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MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO PAY-PER-VIEW UNDERCARD FIGHTERS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS FROM DAVID COPPERFIELD THEATER AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

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LASa VEGAS (Aprilo 30, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz, WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomachenko, their opponents and non-televised fighters participated #?A?do in the undercard final press conference before their respective fights taking place this Saturday, Majo 2, live on pay-per-view at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

In pay-per-view fights before Floyd “Mono” Mayweather Renkontas Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in their epic welterweight championship unificiation showdown, the Mexican star Santa Cruz (29-0-1, 17 KOs) will take on fellow Mexican countryman Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight contest and Ukraine’s Lomachenko(3-1, 1 KO) Protektos kontraŭ Porto-Riko Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs).

 

The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV? Kaj HBOa Salajro-Por-Vido? Komencanta #?e 9 P.M. ET/ 6 P.M. PT.

 

Also appearing at the press conference were boxers fighting on the non-televised portion of the card: Promising unbeaten Chris “Junulo” Pearson (11-0, 9 KOs), kiu renkontas Diris El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout; forte frapanta Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 KOs), who’ll face fellow unbeaten Mike Jimenez (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder for the NABO, USBA and NABF Super Middleweight titles, power-punching Andrew “La Besto” Tabiti (9-0, 9 KOs), who will be opposed by Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 KOs) in a cruiserweight eight-rounder and undefeated super middleweight Brad Solomon (24-0, 9 KOs), kiu renkontas Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round scrap.

 

Ĉi tie estas kio la batalantoj kaj kadroj diris #?A?do at the Copperfield Theater at the MGM Grand:

LEO SANTA CRUZ

I’m more than excited to be on this undercard. This is the biggest card I could have been on. I want to show the whole world who I am.

 

I prepared very hard for this fight, like I always do. It’s going to be a historic night and I’m happy to be a part of that history.

 

I know that everybody is here for Mayweather and Pacquiao but there will still be millions seeing me fight and I want to show them who Leo Santa Cruz is so that I can get a lot more fans.

 

“”I’m still young and there are many more fights to come. The fights the fans want, we’re going to give it to them. I know those fights are going to happen.

 

I want to look spectacular and I want to get Cayetano out of there really fast. Sometimes these kind of fighters are the ones who give you the hardest fights because they come hungrier and have nothing to lose.

 

Seeing my family here and having them in the arena on fight night is a huge motivation for me. I feel happier and more relaxed and I’m ready.

 

I never underestimate a fighter. Any fighter in the ring is dangerous. I hope that Cayetano is ready so that we can give the fans a great show.

 

JOSE CAYETANO
I know that Leo Santa Cruz is a strong, difficult fighter but he also has weaknesses and that is what we prepared for, to give him a surprise.

I’m a man that takes challenges and I’ve been preparing very hard, I’m always prepared for these types of fights. I’m very prepared and I feel very strongly that I will win.

I came here for the opportunity to beat Leo Santa Cruz and for the opportunity to participate in such a grand event that is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.

I’m very happy and very grateful and very excited to get into the ring. It’s a huge commitment, the entire world will be watching me but that is why I accepted the fight, I know that if I beat him, bigger and better opportunities will come my way.

I’m not nervous because it’s not the first time that I’ve faced a tough opponent. I’ve never faced a world champion but I’ve faced opponents that throw hard punches, so I’m not nervous, I’m excited.

 

VASYL LOMACHENKO

This is an opportunity to show everyone what I’m capable of doing and for millions of viewers to see that I can do it.

 

The best fighters get the best opportunities in the ring, there are a lot of great fighters getting those opportunities including myself.

 

It’s always a good feeling when people are saying good things about you.

 

I’m very excited to be involved in a bout such as this one, Majo 2 will be a big show shown around the world. I’m very happy to be in the opening bout for this huge fight.

 

GAMALIER RODRIGUEZ
I’m looking forward to this big fight Sabate. It’s a blessing to participate in this type of press conference and come Sabato, Mi gajnos! I’m sure of it. I will be champion.

All of the attention toward Vasyl Lomachenko gives me motivation. I’ve been a fighter and a boxer since I was young and it’s added motivation to come out on top this weekend.

 

I know that Lomachenko is a good and technical fighter but it doesn’t compare to my hunger and drive to be world champion.

I wanted to take the opportunity during my speech at the press conference to let everyone know that I can here to fight. It’s going to be a hard fought battle and I’m very confident that I’ll win and become the champion this Saturday.

 

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO de Mayweather #Anta?enigo

I am so excited to be here today to discuss the great undercard which will be the lead-in to our long awaited, history making event taking place this Saturday night.

 

The lead-in fight for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao will be a very exciting fight featuring Leo Santa Cruz and Jose Cayetano.

 

Leo Santa Cruz is one of the classiest gentleman in the sport. He’s a very fan-friendly fighter and a Mexican warrior. He represents Mexico very well.

 

BOBa ARUM, Halo de Fama Varbanto, Pinta Rango

I know that every fighter deems it a tremendous honor to be part of this great event. We hope and believe that we will be presenting to the public through Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank, the best of boxing and the best fighters.

 

Vasyl Lomachenko is considered to be the greatest amateur fighter of all time. Nun, he looks for the same type of success he had as an amateur in the professional ranks. But this will be a very competitive fight, because Gamalier Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican who comes to fight and believes that he can upset Vasyl.

 

A lot of the young men up here believe they are the next big thing in boxing, and many will be. But I know that Vasyl Lomachenko will be a big superstar in the sport of boxing.

 

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Mayweather #kontra?. Pacquiao Estas 12-rondo welterweight monda ĉampioneca unuigo vico antaŭenigita de Mayweather Antaŭenigoj kaj Pinta Senhonta Inc., Kaj estas sponsorita de Tecate trompo caracter, Superaj Bildoj kaj Skydance Produktadoj -Terminator Genisys, En teatra julio 1St, Superaj Bildoj & Skydance Produktadoj nuna MISIO NEEBLA: KANAJLA NACIO, En teatroj & IMAXa julio 31St, La Weinstein Firmao kaj la nova filmo Southpaw, Ĉefrolanta Jake Gyllenhaal, En teatroj ĉie julio 24 Kaj Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin.

 

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER ANDa MANNY PACQUIAO FINA GAZETARA KONFERENCO CITAĴA AND FOTOJ DE KÀ TEATRA AT MGMa GRAND JE LASa VEGAS

??AYWEATHER #Kontra?. PACQUIAO?

#Tio ?i Sabato, Majo 2, Viva sur Salajro-Por-Vido

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LASa VEGAS (Aprilo 29, 2015) ? Floyd “Mono” Mayweather Kaj Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao Alfrontita de pro tio ke nur la tria tempo Merkredo Dum la fina gazetara konferenco por ilia longa-atendita welterweight monda ĉampioneca unuigo batalas tion ĉi Sabato, Majo 2, Ĉe la MGMa Granda Ĝardena Areno, Viva sur salajro-por-vido.

