Espinoza: Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch Can Happen

[Big Boss]

Showtime head boxing man Stephen Espinoza believes that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will fight again in a rematch of the Fight of the Century.

“I think it can happen,” he said.

If the fans want it.

“Well, I think time will tell because this fight ultimately got made because of the two fighters wanted the fight and the fans wanted the fight,” Espinoza said, speaking after the incredible PPV figures were released for the May 2 fight.

“If these guys see their way to get together again, and it’s something that most importantly the fans want, then I think it can happen. I don’t think it makes sense to have a rematch simply for financial reasons. It’s really got to be something that the fans demand and that the audience is calling for.”

Espinoza said he believes a rematch is practical and make sense because the first fight was close early on until Mayweather pulled away at the end.

“I think the biggest element that sort of sets the stage for a rematch is the fact that it was a very competitive fight,” he said. “I think on most judges Floyd pulled away in the later rounds but up through the first half of the fight, it certainly was, they were sort of neck and neck and from that perspective I thought it was a very exciting, competitive and engaging fight, throughout but particularly the first six rounds it was anyone’s fight.”










http://www.boxingscene.com/espinoza-mayweather-pacquiao-rematch-happen--90954

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

If the fans want it.

http://www.boxingscene.com/espinoza-mayweather-pacquiao-rematch-happen--90954

We don't. Move on.

 

[Big Boss]

As previously reported, eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao made a low-key return to the Philippines on Wednesday after losing his mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather and said retirement was drawing closer as he recovers from shoulder surgery.

A smiling Pacquiao, his right arm supported by a black sling, told reporters he hadn't yet decided on his future after his May 2 defeat by unanimous decision in Las Vegas.

"I will focus first on healing my shoulder. After that, I will announce continuing my career or announcing retirement," Pacquiao said. "I'm not saying I am going to retire, but it's near. I'm already 36, turning 37 this December."

Pacquiao said it could take six months to recover from the operation on his torn rotator cuff, which he underwent days after what was billed as the "Fight of the Century".

The American called Pacquiao a "sore loser" for blaming the injury for his defeat, and the Filipino is facing a law suit which claims he fraudulently concealed the problem.

Asked about a possible rematch with Mayweather, Pacquiao said: "I (would) like that. I want that. But my focus right now is my shoulder, my work as a congressman and my family."

Later, the rags-to-riches "National Fist" was scheduled to pay a courtesy call to President Benigno Aquino.

Asked about his own presidential ambitions, Pacquiao said: "I am considering that. I am thinking about it.

"Our family has no other intention but to help our countrymen. We consider it an obligation."

Pacquiao is not eligible to stand until he reaches the minimum age of 40, ruling him out of the next election in 2016, with 2022 likely to be his first opportunity.

But he said his wife's worries over the enormous cost of higher political office -- both to their bank accounts and to their family -- was making him cautious.

"My wife said it's difficult because we are losing time for our children," Pacquiao said of his wife, Jinkee, with whom he has three sons and two daughters.

"We've also been spending millions out of our own pockets to help the poor. We can't just shoo away people lined up at our door," he said.

Pacquiao is on his second three-year term in the Philippines' House of Representatives, representing his wife's home province of Sarangani in the south.







http://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiao-admits-retirement-near-wants-rematch--90976

 

[krackdagawd]

no thanks

 

[George's Dilemma]

Ohhhh yeah, sequels, prequels, reboots, fukk yeah! Can't wait! Transformers part 9, Star Wars episode 13 the Sureno war, Bradley-Pac III to settle the doubts, Maidana-Mayweather III with whatever gloves Marcos wants, DJ Quik vs. MC Eiht all over again, yep can't wait!

 

[THASTUNNA]

wasn't even close.. no need for it

 

[mr. smoke weed]

Bradley Pac 3 a good fight in 2016 though.

Pac Manny 2 a good fight never.

 

[Jello Biafra]

 

[PJTech]

 

[Baracka Flocka Flame]

Manny doesn't deserve that money. Plus he thinks he won.

 

[seemorecizzy]

Umm no
time for new fights
we all know when floyd wins AGAIN they just gonna say "oh i just had shoulder surgery a few months ago dats why i lost"
fight wasnt even interesting enough for a rematch (solid fight though)
both them need to fight someone new

 

[Big Boss]

floyd-manny 2 being negotiated





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[TheNig]

Manny doesn't deserve that money.

That's some hoe shyt to say.

 

[merklman]

money talks, even half the number of ppv buys will make the rematch viable

 

[krackdagawd]

That's some hoe shyt to say.

Yup Manny building schools in the Philippines and shyt it's one thing to say the fight doesn't deserve a rematch because we got a clear winner but that some bytch shyt.