Connect with us

BOXING

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

Published

on

Manila Standard Digital

posted July 11, 2019 at 05:42 pm

https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299931/-roach-one-of-many-who-still-want-to-see-pacquiao-mayweather-rematch.html

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.”

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

BOXING

Francis Nganou vs. Deontay Wilder IS HAPPENING!!?

Published

on

Francis Nganou vs. Deontay Wilder IS HAPPENING!!?

An all-time explosive heavyweight boxing match is nearing its deal as UFC heavyweight
world champion Francis Nganou revealed that he is closing in to a Deontay Wilder
boxing match!
The Cameroonian left the MMA scene after a failed contract negotiations and chose a
boxing switch.
He has been very vocal about it and has his eyes on Anthony Joshua and Deontay
Wilder, but the latter is in deeper talks with him.
“Yes, we have had the conversation and at this moment, we’re more closer than with
anybody else,” he said in MMA Hour.
Nganou also predicted a bold on if the fight come into fruition.
“I think somebody will take somebody’s head off. I would just try [for it] not to be mine. I
think that’s probably what’s going to happen.”
Ngannou started boxing training at the age of 22, against his family’s initial opposition.
Ngannou stopped working out after a year of training because of an illness. He worked
a variety of odd jobs to make ends meet until deciding to move to Paris, France, at the
age of 26 in order to pursue a career in boxing. He was imprisoned for two months in
Spain for trespassing after arriving in Europe, though. Ngannou arrived in Paris without
any money, friends, or a place to stay. He first encountered Francis Carmont, who
introduced him to Fernand Lopez and the MMA factory, after he had spent time
homeless on the streets of Paris.
Ngannou, an admirer of Mike Tyson, first wanted to learn how to box; however, Lopez
recognized his potential in MMA and persuaded him to give MMA a try. Ngannou’s MMA
career was launched when Lopez handed him some MMA equipment and free use of
the facility to train and sleep.
With such background, Ngannou will finally has his chance to fight for the sport he first
loved. Will he be able to make a resounding boxing debut or will Deontay “the Bronze
Boomer” will welcome him in the sport in a brutal way he only know how?

Continue Reading

BOXING

Pacquiao eyeing pro boxer comeback says camp

Published

on

Pacquiao eyeing pro boxer comeback says camp

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is reportedly considering a comeback to fight in the welterweight division.

MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons revealed the possible move of PacMan on ESPN.

The Filipino icon eyes Conor Benn, a British star, to be his opponent tentatively in June.

He last fought in 2022 against Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition fight where he won via unanimous decision after six rounds.

Pacquiao formally announced his retirement to boxing in the same year after he decided to run for the President seat of the Philippines.

He has a pro record 62 wins, eight losses, and two draws, and undeniably one of the greatest ever in the sport of boxing.

Continue Reading

BOXING

Naoya Inoue eyes Stephen Fulton’s unified super bantamweight belts

Published

on

A true “monster” as Inoue TKOs Donaire in rematch

After successfully unifying all bantamweights belts to become the undisputed champion, Naoya Inoue is set to conquer another division as he eyes to steal Stephen Fultons’ unified super bantamweight belts on their upcoming May 7 bout in Yokohama, Japan.

Inoue, dubbed as The Monster, has been living up to the hype to continue improving his already impressive career of 24 wins from 21 knockouts and no defeat.

At 29 years old, in the prime of his career, Inoue is now looking to add more belts on his waist and be the new pound-for-pound king. He currently ranks second behind Canelo Alvarez.

Meanwhile, Fulton is not to take lightly as the no. 1 boxer in the super bantamweight class is also unbeaten after 21 fights with eight knockouts.

Interesting to see is how weight will affect Inoue’s performance against Fulton who will be fighting in his own division.

Continue Reading

Trending