Pacquiao to Floyd: Shut up and sign

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is skeptic about Floyd Mayweather's decision to finally face him inside the ring.

Pacquiao said he will never believe Mayweather’s statement unless he sees a signed contract formalizing the controversial boxer’s intent to fight him.

“Gawin niya, hindi puro salita,” the fighting congressman said in Gerry Ramos’ report on Spin.ph.

“Pumirma siya.”

Mayweather earlier said in an interview with Showtime’s Steven Farhood that he’s ready to fight Pacquiao and even mentioned a May 2 fight date.

"We are ready. Let's make it happen. May 2. Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao. Let's do it," he said.

Mayweather even called Pacquiao ''desperate.''

“He's in a very, very tight situation. He's lost to [Juan Manuel] Marquez [in 2012], he's lost to [Timothy] Bradley [by controversial decision in 2012 but avenged it in April]. Pay-per-view numbers are extremely low. He's desperate. I wanted that fight a long time ago," said the controversial American boxer.

However, Pacquiao has reasons to doubt his rival.

During their first round of talks in 2009, the negotiations were turning out fine until Mayweather came up with a condition requiring Pacquiao to undergo random urine and blood testing even up to the weigh in. Pacquiao initially turned down the demand and this led to the breakdown of the negotiations.

A year later, the American rang up Pacquiao and wanted the Filipino to agree on getting a $40 million flat fee for the super bout. Knowing that the fight will generate a lot more, the Filipino asked for a 45-55 split which was turned down by Mayweather.

Even Pacquiao’s longtime publicist Fred Sternburg doubted Mayweather’s latest statements.



Sternburg was alluding to the American boxer’s appearance before the Nevada State Athletic Commission claiming that some of the scenes that were shot for a Mayweather vs Maidana documentary were faked.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Donaire makes film debut in Visayan indie

MANILA, Philippines -- Fresh from his victory over Japanese fighter Toshiaki Nishioka, Filipino boxing champion Nonito Donaire is now busy promoting his debut movie.

In his live guesting on "Umagang Kay Ganda" on Monday, Donaire shared his excitement over his Visayan independent film "Palad Ta Ang Nagbuot" (Our Fate Decides), which will premiere on October 31.

"It's a Visayan movie but may English subtitles para they will know the story," Donaire said.

Donaire said the film tells the story of boxers like him who are working hard to be successful.

"It's story of our lives na parang may hardships. At saka it's up to us to be happy as long as we believe in ourselves, we believe in God," he added.

Directed and produced by Dandin Ranillo, the film also stars Mon Confiado, Krissel Joy Valdez, Dionne Monsanto and veteran actress Gloria Sevilla, who has been dubbed the Queen of Visayan Movies .

"Iiyak po kayo, tatawa po kayo, magandang story po," Donaire said.

source: abs-cbnnews.com

Pacquiao at 143 lbs, Marquez at 142 make weight for bout

Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and challenger Juan Manuel Marquez both made the 144-lb catch weight on the eve of their 12-round welterweight bout on Sunday (Manila time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao, who will defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) 147-lb title, tipped the scales at 143lbs while Marquez was a pound lighter at 142.

The official weigh-in was held Friday in front of 7,000 screaming fans at the MGM's Grand Garden Arena.

A catch weight of 144lbs has been set for the 12-round bout, the third installment of one of boxing's most intriguing rivalries.

Both the champion and challenger declared themselves ready for the match that comes three years after their epic 2008 rematch won by Pacquiao behind a razor-thin 12-round split decision.

"I'm going to rest and prepare for the battle tomorrow (Sunday)," said Pacquiao, owner of a 53-3-2 record, with 38 knockouts and defending his welterweight belt for the third time.

"I am ready for this fight, which is the most important in my career," Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KOs) said. "I need to win every round clearly."

HBO Sports aired live the official weigh-in, a step that’s unprecedented in the history of boxing.

"These are two great warriors who represent their country well," said Bob Arum, the Top Rank Promotions chairman. "I promise that you'll see a fight for the ages."

A separate report on SB Nation said Pacquiao "looked very muscular as usual," debunking reports he was underweight the night before.

"He did not look drained one bit despite being under the 144 pound limit," it said.

Both Pacquiao and Marquez looked in great shape, "and hopefully that translates into a great fight," it added.

Sunday's event has been billed as the bout that would finally decide who between the two is the better fighter.

Both fighters had extensively promoted the match worldwide.

A separate article on Bad Left Hook quoted Pacquiao's strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza as saying the champ is in prime shape for the weigh-in.

A day into the title match, Pacquiao, 32, remains a heavy 9-1 pick to win over Marquez.

Both fighters are guaranteed to receive their biggest paycheck yet. Pacquiao, universally recognized as the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter today, has a purse of $22 million, while $5 million goes to Marquez.

Pacquiao and Marquez first fought to a controversial draw in 2004 in a match that saw the Filipino ring icon decked the durable Mexican three times in a blazing opening round.


Source: gmanews.tv