This weeks email bag has questions about promoters risks for packaging matches that otherwise could seem like a gamble, the news about the oldest fighter alive fighting for his right to earn a living; with plenty about Erik and Manny on their upcoming HBO PPV Super Featherweight Showdown, including an irate Barrera abolitionist, and commentary from a fan’s own perspectives about Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather, JR. too.
I THINK BETWEEN THESE TWO FIGHTERS, ERIK IS THE SMARTER AND BETTER FIGHTER. HE ALSO HAS CLASS AND DOES NOT BAD MOUTH ANYBODY. I AM BETTING MY MONEY AGAIN ON MORALES.
JERRY
Jerry,
Not that I’m saying anything derogatory, offensive or anything, but Erik has badmouthed in retaliatory fashion with Barrera before.
All three Super Featherweights (Marco Antonio, Manny, and Erik) do have style.
You could set aside your own view for your favorite fighter, however Erik is no farther better classed then the next. They’re all equal for all intensive purposes in the Creator’s sight to be, and without a doubt if you’re up with his helpers which are deities; have seen no differences in gender, color, or sects too.
George even though I loved Mamby in his day, he should not be fighting at the age of 57. You really should not encourage him to do so.
DJ
DJ,
That’s all right and well, but I’d hardly say anyone encourages someone that knows the inherent right is to earn a living as to how he or she sees fit, right? At the same time, you should not discourage that either.
Cotto looked out of sorts against DeMarcus Corley, PBF will make him. Just like Corrales, he will come in undefeated to leave defeated by the supreme PBF.
Troy
Troy,
You should’ve also mentioned that Floyd looked flat up against Jose Luis Castillo their first time out. MAC for his overall performances has looked extremely well.
There’re two ways to perceive it. Prove that you could take a punch, or evade the punch. There’s also a third way Troy. It’s called sitting in your seat and watching it for yourself.
This is in the words of that fine orator Mike Tyson, & quot; LUDICROUS “e; I have been a boxing fan for 33 years.
I would probably have to give it up completely if this kind of foolishness is allowed. Saoul Mamby was a great champion and should not tarnish his reputation or that of boxing for selfish purposes. He needs to respect the game. Get out, Saoul.
Kebmo
Kembo, I’d highly dispute whether a former champion were Mr. Mamby’s concerned has anything tied up in jeopardy – other than keeping in his fittest condition. The fact that he’s already done what he has are inside of the ring record books, whether you’re for his return or not is immaterial. I certainly disagree with the premise you fostered about greed filtering into the equation – most especially since he is the guy who wants to achieve his own goal…which is twofold in the sense that he’s the oldest active fighter; as much as he is who he is in pursuing his best chances for one of those titles out there. I can assure anyone that he happens to be the most respectable and responsible cheerful athlete. Cheating himself, taking short cuts, is not in his character. Mamby keeps defying descriptions when he visits the doctor’s office about his flawless condition for a man his age, so nobody needs to cut him any slack.
How true is it that after their respective bouts on Sept. 10, Morales-Pacquiao II is already a done deal?
Pacquiao’s fight remains at 130lbs. while Morales is at 135lbs. If so, in what weight category will the fight be? Is the first fight still a good contender for FOTY?
Ferdz
Ferdz,
Don’t see a problem looming going beyond or above three and four pounds separating the two. Remember Gomez-Pintor? Didn’t understand the last portion of your question now. It would seem likely about your lead hunch for the business at hand to been subsided until September 10th to have gone by to selling tickets first. But no one overrules if a dramatic knockout occurred somehow there’d have derailed selling the finished PPV product too.
Ok this is getting stupid how all these coward fighters are hiding behind a promoters back…more stupid is that you believe what they say…Barrera is afraid of Manny PERIOD…you can’t tell me that it’s up to De La Hoya to decide because if Barrera knew he could beat Manny and is NOT afraid to fight Manny all he has to do is talk to DLH about the rematch…Manny is waiting and he will fight Barrera anytime!…anywhere!…Barrera is getting old…less speed, less power, and less stamina…Marco Antonio Barrera is no longer in Manny Pacquiao’s league PERIOD!…boxing is already messed up as it is…let’s try to be a great fan and see what’s going on…let’s not be a MAB fanatic here thinking the fight he had with Manny was off night!…PLEASE! Vagrant
Vagrant,
So you’re telling me you know DLH hasn’t tried too, que no? Would you know if Barrera knew what you knew all along that it would be conducive for him to be getting diaper rash? You couldn’t possibly will Barrera up fast enough to huff and puff behind Erik to get a decent reach around, much less a fight for him could you? And unless you’re going to fight him as a Lightweight, the only option left is for Manny to take a crack at what’s in front of him right now (Erik Morales) and deservedly so. What’s the problem with Barrera waiting anyway? Barrera would be just as eager to fight the winner, as the victor would be in fighting him. Matter of fact, trainer Freddie Roach hadn’t discounted the pragmatic side for Manny to accommodate Marco Antonio anyway, and has already sighted so last week.
Marco Antonio Barrera Vs Manny Pacquiao II must be what your nightmares are made of. There’s plenty fights for you to be worrying about besides Barrera when its Erik’s calling to fight Manny. And for your information friendly, we’re all about being great boxing sports fans here.
There was news that Pacman-Morales rematch is a done deal whatever be the outcome of the fight this coming sept.10. Is it possible that still there are Mafias operating within the boxing matches and the fans are just being fooled by the matchmakers?
