BOXING

Roach one of many who still want to see Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch

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5 years ago

August 11, 2019

Manila Standard Digital

posted July 11, 2019 at 05:42 pm

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CALIFORNIA, USA — Dubbed “The Fight of the Century” back in 2015, the bout between only eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and unblemished pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather four years ago left many unimpressed

In fact, the clamor for another matchup between two of the boxing world’s top fighters has echoed ever since Manny’s defeat against Floyd in their uneventful 12-rounder.
Now, of all people, legendary coach Freddie Roach is one to lead the clarion call for another Pac-May inside the ring.

Roach is back in Pacquiao’s camp after a rather “mysterious” hiatus when Pacquiao won a KO win over Argentine Lucas Matthysse, but was readily available for Manny’s next bout against Adrien Broner. It can be remembered that the short split between the duo was after Roache’s comments that “Pacquiao being a senator and being a professional boxer at this level is not working.”

Now Roach, shepherding Pacquiao to his 71st fight this coming July 20 (21, Manila time) against undefeated Keith Thurman Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is hopeful that the two future Hall of Famers will meet once more inside the ring to a fight that suits the fight for the ages tag.

Minus shoulder injuries, pay disputes, and whatnots.

Saying he was still “bothered” by the Pacman’s loss to Mayweather, Roach is itching for a Pacquiao-Mayweather II, looking beyond their match against the younger Thurman in only a little over a week from now.

“Hopefully we can get Mayweather to come to the table,” Roach told in an interview with AFP at the Wild Card gym recently. “I would like us to have one more crack at him,” he added.

Pacquiao, 40, will attempt to notch the World Boxing Association welterweight crown from Thurman, and if a win permits, maybe this could be the spark that ignites a rematch with the unblemished and now retired Mayweather.
“We didn’t fight a great fight that night,” Roach recalled. “Manny’s shoulder didn’t help at all. He’s had surgery since then, he’s 100 percent now.”

Roach vowed to redeem himself and his prized fighter if, and when, the two storied boxers collide once more inside the squared circle.

“I would like us to fight Mayweather again because I didn’t like the way we performed. I was disappointed in myself.”

But Pacquiao, on the other hand, doused water on the brewing scenario as he says he doesn’t have Mayweather in his list as long as “The Money” is in retirement.

“Floyd is retired. I am only looking at active fighters. Floyd is not active anymore,” Pacquiao said. “Right now I’m only thinking about Thurman.”

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Crawford to retire soon – Eddie Hearns

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3 months ago

August 30, 2024

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Canelo Alvarez ex-promoter Eddie Hearns predicts that Terrence Crawford will retire after his victory vs Israil Madrimov last August 3, 2024 in Los Angeles.

Crawford is now the 4-division champ after winning by unanimous decision.

However, Hearns said that three fighters are a must fight against Crawford before hanging his gloves – Vergil Ortiz, Jaron Ennis, and Canelo.

“I don’t think Crawford wants a Boots fight. I don’t think Crawford will fight again unless he fights Canelo Alvarez because he’s got money, he’s getting on [in age],” Hearns revealed.

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He added that Crawford ducks Ortiz. He also mocked him for getting lucky with the scoring for his fight against Madrimov.

Hearns underscored that 36 year old Crawford is craving for mega-money, mega-fights, and real legacy fights that is why he does not like to fight the undefeated Ennis. He furthered that 27 year old Ennis is like the young Crawford version that is why he is skipping him.

Meanwhile, Crawford still hates Ennis because he is overrated.

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Jaron “Boots” Ennis the future of boxing

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3 months ago

August 30, 2024

PONCIANO

Jaron “Boots” Ennis the future of boxing

Three welterweight champs are on queue against IBF belt holder Jaron “Boots” Ennis (32 – 0) : Brian Norman Jr WBO; Mario Barrios WBC; and Eimantas Stanionis WBA for his undisputed title dream,

Ennis’ promoter Eddie Hearns said that 27-year old Ennis is the future of boxing as he beats everyone. He added that Boots is a special fighter that needs to be tested against the best in the world.

However, boxing experts suggested Ennis to move up to 154 and target Terence Crawford, Sebastian Fundora, Errol Spence, Tim Tszyu, Vergil Ortiz Jr, Israil Madrimov, Serhii Bohachuk, and Erickson Lubin.

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Usyk wishes Crawford to beat Canelo

Published

4 months ago

August 2, 2024

PONCIANO

Super-welterweight Terrence Crawford is set to fight Israil Madrimov – WBA and WBO interim World Super-Welterweight champ on August 3, 2024 in BMO Stadium – a Soccer-specific stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Crawford will move up to 154 pounds to clash Madrimov for his WBA junior middleweight title. This is halfway to Canelo Alvarez – the super middleweight undisputed champ of the world.

However, undisputed heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk wants to see Crawford beating Canelo. It can be recalled that Usyk smashed Tyson Fury just recently.

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