There have been rumors, that Floyd Mayweather has been training in Las Vegas, and is ready to go very soon.
He was quoted saying that he is willing to fight almost anyone.
“He's itching to go. The way he sounded, he is willing to take on whoever they throw in his face. He would do the Pacquiao-Hatton winner, Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez. The only one he doesn't have an interest in is (a rematch with) Oscar De La Hoya. But in Floyd's mind he knows there is one Godzilla, and that's a fight with Pacquiao."
I am not sure what he was trying to say with the Oscar statement. Why would he mention that? Oscar did great against him. And Mayweather got paid more than he could possibly expect from that fight. Sure Oscar looked pretty bad against Pacman, but that was something unusual. That a very rude statement, but he has the right to free speech.
As far as all those names mentioned above, Pacman is of course the most exciting one. This would be a great fight, and Mayweather would win it. It’s the best fight for both fighters, in terms of a payday, as well as a skill match.
Hatton already got a chance, and he blew it. So the only way he can get revenge on Floyd is to beat Pacman. A Shane Mosley fight is also a great idea. Shane looked great against Margarito, and showed that he can still mix it up with the best. He should be taken very seriously by anyone who steps in the ring with him.
Sources claim that the Mayweather team asked HBO about the possibility of a July 11 date. I am not sure why they are looking into this date. Neither Hatton nor Pacman will be ready to fight that soon. Maybe they already secured someone (Shane Mosley), and are planning on a surprise announcement.
In either case, as everyone thought, Floyd will fight yet again. I am very glad about this, because he is a very talented fighter, and it would be a waste of a talent if he stayed retired for much longer. I’m sure he misses the crowd, the ring, and the payday.
As far a prediction approximation, here is what I would say.
If he fought Pacman, it would be a long fight, there would be no knockdowns, but Mayweather would likely take almost all rounds. Pacman does not have much to offer when it comes to offense against someone as slick and quick as Floyd.
If he fought Shane, I think that Shane would have a shot at a knockdown or even a knockout, but yet again, a UD win is likely for Floyd. Fighting JMM or Hatton, would be an easy fight for Floyd, the the result would be devastating for either of the two opponents.
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