Valle de Corro
Valle,
I’ve walked with some of the sweetest people you’d ever want to meet, and whatever their businesses was aside from having a few drinks and watching sports along side them, if it didn’t interest me, they’d never disclose any of that you’re saying for openers. You learned quickly to embrace the meaning of respect that way, and it went both ways. No I wouldn’t blame matchmakers today anymore than you could’ve blamed them back then for poor showings.
These days matchmakers run the risk oddly enough of being signaled out as being good or bad ones.
JMM stepped in to the super-featherweight division. Does that mean that he is now willing to have a rematch with PACMAN? Considering what happened to their supposed rematch in the featherweight division?
over_n_over
Over n Over,
It simply means that what I had believed six or seven weeks beforehand to be his burden about he giving up those belts had become reality. I just wished he’d did so voluntarily and not been stripped. After what had happened, I’m hopeful if he is.
About this Velasquez, I know that he is the underdog, but what if ?? it happens again the same with morales??? what will be mannys boxing career next?
Ronald
And should he be successful in that risk what about if he succeeds? I don’t think Manny’s a stranger to being an underdog himself.
Hi George,
Randy suico is fighting on sept 17 as a under card of Barrera if Suico wins, is there any chance he could be fighting Barrera next? Is he ready for Barrera?
Vic
Vic,
There’s always a chance, but I wouldn’t depend on that one particular fight happening for him just right now.
Hi George,
Let’s say Manny won against Velasquez and Morales lost to Raheem. What will happen then on the much-awaited Pacquaio-Morales 2?
Is it true that their rematch is already a done deal? How come they are fighting other opponents instead of preparing for their rematch?
Thanks,
Ashitaka
Ashitaka,
I think only unless Erik gets knocked out that the fight won’t happen. I’m not going to comment on the fight yet Ashitaka with it so distant away. Since Roach and his camp have turned the page on Murad Muhammad, they’re seeing to bargain as they see fit, whether it’s with just a promoter or more. Perhaps that’s where that idea came from about a consolidated match that couldn’t hurt the gate or the pockets, who knows?
Most fans would say, “Beats Me” in why they’re having a looking over on what they could do in the demonstration interim manifestation before a main course. But reality steps to the picture gallery and tells you without a sales pitch to go on about what you’re going to pay, is a whole lot better then paying before you look at anything that you’re going to get.
I was a big fan of his. But why is it news now? Saoul should not be boxing. His last fight was in 2000 and even then he was too old. He lost 11 out 15 to end his career. Do you seriously think he can win a title? George, as a true fan of the sport you should NOT encourage him. The only news Saoul will make if he returns is that of an obituary.
Please address this in the email bag. It seems that all you want to answer is Manny Pacquiao questions. Do you purposely avoid the hard ones?
Freddy
Freddy,
Okay fair enough question to answer. First let me say that I do not do anything purposeful with the mailbag other than take them up randomly at a first come first served basis. Secondly, with regards to the old rough and rugged thoroughbred workman Sweet Saoul Mamby, as for being investigative to the facts that I’ve brought along he is returning. That’s the reality. I’m speaking still as a fan of his, and so long as he’s kept the regulatory measures up to the commissions steady and advisory boards, we as part of a support system for that love of this sport should abide. And let me tell you sometimes having to follow rules that you’re not used to obeying is also part of ones dutiful obligations believe it or not.
Would we have had fighters like Archie Moore, Roberto Duran, and Big George Foreman in their resurgences uplifting their own careers with a levied age waged against them?
Nobody says one has to like something to owe up to responsibility. And that’s the byproduct of the reason being. Many have said and done quite the opposite with regards to caring about Saoul’s own skin and whereabouts, and I’m more than sure he’ll know the hour before any of us will to pack it in and call it a day.
Upon observation and when Pacman move up to the super featherweight division, DO YOU THINK THAT PACMAN CAN BE A SUPERFEATHERWEIGHT KING considering the likes of BARRERA, MORALES, PEDEN or possibly Juan Manuel Marquez?
Take note, he came from flyweight division and guys in the super featherweight are no push over. Just like Hector Velazquez, he’s aint a bum! Pacman will have a hard time winning their scheduled bout on Sept 10 against Velasquez.
What ya think? Thank you
Burnik
Can’t argue with what can be some well-noted competition, though Freddie Roach alluded to saying that Pacquiao would not fight beyond 130 LBS., so I’m not so certain about what some of the other fighters will do after Morales.
The good thing is that Manny has so many more options to go to. He can drop back down to featherweight, or remain a Super Featherweight. This opens the doors to twice the weight categories for viable opponents to keep him busy.
Being that The Destroyer Pacquiao’s mitts of choice (punchers gloves) are made for slicing and dicing, I won’t be at all surprised to see something inside before the distance happening with Manny winning on the cards. I know that I said earlier that a distanced fight was possible against Velazquez, but not before initial punchers gloves were mentioned that I changed the forecast.
I think he came in late and I can feel there is a big chance for him to suffer a defeat, a devastating one (Manny). I am a big fan of him before, but right now I can feel he is only after the money, not to win anymore. Hopefully he can go back to the times when he is still on the way up. Maybe a lesson or two will bring him down a little bit.
Carlito
Carlito,
You along with many others I have heard voiced much monetary values with some judgments on somebody that makes money. With the greenback come the responsibility, and the talent to decipher where you’d been before all of this cash cow came forth. A second piece to this involves taking care of family and realizing that others may not have it as good as you. Not to mention that some might not even have his best interest. That’s quite a lot for a humble person of meager resources to undertake on their plate.
If MP did not make a pact with the devil to strike it rich, then I’d have to tell you that it’s utter nonsense to feel; or at best even wish him a vengeance that is not yours. And you’re hearing it respectfully from myself, not necessarily the best conventional practitioner religiously in the world, but nonetheless Catholic.
