Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions

[Baofeng]

There's no doubt he is the best fighter now in the bantamweight division, and I don't think he will have a hard time beating Butler if both will agree to unify their belts. I'm already seeing a massive favorite on the side of Inoue as Butler although a champion is not ranked at the top compared to Inoue who is a pound for pound fighter.

Butler's record isn't impressive, with 2 losses and less than 50% KO victory.  And I think Butlers also suffered a KO on his 2 losses so I don't think he is tougher than any opponent Inoue has met.  Butler was floored by Zolani Tete on the eight-round when he was hit by two consecutive left uppercuts.^[1]  So it is highly likely that Butler will kiss the canvas if these two fighters meet in the boxing ring.

Speaking of Zolani Tete, he will have a fight against another British fighter, Jason Cunningham in an undercard of Joyce vs Hammer. The fight will be contested on 122 lbs, we all know that Casimero knock out Tete to get the WBO belt.

https://www.dazn.com/en-PH/news/boxing/jason-cunningham-vs-zolani-tete-date-fight-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1n7o9m3w9jgn31n7msgues080a

News of retirement,  Hanging up the gloves: Former boxing champion Mikey Garcia retires . I would say Mikey's career is good, not that great but he accomplished a lot in his career, champions as 126,130,135,140 lbs, storied career.

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[harizen]

Anyhow, just like what others have been speculating, no offense to Butler, but I don't think he has what it takes to take the Monster and bet him. It's good that he got the WBO belt, but he really talks trash about Casimero back then. So they should fight Casimero first, or WBO ordered the fight and whoever be the winner facing Inoue, that will be the perfect setup match.

We do hope that WBO will grant Casimero's request to allow him to become the mandatory challenger for Paul Butler.

It's reasonable to be asked for knowing Butler really didn't fight the real champion although it was Casimero's fault why it turned out like that. If ever granted, I hope a responsible Casimero will emerge this time. It's hard to deal with Inoue if Casimero continues to struggle with his maintaining weight problems. Boxers need to be at their 100% health status when facing the Japanese monster.

I do hope that a title defense will happen first on Butler before Inoue will target the last title at the Bantamweight Division to become the undisputed champion.

[agustina2]

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Manny has shown old age and stiffness of his body he is good for exhibition matches only and for the sake of money not for another belt, he cannot keep up with the younger generation anymore.

The return of Manny Pacquiao to fight in the boxing ring at an old age it is not possible to snatch the belt from a boxer younger than him, maybe he noticed some stats records during his fight with Ugas and opted for exhibition matches only, of course for money not about belts because sponsors have to pay more It's high to reach a contract deal with 2 superstars professional boxers, but regarding the rumors for the list of opponents Mayweather or Amir Khan is very interesting to watch, we will continue to monitor the official news and hopefully it will be released soon.

Contrary to others that looked excited about the exhibition match between Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao, I do hope that won't happen. It's easy money for Amir Khan and he is not even close to Pacman's strength and fame. That's also an exhibition match and there will be no seriousness in that fight. What can we expect watching this fight? A staged one and scripted to entertain people.

If Pacquiao wants an exhibition make it to the point that it's against a boxer on the same level, Amir Khan is overrated and he should just rest at his home. Don't be like Mayweather that willing to go down in level for the sake of money.

[Kemarit]

Anyhow, just like what others have been speculating, no offense to Butler, but I don't think he has what it takes to take the Monster and bet him. It's good that he got the WBO belt, but he really talks trash about Casimero back then. So they should fight Casimero first, or WBO ordered the fight and whoever be the winner facing Inoue, that will be the perfect setup match.

We do hope that WBO will grant Casimero's request to allow him to become the mandatory challenger for Paul Butler.

It's reasonable to be asked for knowing Butler really didn't fight the real champion although it was Casimero's fault why it turned out like that. If ever granted, I hope a responsible Casimero will emerge this time. It's hard to deal with Inoue if Casimero continues to struggle with his maintaining weight problems. Boxers need to be at their 100% health status when facing the Japanese monster.

I do hope that a title defense will happen first on Butler before Inoue will target the last title at the Bantamweight Division to become the undisputed champion.

True, it's up to the WBO to give in to Casimero's request, if they consider him a very good champion in their organization then hopefully they can grant it. Or if they have the process then Casimero is the mandatory as he will be the top contender, either way, it's should be Casimero.

However, if the champion Butler doesn't want to give John Riel his fight then we can't do anything but to way. Maybe he wants Inoue more because of the money involved or wanted a bigger challenge.

