Bob Arum has told many conflicting stories within the past 72 hours, but this is becoming more telling to the fact that before Pacquiao was outclassed by Juan Manuel Marquez this past November, Arum was positive Pacquiao could take Mayweather. It was in his attitude and the way he carried himself. ” The fight wont happen because Mayweather doesnt want to lose, as what i have observed, Mayweather is a picky fighter who doesnt want to fight that puts him in danger of his no loss streak.” Arum stated to the AP.
After the Pacquiao last fight, his confidence seemed all but gone. His eyes were clear for once and realized for the first time that, what he thought was a diamond turn out to be a lump of coal. Here is Arum words following the close victory for Pacquiao. “We will explore all options for Manny, I think the people would want to see this fight again or a Cotto rematch is possible.” Mediator Daniel Weinstein issued an email to Goldenboy Promotions stating that’ Top Rank is pursuing a rematch with Marquez and, therefore, is not interested in immediate talks for a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.’ That stance doesn’t seem as if it will change. Arum will continue to protect his investment Pacquiao, rather than give the public what they want.
