With the deadline quickly approaching, it’s looking more likely that Floyd Mayweather Jr will wait until next year to fight Manny Pacquiao. The most publicized negotiations in boxing history, completed its second round of secret talks last week. Everything now depends on the brittle hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr signing the contract. But will he? I don’t think so, and here are 5 reasons why: If Manny Pacquiao were an American he?d be considered the greatest boxer ever 5 – Offer good through next year ?It?s up to Mayweather if he wants to fight this year or next year,” Bob Arum, Manila Bulletin Bob Arum has left the door open for Floyd Mayweather Jr to fight Manny Pacquiao next year. In fact, he’s basically giving Floyd Jr the option of fighting this year or next year. I can’t see Floyd choosing this year if he knows he can wait and do it next year. 4 – Manny fights again Manny Pacquiao is set to fight again on November 13th with or without Floyd Jr. I’m sure someone in Team Mayweather is telling Floyd to let Manny risk injury and defeat in another match. Although Manny will be favored in any of his rumored matches against Cotto, Margarito, Marquez, there’s always a chance of an injury. Perhaps Manny breaks his hand punching his opponent too many times? Regardless, it would benefit Floyd more to wait until after Manny fights and then try to capitalize on it