 

La lasta tempo la boksaj supersteloj renkontita vizaĝon-al-vizaĝo estis ĉe la Los Angeles gazetaro konferenco formale anonci la gigantan-batalo sur Marto 11. La unua tempo ili estis fotita supre proksiman kaj propran venis ĉe Miami Varma korbopilko ludo en januaro.

 

En la plej entuziasme atendita showdown en jaroj – kaj la plej riĉa batalo en boksanta historion — the undefeated and universally recognized No. 1 Funto-pro tio ke-funta boksisto Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs), 11-tempo monda ĉampiono en kvin pezaj dividoj, Prenos sur la batalada fiero de Filipinoj, Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs), La nura boksisto kapti mondajn titolojn en ok pezaj klasoj.

 

Ĉi tie estas kio la batalantoj kaj kadroj diris Merkredo Ĉe la KÀ Teatro ĉe la MGM Granda:

FLOYD MAYWEATHER

“La nura afero mi povas fari estas prenas ĝin unu tage samtempe. Kiam la batalo akiras ĉi tie min eliros tie kaj fari kion mi fari plej bone kaj tio estas eliras kaj batalo.

 

“De la komenco de mia kariero, Mi ĉiam havis ludan planon. Ĝi estas nur kiel ŝako. Ni faras kalkulita movojn en la ringo kaj ekster la ringo. Mi akiris kun la ĝusta teamo kaj ĉirkaŭigis min mem kun la ĝustaj ŝakaj pecoj.

 

“Mi estas tre pli saĝa ol mi unufoje estis. Ĉi tiu batalo vendas ĝin mem. Nia finfina celo estis akiri al ĉi tiu punkto, Ĉu ĝi estis Manny aŭ alia batalanto.

 

“Mi ne prenas ion ajn for de Manny Pacquiao. Li estas solida batalanto; solida konkursanto kaj ĝi estos scivoliga matchup venita sabaton.

 

“Ĉio prenas tempon, Ĝi estas ĉiuj pri altempigo. Mi estas gaja ke ni havis paciencon kaj ne rapidis. La tempo estas nun, Tio ĉi estas la ĝusta tempo por ĉi tiu batalo.

 

“Mi deziras dankoni ĉiuj la verkistoj por estanta ĉi tie. Kelkaj estis proksimume pro tio ke mi estis 10-jaroj-malnova, Kelkaj estis ĉi tie por mia 19 Jaroj en ĉi tiu sporto. Mi estas thankful por ĉiuj la verkistoj, Ĉu la rakontoj estis bonaj rakontoj aŭ malbone, Vi uloj tenis min rilata por 19 Jaroj.

 

“Ĉi tiu batalo estas pri unu batalanto kiu estas ĉe la supro batalanta alian batalanton kiu estas ĉe la supro. Ĝi estas pri donanta vin ula ekscito. Ni ne scias kiel ĉi tiu batalo estas iranta ludi ekstere, Sed mi kredas en miaj kapabloj. Mi kredas min estas iranta esti venkinta.

 

“Kiam mi iris al trejna tendaro mi laboris ekstreme malfacile gajni ĉi tiun batalon kaj min estas sufiĉe certa Manny faris la saman. Tio estas kial tio ĉi estas scivoliga matchup.”

MANNY PACQUIAO

“Mi ne havas prognozon, Sed mi estas ekscitita. Mi estas certa kaj mi sentas por la unua tempo ke mi estas preta por la batalo.

?Mi estas tiel feliĉa ĉar tiu sento kaj tiu fokuso ke mi havis multajn jarojn antaŭe, Estas reen. Mi estas certa kaj malstreĉita.

“mia amo kaj entuziasmo por ĉi tiu batalo faris min precipe interesita.

“I would like to invite everyone to witness the great fight between Floyd and I this Saturday.

“Mi deziras esti ekzemplo kaj inspiro al homoj.

“Antaŭ ol mi fariĝis boksisto, Mi uzis dormi sur la strato. Mi ne povas kredi ke mi estas en ĉi tiu pozicio. La knabo kiu ne havis manĝaĵon kaj dormita sur la strato povas havi ĉi tiun vivon.

“On Saturday our goal is to make the fans happy with our performance. Ambaŭ de ni laboros tre malfacilan amuzi la fervorulojn kaj doni bonan batalon.

“I hope that both Floyd and I do our best on Saturday and to put our name in boxing history.

“La plej grava afero mi esperas pro tio ke estas ke post kiam la batalo mi povas paroli kun Floyd pri estanta inspiro al homoj ĉiuj ĉirkaŭ la mondo.”

FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR., la Patro de Mayweather & Trejnisto

 

“Kio ajn okazas sabate, Ĝi estas iranta esti unu-sided. Pacquiao estas iranta dormi.

 

“Mi estas trejnisto, Mi scias kion estas daŭriganta kun batalantoj. Pacquiao ne havas ĝin.

 

“Ĉiu povas diri kion ili deziras diri. Mi diris ĝin antaŭe, Pacquiao ne povas pugni. Mi ne estas maltrankvilita pri ĝi. Mi estas iranta al havi Floyd piediri lin malsupren.”

 

FREDDIE ROACH, Pacquiao’s Trejnisto

“Kiam ĉi tiu batalo estis anoncita, Manny’s training level went way up. He’s really excited about this fight.

 

“Mi pensas nin gajnos decidon kaj outpoint ĉi tiu ulo. Se la knokaŭto venas tiam ke estos gratifiko.

“Mi pensas Manny ŝatas esti la malfavorato. Ni ŝatas tiranta maltrankviliĝojn kaj faranta aferojn ni ne estas supozita fari. Manny estas iranta esti tiu ulo.

“Ni metos multan premon sur Floyd. Manny ŝatas interŝanĝi kaj kun lia mana rapido, Ĉi tiu batalo eniros nian favoron.

“Manny estas malzorgema, Sed tio estas lia stilo. Li provas gajni batalojn kaj homojn ĝuas liajn batalojn. Li donas ĝin lia ĉiuj kaj foje vi akiras elfrapita, Tio estas parto de bokso.”

 

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO de Mayweather #Anta?enigo

 

“la tutmonda atento kaj intereso en ĉi tiu evento estis nekredebla kaj Floyd kaj Manny meritas ĝin.

 

“Las Vegas havas riĉan historion gastigi la plej grandajn kaj plej bonajn batalojn en la sporto. Super la jaroj Floyd Mayweather faris la MGM lia hejmo. Tio ĉi estos lia 11Th Sinsekva batalo ĉe MGM Granda kaj la 14Th En lia kariero.

 

“Estas du grandaj batalantoj kiu estos batalanta sabate nokton kaj la fokusaj bezonoj esti sur la batalantoj, Neniu alia. La fokuso estas sur la batalantoj sabate nokto.

 

“Sur majo 2, Floyd alfrontas alian grandegan defion en samranga monda ĉampiono Manny Pacquiao, En batalo ke la tuta mondo estas atendanta vidi. Ankoraŭ foje Floyd estas ekstere pruvi ke li estas La Plej Bona Ever kaj mi scias lin volas sabate nokton.”

