Philippines, 29 Mar 2024
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


PACQUIAO'S FIRST TRAINER BELIEVES MAYWEATHER WILL NEVER FIGHT MANNY


PhilBoxing.com




"Fighter of the Decade" Manny Pacquiao's first trainer Rick Stahaley who steered him to his first world title when the
Filipino southpaw scored a spectacular 8th round knockout over Thai hero Chatchai Sasakul to win the World Boxing
Council flyweight title in December 1998, believes the much talked about Pacquiao-Mayweather megabuck fight will
never happen.

In an interview with the Manila Standard/Viva Sports, Stahaley who visited the Mayweather Gym in Las Vegas and sized
things up, said that while Floyd's father/trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr "thinks his son may have the edge over Pacquiao and can beat him" Floyd isn't that certain.

He said Mayweather's Showtime feature interview in Texas was aimed at promoting his fight card and "used Manny's name."

Stahaley feels Maywearther thinks he has a 60-40 chance of beating Pacquiao but that's too close especially since "Floyd is enamored with going out undefeated."

The American trainer noted that "if (Marcos) Maidana can hit Floyd, Manny comes with more speed, has power and throws
straight punches" that could cause problems for Mayweather.

Stahaley noted that Mayweather's demands that he calls the shot, wants the fight on Showtime pay-per-view, asks Pacquiao
not to expect too much in terms of a purse while he gets the lion's share "all tell you that Mayweather is not serious. I don't think they'll ever fight."

He said Pacquiao "will take that fight. He'll fight anybody, that's why the fans love him."

Stahaley indicated that the only way the fight has a chance to happen is if Showtime and HBO Sports "demand it and force
Mayweather to fight Pacquiao" in the face of a major downswing in pay per view numbers of both fighters from which both networks suffer.

Meantime, another roadblock planted by Mayweather was his insistence on a May 2 date which is a Mexican holiday,
Cinco De Mayo" and a date which Oscar De La Hoya has set for a Saul "Canelo" Alvarez fight with Miguel Cotto.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum emphasized that Mayweather, Pacquiao or Cotto are not Mexicans and "the only Mexican
in the group is Canelo Alvarez, who is a big attraction among the Mexican people. And to poach on that date which is a Mexican holiday, by non-Mexicans, shows a terrible disrespect for the Mexican people, both those living in Mexico and those living in the United States. And anybody who does the poaching ought to be ashamed of themselves. That goes for hotels and that goes for fighters and that goes for any of us.?

Arum told us earlier that Les Moonves, the president of CBS was talking to the Mayweather people and that executives
from Showtime and HBO have reportedly discussed a joint venture similar to the agreement when heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis scored an 8th round stoppage of Mike Tyson in June 2002.

Key aides are reportedly working for Mayweather and Pacquiao, with CBS Corporation Chief Executive Leslie Moonves bringing
the two sides together.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • AJ Paciones Stops Wanchai, Retains WBA Asia 108 Belt in Thailand
    By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 29 Mar 2024
  • Ador Torres Scores Round 4 TKO WIn in Thailand, Still ABF-147 Champ
    By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 29 Mar 2024
  • Weigh-In Results: Oscar Valdez vs. Liam Wilson & Seniesa Estrada vs. Yokasta Valle Championship Doubleheader
    , Fri, 29 Mar 2024
  • Pagaduan to face Bubpamalo on March 30 in Bangkok
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 29 Mar 2024
  • Andrew Moloney-Pedro Guevara Interim Junior Bantamweight Title Showdown Confirmed as New Co-Feature to Lomachenko-Kambosos Super Fight at RAC Arena in Perth & LIVE on ESPN
    , Fri, 29 Mar 2024
  • CBN Promotions Expands Broadcast Reach with Addition of Stadium and Gray Television as Distribution Partners
    , Fri, 29 Mar 2024
  • Daya, Paulino rule OCR
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 29 Mar 2024
  • Wild, Wild Western Conference
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez-Liam Wilson & Seniesa Estrada-Yokasta Valle Doubleheader Set for Friday
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • WEIGHTS FROM BIG TIME BOXING USA IN DETROIT
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Undefeated Super Featherweight Contender Andres Cortes to Attend Oscar Valdez vs. Liam Wilson Fight Eyes Potential Showdown with Winner
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • PACE to host FIDE chess tilt this weekend
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Preserving a Legacy: The Birth of the Philippine Boxing Historical Society
    By Dong Secuya, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Garcia vs Haney: Boxing Match or A Live Mental Break Down?
    By Ralph Rimpell, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Christian Mbilli-Mark Heffron Super Middleweight Main Event & Arslanbek Makhmudov-Junior Fa Heavyweight Battle Set for May 25 at Gervais Auto Center in Shawinigan, Canada
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • MATÍAS MAKES HOMECOMING DEFENSE AGAINST PARO ON JUNE 15
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • ‘ROCKY’ HERNANDEZ RETURNS AGAINST LUGO IN MEXICO ON MAY 11
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • PCAP: Cavite eyeing to bounce back
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • HALL OF FAMER ANN WOLFE TO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Gathering of champions
    By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Filipinos AJ Paciones and Ador Torres Make Weight for Title Fights in Highland Boxing Show in Thailand
    By Carlos Costa, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Visiting Teams All Won vs Hosts; Boston Finally Loses
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Lukas to face undefeated Jaiklom on March 30 in Bangkok
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Sulaiman leaves Manila with fond memories
    By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Montano to Fight for WBO Oriental Welterweight Title
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2024 philboxing.com.