight doesn't happen I'll be forever salty. Doesn't matter who either of these two fight at this point, if it's not each other then everything they've individually accomplished is irrelevant. There would've been no Ali without Frazier and visa versa, there'd have been no Rumble in the Jungle, Tyson would have never promised Ali to avenge him by KO'ing Holmes 8 years after Holmes beat Ali (true story, when Tyson was 14 he watched Holmes savagely beat an old Ali. The next morning Cus D'amato got on the phone and told Ali he had this kid who was going to be the HW champion of the world, Mike got on the phone and vowed to Muhammad that when he grew up he'd avenge him by beating Holmes. The story was on ESPN when Tyson got inducted to the boxing hall of fame, I wish I could find that article.)

What i'm trying to say is that the next generation of boxers need this fight to happen, they need their Ali vs Frazier. Boxing needs this yall...

I think this fight would actually hurt boxing overall, as a whole. After this fight i mean seriously what else is there to look forward to? There really isnt any fights anyone would wanna see besides die-hard, hardcore boxing fans. As it is now, the only reason as a whole the masses are watching boxing now is in lieu of anticipation of this big fight. Once it happens, i believe interest in boxing will drop dramatically ( after the trilogy of course).

 

[Maximus Meridius]

Originally Posted by LDJ

Originally Posted by SneakerHeathen

I think this fight would actually hurt boxing overall, as a whole. After this fight i mean seriously what else is there to look forward to? There really isnt any fights anyone would wanna see besides die-hard, hardcore boxing fans. As it is now, the only reason as a whole the masses are watching boxing now is in lieu of anticipation of this big fight. Once it happens, i believe interest in boxing will drop dramatically ( after the trilogy of course).

Damn thats a good point but boxing has always been about making the biggest fights happen. Boxing needs this fight. When the hype dies down from it (if it ever happens) yeah people will lose interest again but I think the sport would be better off having this fight than not having it.

  

 

[l smokecity l]

Don't get your hopes up this ain't the first time Mayweather talking about PACMAN.




But if it finally does happen my bday is about to be in VEGAS.....

 

 

[mgrand15]

Originally Posted by Maximus Meridius

Originally Posted by LDJ

Originally Posted by SneakerHeathen

I think this fight would actually hurt boxing overall, as a whole. After this fight i mean seriously what else is there to look forward to? There really isnt any fights anyone would wanna see besides die-hard, hardcore boxing fans. As it is now, the only reason as a whole the masses are watching boxing now is in lieu of anticipation of this big fight. Once it happens, i believe interest in boxing will drop dramatically ( after the trilogy of course).

Damn thats a good point but boxing has always been about making the biggest fights happen. Boxing needs this fight. When the hype dies down from it (if it ever happens) yeah people will lose interest again but I think the sport would be better off having this fight than not having it.

  

People say that all the time about boxing. Stars aren't a once in a life time thing. After DLH retired, people thought boxing was done. Mayweather stepped up. Pacquiao stepped up. It'll be the same thing. Floyd and Pacman fight hopefully a trilogy, probably a minimum of twice. By then, who knows if another star pops up. Amir Kahn has the tools to be up there. Victor Ortiz has potential. Canelo is looking like he could be a star. Donaire is coming on too. Who knows who it'll be but someone'll step up to the plate. Floyd and Pac have reached crazy levels of fame, so I don't know if we'll see MEGA stars like that really fast but it'll happen.

 

[sammietheboss]

Originally Posted by SneakerHeathen

Money wise the biggest fight ever. But not the biggest fight ever, it'll go down in the top 10 no doubt but....


The Thrilla In Manilla (Ali vs Frazier 3)

Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas Hearns (EPIC)

Hagler vs Hearns (EPIC)

Morales vs Barrera (EPIC)

Ali vs Frazier 1 (WHAT? EPIC)

Tyson vs Holyfield 1 and 2

Holyfield vs Foreman

De La Hoya vs Trinidad

De La Hoya vs Mayweather


And I'm forgetting about a ton of other HIGHLY anticipated fights. Point is this fight will go down as one of the biggest fights of all time but THE BIGGEST OF ALL TIME? We can't say until it's all said and done and I for one cannot put this fight ahead of at least 4 of the fights I listed.


