Is Arum to blame for the holdup between Mayweather and Pacquiao?
Boxing fans want to see it.
Manny Pacquiao wants to see it.
Promoter Bob Arum definitely wants to see it.
So what’s stopping Floyd Mayweather Jr. from putting his John Hancock down on a contract in order to sign off on the superfight between him and Pacquiao later this year?
Over the weekend, Mayweather let Arum’s deadline to sign a contract that would ensure a fight with Pacquiao pass without saying a word. One day later, Mayweather said he was in no rush to sign off on a deal.
“I’m not really thinking about boxing right now,” Mayweather said. “I’m just relaxing. I fought about 60 days ago, so I’m just enjoying myself, enjoying life, enjoying my family and enjoying my vacation.”
One would think that someone with the nickname “Money Mayweather” would sign a contract that guaranteed him over $50 million to fight. And seeing as how his current record is a perfect 41-0, I highly doubt Mayweather is scared to get in the ring against anyone.
So then what’s the snag?
You can cross drug testing off the list. After he jumped through seven weight classes and speculation started to grow that he could be using performance-enhancing drugs, Mayweather’s camp demanded that Pacquiao agree to random drug testing conducted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Pacquiao’s camp refused at first, citing that they would only submit to scheduled testing, but Arum told Stephen A. Smith on FOX Sports Radio on Monday that Pacquiao has now agreed to random testing.
With that in mind, there must be another reason Mayweather has yet to sign on the dotted line. Seeing as how he made a ton of money in the Shane Mosley fight, there’s a possibility that Mayweather doesn’t need or want to box again this year. He may decide that he wants to postpone any duel with Pacquiao until next year, thus affording him more time to rest and prepare.
But again, Mayweather is a money hound and chances are he wouldn’t leave $50 million on the table, especially if it’s guaranteed. Thus, the biggest issue remaining is his ongoing feud with Arum.
For those unaware, Arum promoted Mayweather from 1996-2006. But Mayweather accused Arum of both underpaying and undermakereting him while also exploiting his talents and manipulating officials. Arum responded by saying the fighter “cannot cope with the possibility of losing” and even called him a “psychological coward.”
So this is where we currently stand. It appears that Mayweather wants Pacquiao, but only on his terms, which means no Arum. He doesn’t want the promoter to make another dime off his talents, but in the end, boxing will still likely get its super fight because there’s just too much money to be lost if there isn’t one.
Or at least, let’s hope there’s a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. Unless you’re fine with seeing Pacquiao pound Miguel Cotto again, that is.
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Mayweather will strip the guy out when the time comes…
Mayweather is a coward. He could barely handle an Old Shane Mosley. He is so worried about his record, he is too scared to fight Manny. Manny will destroy Mayweather and he knows it. Mayweather will come up with some excuse not to fight.
why would arum be at fault? He’s money mayweather. he gets $50 million. arum would not touch his money, he will earn his own.
For all of you guys saying Mayweather is scared, you have lost your mind. While I think this will be a good fight… Mayweather is the better fighter & it will show once these guys get it on!
see the problem here is mayweather himself!
he is afraid to lose that 41-0 that he has
a fighter should never be afraid…
mayweather is a money hound he wants to fight
without a risk of losing!
he doesnt deserve the credit their giving him
he is a good boxer but not the greatest.
Mayweather hands down!!!!! Super fight? Pacquiao almost got knocked out by a relative nobody in his last fight!!! Sure he won by knock out in 2, but if it wasnt for the bell he wouldnt have made it through round 1!!!!!!!!!
The real issue here is Floyd ‘The Gay’ Mayweather, who has fought oldies and has beens to secure his no loss card and has been afraid
of Manny because of his power and speed. All he has is speed and I tell u folks the ring is too small for him to run, just as he does in most of his fights. He has eluded Manny for months and I tell you once theyre in the ring, all money bets will be on Manny !! Hahaha, the truth hurts !!!
I say, Mayweather just don’t want to fight Pacquiao at all because he knew so well Manny will prevail in a manner so humiliating for Floyd, Jr. to take.
Floyd is just a mouth with good speed, Manny will put him to sleep just like the baby he is. This is why boxing takes a back seat to cage fighting. Your so called best fighters are scared to fight. Put them in a cage where Maybaby can’t run, I bet Manny will make him cry. Put a diaper on and keep hiding under your daddy’s skirt. by the way that is not a bottle under there.