 

BOBa ARUM, Halo de Fama Varbanto, Pinta Rango

 

“Tio ĉi estas granda antaŭenigo kun du grandaj batalantoj. Mi esperas ke ĉi tiu batalo helpos levi la ripozon de bokso. Mi pensas bazita sur la intereso en ĉi tiu batalo, Tie estis pliigita intereson en boksanta ankaŭ, Kaj tio estas granda.

 

“Homoj elspezis multan tempon dum ĉi tiu evento rigardanta Manny trajno, Sed pli grave, Rigardanta Freddie instruas. Ĝi estas granda vidi du ulojn sur la sama ondolongo, Laboranta sur la strategio kaj tiam laboranta ĝin ekstere en la ringo.”

 

KEN HERSHMAN, Prezidanto, HBOaj Sportoj

 

“La vojaĝo al ĉi tiu batalo estis rimarkinda unu. Krom la granda skribo kaj raportanta ke ĉiuj la amaskomunikilaro estis faranta, HBO estis metanta sur grandegaj programoj por batalaj fervoruloj ĝui kaj alporti ilin pli proksima al la sporto.

 

“Unu grava noto por ĉiu, Bonvolu ordoni la salajron-por-vida sabato nokto frue, Aŭ se ebla hodiaŭ aŭ morgaŭ. Ni atendas ke la ordonantaj sistemoj estos superfortita. #Anka?, Tie estos du undercard eventoj komencanta ĉe 9 P.M. ET/6 p.M. PT kaj tiuj eventoj povas fini ĉe ajna tempo. Ni deziras fari certe ke neniu perdiĝas iun ajn de la ĉefa evento. Melodio-je kaj melodio-en frua.”

 

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, administra Vicprezidanto kaj Ĝenerala Manaĝero, SHOWTIME Sportoj

 

“Ĉi tiu evento estas pri du monda-klasaj atletoj, Floyd Mayweather kaj Manny Pacquiao, Kiu estis laboranta por semajnoj kaj semajnoj, Ĉiuj de iliaj vivoj vere, Akiri al ĉi tiu preciza momento.

 

“Ĉi tiuj du batalantoj laboris iliajn tutajn vivojn akiri al ĉi tiu momento.

 

“Floyd kaj Manny havas grandajn teamojn. Floyd estos la unua unu diri vin ke lia teamo meritas multa la kredito por lia sukceso kaj mi aŭdis Manny diras tre similaj aferoj.

 

“Kio faras ĉi tiun eventon tiel speciala kaj tiel historia, is that we have two once-in-a-generation athletes who will be meeting in the ring in about 72 Horoj. Ni estas tiel fieraj esti donita la ŝancon esti parto de tia tre anticipita eventon.”

 

RICHARD STURM, Prezidanto de Distro & Sportoj por MGM Utiligas Internacian

 

“Ĝi estas honoro por la MGMaj Feriejoj al domo tio ĉi tre anticipis eventon. Sportoj ventumas ĉirkaŭ la mondo havos la unikan ŝancon rigardi du el pintaj ĉampionoj de bokso, Floyd Mayweather kaj Manny Pacquiao, Kiel ili iras piedfingron-al-piedfingro ĉe la MGMa Granda Ĝardena Areno.

 

“Ekscito por ĉi tiu evento resonancis dum nia MGM Utiligas nemoveblaĵojn kaj la tuta Las Vegas komunumo.

 

“Ni kreis suplementan programaron ĉe la feriejoj inkluzivanta ferman cirkvitan spektadon kiu donas ventumas la ŝancon sperti grandajn ĉampionecajn batalojn de MGM.

 

“Ni nur deziras dankoni ĉiun okupita en ĉi tiu granda evento. Ni estas ekscitita, Ni estas fieraj kaj ni ne povas atendi por sabata nokto.”

 

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Mayweather #kontra?. Pacquiao Estas 12-rondo welterweight monda ĉampioneca unuigo vico antaŭenigita de Mayweather Antaŭenigoj kaj Pinta Senhonta Inc., Kaj estas sponsorita de Tecate trompo caracter, Superaj Bildoj kaj Skydance Produktadoj –Terminator Genisys, En teatra julio 1St, Superaj Bildoj & Skydance Produktadoj nuna MISIO NEEBLA: KANAJLA NACIO, En teatroj & IMAXa julio 31St, La Weinstein Firmao kaj la nova filmo Southpaw, Ĉefrolanta Jake Gyllenhaal, En teatroj ĉie julio 24 Kaj Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin. The three-fight pay-per-view telecast is co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV? Kaj HBOa Salajro-Por-Vido? Komencanta #?e 9 P.M. ET/ 6 P.M. PT.

 

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Mayweather #kontra?. Pacquiao In-Depth Preview and Analysis

De: Tony Penecale

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FINE!!!! After six years of arguing, Negocanta, Fingro-indikanta, Kaj la vera ebleco ke ĝi neniam okazus, La longa-atendita superfight inter Floyd “Mono” Mayweather Jr. and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is finally about to happen. There is a possibility of grossing upwards of $300 Miliono inter ili, easily the richest event in sports history. Mayweather is set to make $180 Miliono. He would earn $15 Miliono por rondo, $5 Miliono por minuto, & $83,333.33 per second. Pacquaio would make $120 Miliono kaj gajnus $10 Miliono por rondo, $3,333,333.33 Por minuto, & $55,555.56 per second. Las Vegas is a gambling town, Kaj post kiam jaroj de bluffing, Levanta la ante, Kaj vokanta ĉiun alia ekstere, both fighters have put all their chips in. Their legacies are on the table. Nun, Ĝi estas tempo vidi kiun estas vere tenanta la Ĉampionojn kiam ili intervenas la ringon.

AĜO, REKORDO, ANDa STATS

Mayweather: Aĝo: 38 Jaroj malnova

Rekordo: 47-0 (26 Knokaŭtoj)

Alto: 5’8”

Pezo: 146 * * Pezo por lasta vico (9-13-14)

Atingo: 72?

 

Pacquiao: Aĝo: 35 Jaroj malnova

Rekordo: 57-5-2 (38 Knokaŭtoj)

Alto: 5’6”

Pezo: 144 ** Pezo por lasta vico (11-20-14)

Atingo: 67?

 

RINGAJ PLENUMOJ

Mayweather:

1996 Olimpika Bronza Medalulo

WBC Ekstra Featherweight Ĉampiono ('98-'02)

WBC Malpeza #?ampiono ('02-'04)

Ringa Revuo Malpeza Ĉampiono ('02-'04)

WBC Malsupera Welterweight Ĉampiono ('05-'06)

IBF Welterweight Ĉampiono (’06)

WBC Welterweight Champion (’06-‘07)

WBC Junior Middleweight Ĉampiono (’07)

WBA Junior Middleweight Ĉampiono (’12)

WBC Welterweight Champion (’11-Pres)

Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion (’06-‘07)

Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #1 Boksisto (’05-’07, ’12-Pres)

 

Pacquiao:

WBC Flyweight Champion (’98-‘99)

IBF Super Bantamweight Champion (’01-’03)

WBC Ekstra Featherweight Ĉampiono (’08)

WBC Malpeza #?ampiono (‘08)

IBO Junior Welterweight Champion ('09)

WBO Veltero Ĉampiono (’09-‘12)

WBO Veltero Ĉampiono ('14 -Pres)

Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #1 Boksisto (’08-‘12)

Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #4 Boksisto (Pres)

 

STYLE

Mayweather:

A pure boxer with great speed who does everything well with an arsenal that includes a snapping jab, accurate right hand and a left hook that can be doubled and tripled with tremendous effect. Uses feint moves to freeze opponents and open punching lanes. Tucks his chin well behind his shoulder to roll with punches. Even on the ropes, he is a difficult target to land a solid punch on. He doesn’t have great punching power. Most of his stoppage victories come from outpunching and outclassing his opponents but rarely scoring clean knockouts.