That said, I can't wait for this fight and I cannot deny how important this fight is for boxing. Boxing in itself is NOT dying for those who follow it, but as far as boxings relevance as a major sport it's indeed dying. Boxing used to be the biggest sport in the world, bigger than soccer. This fight HAS TO HAPPEN or it will be a crime of epic proportions. I mean if this fight doesn't happen and it's the fault of either Pacquiao or Mayweather the guilty party shouldn't even be allowed in the IBHOF. Honestly, this fight is that important. I'm a Mayweather fan and I'm pulling for him big time, but if he does dodge this fight last moment or something I'd lose all respect for him. If he goes in and Manny does win, hey I lose no respect for Money. In fact I'd respect him that much more for
going out there and honoring boxing's history.


This fight can usher in a new age in boxing and maybe even be the start of an epic trilogy. This fight isn't just about Mayweather or Pacquiao it's about boxing's future. It's about Khan, it's about Alvarez, it's about Martinez, it's about the Klitschkos, Deontay Wilder and Robert Helenius and the entire future of the HW division. It's about every single boxer who steps into the ring, this is about boxing. This fight means everything to the state of boxing.


I'm rambling, but I'm serious yall. If this fight doesn't happen I'll be forever salty. Doesn't matter who either of these two fight at this point, if it's not each other then everything they've individually accomplished is irrelevant. There would've been no Ali without Frazier and visa versa, there'd have been no Rumble in the Jungle, Tyson would have never promised Ali to avenge him by KO'ing Holmes 8 years after Holmes beat Ali (true story, when Tyson was 14 he watched Holmes savagely beat an old Ali. The next morning Cus D'amato got on the phone and told Ali he had this kid who was going to be the HW champion of the world, Mike got on the phone and vowed to Muhammad that when he grew up he'd avenge him by beating Holmes. The story was on ESPN when Tyson got inducted to the boxing hall of fame, I wish I could find that article.)

What i'm trying to say is that the next generation of boxers need this fight to happen, they need their Ali vs Frazier. Boxing needs this yall...

Bro how dont u have Ali vs forman

  

 

[got shoes]

Originally Posted by sammietheboss

Originally Posted by ScottHallWithAPick

Originally Posted by sammietheboss


If u book by January or Febuary the latest u should be okay thats what im doing

Wrong. You should book before the fight is officially announced with papers signed. Cause if they sign in December it's a wrap for room rates

Thats not true Ive been to two of Floyds fights including the victor ortiz match and I booked after the fights were announced and it was not that hard to get a room or flight
  

But he will be fighting Manny and that will bring more people out including me. Manny has a huge following, especially in Cali. Which we are a hop, skip and a jump from Vegas. If this fight goes down, room will be booked asap

 

[sammietheboss]

Originally Posted by Maximus Meridius

Originally Posted by LDJ

Originally Posted by SneakerHeathen

I think this fight would actually hurt boxing overall, as a whole. After this fight i mean seriously what else is there to look forward to? There really isnt any fights anyone would wanna see besides die-hard, hardcore boxing fans. As it is now, the only reason as a whole the masses are watching boxing now is in lieu of anticipation of this big fight. Once it happens, i believe interest in boxing will drop dramatically ( after the trilogy of course).

  

There is not going to be a trilogy theres going to be two fights and thats it  

 

[HEATHEN]

Originally Posted by sammietheboss

Originally Posted by SneakerHeathen

Money wise the biggest fight ever. But not the biggest fight ever, it'll go down in the top 10 no doubt but....


The Thrilla In Manilla (Ali vs Frazier 3)

Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas Hearns (EPIC)

Hagler vs Hearns (EPIC)

Morales vs Barrera (EPIC)

Ali vs Frazier 1 (WHAT? EPIC)

Tyson vs Holyfield 1 and 2

Holyfield vs Foreman

De La Hoya vs Trinidad

De La Hoya vs Mayweather


And I'm forgetting about a ton of other HIGHLY anticipated fights. Point is this fight will go down as one of the biggest fights of all time but THE BIGGEST OF ALL TIME? We can't say until it's all said and done and I for one cannot put this fight ahead of at least 4 of the fights I listed.


