Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Part II

[Mpamaegbu]

There’s really no pressure on Floyd since this is just an exhibition fight. For Manny, this feels like the rematch he’s been wanting for a long time.

Yeah, I also want Manny to see it that way so he can get his pound of flesh from Mayweather. In their fight of May 2, 2015, at the Grand Garden Arena, Nevada, which happens to be their last encounter till date, I feel the Pacquiao was robbed by the judges. For me, he scored more punches than Mayweather did. I hope there will be judges who won't get mesmerized by the jumping around of Mayweather and his antics to score him more points. I do hope he gets punched severely in the mouth for his loud mouth.

I want to see more exchanges, more punches, not just running around the ring the whole time. Hopefully this won’t be another disappointment, part 2.

Well, not just more punches but that they should come from the the pacman. Yes, we want to see real action. BTW, September is too far. It should've been brought much closer. Whatever calender the promoters looked at should've considered May/June or something within.

[coin-investor]

BTW, September is too far. It should've been brought much closer. Whatever calender the promoters looked at should've considered May/June or something within.

Both of them have respective fights coming Mayweather is going to face Mike Tyson in an exhibition

Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement to return to professional boxing after exhibition fight with Mike Tyson in April

And Pacquiao will deal with Provodnikov also in an exhibition match, although there is a probability that it will not materialized so we will have to wait for the official announcement.

Pacquiao exhibition bout with Provodnikov not booked, Mathur says

Nothing is finalized yet, and things could change depending on their deal. Honestly, I love to see these exhibition to happen so we'll have a glimpse of their condition before they face in September.

[Mpamaegbu]

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Both of them have respective fights coming Mayweather is going to face Mike Tyson in an exhibition

Oh, I see the reason for further date since April is tentatively booked for both in their respective exhibition matches. However, even at that. September is still far from April. Anyway, their promotors know what best suits them.

On the Tyson match, I'm beginning to harbour the thought that Tyson is becoming too childish for all these exhibition matches he gets into. Yes, I know it's all about the benjamins but there should be a place to draw the lines. He should draw the lines. I mean, look at other retired heavyweights like Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Samuel Peter, Vitali Klitschko, just to mention a few, who retired from boxing to face other stuff. Iron Mike Tyson should do likewise before he dishonours himself.

[mirakal]

Nothing is finalized yet, and things could change depending on their deal. Honestly, I love to see these exhibition to happen so we'll have a glimpse of their condition before they face in September.

Wasn’t what we saw from Pacman in his fight with Barrios enough, at least in terms of conditioning? He went all the way to round 12. He didn’t get the belt, but physically he looked capable of lasting the distance. If we’re talking strictly about stamina, that already shows Manny can still handle 12 rounds.

Maybe the better question now is Mayweather’s condition. We haven’t really seen him in a serious setting lately, not even in exhibitions that tell us much. It’s hard to judge where he’s at. Manny’s recent performance gave us something to evaluate, but with Mayweather, we’re mostly guessing.

[Patikno]

This fight is happening at the Sphere in Las Vegas! Both fighters are well beyond their prime, but this will surely be an event to attend. Free to watch on Netflix might make it a popular betting event as well.

It is been over 10 years since the fight between these two legendary boxers.

Mayweather wanted an exhibition match, but Manny Pacquiao (a.k.a. Pacman) turned it down. Pacman said he wanted a real fight, and he wanted to beat Floyd. Both fighters are older than their previous phenomenal fights, but I think their passion is still the same, and they will create the same sensation this September. I think this fight will create a sensation, especially in many sports timelines. Honestly, I have a little doubt Pacman can win against Floyd, because he seemed to be starting to experience a decline in physical strength after his fight with Mario Barrios, but I will still support him. The fight is still a long way off, but I can already feel the thrill.

[Beparanf]

There’s really no pressure on Floyd since this is just an exhibition fight. For Manny, this feels like the rematch he’s been wanting for a long time.

Yeah, I also want Manny to see it that way so he can get his pound of flesh from Mayweather. In their fight of May 2, 2015, at the Grand Garden Arena, Nevada, which happens to be their last encounter till date, I feel the Pacquiao was robbed by the judges. For me, he scored more punches than Mayweather did. I hope there will be judges who won't get mesmerized by the jumping around of Mayweather and his antics to score him more points. I do hope he gets punched severely in the mouth for his loud mouth.

