Pacquiao vs Mayweather Official Thread...May 2nd!!!

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[GzUp]

Mayweather Says Fight is About Legacy, Not Money

Floyd Mayweather Jr says his long-awaited bout with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 is more about leaving a legacy than it is about money.

The 38-year-old, unbeaten in his 47 fights and a five-division world champion, heads into a clash with eight-division title holder Pacquiao that is expected to set financial records - but insists his reputation and the education of his children remain more important to him.

"When you're young, you look at everything like you want nice cars, you want jewelry, you want a big house," Mayweather told mlive.com.

"But once you've been living like that for so long, it's not really about that anymore. It's about my children, the legacy, them getting the best education. That's what's mainly important to me. I don't worry about the fight because I know what I can do and I know what I bring to the table."

On his preparation for the fight, which has included chopping huge blocks of wood as part of his conditioning training, Mayweather added:

"I had to go back to where it all started. I just wanted to. Just for myself. Things just happen and you come up with different ways to gain strength, with the new era. But I had to go back to where it all started from. I like it a lot more. I like it. I appreciate it."

 

[Newzz]

Mayweather Says Fight is About Legacy, Not Money

Floyd Mayweather Jr says his long-awaited bout with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 is more about leaving a legacy than it is about money.

The 38-year-old, unbeaten in his 47 fights and a five-division world champion, heads into a clash with eight-division title holder Pacquiao that is expected to set financial records - but insists his reputation and the education of his children remain more important to him.

"When you're young, you look at everything like you want nice cars, you want jewelry, you want a big house," Mayweather told mlive.com.

"But once you've been living like that for so long, it's not really about that anymore. It's about my children, the legacy, them getting the best education. That's what's mainly important to me. I don't worry about the fight because I know what I can do and I know what I bring to the table."

On his preparation for the fight, which has included chopping huge blocks of wood as part of his conditioning training, Mayweather added:

"I had to go back to where it all started. I just wanted to. Just for myself. Things just happen and you come up with different ways to gain strength, with the new era. But I had to go back to where it all started from. I like it a lot more. I like it. I appreciate it."

I remember when Floyd used to say he didnt care about a "legacy"


Money Mayweather is almost gone and the original, humble "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather is slowly returning brehs


I just want both him and Manny to be at their 100% bests on May 2nd

 

[krackdagawd]

This hurts me for some reason. The GOAT Heavyweight of all time taking sides against the current best pound for pound who has represented black excellence in the ring for the current generation

I'm not surprised that Ali wouldn't side with a nikka that said fukk Africa

 

[GzUp]

i always knew floyd had power... if he didnt he would have got walked down along time ago.

 

[ucanthandlethetruth]

Im not making an excuse, im just pointing out the fukkery on Floyds part.. Obviously you're too ignorant to understand the difference, so ill say for the third time, Floyd gets credit for the win regardless of he's on peds or not.

A ignorant fool who wont acknowledge the fight didnt happen because pacroid gets weak from needles calling me ignorant remember when it was sign the non existing contract? glad you decided to let arums dikk breath since that was proved a lie...u ran out of obstacles now and moved on to excuses like floyds on steriods u sad little man we c u...may 3rd eggrolls for eeeerrybody

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

I remember when Floyd used to say he didnt care about a "legacy"


Money Mayweather is almost gone and the original, humble "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather is slowly returning brehs


I just want both him and Manny to be at their 100% bests on May 2nd

He's reached the pinnacle of pinnacle. He's about to make $100 million for a fight. For what he's set out to do, he's won and he won big. 2-3 fights left, time to go out with a bang.

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

i always knew floyd had power... if he didnt he would have got walked down along time ago.

EVERYBODY makes that mistake and I don't know why. I guess bravado but stupid nonetheless.

 

[Ziggiy]

Why?

Floyd has taken his shots at THE GOAT over the years, so I cant blame Ali for riding with Pacquiao

Has Floyd taken shots at Ali the Gawd? that would be blasphemy

 

[ThaGlow]

I remember when Floyd used to say he didnt care about a "legacy"


Money Mayweather is almost gone and the original, humble "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather is slowly returning brehs


I just want both him and Manny to be at their 100% bests on May 2nd

Mayweather with the humble face turn attempt, lol.


If I'm not mistaken, these two photos came out around the same time.

Lol, Manny already known as as a humble dude anyway, but his timely goading is top notch here.

 

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NEW YORK – HBO Sports, widely recognized for its engaging storytelling presentations and winner of ten George F. Peabody Awards for broadcast excellence, has begun production on the one-hour special MAYWEATHER/PACQUIAO: AT LAST, detailing the nearly six-year journey to the most-anticipated fight of the modern era, the May 2 Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao blockbuster welterweight unification title bout.