That said, I can't wait for this fight and I cannot deny how important this fight is for boxing. Boxing in itself is NOT dying for those who follow it, but as far as boxings relevance as a major sport it's indeed dying. Boxing used to be the biggest sport in the world, bigger than soccer. This fight HAS TO HAPPEN or it will be a crime of epic proportions. I mean if this fight doesn't happen and it's the fault of either Pacquiao or Mayweather the guilty party shouldn't even be allowed in the IBHOF. Honestly, this fight is that important. I'm a Mayweather fan and I'm pulling for him big time, but if he does dodge this fight last moment or something I'd lose all respect for him. If he goes in and Manny does win, hey I lose no respect for Money. In fact I'd respect him that much more for
going out there and honoring boxing's history.


This fight can usher in a new age in boxing and maybe even be the start of an epic trilogy. This fight isn't just about Mayweather or Pacquiao it's about boxing's future. It's about Khan, it's about Alvarez, it's about Martinez, it's about the Klitschkos, Deontay Wilder and Robert Helenius and the entire future of the HW division. It's about every single boxer who steps into the ring, this is about boxing. This fight means everything to the state of boxing.


I'm rambling, but I'm serious yall. If this fight doesn't happen I'll be forever salty. Doesn't matter who either of these two fight at this point, if it's not each other then everything they've individually accomplished is irrelevant. There would've been no Ali without Frazier and visa versa, there'd have been no Rumble in the Jungle, Tyson would have never promised Ali to avenge him by KO'ing Holmes 8 years after Holmes beat Ali (true story, when Tyson was 14 he watched Holmes savagely beat an old Ali. The next morning Cus D'amato got on the phone and told Ali he had this kid who was going to be the HW champion of the world, Mike got on the phone and vowed to Muhammad that when he grew up he'd avenge him by beating Holmes. The story was on ESPN when Tyson got inducted to the boxing hall of fame, I wish I could find that article.)

What i'm trying to say is that the next generation of boxers need this fight to happen, they need their Ali vs Frazier. Boxing needs this yall...

Bro how dont u have Ali vs forman

  

 I knew I forgot a few, The Rumble in the Jungle being just one of those few. 

 

[hankmoody]

Would be the biggest fight so far of this young century millennium, imo.
DLH/Trindidad really had this much hype? DLH/Mayweather, no way. Barrera/Morales... I don't know
Unfair to compare to 70s and 80s and even 90s Tyson. Louis v. Schmeling II would take the cake but what would that really say, if anything at all?
Why the hell did I write millennium? 

 

[cornzilla]

I came in here thinking the fight was set.

 

[damnthosejs]

Originally Posted by Mr Cashfl0w

Originally Posted by RetroSan

Originally Posted by Mr Cashfl0w

Amir Kahn!

weaksauce

This fight isn't about to be signed, we all know that especially with Bob Arum in the mix. So who else is out there for Money May to fight. Cotto & Margarito about to beat each other senseless in December. Sergio Martinez is a huge reach. Pacman not gonna accept the testing and it's looking like his next victim is Tim Bradley after Marquez. So who does that leave Floyd? Kahn. 

anyone calling Khan weaksauce AT THIS VERY MOMENT doesn't watch boxing at all

 

[makita]

Originally Posted by SneakerHeathen

Money wise the biggest fight ever. But not the biggest fight ever, it'll go down in the top 10 no doubt but....


The Thrilla In Manilla (Ali vs Frazier 3)

Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas Hearns (EPIC)

Hagler vs Hearns (EPIC)

Morales vs Barrera (EPIC)

Ali vs Frazier 1 (WHAT? EPIC)

Tyson vs Holyfield 1 and 2

Holyfield vs Foreman

De La Hoya vs Trinidad

De La Hoya vs Mayweather


And I'm forgetting about a ton of other HIGHLY anticipated fights. Point is this fight will go down as one of the biggest fights of all time but THE BIGGEST OF ALL TIME? We can't say until it's all said and done and I for one cannot put this fight ahead of at least 4 of the fights I listed.


