adminFLOYD Mayweather Jr has ended his hush with respect to a potential battle with Manny Pacquiao to require a May 2 session against the Filipino.The two multi-weight title holders have been connected with a potential fight for a few years, with fizzled endeavours to conclude a challenge bringing on much disappointment.
Recently, Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, bemoaned the “long silence” from the Mayweather camp, yet emphasized his progressing longing to unite the two men in a ring.
On Friday, the American champ hit over at Arum’s cases and set a date for a fight with Pacquiao.
“Floyd Mayweather is not dodging any opponent; Bob Arum is stopping the fight. We have been trying to make this fight happen behind the scenes for years now, but the fans and the people have been fooled because they have been listening to people from one side.
“Now is the time for us to talk. We want the fight. We are ready. Let’s make it happen (on) May 2. Let’s do it.”
Mayweather went on to suggest Pacquiao was “desperate” following losses to Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez in 2012.
“I know he is not on my level,” Mayweather added.
“The fans want to see the fight, (and) I want to go out with a bang.”
Addressing Pacquiao and Arum, he continued: “You guys didn’t want to do random blood testing, that’s why it didn’t happen.
“Then I offered you US$40 million, and you didn’t want to make the fight happen. You lost twice, now you’re coming back begging for the same money. That’s not gonna happen.
“Let’s make this fight happen for the people, for the fans. Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao, May 2. See you” — STAR AFRICA.
Online Reporter