Floyd Mayweather Diet: Lots of 'Greens', More 'Beef'
Recent news hit the airwaves about a melee between Floyd Mayweather jr. and Miami-based rapper Rick Ross. Apparently, the two entourages crossed paths in a Las Vegas night club recently. With so much going on in the negotiations for his mega-fight with Pacquiao, one would think the last thing that Mayweather would have the time to do would be play in a club. We've all adapted to the often misleading ways of Floyd Mayweather, but what I think many of us find hard to swallow is the reasons behind a man this profoundly talented placing himself in the mist of such chaos? Granted, it was a chance encounter, but at the end of the day, there has to be a better way than senseless altercations. Bottom line....even though we live in an era where everybody wants to be known as the 'big cheese', few seem to realize that mixing that 'cheese' with low grade 'beef' gives you little in the end aside from a bad case of gas. And unfortunately it's not the same type (of gas) that they can expect to take them too far, either! Fellas, man up and squash that crap!
Mayweather/Pacquiao: One For The 'Money', Two For The 'Show'
Seems that the snag between Mayweather and Pacquiao won't come loose any time soon. After weeks of going back and forth, it seems the issue of randomized blood testing is in fact the one point of contention that will not change. Manny Pacquiao recently came out and spoke on the troubles that he had in the first Morales fight - as they relate to having to take the blood test. According to Pacquiao, the medical staff required him to take another blood test 2 days before the fight because his medical records were "lost". The main issue here was that Pacquiao had to make a much lower weight, so he was unable to drink the proper level of fluids and eat properly. In this case, such an issue shouldn't be the problem, as his walk around weight of 150 is very close to the weight he'll be fighting at (147lbs); wherein the last time they fought, he had to go from the mid 140's and make a weight of 130lbs. Considering that he has prior knowledge of this test and the fact that he doesn't need to cut his weight as much, such an issue shouldn't be a problem. That being said, we have one (firm commitment) for the money, but we'll need two for the show. Stay tuned.
Pacquiao/Foreman: "Race For The 8th" (World Title)
Immediately following the Pacquiao/Cotto showdown, I was able to corner Freddie Roach off in the media room, and after congratulating him on a job well done, I asked could we expect to see Pacquiao make a race for the unprecedented 8th world title against someone like Yuri Foreman if the Mayweather fight falls through. Roach appeared very open to the option at the time, and as the Mayweather clock runs out, this possibility is looking more and more likely. At this point, there's no mention of a catchweight, which means Pacquiao may go from a 145lb catchweight fight, to facing a full fledged jr. middleweight with better than average boxing skills and like Floyd, an undefeated record. Foreman has never faced anyone of Pacquiao's caliber, but his range, height, and weight advantage on top of those skills could make this an interesting night.
Roy Jones Jr. Makes A Strong Case
Many people initially took the request of Roy Jones Jr. to have his fight with Danny Green reversed as a complete joke. Turns out, maybe it was, but it now appears that he who got the first laugh won't laugh last. Pictures which have recently surfaced of Danny Green in the locker-room after the fight seem to really make you wonder. It's unclear whether a Jones representative was on hand in the locker-room when the actual hand-wrapping took place, but one thing for sure, the wraps on the photo's released are without question 'abnormal' to say the least, (in my opinion). It's hard to believe that the fight would be reversed, but it will be interesting to see what happens when the committee actually sits down to review the findings. I'm no expert, but those hand pads look more like shoulder pads - (big and beyond durable). Stay tuned.
Maidana/Khan: Little Question, Big Test
Veteran trainer Freddie Roach is arguably the best in the business at what he does. We've seen the evolution of Manny Pacquiao, among many others under his tutelage, and recently, that wingspan has sheltered the rising talent of Brit Amir Khan. Although we've seen some great advancement from Khan, what we haven't seen is a test against someone durable enough to handle his power and land with their own. Salita didn't last long enough, but his chin is not that of Maidana's. In the one fight where Khan did test solid power, he left the ring with his sole career defeat. But of course, that was the pre-Roach era. If the proposed showdown goes forward, we'll have finally learn whether or not the evolution is closer to full circle than we've been recently led to believe. Khan is a great kid and a great talent, but as it relates to this potential showdown, there's little question this will be his biggest test yet.
Berto/Mosley: Does Berto Really Have A Chance?
The January 30th showdown between veteran Shane Mosley and rising star Andre Berto has left many with varying thoughts on who will get the job done in the end. Some lean towards the old lion, Mosley. While others think the long layoff and the speedy youth of Berto will be enough to get him the nod. It's hard to fathom a clear victory for Andre Berto against the likes of Mosley, but there are two things that have to be taken into account at all times. For one....Berto will enter the ring with a huge chip on his shoulder, eager to impress the masses out there who feel for what ever reason that he isn't as good as advertised. Secondly.....less than 2 years ago, the same Mosley that ran through the very durable but very hittable Margarito barely got the job done against the chain smoking Ricardo Mayorga. Had he not scored the late KO, some had Mayorga actually defeating him in that fight. So, this could all come down to which Mosley we actually see. Richardson appears to have his attention, but 'Father-time' has been known to surface when some least expect it. Does Berto have a chance? Absolutely.
Valero/DeMarco: Let The Truth Be Known
KO artist Edwin Valero seems to be primed and ready to roll for his showdown with an always 'game' Antonio DeMarco. Most would be hardpressed to name 3 people on Valero's resume, which makes most question his knockout power - as witnessed in him KO'ing every man he's ever faced. This will be more of a test than some know, as DeMarco is a very gutsy fighter who won't come to lie down. Hit or miss, the verdict will be officially in on Valero once the final bell rings. Still a few weeks til D-Day. Stay tuned.
Mayweather/Pacquiao: Pacquiao Promised, Floyd Favored
Filipino fight fans all around the globe are promising a Pacquiao victory, but according to recent polls, the money is on 'money'. Betting lines list Floyd Mayweather jr. as the small favorite over the fightin' Filipino, which really makes you wonder what's really goin' on in the minds of those who put their money where their mouth is. For now, it's an intriguing topic, but with no fight finalized, it's all trivial. Hopefully, that all changes real soon.
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