That said, I can't wait for this fight and I cannot deny how important this fight is for boxing. Boxing in itself is NOT dying for those who follow it, but as far as boxings relevance as a major sport it's indeed dying. Boxing used to be the biggest sport in the world, bigger than soccer. This fight HAS TO HAPPEN or it will be a crime of epic proportions. I mean if this fight doesn't happen and it's the fault of either Pacquiao or Mayweather the guilty party shouldn't even be allowed in the IBHOF. Honestly, this fight is that important. I'm a Mayweather fan and I'm pulling for him big time, but if he does dodge this fight last moment or something I'd lose all respect for him. If he goes in and Manny does win, hey I lose no respect for Money. In fact I'd respect him that much more for
going out there and honoring boxing's history.


This fight can usher in a new age in boxing and maybe even be the start of an epic trilogy. This fight isn't just about Mayweather or Pacquiao it's about boxing's future. It's about Khan, it's about Alvarez, it's about Martinez, it's about the Klitschkos, Deontay Wilder and Robert Helenius and the entire future of the HW division. It's about every single boxer who steps into the ring, this is about boxing. This fight means everything to the state of boxing.


I'm rambling, but I'm serious yall. If this fight doesn't happen I'll be forever salty. Doesn't matter who either of these two fight at this point, if it's not each other then everything they've individually accomplished is irrelevant. There would've been no Ali without Frazier and visa versa, there'd have been no Rumble in the Jungle, Tyson would have never promised Ali to avenge him by KO'ing Holmes 8 years after Holmes beat Ali (true story, when Tyson was 14 he watched Holmes savagely beat an old Ali. The next morning Cus D'amato got on the phone and told Ali he had this kid who was going to be the HW champion of the world, Mike got on the phone and vowed to Muhammad that when he grew up he'd avenge him by beating Holmes. The story was on ESPN when Tyson got inducted to the boxing hall of fame, I wish I could find that article.)

What i'm trying to say is that the next generation of boxers need this fight to happen, they need their Ali vs Frazier. Boxing needs this yall...

How do you not have Hagler-SRL in there?
That fight was THE most anticipated fight of the 80's.

 

[HEATHEN]

Originally Posted by MAKITA

Originally Posted by SneakerHeathen

Money wise the biggest fight ever. But not the biggest fight ever, it'll go down in the top 10 no doubt but....


The Thrilla In Manilla (Ali vs Frazier 3)

Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas Hearns (EPIC)

Hagler vs Hearns (EPIC)

Morales vs Barrera (EPIC)

Ali vs Frazier 1 (WHAT? EPIC)

Tyson vs Holyfield 1 and 2

Holyfield vs Foreman

De La Hoya vs Trinidad

De La Hoya vs Mayweather


And I'm forgetting about a ton of other HIGHLY anticipated fights. Point is this fight will go down as one of the biggest fights of all time but THE BIGGEST OF ALL TIME? We can't say until it's all said and done and I for one cannot put this fight ahead of at least 4 of the fights I listed.


That said, I can't wait for this fight and I cannot deny how important this fight is for boxing. Boxing in itself is NOT dying for those who follow it, but as far as boxings relevance as a major sport it's indeed dying. Boxing used to be the biggest sport in the world, bigger than soccer. This fight HAS TO HAPPEN or it will be a crime of epic proportions. I mean if this fight doesn't happen and it's the fault of either Pacquiao or Mayweather the guilty party shouldn't even be allowed in the IBHOF. Honestly, this fight is that important. I'm a Mayweather fan and I'm pulling for him big time, but if he does dodge this fight last moment or something I'd lose all respect for him. If he goes in and Manny does win, hey I lose no respect for Money. In fact I'd respect him that much more for
going out there and honoring boxing's history.


This fight can usher in a new age in boxing and maybe even be the start of an epic trilogy. This fight isn't just about Mayweather or Pacquiao it's about boxing's future. It's about Khan, it's about Alvarez, it's about Martinez, it's about the Klitschkos, Deontay Wilder and Robert Helenius and the entire future of the HW division. It's about every single boxer who steps into the ring, this is about boxing. This fight means everything to the state of boxing.