 

Pacquiao:

Pacquiao boxes from a southpaw stance, moving forward and bobbing and feinting his way in. Once in close, Li uzas lian ĝustan manon trovi la gamon kaj tiam ellasas lian potencan maldekstron, Aŭ rekta aŭ looping, and he will often double and triple it to the body and head. Uses quick head shifts to slip punches while moving forward. Has soundly developed under the tutelage of Freddie Roach, Evoluiganta decan ĝustan hokon, either as a lead punch or thrown behind the left. Uses quick head shifts to slip punches while moving forward. Estas ne pli longa la timiga finisher li unufoje estis antaŭe en lia kariero.

 

FORTOJ

Mayweather:

* Sperto – Boksanta estas en la sango de Mayweather, and he’s been involved in the sport since his childhood. Completed an extensive amateur career by winning the bronze medal in the ’96 Olympic Games. He has been competing successfully on a championship level for the past 17 Jaroj, Alfrontanta kaj venkanta batalantojn kun vario de stiloj.

 

* Preparanta – Mayweather is a fitness freak with an amazing work ethic when it comes to training. Few fighters push themselves as much as Mayweather does in the gym, even doing midnight training sessions. It is evident in the ring when his stamina carries him in the late rounds.

 

* Ring Generalship – Mayweather knows every inch of the ring and how to control a fight. He knows when to attack, when to box, when to turn up the heat, and when to coast. Mayweather owns the ring when he is in there. Even the rare times when he has been stunned in fights, Li estis kapabla rapide solvi malsupren kaj subpremi la minacon.

 

 

Pacquiao:

* Neortodoksa Stilo – Pacquiao estas tre neortodoksa, even for a southpaw. He moves straight in but is hard to time with his bobbing and head feints. Before most opponents can time his onrushes, Li estas ĵetanta fulmrapidajn stampilojn de vario de anguloj.

 

* Rapido – Pacquiao estas aro de piedo kaj la posedanto de tre rapidaj manoj, especially for a boxer with such considerable power. He quickly moves into position and fires rapid one-two combinations. Li’s vastigis lian armilejon inkluzivi blindanta kombinaĵojn de hokoj, Uppercuts, Kaj duoblo aŭ trioblaj maldekstraj manoj.

 

* Stamina – Pacquiao estas ĉiam en treega formo kaj batalas tiel malfacile en la lasta rondo kiel li faras en la unua. He applies a ton of pressure and is constantly punching, Portanta oponantojn malsupren en la procezo.

 

MALFORTOJ

Mayweather:

* Maljuniĝanta – Mayweather povas havi unblemished rekordo, but Father Time has never been defeated. Mayweather has been more flat-footed in recent bouts. His first encounter with Marcos Maidana was a rough and tumble affair where Mayweather looked very ordinary. The rematch was more definitive but unimpressive.

 

* Distraĵoj – Maweather amoj esti en la publika okulo kaj neniam shies for de polemiko. Most notably are his public disputes and reconciliations with his father and trainer, Floyd Mayweather, Senior. The most recent camp turbulence came in the form of a training camp dispute between Floyd Sr. and Alex Ariza, working as the strength and conditioning coach. A non-harmonious training camp could lead to unnecessary distractions.

 

* Punching Power – Most of Mayweather’s stoppage wins came from an accumulation of punches. The usual result is the referee or opposing corner stopping the bout to prevent further punishment. Notwithstanding his controversial and explosive knockout of Victor Ortiz, it is rare to see Mayweather finish a bout with one punch, dating all the way back to his days as a 130-pounder.

 

 

Pacquiao:

* Killer Instinct – Pacquiao was once regarded as a ruthless buzzsaw, cutting through opponents until they succumbed. He has since lost that edge, failing to win a fight by stoppage since 2009. More of a concern is that on several occasions he eased up on outclassed opponents, allowing them to survive the last few rounds.

 

* Trouble with Counterpunchers – Pacquiao is an aggressive, Ofendo-unua batalanto kiu libere ĵetos stampilojn, but he can be timed and is often open to be hit with counters. Juan Manuel Marquez gave him fits with movement and counter punches, Eĉ trafanta sensacian knokaŭton super Pacquiao kun perfekte-timed sumigilo ĝusta mano.

 

* Aĝo – Pacquiao is no longer the phenomenon he was in his 20s. He is now in his mid-30s. As he has physically aged, Li ankaŭ prenis sur ekstra homa horaro kun politikaj aspiroj en lia hejma lando, Multenombraj propraj aperoj, Kaj pluraj malfacilaj vicoj.

 

 

ANTAŬA VICO

Mayweather:

(09-13-14) Mayweather neutralized and outboxed Marcos Maidana in a rematch from their closer-than-expected bout from four months prior. While the action was sparse, Ĝi estis kazo de Mayweather uzanta liajn superajn kapablojn kaj spionaro malhelpi lian agresan sed limhava oponanto.

 

Pacquiao:

(11-20-14) Pacquiao won a dominating unanimous decision over the game but vastly inexperienced Chris Algieri. Pacquiao was in control from the start and scored a total of six knockdowns, Iel malsukcesanta trafi la knokaŭton kelkaj fakuloj pensis lin devis esti en pozicio por la Mayweather batalo okazi.

 

THREE PLEJ BONAJ ELFAROJ

 

Mayweather:

* Diego Corrales (1/20/01) – Experts were torn on who to pick in this one with many leaning towards Corrales to win by KO. Mayweather never let him in the bout, Frapanta lin malsupren kvin fojoj antaŭ la ludgvidisto haltis la vicon en la 10a rondo.

 

* Arturo Gatti (6/25/05) – Kvankam Mayweather estis solida vetada ŝatolisto, many expected Gatti to make things rough for Mayweather. It never happened, Kiel Mayweather kahelis Gatti en la unua rondo kaj eltraktis severan batadon antaŭ la angulo de Gatti haltis la vicon post ses unu-sided rondoj.

 

* Ricky Hatton (12/8/07) – Hatton was undefeated coming into the bout and set a gameplan of constant pressure to wear out Mayweather. After a few uncomfortable rounds, Mayweather estis kapabla trovi lian gamon kaj transpreni, Kahelanta Hatton dufoje en la 10a rondo kaj deviganta halton.

 

Pacquiao:

* Oscar De la Hoya (12/06/08) – Ĝi estas malfacile imagi nun, but the consensus at the time was that De la Hoya would destroy the smaller Pacquiao in a landslide. It was a landslide, but it was Pacquiao dishing out the beating, ripping De la Hoya apart with both hands. After eight one-sided and brutal rounds, a swollen and bloodied De la Hoya was beaten into permanent retirement.

