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PACQUIAO MUST CALL THE BLUFF AGAIN
By Greg R. Penilla, M.D.
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 08 Jan 2010
The seemingly easy negotiation process between Pacquiao and Mayweather was the first ominous sign. When Mayweather appeared to be extremely reasonable and more than willing to fight, they were red flags.
The early ultimate Christmas gift to boxing fans was simply too good to be true.
Floyd’s trouble-free and straightforward agreement to a 50-50 split, 8 ounce gloves and million dollar penalties above 147 lbs came with a demand for a March 13, 2010 fight date. A date he felt too early (Pacquiao not fully recovered from a hard fight with Cotto) and too close to the May 2010 Philippine election for congressional candidate Pacquaio. Floyd Jr. was so sure Pacquiao will reject the date and declare himself a winner without throwing a single punch.
But Manny called Money’s bluff.
Hard core boxing disciples felt that it was not really happening considering Floyd Jr’s weak stomach against elite opponents but chose to ignore the warning signs. Just the thought of seeing the Fight of the Century gets the boxing devotees’ adrenalin pumping.
We all now have to confront the unpleasant reality that from the very start, Floyd Jr would not risk the possibility of ending up with a busted face, flat on his back on the canvas and losing his prized zero. The Mayweathers know deep in their hearts that the only way Floyd Jr can win over Pacquaio is through a talking match but never on the ring.
Floyd Jr continues to hang on to his belief that he is the pound for pound king.
But he has more to lose than to gain actually fighting for it.
If there is really a belated offer from Floyd Jr to have the random blood testing moved to no later than14 days before the fight, Manny Pacquiao, Bob Arum and Freddie Roach should scream from the top of their lungs and call the bluff.
Then Floyd Jr will run out of excuses. (Well, almost, he can still agree to a deal then fake an injury.)
As a fan, I have a glimmer of hope that Floyd Jr will become man enough to prove he can recapture the pound for pound title from the little Filipino.
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