I'm rambling, but I'm serious yall. If this fight doesn't happen I'll be forever salty. Doesn't matter who either of these two fight at this point, if it's not each other then everything they've individually accomplished is irrelevant. There would've been no Ali without Frazier and visa versa, there'd have been no Rumble in the Jungle, Tyson would have never promised Ali to avenge him by KO'ing Holmes 8 years after Holmes beat Ali (true story, when Tyson was 14 he watched Holmes savagely beat an old Ali. The next morning Cus D'amato got on the phone and told Ali he had this kid who was going to be the HW champion of the world, Mike got on the phone and vowed to Muhammad that when he grew up he'd avenge him by beating Holmes. The story was on ESPN when Tyson got inducted to the boxing hall of fame, I wish I could find that article.)

What i'm trying to say is that the next generation of boxers need this fight to happen, they need their Ali vs Frazier. Boxing needs this yall...

How do you not have Hagler-SRL in there?
That fight was THE most anticipated fight of the 80's.

 I said I forgot a few. 

 dang lol.

 

[DownByLaw]

Originally Posted by HankMoody

DLH/Trindidad really had this much hype?   

Yes

 

[goldenchild9]

Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN

Originally Posted by HankMoody

DLH/Trindidad really had this much hype?   

Yes

No.
24/7 took boxing hype to a new level. The numbers tell the story. DLH/Mayweather had more hype than DLH/Trinidad and this is way more hyped than both.

A fight hasn't been this hyped since Holyfield/Tyson or the Welter weight (Hagler, Leonard. Hearns) super fights in the 80s.

 

[ldj]

Originally Posted by sammietheboss

Originally Posted by Maximus Meridius

Originally Posted by LDJ



I think this fight would actually hurt boxing overall, as a whole. After this fight i mean seriously what else is there to look forward to? There really isnt any fights anyone would wanna see besides die-hard, hardcore boxing fans. As it is now, the only reason as a whole the masses are watching boxing now is in lieu of anticipation of this big fight. Once it happens, i believe interest in boxing will drop dramatically ( after the trilogy of course).

  

There is not going to be a trilogy theres going to be two fights and thats it  

what if its a split you seriously think they will leave it 1-1?

 

[DownByLaw]

Originally Posted by goldenchild9

Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN

Originally Posted by HankMoody

DLH/Trindidad really had this much hype?   

Yes

No.
24/7 took boxing hype to a new level. The numbers tell the story. DLH/Mayweather had more hype than DLH/Trinidad and this is way more hyped than both.

A fight hasn't been this hyped since Holyfield/Tyson or the Welter weight (Hagler, Leonard. Hearns) super fights in the 80s.

How old are you?

 

[sammietheboss]

Originally Posted by LDJ

Originally Posted by sammietheboss

Originally Posted by Maximus Meridius


  

There is not going to be a trilogy theres going to be two fights and thats it  

what if its a split you seriously think they will leave it 1-1?

There will be no split floyd will leave this 44-0

 and I got money on that
  

 

[RustyShackleford]

Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN

Originally Posted by goldenchild9

Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN

Yes

No.
24/7 took boxing hype to a new level. The numbers tell the story. DLH/Mayweather had more hype than DLH/Trinidad and this is way more hyped than both.

A fight hasn't been this hyped since Holyfield/Tyson or the Welter weight (Hagler, Leonard. Hearns) super fights in the 80s.

How old are you?

 

[proshares]

Originally Posted by goldenchild9

Originally Posted by FIRST B0RN

Originally Posted by HankMoody

DLH/Trindidad really had this much hype?   

Yes

No.

24/7 took boxing hype to a new level. The numbers tell the story. DLH/Mayweather had more hype than DLH/Trinidad and this is way more hyped than both.

A fight hasn't been this hyped since Holyfield/Tyson or the Welter weight (Hagler, Leonard. Hearns) super fights in the 80s.

I disagree.  DLH/Trinidad was labeled as fight of the millennium back then.  The (arguably) top two p4p fighters in the world and both were undefeated.  Also had the huge Mexico/Puerto Rico rivalry going down as well as DLH having beat up JCC and fought tooth and nail with Ike Quartey in the same year and Tito had just dominated Whitaker.  They were coming off gigantic wins.  DLH/Mayweather was hyped as well but it was hyped as one of the more solid overall PPV cards in a while.  No one was putting DLH as a top p4p fighter then.  It was 3 years later and people were still talking about his "quitting" against Bernard.