[freedomgo]

Anyhow, just like what others have been speculating, no offense to Butler, but I don't think he has what it takes to take the Monster and bet him. It's good that he got the WBO belt, but he really talks trash about Casimero back then. So they should fight Casimero first, or WBO ordered the fight and whoever be the winner facing Inoue, that will be the perfect setup match.

We do hope that WBO will grant Casimero's request to allow him to become the mandatory challenger for Paul Butler.

It's reasonable to be asked for knowing Butler really didn't fight the real champion although it was Casimero's fault why it turned out like that. If ever granted, I hope a responsible Casimero will emerge this time. It's hard to deal with Inoue if Casimero continues to struggle with his maintaining weight problems. Boxers need to be at their 100% health status when facing the Japanese monster.

I do hope that a title defense will happen first on Butler before Inoue will target the last title at the Bantamweight Division to become the undisputed champion.

I'd like to see that to happen too so that we can see a much more interesting undisputed match in bantamweight division than a Butler-Inoue fight, surely a Casimero-Inoue fight will be more engaging if indeed it will happen soon because I know that Casimero can really defeat Butler if our compatriot can make it through his weight struggles.

But if Casimero will again have the same problem (I seriously hope not) then I think, he should move up even if his power will somehow decrease because moving up in other division will be his only chance in this industry to lessen his weight problems.

[Baofeng]

There's no doubt he is the best fighter now in the bantamweight division, and I don't think he will have a hard time beating Butler if both will agree to unify their belts. I'm already seeing a massive favorite on the side of Inoue as Butler although a champion is not ranked at the top compared to Inoue who is a pound for pound fighter.

Butler's record isn't impressive, with 2 losses and less than 50% KO victory.  And I think Butlers also suffered a KO on his 2 losses so I don't think he is tougher than any opponent Inoue has met.  Butler was floored by Zolani Tete on the eight-round when he was hit by two consecutive left uppercuts.^[1]  So it is highly likely that Butler will kiss the canvas if these two fighters meet in the boxing ring.

Speaking of Zolani Tete, he will have a fight against another British fighter, Jason Cunningham in an undercard of Joyce vs Hammer. The fight will be contested on 122 lbs, we all know that Casimero knock out Tete to get the WBO belt.

https://www.dazn.com/en-PH/news/boxing/jason-cunningham-vs-zolani-tete-date-fight-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1n7o9m3w9jgn31n7msgues080a

This fight didn't last as Zolani Tete blasted Cunningham from the beginning to score a sensational 4th round knock out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH8JIyygP60

So he puts his name again on the map as could be the challenger for a world title. Cunningham is good no doubt about it winning the Commonwealth title, but Tete is on a different levels and hopefully he is ok because it seems he was knock out cold.

[Botnake]

There's no doubt he is the best fighter now in the bantamweight division, and I don't think he will have a hard time beating Butler if both will agree to unify their belts. I'm already seeing a massive favorite on the side of Inoue as Butler although a champion is not ranked at the top compared to Inoue who is a pound for pound fighter.

Butler's record isn't impressive, with 2 losses and less than 50% KO victory.  And I think Butlers also suffered a KO on his 2 losses so I don't think he is tougher than any opponent Inoue has met.  Butler was floored by Zolani Tete on the eight-round when he was hit by two consecutive left uppercuts.^[1]  So it is highly likely that Butler will kiss the canvas if these two fighters meet in the boxing ring.

Speaking of Zolani Tete, he will have a fight against another British fighter, Jason Cunningham in an undercard of Joyce vs Hammer. The fight will be contested on 122 lbs, we all know that Casimero knock out Tete to get the WBO belt.

https://www.dazn.com/en-PH/news/boxing/jason-cunningham-vs-zolani-tete-date-fight-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1n7o9m3w9jgn31n7msgues080a

This fight didn't last as Zolani Tete blasted Cunningham from the beginning to score a sensational 4th round knock out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH8JIyygP60

So he puts his name again on the map as could be the challenger for a world title. Cunningham is good no doubt about it winning the Commonwealth title, but Tete is on a different levels and hopefully he is ok because it seems he was knock out cold.

He was able to bounce back from an unexpected loss from Casimero, but unfortunately, Casimero has not come back yet, don't know if he can still have a big fight after he wasted his opportunity to fight Inoue but some bad decision making. Maybe a rematch for Tete and Casimero, that would be an entertaining fight for sure.

