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Mayweather-Pacquiao was a complete waste of time and money
By Chris Chase, USA Today, Mon, 04 May 2015
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: the uber-bout that wasn?t. The so-called fight of the century was pay-per-snooze, a complete waste of everyone?s time and money ? except in a boxing community now rolling in obscene amounts of cash, surely in disbelief they fooled us rubes again.
The six years that had pa Read Full Story >>>DRAW WOULD HAVE BEEN FAIR
By Tonton Alcos-Antogop, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 04 May 2015
(Op-Ed: A Pacquiao-Mayweather Post script)
I have watched Manny Pacquiao fights at ring side, on two occasions at least and for some time have anchored radio coverages on them in my beloved General Santos City, albeit, fr Read Full Story >>> LOVERRO: Floyd Mayweather Jr. got his money?s worth, but the fans didn?t
By Thom Loverro, The Washington Times, Mon, 04 May 2015
AS VEGAS ? Like the great George Foreman once said, ?Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it.?
Floyd Mayweather fights like Miles Davis, but it is a Kenny G world these days ? devoid of style, ignorant of artistry, an audience of simple minds watching the sweet scienc Read Full Story >>> Megafight Hype Fizzles
By Mark Thomas, CBS Sports, Mon, 04 May 2015
Las Vegas, NV ? Years of speculation, accusation and frustration followed by ten weeks of unprecedented hype lead up to Saturday night?s superbout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Most of those who tuned in understood there was slim chance the event could exceed, or even match, expectation. But that w Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao keeps the faith in defeat
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Mon, 04 May 2015
LAS VEGAS, USA - There were sullen eyes and heavy hearts in the crowd at Manny Pacquiao?s prayer service on Sunday afternoon, May 3, the day after his unanimous decision loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Tears were shed; some overcome by the message of the sermon, while others in mourning for the defe Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao falls short, Mayweather still undefeated
By Rod Mijares, Balita.com, Mon, 04 May 2015
May 2, 2015: The fight finally concluded. The result was expected. Boxing analysts were right. Mayweather won by a unanimous decision and still clings to his unblemished record that now stands at 48-0 after defeating Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38KO) in a tactical fashion and unified the world Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather says he has one fight left ? with Amir Khan in frame
By Bryan Armen Graham, The Guardian, Mon, 04 May 2015
Floyd Mayweather has said he has only one more fight left before he retires and he will relinquish all five of his title belts in the next few weeks after beating Manny Pacquiao in a fight many had cast as the biggest in boxing history.
With the points win the American had unified three of the ma Read Full Story >>> Mayweather is still boxing?s pound-for-pound champ, but no role model
By Mark Whicker, L.A. Daily News, Mon, 04 May 2015
LAS VEGAS ? We get it. Floyd Mayweather is not a scoutmaster. He is not a Big Brother.
They will not make situation comedies in which he is the trusted, wise father. You know, the way they did about Cliff Huxtable. OK, bad example.
It is possible for a reasonably intelligent person to hold two Read Full Story >>> An Engaging Call Elevates Welterweight Title Bout Above Distractions
By Richard Sandomir, The New York Times, Mon, 04 May 2015
Early on, it appeared that the HBO/Showtime broadcast of the welterweight title fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao would sink under a sea of hype and celebrity gazing. The host, James Brown, sounded overwhelmed by the atmosphere and marketing when, soon after 9 p.m. Eastern, he sa Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants his critics to eat their words
By Greg Logan, NewsDay.com, Mon, 04 May 2015
LAS VEGAS - If anything was sweeter than the $100-million check Floyd Mayweather Jr. received Saturday night as the first installment on a purse that should approach $200 million, it was the opportunity to crow about his unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao before all his critics.
The z Read Full Story >>> Arrogant Floyd Mayweather will never KO tarnished legacy: DiManno
By Rosie DiManno, The Star (CA), Mon, 04 May 2015
LAS VEGAS?Scorned, jeered and down for the hate count in his own backyard.
