Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather: 10 Reasons the Fight Won't Happen

At this point, the much-anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather remains nothing more than an idealistic dream for boxing fans.

Although progress has been made in the seemingly endless negotiations, there is clearly no such thing as a done deal until the two giants of boxing step into the ring together.

Here are 10 reasons to believe that the super fight will never happen.

No. 10: Pacquiao Likely to Fight Antonio Margarito

As the boxing world waits to determine what will happen next, Manny Pacquiao has decided to book another fight.

All signs point to Pacquiao agreeing to fight Antonio Margarito in November. An official announcement could in the next few days.

There is a potential snag in that fight as well.

Margarito could fail to be granted a license to fight in possible fight locations, including Las Vegas, Dallas, and Atlantic City after being suspended for using a hard substance on his hands in the Shane Mosley bout in 2009.

If the two sides manage to find a location, the fight would likely delay talk of Pacquiao-Mayweather until next year.

No. 9: Mayweather One-and-Done

Fresh off his triumph over Shane Mosley in May, Mayweather has expressed little interest in fighting again this year.

He has reportedly said that he has no interest in pursuing another fight, but he hasn’t officially said he is done for the year.

That would be too easy.

Mayweather hasn’t fought twice in one year since 2007.

No. 8: A Mere Dog-and-Pony Show

The assumption is that both Pacquiao and Mayweather have legitimate interest in fighting each other.

But what if they don’t?

There are plenty of reasons to wade through the red tape and hold a fight, especially from a financial perspective.

But the reality is that both men would face a huge challenge that would require intense training and preparation.

If both men wanted it to happen, it probably would have happened by now.

No. 7: It’s Not All About the Money

Although a Pacquaio-Mayweather fight would generate at least $80 million, both fighters aren’t exactly hurting for cash.

Mayweather grossed $65 million in his last two fights, and ranks higher on the Forbes Celebrity 100 List than Alex Rodriguez, among others.

Pacquiao’s career purse currently stands at $37 million.

Both men are stable financially and certainly don’t need to fight to maintain a lifestyle of the rich and famous.

No. 6: The August Trial Date of Roger Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather’s uncle and trainer Roger Mayweather is scheduled to begin a trial in early August on a battery charge in Las Vegas.

With a prior assault conviction on his record, Roger Mayweather could face up to a 10-year term in prison if convicted.

It’s difficult to imagine Mayweather training for a bout with Pacquiao without his trainer by his side.

No. 5: Pacquiao the Politician

After losing the first time he ran for political office in his native Philippines, Pacquiao redeemed himself with a resounding win in May 2010.

That’s great news for some, but bad news for others, especially boxing fans.

At 31, Pacquiao still has plenty left in the tank but appears to be entering his post-boxing career a bit early.

It’s not believed that his political office will interfere with his boxing schedule, but that remains to be seen.

No. 4: The Drug Testing Fiasco

The biggest of many hurdles during the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight planning has involved the latter’s demands for Olympic style drug testing.

It started off innocently enough, but the back-and-forth arguing eventually led to a gag order preventing either side from making public accusations.

Both sides have made progress in the drug testing talks, but apparently not enough to secure a fight.

No. 3: The Bob Arum Dilemma

Bob Arum’s failed relationship with his former client Floyd Mayweather Jr. has thrown and interesting twist into the fight that isn’t going to happen anytime soon.

Arum has said all the right things publicly in recent months and extended the deadline originally given to Mayweather’s camp to sign by over a week.

Mayweather ditched Arum in 2006 after the promoter failed to guarantee him $20 million to fight Oscar De La Hoya.

He later filed suit against Arum claiming he was not given his full earnings from several fights.

It’s unlikely that the relationship has been patched up, which is why Pacquaio is fighting Margarito, another Arum client.

No. 2: Manny Pacquiao Can’t Lose

Manny Pacquiao is the best fighter in the world.

Period.

His legacy is unblemished and his preparation unmatched.

Still, he will be the underdog against Mayweather.

He has withstood challenges against bigger fighters in the past, but the possibility of losing could be enough to prevent him from stepping in the ring.

No. 1: Floyd Mayweather Can’t Lose

If Pacquiao agrees to the drug testing demands, meets them, and still takes down the bigger fighter, Mayweather’s reputation would be tarnished.

As of this moment, Mayweather is holding up the fight.

There is no question that he could simply be scared to lose.