The disintegration of the potential March Mayweather-Pacquiao fight has left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. But it appears Manny Pacquiao’s camp remains hopeful the fight can come off sometime before the end of 2010.
In an interview with KTLA News, Pacquiao denied the steroid allegations and stated he’d be willing to take tests to verify his statement.
“I don’t know what he’s talking about. I’m willing to do a medical or drug to be [prove I’m] clean,” he said.
“We’ll fight him for free!” trainer Freddie Roach boasted from training camp. “We’ll take winner takes all.”
Pacquiao will face Joshua Clottey on March 13 from Dallas Stadium. The 100,000 plus seat venue will be a good gauge of the Filipino’s popularity, and also the fiscal health of the sport. If the event does well, its possible promoters will work on similar future attractions.
At this point, any talk from Mayweather and Pacquiao about fighting each other ring hollow. They had the opportunity in their grasp to have the biggest sporting event of the year, and an unprecedented split of $50 million. Both fighters were given a once in a lifetime opportunity in a superfight that presented the biggest payday and legacy benefit.
And yet through ego and pride, that opportunity was squandered, and now both pugilists have gone their separate ways. It appears to be an underlining feeling of regret on both sides despite the occasional posturing.
If Mayweather and Pacquiao win their tough challenges over the next 3 months, it almost certain they’ll return to the negotiating table, and hopefully with more sense.
But just imagine the ultimate irony if they both lose their upcoming bouts.
Source: allhiphop.com
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