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Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao has agreed in principle to battle Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on March 13. This was confirmed by Pacquiao’s lawyer Jeng Gacal in an interview with Fightnews moments ago. Friday night, Pacquiao went on air via GMA-7’s "24 Oras" newscast and said he is willing to fight Pacquiao on the said date. "He’s been trash talking too much and I want to put a stop to it. I don’t want kids who are watching us to emulate him," said Pacquiao.

Per Fightnews. Bob Arum is mum on the subject, but says he's heading back to the U.S. with a smile on his face and will resume negotiations with Mayweather's camp.

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Here is espn's

coverage:

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4712939

"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."

- fundamentallysound

by J Theory on Dec 4, 2009 10:48 AM EST reply actions  

Pacquiao went on air via GMA-7’s “24 Oras” newscast and said he is willing to fight Pacquiao on the said date.

He’s so elite, the man is willing to fight himself.

Ricky Hatton came closer to beating Manny Pacquiao than Marquez did to beating Floyd.

-SC

by The Lethal Haze on Dec 4, 2009 11:12 AM EST reply actions  

Lol.

Notice that, too. Hahah.

by Fj-3 on Dec 4, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions  

The best should fight the best

by FCF on Dec 4, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Awesome

Can’t wait…BLH better make sure the servers are in good shape on fight night!

by The Boxer Rebellion on Dec 4, 2009 11:38 AM EST reply actions  

could this really be it?!

That quote from Pac would be by far the most trash talking that he’s ever done….

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)

by BrianBrock on Dec 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST reply actions  

he's always doing it for the people...

…for the kids, etc etc etc. But I agree, it is pretty close to trash talk.

HBO should look to get the 24/7 started….uh, now.

by The Boxer Rebellion on Dec 4, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Can't Weight

No more Excuses a True Welterweight Fight, FM is in Great Shape this should be an Exciting Fight. I see FM knocking out MP.

by rgb on Dec 4, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Sweet.

March 13, 2010 – The Mayweather Jr. Boxing Clinic returns.

by erod on Dec 4, 2009 12:01 PM EST reply actions  

Absolutely..

What a great send off for Manny to become a congressman of him home land. Don’t get me wrong I like both fighters but I think Mayweather is a little smarter in the ring. This fight will be target practice for Mayweather. Manny takes to many punches in order to give a punch. This fight will be determined by whoever has the best timing that night.

by Haans Bishop on Dec 4, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Any word so far on the weight?

I know that the contract stipulations haven’t been released yet, but I read somewhere that Arum said it was gonna be 147… What do you guys think?

by Fj-3 on Dec 4, 2009 12:40 PM EST reply actions  

No word

But I would assume 147, 8 oz gloves, 20 foot ring.

Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."

by Brickhaus on Dec 4, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Leaning towards Pac

Looking forward to the fight: the best offensive boxer (Pacquiao) vs the best defensive pugilist (Mayweather).

Two years ago, i would favor Mayweather with a UD victory . . however, now, with momentum on Pac’s side (KO or TKOs in his last 4 fights against bigger opponents), i now look forward to him winning either by split decision or by KO.

Keys will be: (1)Power shots from awkward angles (not the straight line shots that defensive specialists pick on) . . both right and left hand i.e. Mayweather has never been dazed with his excellent defense, however, it only takes a couple of good power shots (Pac will get his moments) and we may finally know the extent of Floyd’s brilliance or his downfall; (2) Pac Monster has already been in wars that will serve him well when the going gets tough e.g. future hall of famers Barrera, Marquez, Morales, Cotto (including common opponents Hatton and Oscar . . both of which were blasted by Pac! Interestingly, Hatton gave a couple of difficult rounds against Mayweather and past-prime Oscar almost having a win. Granted that Mayweather easily beat Marquez – the betting odds were correct “4:1 favorite” from the slow moving/bulk up Mexican fighter who was unsuccessful moving up two weight classes); (3) Mayweather camp potentially under-estimate the Pac-man (e.g. one dimensional fighter, no skills, has been beaten/ko’d, can be cut, pick your potential excuses, etc) – they will get a suprise. The hubris of "0″ defeat may prove an illusion. Just like we see in basketball, football, some teams go “0 losses” during elimination and then meeting up with a team with a few defeats early on but won the last 4 games. “Boom” – the team with immaculate record during elimination got beat on the play-offs or finals against a hungry/focused/determined foe with momentum on his side.

Its good to have strong views from either side. That will ensure this fight will be a tremendous commercial success.

Will Mayweather’s defensive wizardry be too much for the Pac Man? Will Floyd be able to glide/move, use effectively his height/reach advantage and hit his accurate pot shots all night? or Will Pac Monster and his current momentum (with the eye for history) be the blitzkreig that smashes the aura of Floyd’s invincibility? and will Pac with his power shots in awkward angles together with right timing get to sneak past Money may’s defense and create a KO? That will be answered, hopefully (i.e. since this fight has not yet been finalized) May 13th! Lets get this on . .

by hanson7 on Dec 5, 2009 9:05 PM EST reply actions  

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