Mayweather is always the unfinished business to Pacman career since he is very slimy like eel that is very hard to catch. Even his terms for just an exhibition match is insane that makes every fighter uncomfortable dealing with him.

This will lead for more rematch in case Pacman manage to get a piece of Mayweather meat.

Pacman is still tougher now so I think he has an advantage with this match assuming every rules set is fair.

[Webetcoins]

Floyd Mayweather is 49 years old, and Manny Pacquiao is 47 years old. That alone should tell you how this is just a pure friendly exhibition and there is nothing on the line anymore.

These guys can't fight properly anymore, obviously we are talking about in boxing terms, they can still beat 99.99% of the world except like maybe top 50 rank or whatever, but they are still way too old to be a serious boxing match compared to other matches. I would rather watch worlds 22nd best boxer fighting against worlds 21st boxer because that would at least be real, and not just a fun exhibition like this one.

[Mpamaegbu]

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Mayweather is always the unfinished business to Pacman career since he is very slimy like eel that is very hard to catch. Even his terms for just an exhibition match is insane that makes every fighter uncomfortable dealing with him.

To be sincere with you, I don't like how Mayweather fights. He jumps everywhere in the ring like a frog. I dislike fighters like that. I like boxers who don't jump around that much. Even the heroic and legendary Mohammed Ali famed for his leg work didn't jump around that much.

Again, Mayweather is too corky and full of himself. He reminds me of another arrogant boxer, Prince Naseem Hamed. I just want Pacman to flip Mayweather too like Berrera did Naseem.

Pacman is still tougher now so I think he has an advantage with this match assuming every rules set is fair.

Hopefully, he will get judges who won't be biased to tilt counts this time around. I'm routing for him.

[mirakal]

To be sincere with you, I don't like how Mayweather fights. He jumps everywhere in the ring like a frog. I dislike fighters like that. I like boxers who don't jump around that much. Even the heroic and legendary Mohammed Ali famed for his leg work didn't jump around that much.

Again, Mayweather is too corky and full of himself. He reminds me of another arrogant boxer, Prince Naseem Hamed. I just want Pacman to flip Mayweather too like Berrera did Naseem.

Honestly, not many people like watching Mayweather because his style isn’t exactly exciting. The main reason he’s so popular, aside from being undefeated, is how he sells the fight. Most of the action is in his mouth during press conferences, while in the ring it’s a very technical, defensive style, using speed and timing rather than going toe to toe.

That’s why you could argue Pacman should have more leverage in setting the terms. A lot of fans would tune in hoping to see Pacquiao beat Mayweather, not necessarily the other way around. Still, whether that really shifts the balance in negotiations is another question. Mayweather’s record and brand still carry weight, even if his style isn’t everyone’s favorite.

[Dave1]

This fight is happening at the Sphere in Las Vegas! Both fighters are well beyond their prime, but this will surely be an event to attend. Free to watch on Netflix might make it a popular betting event as well.

It is been over 10 years since the fight between these two legendary boxers.

Mayweather wanted an exhibition match, but Manny Pacquiao (a.k.a. Pacman) turned it down. Pacman said he wanted a real fight, and he wanted to beat Floyd. Both fighters are older than their previous phenomenal fights, but I think their passion is still the same, and they will create the same sensation this September. I think this fight will create a sensation, especially in many sports timelines. Honestly, I have a little doubt Pacman can win against Floyd, because he seemed to be starting to experience a decline in physical strength after his fight with Mario Barrios, but I will still support him. The fight is still a long way off, but I can already feel the thrill.

Hmm, I don't know if Floyd have called Manny for a exhibition fight, can you share the links? As I'm not aware by it. On the contrary, Manny has been calling Floyd for many years to have a fight and Floyd decline it until this official announcement.

I will agree that Floyd might win, but I have to disagree with your reasoning that he is a decline just because of the Barrios fight. Manny was leading in the judges scorecard, entering round 10. He might have been cruising in the last 3 rounds and think that he is well ahead.

And so if there will be someone that is more active between the two, it will be Manny as he had a recent fight while Floyd's last fight is against Conor in 2017. So again, who do you think experience a decline? A more active boxer in Manny or a Floyd who hasn't been in the ring for 9 years?