[Distinctin]

There's no doubt he is the best fighter now in the bantamweight division, and I don't think he will have a hard time beating Butler if both will agree to unify their belts. I'm already seeing a massive favorite on the side of Inoue as Butler although a champion is not ranked at the top compared to Inoue who is a pound for pound fighter.

Butler's record isn't impressive, with 2 losses and less than 50% KO victory.  And I think Butlers also suffered a KO on his 2 losses so I don't think he is tougher than any opponent Inoue has met.  Butler was floored by Zolani Tete on the eight-round when he was hit by two consecutive left uppercuts.^[1]  So it is highly likely that Butler will kiss the canvas if these two fighters meet in the boxing ring.

Speaking of Zolani Tete, he will have a fight against another British fighter, Jason Cunningham in an undercard of Joyce vs Hammer. The fight will be contested on 122 lbs, we all know that Casimero knock out Tete to get the WBO belt.

https://www.dazn.com/en-PH/news/boxing/jason-cunningham-vs-zolani-tete-date-fight-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1n7o9m3w9jgn31n7msgues080a

This fight didn't last as Zolani Tete blasted Cunningham from the beginning to score a sensational 4th round knock out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH8JIyygP60

So he puts his name again on the map as could be the challenger for a world title. Cunningham is good no doubt about it winning the Commonwealth title, but Tete is on a different levels and hopefully he is ok because it seems he was knock out cold.

He was able to bounce back from an unexpected loss from Casimero, but unfortunately, Casimero has not come back yet, don't know if he can still have a big fight after he wasted his opportunity to fight Inoue but some bad decision making. Maybe a rematch for Tete and Casimero, that would be an entertaining fight for sure.

A rematch would be great to groom Casimero's name again but as of now, Casimero is still waiting for the WBO if he will be granted by his request to be a mandatory challenger against Paul Butler and have that chance to fight Inoue if ever he will manage to win but I believe Casimero won't have much trouble against Butler, his trouble is his own self because of his weight issues.

[Baofeng]

There's no doubt he is the best fighter now in the bantamweight division, and I don't think he will have a hard time beating Butler if both will agree to unify their belts. I'm already seeing a massive favorite on the side of Inoue as Butler although a champion is not ranked at the top compared to Inoue who is a pound for pound fighter.

Butler's record isn't impressive, with 2 losses and less than 50% KO victory.  And I think Butlers also suffered a KO on his 2 losses so I don't think he is tougher than any opponent Inoue has met.  Butler was floored by Zolani Tete on the eight-round when he was hit by two consecutive left uppercuts.^[1]  So it is highly likely that Butler will kiss the canvas if these two fighters meet in the boxing ring.

Speaking of Zolani Tete, he will have a fight against another British fighter, Jason Cunningham in an undercard of Joyce vs Hammer. The fight will be contested on 122 lbs, we all know that Casimero knock out Tete to get the WBO belt.

https://www.dazn.com/en-PH/news/boxing/jason-cunningham-vs-zolani-tete-date-fight-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1n7o9m3w9jgn31n7msgues080a

This fight didn't last as Zolani Tete blasted Cunningham from the beginning to score a sensational 4th round knock out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH8JIyygP60

So he puts his name again on the map as could be the challenger for a world title. Cunningham is good no doubt about it winning the Commonwealth title, but Tete is on a different levels and hopefully he is ok because it seems he was knock out cold.

He was able to bounce back from an unexpected loss from Casimero, but unfortunately, Casimero has not come back yet, don't know if he can still have a big fight after he wasted his opportunity to fight Inoue but some bad decision making. Maybe a rematch for Tete and Casimero, that would be an entertaining fight for sure.

But Tete has move to a higher division in this fight, super bantamweight division at 122 lbs. So if ever they will have to face again, Casimero might have to move up as well. Well we have been talking about him not making the 118 lbs anymore (he was caught using sauna's to remove excess weight, strip of his belt).

Maybe for the last time Casimero will fight at this weight and target Bulter to get his belt back. Or if extended, fight what we all have been waiting for, Inoue.

[Kemarit]

It is a good win by Tete, however, I would say that Cunningham is just a B-level fighter. So can clearly see the difference, night and day, Tete has the fundamentals like a 1-2 stiff jab and Cunningham just throwing wild punches.

And in that main event, I'm not surprised to see Joe Joyce knockout Hammer in their Heavyweight class. But not sure if this win will give him a crack on the belt. Tyson Fury is (semi) retired and then we have the Joshua vs Usyk fight.