* Miguel Cotto (11/14/09) – Pacquiao impressively dismantled the larger and physically imposing Cotto. Pacquiao dropped the Puerto Rican superstar twice early. From the 6th round on, Pacquiao had Cotto in a defensive shell, battering him until the referee stopped the bout in the 12th round.

* Ricky Hatton (05/02/09) – Pacquio ran through Hatton in fast and destructive fashion. Hattonwhile still an underdogwas expected to provide a challenge with his strength and mauling tactics. Pacquiao unveiled an improved right hook and had Hatton down twice in the first round before crushing him with a devastating knockout in the second.

 

 

COMMON OPPONENTS

*Oscar De la Hoya

– Mayweather: Split Decision 2007

– Pacquiao: TKO 8Th Rondo 2008

 

*Miguel Cotto

– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2013

– Pacquiao: TKO 12Th Rondo 2009

 

*Ricky Hatton

– Mayweather: TKO 10Th Rondo 2007

– Pacquiao: KO 2Nd Rondo 2009

 

* Shane Mosley

– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2010

– Pacquiao: Unanimous Decision 2011

 

* Juan Manuel Marquez

– Mayweather: Unanimous Decision 2009

– Pacquiao: Eltiru 2004, Split Decision 2008, Majority Decision 2011,

KO’d 6Th Rondo 2012

 

 

Ŝlosiloj al VENKO

 

Mayweather:

* Get Pacquiao’s respect early, timing his rushes, and hitting him with straight right hands.

 

* Use clinches to smother Pacquiao and thwart any offensive momentum.

 

* Do not try to trade punches with Pacquiao.

 

 

 

Pacquiao:

* Use feints to get Mayweather to make the first move.

 

* Don’t aim strictly at Mayweather’s head. Focus on the body, arms, and torso?

 

* Do not let Mayweather control the tempo.

 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

* Can the fight live up to the hype? Unless this turns out to be Hagler-Hearns, Gatti-Ward, and Ali-Frazier all rolled up into one, it will be nearly impossible to live up to the hype that has surrounded this match-up for over six years. The hype might be inflated and overbearing, Sed ĝi ankoraŭ povas esti amuzanta.

 

* Estas la batalo okazanta tro malfrue? Both fighters are in their late 30s. Dum ĉi tiuj du phenoms estas ankoraŭ elitaj konkursantoj, they are past their primes. Even so, Okazoj de batalantoj pasinta iliaj primoj egalanta supre perfekte kaj turnanta en eksterordinara renkonto okazis sur pluraj okazoj.

 

* Kiu havas la plej perdi? Mayweather without a doubt has the most to lose. Pacquiao is an icon in his home country, Do neniu gravi kion okazas, he will remain a beloved figure. Mayweather is boasting about himself as “The Best Ever” and relishes his undefeated record. He even said recently that he’s better than Muhammad Ali was. Perdo elviŝas la “0” sur Mayweather’s rekordo kaj provizos pli da paŝtaĵo por la argumento ke li estas eĉ ne la plej bona de lia generacio.

 

* Kiel volas iliajn stilojn egalas supre? It figures to be a classic boxer vs puncher match-up. Mayweather is a consummate strategist. He is a master of figuring out his opponents, Ĉagreniĝanta ilin, Kaj instalanta sumigilajn stampilojn. Pacquiao will press the action, Provi superforti, breaking through Mayweather’s defense with a high volume of punches. It will be a clash of Quantity against Quality. Pacquiao will throw more punches, more punches than anybody has ever thrown against Mayweather. Mayweather will throw less but land at a higher connect rate, Kun akraj sumigilaj stampiloj.

 

* Kio estas la ŝancoj de Knokaŭto? Pacquiao is known as the better puncher, but he has failed to score a stoppage victory since battering Miguel Cotto in 2009. Mayweather has scored only one stoppage victory since 2007 against the weak-chinned Victor Ortiz. The two most likely scenarios for a knockout win would either be Pacquiao becoming reckless and leaving himself open to Mayweather’s straight right hand or Mayweather suddenly becoming an old fighter and wilting under Pacquiao’s relentless pressure. Likely, Ĉi tiu batalo iros al la poentokartoj.

 

 

* Will la oficialula faktoro en la konkludo? Kenny Bayless has been assigned as the referee and is regarded as one of the best in boxing. He has worked as the referee in six previous Pacquiao fights and four previous Mayweather bouts. The only backlash he received from those ten total bouts was the Mayweather-Maidana rematch where he was criticized for breaking up the inside clinches too quickly, seemingly favoring Mayweather against the mauling style of Maidana. With Mayweather naturally bigger than Pacquiao, Rompanta supre vinktas rapide (especially if Pacquiao has any momentum) would serve more as a disadvantage to Mayweather. The judges are Burt Clements, Dave Moretti, both veteran officials in Las Vegas, and Glenn Feldman, based out of Connecticut. Moretti has worked nine Mayweather bouts and six Pacquiao bouts. Clements has worked three Mayweather bouts and one Pacquiao bout. Feldman has only worked one Mayweather bout early in his career.

 

* What happens next? If the fight turns out to be entertaining, Egale, or controversial, rematch eblas dependanta sur la rezulto.

Se Mayweather gajnoj, Li estas 48-0 and can walk away from Pacquiao and seek a different challenge for his final fight. He could even seek a possible move up to grab a title at middleweight and another superfight with the next big sensation Gennady Golovkin.

Se Pacquiao gajnoj, rematch estas preskaŭ donita, Precipe kun tiom da mono sur la tablo.

Tiro volus ankaŭ plej probable devigi rematch por la fina batalo de Mayweather’s kariero sometime en septembro.

 

PENECALE PROGNOZO

The anticipation as the fighters make their way to the ring will be electric. The growing crescendo of excitement will continue through the introductions with Mayweather sporting a confident smirk and Pacquaio fixated with an icy glare.

 

The waiting will be over when the bell rings and both fighters come out to the center of the ring. Mayweather will be moving to his left, rolling his hands and probing with a soft jab. Pacquiao will be like a coiled spring, bouncing back and forth and feinting with his jab. Pacquiao will throw a few wild left hands that Mayweather backs away from, his back hitting the ropes as he slides away to his right. The round will end without anything conclusive landing for either fighter, Faranta ĝin malfacila trafi.

 

Pacquiao will look to increase the pace in the second round and outwork Mayweather. While Mayweather is the center of the ring, Li postulos la rapidon kaj la agon, keeping Pacquiao limited to throwing one punch at a time. When Pacquiao is able to cut the ring off and back Mayweather to the ropes, he will unleash combinations. The flurries for the most part won’t land, Sed la labora indico instigos la amason en furiozeco.