Good thing Floyd Mayweather fights neither for the love of the public nor love of the sport. His passion for boxing expired long ago. His disregard for endearment is legendary.
It?s all about the money, for Money. Which Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather?s victory explained
news.com.au, Mon, 04 May 2015
TO MANY ? and indeed to Manny ? Floyd Mayweather?s victory was baffling.
?I thought I won the fight,? Pacquiao said repeatedly after the bout dubbed the ?Fight of the Century?.
?All he did was run away.?
To casual observers, Pacquiao?s view was on the money. He was the aggressor for much o Read Full Story >>> This ?Punch-Out!!?-style Mayweather-Pacquiao parody pretty much called it
By Des Bieler, Washington Post, Mon, 04 May 2015
A San Francisco outfit called Noober Goobers makes videos about video games, and on Saturday it decided to take advantage of the hysteria (remember those days?) surrounding the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight. The team of two posted a video to YouTube, parodying the fight and done in the style Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather plots final move before retirement after beating Manny Pacquiao
By Agence France Press, Fox Sports, Mon, 04 May 2015
WHAT is next on the cards for a man who already has it all?
Floyd Mayweather?s win over Manny Pacquiao in the ?Fight of the Century? left the controversial American as the undisputed pound-for-pound king of boxing.
The win leaves the 38-year-old?s career history at 48-0, just one victory away Read Full Story >>> Cable, pay-per-view problems leave Mayweather-Pacquiao viewers fighting mad
By Associated Press, L.A. Daily News, Mon, 04 May 2015
NEW YORK >> For some boxing fans, the big fight Saturday night turned out to be between them and their cable companies.
Strong pay-per-view demand for the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas caused problems for cable and satellite systems, especially when people tried to order at t Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Pacquiao fight promoter vows legal action against piracy
By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times, Mon, 04 May 2015
The president of fight promoter Top Rank Inc. said the company plans to pursue legal action following widespread piracy of Saturday's Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight on video-sharing smartphone apps and websites.
Rather than pay the $100 pay-per-view fee to watch the fight at home, many peo Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya Shakes Head, Saw Lack of May-Pac Action
BoxingScene.com, Mon, 04 May 2015
Heading into the much hyped 'Fight of the Century', Floyd Mayweather Jr. repeatedly said his welterweight showdown with Manny Pacquiao was all about defining his legacy while preserving a perfect record as a professional.
In many ways, it was a case of 'job done' on Saturday night at the MGM Gran Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather is the undisputed king... his win against Manny Pacquiao wasn't magical but it was a masterclass from the best illusionist in Las Vegas
By Jeff Powell, Daily Mail (UK), Mon, 04 May 2015
Floyd Mayweather will stand taller than Manny Pacquiao not only in the ring but in the pantheon of boxing?s all-time greats.
Yet the fight which put beyond all argument that he is the finest boxer of his generation will not rank even close to the epic encounters of the prize-ring?s golden age.
Read Full Story >>> Highlights of megafight were stars outside the ring
By Mac Engel, Star Telegram, Mon, 04 May 2015
The best part of the Fight of the Century was not those inside the ring but those just outside it.
The entitled, self-important, don?t-you-know-who-I am types sitting ringside at Floyd Mayweather?s overdue bout against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night in Las Vegas was the best part of the fight.
Read Full Story >>> Ariza: Don?t blame Pacquiao, blame his ?incompetent? team
By Natashya Gutierrez, Rappler, Mon, 04 May 2015
LAS VEGAS, United States ? Manny Pacquiao isn?t the problem ? it?s the people around him.
This is according to Pacquiao?s former conditioning coach, Alex Ariza, who conditioned Floyd Mayweather Jr for his mega fight against the Filipino superstar.
On Saturday, May 2, Mayweather stayed undefeat Read Full Story >>>
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