Debuting SATURDAY, APRIL 18 (11:45 p.m.-12:45 a.m. ET/PT), immediately following the previously announced “HBO Boxing After Dark®” doubleheader beginning at 9:45 p.m., the film, narrated by Liev Schreiber, chronicles the biggest challenge of Manny Pacquiao’s stellar pro career. A special prime time replay will air on Thursday, April 23 (9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET/PT). MAYWEATHER/PACQUIAO: AT LAST combines new and archival material to look at what is expected to be the most lucrative bout in the sport’s history.

Other HBO playdates: April 19 (11:45 a.m.), 20 (2:30 p.m., 2:15 a.m.), 22 (1:30 p.m., 11:50 p.m.), 23 (11:00 a.m., 2:35 a.m.), 25 (9:15 a.m.) and 29 (11:00 a.m., 4:30 p.m.)

HBO2 playdates: April 19 (2:45 p.m.), 21 (3:15 p.m.), 22 (4:15 p.m.), 24 (8:30 a.m., 10:00 p.m.) and 28 (8:00 p.m.)

 

[Newzz]

Has Floyd taken shots at Ali the Gawd? that would be blasphemy

Here ya go:

With only one day to go before tomorrow’s fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley, Mayweather took time to conduct an interview with television sports personality Jim Rome on his show.

Mayweather continued to argue that he’s better than Muhammad Ali, saying “Why Muhammad Ali and not me? Ali fought Ken Norton three times and really he lost three times to Norton. Ali lost to Leon Spinks. Spinks had only seven fights, and Ali never threw any body punches. Just because I’m Floyd and I don’t take a lot of punishment. There’s nothing cool about laying on the ropes and taking punishment and then coming back and fighting again. What’s so great about my career is that I did it in great form and great fashion. I dominate. What so great about those fighters back then that’s not so great about fighters now?”

http://www.boxingnews24.com/2010/04...im-rome-about-being-better-than-muhammad-ali/

Mayweather was asked on a conference call a few days ago whether he actually believes what he has said in the past, that he’s a better fighter than were both heavyweight legend Ali and the consensus greatest-ever Sugar Ray Robinson.

He answered in the affirmative.

“Why not?,” he said. “I take my hat off to them. I got respect for Sugar Ray Robinson. I've got respect for Muhammad Ali. But I'm a man just like they're men. I put on my pants just like they put on their pants. What makes them any better than I am? Because they fought a thousand fights? In my era, it's totally different. You know? It's pay-per-view now, so things change. It's out with the old and in with the new. Things change. Like I said, Muhammad Ali is one hell of a fighter. But Floyd Mayweather is the best. Sugar Ray Robinson is one hell of a fighter, but Floyd Mayweather is the best.”

http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/123381-mayweather-better-than-ali-and-robinson-ha

And there are more too

 

[patscorpio]

I remember when Floyd used to say he didnt care about a "legacy"


Money Mayweather is almost gone and the original, humble "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather is slowly returning brehs


I just want both him and Manny to be at their 100% bests on May 2nd

legacy huh?

so far the only ppl that took a L regarding this fight was the ones saying that floyd didn't have to fight manny and this wasn't a legacy fight for hom.

especially that one floyd stan year plus ago..who had the nerve to utter that floyd-manny wasn't a legacy fight and needed for floyd's career; yet when in the same breath mentioned floyd should be fighting amir khan overseas instead for money and, ill never forget this stupid phrase, "nationalistic rooting interests"..this was an amir khan that was a couple months removed from his life and death fight with julio diaz

to date its the still the dumbest thing that i've ever seen posted in this section.

 

[Black_Jesus]

A ignorant fool who wont acknowledge the fight didnt happen because pacroid gets weak from needles calling me ignorant remember when it was sign the non existing contract? glad you decided to let arums dikk breath since that was proved a lie...u ran out of obstacles now and moved on to excuses like floyds on steriods u sad little man we c u...may 3rd eggrolls for eeeerrybody

The only ignorant fool is you sir... What I have acknowledged is that the fight didn't happen back in 2010 because the A side(Pac) refused to be bullied and dictated to, by the B side (Floyd)..

This year Floydie was told to sign the contract... And he signed the shyt like a good boy...

You can continue to spew rumors while I respond with facts all day if you want... Your day of reckoning is May 3rd

 

[Newzz]

legacy huh?

so far the only ppl that took a L regarding this fight was the ones saying that floyd didn't have to fight manny and this wasn't a legacy fight for hom.

especially that one floyd stan year plus ago..who had the nerve to utter that floyd-manny wasn't a legacy fight and needed for floyd's career; yet when in the same breath mentioned floyd should be fighting amir khan overseas instead for money and, ill never forget this stupid phrase, "nationalistic rooting interests"..this was an amir khan that was a couple months removed from his life and death fight with julio diaz

to date its the still the dumbest thing that i've ever seen posted in this section.

"Legacy? Bu-bu-but, Floyd doesnt NEED Manny...Manny needs him"



Now all of a sudden, we got PBF speaking from the bushes, that Money May threw him in back in 2007, and admits this fight is for his legacy



And as far as the rest of your post, I remember that, but cant remember who it was. I may have to search for it