[bbc.reporter]

So this isn’t an exhibition fight. Well, I loved it.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/manny-pacquiao-on-mayweather-rematch/

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are set for a professionally sanctioned rematch in September, eleven years on from their first meeting.

So this really feels like a chance for Manny to finally hand Mayweather his first loss and even up their rivalry. If Manny pulls it off, a trilogy would probably be hard to avoid.

Even if both of them are already past their prime, a lot of people still see this as one of the biggest fights out there, especially since it’s free for Netflix subscribers. Still, I guess the real question is whether it lives up to the hype or just rides on nostalgia.

Did anyone expected this to be an exhibition? All of the boxing fans in the forum is expecting this to be a professional fight that will be on their records.

On Pacman agreeing on Floyd Gayweather's demands on the contract, does this imply that Pacman does not care on a victory or a defeat? Does he only want a big purse from this?

[fullfitlarry]

So this isn’t an exhibition fight. Well, I loved it.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/manny-pacquiao-on-mayweather-rematch/

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are set for a professionally sanctioned rematch in September, eleven years on from their first meeting.

So this really feels like a chance for Manny to finally hand Mayweather his first loss and even up their rivalry. If Manny pulls it off, a trilogy would probably be hard to avoid.

Even if both of them are already past their prime, a lot of people still see this as one of the biggest fights out there, especially since it’s free for Netflix subscribers. Still, I guess the real question is whether it lives up to the hype or just rides on nostalgia.

Did anyone expected this to be an exhibition? All of the boxing fans in the forum is expecting this to be a professional fight that will be on their records.

Yes, specially if you are a fan of Floyd as he has been fighting in exhibition fight and I will say that he is one factor why we have this kind of fight, like his fight with Conor.

On Pacman agreeing on Floyd Gayweather's demands on the contract, does this imply that Pacman does not care on a victory or a defeat? Does he only want a big purse from this?

For me it implies that Manny just wanted to have another crack at Floyd and with that, he will look for a big win here. Well, we can't deny that there is huge purse here but it looks like Manny is willing to settle for whatever the purse split is as long as the fight will push through and no more excuses on the part of Mayweather.

[TopTort777]

I think Manny is interested in money mostly. Even if he wins, that will be a victory over retired boxer, over a boxer who has been far from prime. If he loses, everyone understand that he and Floyd are old. It is a victory for them just to step in the rink and make a professional fight. Why Manny doing it for money? Because this might be his last time to earn big. I dont think he is given many offers to have an exhibition fight and earn couple of millions. Here his paycheck will be in tens millions even if Floyd takes bigger purse.

[ultrloa]

I think Manny is interested in money mostly. Even if he wins, that will be a victory over retired boxer, over a boxer who has been far from prime. If he loses, everyone understand that he and Floyd are old. It is a victory for them just to step in the rink and make a professional fight. Why Manny doing it for money? Because this might be his last time to earn big. I dont think he is given many offers to have an exhibition fight and earn couple of millions. Here his paycheck will be in tens millions even if Floyd takes bigger purse.

Provably money is the main interest but also he want to take revenge for situation happened between them before.

This fight is fair since both of them already pass on their prime. What people provably looking at is who will take the victory on their rematch. Since if Mayweather win this sealed up the chapter that he is really more better than Pacquaio. But if Pacquaio also wins he can reclaim those position and glory that he supposed to get on their first meet up.

Both of them do it for money since they both know that time is not on their side anymore and they are not getting younger anymore. Both of them is provably grabbing huge chance that they can able to get more money and for sure they don't care about their records anymore.

[Mpamaegbu]

Honestly, not many people like watching Mayweather because his style isn’t exactly exciting. The main reason he’s so popular, aside from being undefeated, is how he sells the fight. Most of the action is in his mouth during press conferences, while in the ring it’s a very technical, defensive style, using speed and timing rather than going toe to toe.

It's really soothing for me to know that I ain't the only person who feel that way with my assessment of him and his style of boxing. I repeat, I will in no doubt be in a state of glee if Pacman would punch him good in the mouth and make him foam there. I want to see him spit blood like Tyson Fury did Deontay Wilder before seemingly retiring him.