[Botnake]

Indeed, rumors says that Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather will share a ring again to have a last dance for an exhibition fight but that remains a speculation for now as Pacquiao's camp is still resting and taking some time to bond to his family because he exhausted his time and efforts for the presidential race few months ago. Let's if that will happen or not, soon!

I also stumbled on those rumor articles about the possible return of Manny Pacquiao to the ring. First, it's about against Mayweather. And there are many speculations that I can't remember the names of those fighters. As long as Pacquiao has no statement, that will remain a rumor.

He is currently out of the country for a vacation after losing the PH Presidential bid and as we know Manny, when he is out of the country, he is not just doing a vacation but making business. Maybe one of those is his return on the right for an exhibition match. Well, as long as it was against a big name too, he can pursue exhibition matches.

Who knows something is currently brewing behind the scene.

After the defeat of the presidential election now pacman seems to be enjoying a vacation to barcelona to relieve the stress of the defeat, I think although the defeat did not stop him from politics of course there is a possibility for him to return to the boxing ring at this time to spend his time, about pacman challenge to hold the Fight of the Century fight again has not been welcomed by Mayweather and I think if Mayweather later agrees to the fight, of course we will see the two boxing legends fight again in the ring, apart from Mayweather reportedly now Amir Khan is ready to face Pacman in the fight exhibition boxing event but so far there has been no official confirmation from Pacman to approve or reject the challenge of Amir Khan.

Sorry but I can't really agree that Mayweather is a legend and I know that there are people that are going to be happy to argue about that, but I understand your opinion about him. But anyway, yes, it's really possible to see a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight soon and that said fight will generate huge revenues just like their past fights. People are unsatisfied that they didn't get to see a rematch between them so maybe this rematch will do that trick.

[Distinctin]

There's no doubt he is the best fighter now in the bantamweight division, and I don't think he will have a hard time beating Butler if both will agree to unify their belts. I'm already seeing a massive favorite on the side of Inoue as Butler although a champion is not ranked at the top compared to Inoue who is a pound for pound fighter.

Butler's record isn't impressive, with 2 losses and less than 50% KO victory.  And I think Butlers also suffered a KO on his 2 losses so I don't think he is tougher than any opponent Inoue has met.  Butler was floored by Zolani Tete on the eight-round when he was hit by two consecutive left uppercuts.^[1]  So it is highly likely that Butler will kiss the canvas if these two fighters meet in the boxing ring.

Speaking of Zolani Tete, he will have a fight against another British fighter, Jason Cunningham in an undercard of Joyce vs Hammer. The fight will be contested on 122 lbs, we all know that Casimero knock out Tete to get the WBO belt.

https://www.dazn.com/en-PH/news/boxing/jason-cunningham-vs-zolani-tete-date-fight-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1n7o9m3w9jgn31n7msgues080a

This fight didn't last as Zolani Tete blasted Cunningham from the beginning to score a sensational 4th round knock out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH8JIyygP60

So he puts his name again on the map as could be the challenger for a world title. Cunningham is good no doubt about it winning the Commonwealth title, but Tete is on a different levels and hopefully he is ok because it seems he was knock out cold.

He was able to bounce back from an unexpected loss from Casimero, but unfortunately, Casimero has not come back yet, don't know if he can still have a big fight after he wasted his opportunity to fight Inoue but some bad decision making. Maybe a rematch for Tete and Casimero, that would be an entertaining fight for sure.

But Tete has move to a higher division in this fight, super bantamweight division at 122 lbs. So if ever they will have to face again, Casimero might have to move up as well. Well we have been talking about him not making the 118 lbs anymore (he was caught using sauna's to remove excess weight, strip of his belt).

Maybe for the last time Casimero will fight at this weight and target Bulter to get his belt back. Or if extended, fight what we all have been waiting for, Inoue.

Really? I thought Tete was still fighting in bantamweight, well if that's the case then Casimero should pray that his requests will be granted and if he will be granted, I hope that he won't waste that opportunity and make sure that his weight will catch-up this time. I bet that will be his last chance in the bantamweight because if he can't still address his issue then I guess it's time for him to move up.

[agustina2]

Really? I thought Tete was still fighting in bantamweight, well if that's the case then Casimero should pray that his requests will be granted and if he will be granted, I hope that he won't waste that opportunity and make sure that his weight will catch-up this time. I bet that will be his last chance in the bantamweight because if he can't still address his issue then I guess it's time for him to move up.

I'm sure WBO will grant Casimero's request. There's no reason why it shouldn't be granted.