 

Pacquaio daŭros la altan volumon de stampiloj tra la 3Rd Kaj 4Th Rondoj ĝis Mayweather alteriĝas ĝustan manon dum iliaj piedoj estas implikita, causing Pacquiao to sprawl to the canvas. He will protest while Bayless administers the count, Sed li ne estos dolorita. Mayweather ridetos kaj movo en, Ĵetanta kelkajn ĝustajn manojn, truly seeing if Pacquiao is stunned. Pacquiao will respond with his own vicious left hand, Alportanta la amason al iliaj piedoj kiel la sonorilaj ringoj.

 

Mayweather denove boksos singarde komencanta la 5Th Rondo, staying on the outside and pivoting away when Pacquiao gets close. The fight will resemble a cat and mouse affair with Pacquiao trying to corner Mayweather and Mayweather trying to bait him into making a mistake. Pacquiao will be the aggressor, throwing far more punches. Mayweather will be timing him with single counter punches throughout the 6Th Kaj 7Th Rondoj.

 

Akra maldekstra mano de Pacquiao en la 8Th round will startle Mayweather and cause blood to leak from his nose. Pacquiao will try to press the advantage and unleash another torrent of punches. Mayweather will pull away against the ropes, Kaj Pacquiao koncentros lian atenton al la korpo kun kombinaĵo de stampiloj al la brusto kaj ŝultro, Deviganta Mayweather vinkti kaj rompi la impeton.

 

Mayweather vekiĝos sur liaj piedfingroj en la 9Th Rondo, using lateral movement to keep Pacquiao from setting his feet and unleashing more than one punch at a time. Pacquiao will step in with a few lefts that are blocked, but Mayweather’s movement will keep him from throwing any follow-up punches. As Mayweather slips out, Li alteriĝos liajn proprajn sumigilajn stampilojn, Faranta ĝin alia malfacila rondo trafi.

 

Dum la 10Th Kaj 11Th Rondoj, Mayweather will execute a plan to counter Pacquiao with single punches and avoid most of his counter flurries. Pacquiao will step in with a hard left to the body, forcing a Mayweather clinch. When the action resumes, Pacquiao rigardos ataki la korpon denove, Nur esti renkontita kun rekta rajto transdonas la supron.

 

La fina rondo en tre proksima vico vidos Mayweather sendanĝeriganta la peladojn de Pacquiao, Alteriĝanta ununurajn sumigilajn stampilojn kaj pivotanta for de danĝero, sharpshooting from the outside. Pacquiao will desperately try to corner Mayweather but he won’t allow it, Movanta sur la ekstero kaj vinktanta en proksima, Alportanta anticlimactic fino kiel la finaj sonorilaj ringoj.

 

Ĝi prenos plurajn minutojn por la poentokartoj esti entabeligita, Kun la interkonsentiĝo kredanta Mayweather gajnis 7 Rondoj, including a knockdown. Pacquaio will pray in his corner while Mayweather smiles and laughs with his entourage.

 

The decision will be as follows. Glen Feldman will score the bout 114-113 for Pacquaio. Burt Clements will score 115-112 for Mayweather. Dave Moretti will score the bout a very curious 115-112 Por la gajninto de la plej granda superfight de la jarcento…. MANNY “PACMAN” PACQUIAO!!!!

 

Kun la decido anoncis, malestima Mayweather postulos rematch antaŭ ol elsturmanta de la ringo, Instalanta alian profitan eventon en septembro kaj ebla trilogio.

 

FULL NIGHT OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS COMING TO THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA SATURDAY, MAJO 2

Young Stars Complement Epic Welterweight Championship Showdown
Between Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao

LASa VEGAS (Aprilo 27, 2015) – A full lineup of present and future boxing stars is set to entertain the MGM Grand Garden Arena crowd in pay-per-view and non-televised action before the history-making welterweight showdown between Floyd “Mono” Mayweather Kaj Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao Sur Sabato, Majo 2.

 

The pay-per-view undercard is topped by a pair of fights featuring two of boxing’s most talented and exciting stars as WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz (29-0-1, 17 KOs) faces Mexican brawler Jose Cayetano (17-3, 8 KOs) and WBO Featherweight World Champion Vasyl Lomachenko (3-1, 1 KO) takes on Puerto Rican contender Gamalier Rodriguez (25-2-3, 17 KOs).

 

The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View? and SHOWTIME PPV? Komencanta #?e9 P.M. ET/ 6 P.M. PT.

 

Exciting non-televised bouts round out the action in the arena as top undefeated prospects look to keep their perfect records intact.

 

The slick and undefeated Chris “Sweet” Pearson (11-0, 9 KOs) Renkontas Diris El Harrak (12-2, 7 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout and heavy-fisted Jesse Hart (16-0, 13 KOs) takes on fellow unbeaten Mike Jimenez (17-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder or the NABO, USBA and NABF Super Middleweight titles.

 

An undefeated knockout artist looking to make it 10-for-10, Andrew “La Besto” Tabiti (9-0, 9 KOs) #Viza?o Anthony Caputo Smith (15-4, 10 KOs) in an eight- rounds cruiserweight match.

 

Kicking off the night of fights is undefeated contender Brad Solomon (24-0, 9 KOs), who’ll be opposed by Adrian Rene Granados (13-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight bout.

 

Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to bringing some of boxing’s most exciting current and future stars to the fans on the biggest night in our sport’s history,” Diris Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather #Anta?enigo. “Whether you are watching on pay-per-view or in the arena, you are in store for an electric night of fights.

 

Each undercard match could be a main event on another card,” Dirita Halon de Fama varbanto Bob Arum de Pinta Rango. “Fans can watch the exciting action as a warm-up to the most anticipated fight in decades.

 

As previously announced, 26-Jaro-malnova Santa Cruz will be making his second appearance on a Floyd Mayweather pay-per-view undercard. The fan-friendly two-division world champion has defended his super bantamweight title numerous times in impressive fashion on his way to earning a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in the world. Born in Huetamo, Michoaca de Ocampo, Mexico but fighting out of Los Angeles, Santa Cruz won his first world title in 2012. Je 2013 he won his super bantamweight title.

 

Fighting out of Tijuana, Baja Kalifornio, Meksiko, Cayetano Turnita profesiulon en 2009 and sprinted to a 10-0 record before dropping a narrow split decision to Ruben Tamayo in 2011. He most recently dropped a decision to Enrique Bernache in February after defeating Dennis Contreras and Eden Marquez in his previous two starts. He hopes to make a grand impression in his U.S. Debuti surMajo 2.

 

Arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, with two Olympic gold medals and two Amateur National Championships, 27-Jaro-malnova Lomachenko has already made a great impact in the professional ranks. He won his world title with a majority decision over Gary Russell Jr. Lasta jaro. Making the second defense of his 126-pound title, the fighter out of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Ukraine will be going for his third straight win overall when he battles Rodriguez.

 

An accomplished veteran from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Rodriguez gets an opportunity on boxing’s biggest stage when he battles Lomachenko. The 28-year-old has not lost a fight since 2009 and has 17 consecutive victories since a technical draw in 2010. He won twice in 2014, picking up a unanimous decision victory over Orlando Cruz and a second round TKO over Martin Cardona.