[Yaunfitda]

Honestly, not many people like watching Mayweather because his style isn’t exactly exciting. The main reason he’s so popular, aside from being undefeated, is how he sells the fight. Most of the action is in his mouth during press conferences, while in the ring it’s a very technical, defensive style, using speed and timing rather than going toe to toe.

It's really soothing for me to know that I ain't the only person who feel that way with my assessment of him and his style of boxing. I repeat, I will in no doubt be in a state of glee if Pacman would punch him good in the mouth and make him foam there. I want to see him spit blood like Tyson Fury did Deontay Wilder before seemingly retiring him.

And that's what bring fans to watch Floyd Mayweather fight as they want him to lose. Others say that Maidana gave Floyd a great fight and it made Floyd change his style after that, some say Mayweather lost that fight. Although in the rematch, Mayweather was the clear winner. My point is that we want Floyd to lose, but so far no one has found the blue print. And hopefully this time, Manny will find a way on how to beat Floyd in their rematch. But we can only hope that Floyd will go not just go around the ring, like what he had done in the first fight. And we will all be happy if Manny will hit Floyd in the mouth and see how Floyd's reaction will be. He is the older of the two and so his reflex might not be the same as he was in his prime but Manny still has that speed in his hands and there might be a good chance that he can touch Floyd in the face.

[Ziskinberg]

I want to see him spit blood like Tyson Fury did Deontay Wilder before seemingly retiring him.

It probably won’t happen, mainly because Mayweather is naturally bigger than Manny. Maybe if Mayweather comes in unprepared there’s a chance, but if he trains properly and stays in shape like Manny, then it’s hard to see that result changing. That’s just how I see it.

Even if a lot of us don’t enjoy his defensive style, looking at his past fights, he’s always been very slick and disciplined.
You might not like how he fights, but it’s effective.

[Vaculin]

Even if a lot of us don’t enjoy his defensive style, looking at his past fights, he’s always been very slick and disciplined.
You might not like how he fights, but it’s effective.

We can’t expect to see the same Mayweather this time. He hasn’t been active, and I can’t even clearly remember his last real fight. Manny, on the other hand, stayed in shape, came back to the pros, challenged Barrios, and almost pulled it off.

This is a pro fight, so both will have time to train, but I’m not convinced Mayweather can still move the way he did in his prime. Speed was a big part of his game, and that’s usually the first thing to fade. Honestly, I’d be tempted to bet against him, especially if Manny comes in as the underdog again. If the odds favor Mayweather too much, there might be value there.

[GreatArkansas]

I'm curious, guys, are there any bookies now that you can place bets on this fight? I checked some of sportsbook that I am using, and I still can't see the match of Pacquiao vs Mayweather.
I'm really curious about the odds, like if there are any changes because from their last fight, the odds were really far favored with Mayweather.

So far, stake.com is the only one I found that already has odds for the Mayweather vs Pacquiao match(check the image below). I also checked other sportsbooks, and the furthest upcoming boxing fight they have is in April or May(these sportsbooks have the same odds provider).

OMG. I think during their last fight, the odds are more likely this. I can't recall it anymore, so it seems nothing has changed. But still, the match will be in September, for sure there will be changes depending on the news for Mayweather and Pacquiao.
So to be safe, I will not place any bets yet, it's still early.

[dimonstration]

I'm curious, guys, are there any bookies now that you can place bets on this fight? I checked some of sportsbook that I am using, and I still can't see the match of Pacquiao vs Mayweather.
I'm really curious about the odds, like if there are any changes because from their last fight, the odds were really far favored with Mayweather.

So far, stake.com is the only one I found that already has odds for the Mayweather vs Pacquiao match(check the image below). I also checked other sportsbooks, and the furthest upcoming boxing fight they have is in April or May(these sportsbooks have the same odds provider).

OMG. I think during their last fight, the odds are more likely this. I can't recall it anymore, so it seems nothing has changed. But still, the match will be in September, for sure there will be changes depending on the news for Mayweather and Pacquiao.
So to be safe, I will not place any bets yet, it's still early.

It’s understandable since Mayweather is setting the rules just to continue this rematch. Pacquiao is just agreeing to everything since he just want to take revenge using his raw strength remaining.

Mayweather will still dominate this match if the outcome will be decision. I doubt Pacquiao can chase Mayweather on all the rounds since he too already aged.

But I will take that 2.6 odds all day long for Manny.