But this time, Casimero needs to show some valid reasons that he is fit for the fight. Imagine he is having weight problems for 2 consecutive matches and that is not a good impression. He won't stand a chance against Naoya Inoue if he is struggling to catch up with the required weight.

All he can do is trash talk and that's where he wins lol if he don't do something about his weight problems.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Yes mate, that's Manny Pacquiao. There's this rumor that both camps are in the talks regarding an exhibition fight between the two of them especially Manny as he's now free from politics after he was lost in the presidential race. I don't exactly know why their rematch didn't happen when it's clear that people wanted a rematch and money is already on the table for the two of them but suddenly they decided that a rematch is not possible anymore despite having some beefs with each other.

Well, even if it's on display, it's a good step, because if they both have that itch and in some way that could encourage them to have a normal and real fight, however, I think it could be the safest step in case a fight breaks out and maybe change your mind and if I know the ervancha, it's a pity that Pacquiao hasn't done well in politics, then what's left is boxing, where he can win.

I think Mayweather should have a good reason to say no to a rematch with Pacquiao, I say something, if he is the best, then he must prove that he is still the best, and the fight they had is a thing of the past.

[YuginKadoya]

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It may be because of politics thats why his game deteriorated. I am a Manny Pacquiao fan for a long time but I have to admit all of the matches that he will take now are more like making money. Just entertainment. No more goals unlike when he was pursuing to get as much belt as he could.
I could feel all the punches even just watching pay per view. Not anymore.
Just keep it safe, try not to take more injuries and get the money afterward, but it's still entertaining when I watch him, I don't know why and I don't see it being a disrespectful goal because he had done too much in the boxing industry. 

Well, as long as he is now retired I think I don't want to see him boxed again after that last fight he is not fitted to fight anymore, after that fight, his eyes were swollen and can not see on both so his wife would need to spoon-feed him, I really think he can not take a beating anymore, and he can not knock out a pretty much young boxer too, he should focus on politics, but after that lost from the run for the presidency, I think we can not see him for a while and let him focus on his family, and maybe head coach his son on boxing, you may never know his son might get his genes in being a good boxer, and I really love watching him fight aswell, back on the days of his prime,

Looking at statistics of Butler with 34-2-0 winnig 15 fight via KO making it a 44% of his fight won via knockout.

Buttler is currently holding the WBO title so I think Inoue will seek a fight with him to be the undisputed champion.  That said, I do think that Inoue has the upper hand if ever these two fighters meet. Inoue holding a record of 23-0 with 20 KO's and currently holds  IBF WBA and WBC Titles declared interest in becoming the undisputed champion at 118[1].  Inoue beats  the future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire via 2nd round TKO last Tuesday.


[1] https://www.boxingscene.com/paul-butler-naoya-inoue-one-best-ive-seen-20-30-years--166840

This will be an easy fight for Naoya Inoue no doubt about it, I can tell from each guy's fight footage Paul Butler against Jonas Sultan was a heated battle and in the first couple of rounds Paul Butler is having a hard time with Sultan, I think he is still adjusting to how Jonas fight, and from that Paul Butler is really a sly dude, making use of the ring, in evading Jonas well, a hard fight for Sultan because he doesn't get so many points on Butler because of how slippery his opponent can be,

But For Naoya Inoue, he will punch you with fast and accurate punches, that can enter from any opponent's defense this is what I saw in his fight with Donaire, there is no pressure on Naoya Inoue's side it was full of confidence and his punches will surely hurt and Nonito Donaire s pretty much at the back end of the level Naoya Inoue has achieved,

[Distinctin]

Really? I thought Tete was still fighting in bantamweight, well if that's the case then Casimero should pray that his requests will be granted and if he will be granted, I hope that he won't waste that opportunity and make sure that his weight will catch-up this time. I bet that will be his last chance in the bantamweight because if he can't still address his issue then I guess it's time for him to move up.

I'm sure WBO will grant Casimero's request. There's no reason why it shouldn't be granted.

But this time, Casimero needs to show some valid reasons that he is fit for the fight. Imagine he is having weight problems for 2 consecutive matches and that is not a good impression. He won't stand a chance against Naoya Inoue if he is struggling to catch up with the required weight.

All he can do is trash talk and that's where he wins lol if he don't do something about his weight problems.

If that's the case then I guess we will see a much more interesting undisputed fight in the bantamweight division soon because we already knew that Casimero will be hailed as a winner if it's against Paul Butler. But that will only be possible if Casimero had found a legal way to get rid of his weight issues because if he will be granted by his request, this is his second chance to have a fight with Inoue soon.