 

Batalado el Filadelfio, Hart was an accomplished amateur who was a 2012 Usono. Olympic alternate after earning a U.S. National Championship and a National Golden Gloves Championship. The 25-year-old will fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first time since his professional debut in 2005 when he stopped Manuel Eastman in the first round. #?I tiu tempo, he will look to remain undefeated and catapult himself to contender status.

 

Undefeated and facing the biggest challenge of his career, La 27-jaro-malnova Jimenez will make his Las Vegas debut on Majo 2. Having already delivered a second round knockout over Kevin Engel in 2015 the fighter out of Chicago will look to impress on the biggest stage of his career against Hart.

 

A three-time National Golden Gloves Champion, Solomon fights out of Lafayette, Louisiana and is aiming to maintain his perfect record.. The 31-year-old picked up victories in 2014 over Eduardo Flores, Freddy Hernandez and Arman Ovsepyan. Solomon takes on the 25-year-old Granados out of Cicero, Ilinojso.

 

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CBS AND SHOWTIME ANNOUNCE FULL, MULTI-PLATFORM PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE SURROUNDING FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. MANNY PACQUIAO FIGHT

SHOWTIME Sports Offering More Than A Dozen Hours of First-Run Shoulder Programming Including Documentary Series INSIDE MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO

 

NOV-JORKO (Aprilo 24, 2015) ? Showtime Networks Inc. and parent company CBSa Kompanio have scheduled a broad range of programming and promotion across the Company’s diverse portfolio of media platforms in anticipation of the showdown between Floyd Mayweather Kaj Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, Majo 2.

 

SHOWTIME Sportoj? is anchoring the charge with 13½ hours of first-run shoulder programming, including its acclaimed documentary series EN MAYWEATHER kontraŭ. PACQUIAO, classic fights and a comprehensive offering of digital assets.

 

Krome, La CBS Television Network will run promotional spots in primetime and late-night programming throughout fight week. This will be supplemented with marketing support and editorial coverage from CBS Sports Digital, significant coverage across CBS Sports Radio and a dozen CBS Radio stations throughout the country, and a robust schedule of shoulder programming and marketing support on CBSaj Sportoj Reto.

 

“The Company is uniquely positioned to support an event of this magnitude with media assets across virtually every medium,” Diris Stephen Espinoza, administra Vicprezidanto kaj Ĝenerala Manaĝero, SHOWTIME Sportoj. “We’re grateful for the company-wide support and look forward to an all-encompassing push leading to May 2 leading into this milestone sports event.”

 

SHOULDER PROGRAMMING AND PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT WILL INCLUDE:

EN MAYWEATHER kontraŭ. PACQUIAO delivers a unique perspective of the pound-for-pound champion Mayweather in the weeks leading up to the marquee event. The four-part documentary series from SHOWTIME Sports includes the Sports Emmy Award-winning “Epilogue” which shines the spotlight on Fight Week and takes viewers inside the ropes on Fight Night. A full schedule of the four-part series is detailed below.

CBS Television Network will run Mayweather vs. Pacquiao promos during primetime and late-night throughout Fight Week.

 

CBS owned and operated television stations throughout the country have been actively engaged in coverage of the event since theMarto 11 kick-off press conference in Los Angeles. These affiliate stations, located in the nation’s top markets, will have access to all the news and footage of fight week through the distribution network of CBS Newspath.

 

CBSaj Sportoj Reto will provide live Fight Week coverage from Las Vegas, including the official Weigh-In on Vendredo, Majo 1 (6 P.M. ET), as well as immediate reaction and analysis following the fight and the post-fight press conference. During the week leading up to the bout, the Network also will air encore presentations of classic Mayweather fights and EN MAYWEATHER kontraŭ. PACQUIAO episodes.

 

CBS Sports Digital has launched a landing page at CBSSports.com, a one-stop shop for everything Mayweather #kontra?. Pacquiao. The ‘Tier 1’ support from CBS Sports Digital includes static homepage promotions, additional marketing and significant editorial coverage on all digital platforms, including breaking news, commentary and placement of live event streams.

 

CBS Radio is backing Majo 2 with stations from 10 of the country’s top markets broadcasting live from MGM Grand, including WFAN in New York, KROQ-FM in Los Angeles, KRLD-FM in Dallas and WIP-FM in Philadelphia. Cetere, CBS Sports Radio’s nationally syndicated “The Doug Gottlieb Show” and (Scott) “Ferrall On The Bench” will be in Las Vegas for Fight Week. “The Doug Gottlieb Show” is simulcast on CBS Sports Network on Vendredo, Majo 1.

 

CBS Radio coverage also includes a special broadcast hosted by WFAN’s No. 1 morning show personalities Boomer and Carton Sabate prior to the fight from 6-8 P.M. ET. The program is available on WFAN, CBS Sports Radio, and select CBS Radio stations nationwide. The special also will be simulcast for television on CBS Sports Network.

 

CBS Local Digital Media has created a comprehensive array of online audio, video and editorial features to promote the fight which can be experienced across a variety of digital and mobile platforms.

 

#MayPac:Daily is a daily online show hosted by SHOWTIME Sports personality Mauro Ranallo. The series will deliver the buzz of Fight Week in Las Vegas with special guests from sports and entertainment, insider analysis and more. Taped live from the casino floor at MGM Grand, #MayPac:Daily will be posted nightlyMardoVendredo Sur http://www.sho.com/sho/sports/home Kaj Youtube.com/shosports.

 

Cetere, the SHOWTIME Sports digital team is working closely with SnapChat to deliver exclusive content, launching a new boxing blog on TUMBLR called Pound for Pound, and working with Twitter on a unique feature capturing the years of social conversation leading to #MayPac.

 

Classic Floyd Mayweather fights are being offered across the premium network’s portals, including nightly on SHOWTIME EXTREME, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND and SHOWTIME ANYTIME. Those platforms will also offer the media workouts of Mayweather and Pacquiao and the live stream of the final press conference. Fans can tune-in to the final stare-down between the fighters on Vendredo, Majo 1 when SHOWTIME airs WEIGH-IN LIVE: MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO.

 

SHOWTIME Sports also delivers a host of short-form content available across multiple platforms, including original music videos, Mayweather greatest hits, a Spanish web analysis and more.

 

Below is a sampling of select SHOWTIME programs and air times:

  • EN MAYWEATHER kontraŭ. PACQUIAO:
    • Epizodo 2 Premieroj Sabato, Aprilo 25, #?E 7:30 P.M. ET/PT sur SHOWTIME.
    • Epizodo 3 Premieroj Merkredo, Aprilo 29 #?E 10 P.M. ET/PT sur SHOWTIME
    • Epilogue premieres Sabato, Majo 9
  • WEIGH-IN LIVE: MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO: Vendredo, Majo 1 #?E 6 ET/3 PT, vivi sur SHOWTIME
  • COUNTDOWN LIVE: MAYWEATHER vs. PACQUIAO:Sabato, Majo 2 #?E 8 P.M. ET/5 P.M. PT, vivi sur SHOWTIME

 

 

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A DOZEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND MANNY PACQUIAO

Top Fighters Of This Generation Prepare To Square Off

Sur Sabato, Majo 2 At The MGM Grand Garden Arena

LASa VEGAS (Aprilo 24, 2015) – There is just over one week until Floyd “Mono” Mayweather Kaj Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao square off for their epic welterweight championship showdown taking place Sabato, Majo 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena that will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View? and SHOWTIME PPV? Komencanta #?e 9 P.M. ET/ 6 P.M. PT.

