“That’s news to us, but that’s great to hear. Now hopefully the fans will finally get what they want to see. I’m sure that when he made these comments, all the members of the media that were on the call were just as pleased as we are to hear that. It’s great to hear that they are now ready to take the same USADA random blood and urine tests that Floyd, Shane Mosley, and Victor Ortiz have already taken. This is great for the sport of boxing and I commend Manny Pacquiao for stepping up to the plate…Team Mayweather is looking to make the biggest fight possible and everyone knows what that fight is. It’s very pleasing to know that Manny Pacquiao has agreed to be subjected to the USADA random blood and urine tests,” stated Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, who discussed the possibility of a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, assuming Pacquiao is victorious in his third and final fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. You do not want to miss what else Ellerbe he had to say as he touches on a number of subjects, including the success of Mayweather vs. Ortiz, recent comments made by Bob Arum, and much, much more. Check it out!
BT: L, congratulations on another successful promotion.
LE: Thank you. It was a wonderful promotion and Floyd really appreciates all the fans for continuing to support his fights. It was a great team effort by everyone associated with the event: HBO, Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions, Swanson Communications, LS Productions, Team Mayweather and the Money Team. It’s truly a blessing to be a part of history.
BT: Obviously the fight that everyone is going to be asking about is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, but Bob Arum recently made some comments suggesting that the fight is never going to happen. Why do you think he would go on record and say that, accusing Floyd of being scared to fight Manny?
LE: It’s absurd. He’s just trying to promote his fighter in any way he can by using Floyd’s name. In my opinion, the media should be insulted by his constant attempts to try and manipulate them into thinking that Floyd is afraid to fight his fighter, or anyone for that matter, by continuing to give misleading information, hoping that they will twist the perception of the fans. For example, look at what he said about Marquez when Floyd fought him compared to what he’s saying about Marquez now. In 2009, Floyd returned after nearly two years of retirement and completely dominated Marquez, who most considered to be the #2 or #3 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. According to him, “Most journalists didn’t give Marquez, and rightly so, any chance against Mayweather.” Now, two years later, in my opinion, he wants to mislead the fans into thinking that “Marquez is a big test” for his fighter. Two years ago, he said Marquez had no chance against Floyd, but now, two years later, he’s a big test for his fighter. I mean, which one is it?