[stadus]

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Manny has shown old age and stiffness of his body he is good for exhibition matches only and for the sake of money not for another belt, he cannot keep up with the younger generation anymore.

The return of Manny Pacquiao to fight in the boxing ring at an old age it is not possible to snatch the belt from a boxer younger than him, maybe he noticed some stats records during his fight with Ugas and opted for exhibition matches only, of course for money not about belts because sponsors have to pay more It's high to reach a contract deal with 2 superstars professional boxers, but regarding the rumors for the list of opponents Mayweather or Amir Khan is very interesting to watch, we will continue to monitor the official news and hopefully it will be released soon.

Contrary to others that looked excited about the exhibition match between Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao, I do hope that won't happen. It's easy money for Amir Khan and he is not even close to Pacman's strength and fame. That's also an exhibition match and there will be no seriousness in that fight. What can we expect watching this fight? A staged one and scripted to entertain people.

If Pacquiao wants an exhibition make it to the point that it's against a boxer on the same level, Amir Khan is overrated and he should just rest at his home. Don't be like Mayweather that willing to go down in level for the sake of money.

I think that's really far from happening and even if Amir Khan is overrated, Manny Pacquiao and his camp knows what would be the best for them. I bet they will only accept fights that will be more interesting and not a fight with just pure monkey business because that is against Pacquiao's stand in life.

It's more much ideal if it's Pacquiao and Mayweather even if I do not view the latter as one of the boxing legends but these two deserves a 2nd fight as they both didn't had the chance to have a rematch.

[boyptc]

I think that's really far from happening and even if Amir Khan is overrated, Manny Pacquiao and his camp knows what would be the best for them. I bet they will only accept fights that will be more interesting and not a fight with just pure monkey business because that is against Pacquiao's stand in life.

It's more much ideal if it's Pacquiao and Mayweather even if I do not view the latter as one of the boxing legends but these two deserves a 2nd fight as they both didn't had the chance to have a rematch.

If there's a big money on the line and they try to cooperate again with Mayweather. I guess this is possible.

It's like the actual retiring match for both of them and sums of money is on the pot. I think for sure both of them will have a bite on it, most likely Pacquiao is an automatic yes on it.

But for Mayweather, there could be more conditions and more portions of the pot will go for him.

[btc_angela]

Really? I thought Tete was still fighting in bantamweight, well if that's the case then Casimero should pray that his requests will be granted and if he will be granted, I hope that he won't waste that opportunity and make sure that his weight will catch-up this time. I bet that will be his last chance in the bantamweight because if he can't still address his issue then I guess it's time for him to move up.

I'm sure WBO will grant Casimero's request. There's no reason why it shouldn't be granted.

But this time, Casimero needs to show some valid reasons that he is fit for the fight. Imagine he is having weight problems for 2 consecutive matches and that is not a good impression. He won't stand a chance against Naoya Inoue if he is struggling to catch up with the required weight.

All he can do is trash talk and that's where he wins lol if he don't do something about his weight problems.

If that's the case then I guess we will see a much more interesting undisputed fight in the bantamweight division soon because we already knew that Casimero will be hailed as a winner if it's against Paul Butler. But that will only be possible if Casimero had found a legal way to get rid of his weight issues because if he will be granted by his request, this is his second chance to have a fight with Inoue soon.

There is no news yet if WBO will ordered a fight between Butler or the former champion Casimero. I haven't follow Casimero's YT, usually he posted some updates there, but who knows, maybe he is working with his promotional  company to get a crack at Butler first and then if he wins then fight Inoue next year. He really made some bad moves in his career, and hopefully he learn from it and never have to do that again.

[goinmerry]

I think that's really far from happening and even if Amir Khan is overrated, Manny Pacquiao and his camp knows what would be the best for them. I bet they will only accept fights that will be more interesting and not a fight with just pure monkey business because that is against Pacquiao's stand in life.

However, as per rumors, the offer was just being told to Amir Khan by Pacquiao's camp and not the other way around.

I think Amir Khan won't say it if it's not true. But maybe Khan just thinks that it will happen for good already even though the negotiations aren't started yet. He might just overwhelm so he headed straight to the media and told everything about the offer.

At that time, Pacquiao is on vacation after losing his Presidential bid in the Philippines that's why there was no official comment from him about the speculation of returning to the ring against Amir Khan, be it an exhibition match or a real match.