 

While fans have gotten glimpses into the lives of these fighters through preview shows and social media postings, there are still many aspects of their lives that the public knows nothing about. Before training camp ends and the fighters lace up for fight night, take a look at some interesting things that you might not know about Mayweather and Pacquiao.

 

FLOYD MAYWEATHER

1. Twizzlers are one of his go-to favorite snacks

2. Ramen noodle soup is one of his favorite meals and he doesn’t like 5 star restaurants

3. Averages over 1000 sit-ups a day during training camp

4. He doesn’t use ketchup or mustard on hotdogs but uses BBQ sauce

5. A guilty pleasure is playing Mega Touch and holding the highest scores in every game on there- his favorites are Spades, Dominos and word scrambles.

6. The movie Troy with Brad Pitt is one he likes to watch over and over again.

7. Every juice he drinks during training camp is made from scratch

8. When out to eat, He always orders a glass of hot water to let his silverware soak in the glass before using them.

9. La tree trunks he has been using to chop wood are brought in from Big Bear and weigh nearly 700 pounds each.

10. He gets a manicure and pedicure at home once a week during training camp

11. He doesn’t use a microwave, only eats food cooked and heated up on a stove and in an oven.

12. His morning routine includes brushing teeth for 10 straight minutes.

MANNY PACQUIAO

 

1 He eats steamed white rice and chicken or beef broth at almost every meal

 

2. Manny will only drink hot or room temperature water. Never cold water because he feels it is not healthy

 

3. Manny averages over 2,500 sit-ups daily during training camp

 

4. Manny eats five meals and consumes 8,000 calories daily to keep his weight and energy up

 

5. Manny regularly has 500 fans follow him on his morning runs in Los Angeles

 

6. He starts every morning with a Bible reading

 

7. He loves his Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups

 

8. Over the past 12 months Manny has met with President Obama, President Clinton and Prince Harry

 

9. Pacman, Manny’s nine-year-old Jack Russell terrier and beloved companion, accompanies Manny on all his morning runs and to his workouts at Wild Card. He even has his own frequent flier account

 

10. Manny is a Lt. Colonel in the reserve force of Philippine Army

 

11. Floyd Mayweather will be the third consecutive undefeated world champion Manny has faced in the past 13 Monatoj

 

12. Manny is a big photography buff. This week he purchased two Canon flagship camerasthe 1DXcomplete with lenses and accessories.

 

 

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LIVE EVENT AND CLOSED CIRCUIT TICKETS FOR FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. MANNY PACQUIAO ON SALE THURSDAY, APRILO 23

Closed Circuit Locations Available at all MGM Resorts International Properties Along The Strip

LASa VEGAS (Aprilo 22, 2015) – Tickets for the highly anticipated world championship showdown betweenFloyd “Mono” Mayweather Kaj Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao taking place Sabato, Majo 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be available #Morga? for both in-arena and closed circuit viewing.

 

Tickets for the live event priced at $7,500, $5,000, $3,500, $2,500 Kaj $1,500, Ne inkluzivanta aplikeblajn servajn akuzojn, Daŭrigi vendon #?A?do, Aprilo 23 #?E 3 P.M. ET/12 P.M. PT. Tickets are limited to four (4) per household. To charge by phone or with a major credit card, Voki Ticketmaster #?e (800) 745-3000. Tickets also will be available for purchase at Www.mgmgrand.com #A? Www.ticketmaster.com.

 

The closed circuit telecast will be available at all MGM Resorts International properties in Las Vegas. General admission tickets for closed circuit viewing will be $150, not including handling fees, kaj metos al la vendon#?A?do, Aprilo 23 #?E 6 P.M. ET/3 P.M. PT. Tickets will be available for purchase at the individual property’s box office outlets, by phone with a major credit card at (866) 799-7711 or through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000. Closed circuit tickets are limited to eight (8) per household.

 

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. MANNY PACQUIAO OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN TO BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN & THE CLEVELAND CLINIC LOU RUVO CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH

TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC ADMISSION ON

MAJO 1 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

Tickets Go On Sale #Morga?

 

LASa VEGAS (Aprilo 23, 2015) – The official weigh-in for the world championship matchup between Floyd “Mono” Mayweather and MannyPacmanPacquiao is set for Vendredo, Majo 1 Ĉe la MGMa Granda Ĝardena Areno. Due to the expected demand for access to this event, fans will be required to purchase a ticket ahead of time in order to attend the weigh-in. All funds raised through ticket sales will benefit Susan G. Komen and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health on behalf of the promotion.

 

Tickets for the weigh-in are priced at $10 with a total ticket limit of 10, Kaj estas sur vendo Vendreda aprilo 24 #?E 3 P.M. ET/12 P.M. PT. Tickets can be purchased through the MGM Resorts Call Center at (866) 740-7711 or at any MGM Resorts Box Office.

 

The weigh-in is always the grand finale of fight week activities.” Diris Leonard Ellerbe, CEO de Mayweather #Anta?enigo. “And with the massive interest in this fight, the number of fans looking to attend the official weigh-in is going to be something we’ve never seen before. We’re excited to be able to use the enthusiasm around this event to provide donations to two very deserving charities.

 

The charge of $10 for the weigh-in will benefit two great charities. All proceeds will go right to them. This is a win-win situation for all,” Dirita Halon de Fama varbanto Bob Arum de Pinta Rango.

 

Fans in attendance can expect an electric atmosphere coupled with a full show featuring music and entertainment as the two fighters meet one last time before their historic fight Sabato, Majo 2 Ĉe la MGMa Granda Ĝardena Areno.

 

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Mayweather #kontra?. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout that is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., Mayweather #kontra?. Pacquiao is a 12-round welterweight world championship unification bout promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., Kaj estas sponsorita de Tecate trompo caracter, Superaj Bildoj kaj Skydance Produktadoj -Terminator Genisys, En teatroj July 1st, Superaj Bildoj & Skydance Produktadoj nuna MISIO NEEBLA: KANAJLA NACIO, En teatroj & IMAX July 31st, La Weinstein Firmao kaj la nova filmo Southpaw, Ĉefrolanta Jake Gyllenhaal, En teatroj ĉie Julio 24 Kaj Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin. The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by SHOWTIME PPV? Kaj HBOa Salajro-Por-Vido? Komencanta #?e 9:00 P.M. ET/ 6:00 P.M. PT.

 

 

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VIDEA ATENTIGO: Biggest Names in Entertainment & Sports Are Taking Sides on Mayweather vs. Pacquiao

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“This fight is going to come down to heart … Mayweather is the champion.” –Diddy

?I’m going with Team PacMan.” –Mark Wahlberg

SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS ARE TAKING SIDES

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao

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With a little over a week to go until the blockbuster welterweight world championship unification super fight between 11-time, Kvin-divido monda ĉampiono Floyd “Mono” Mayweather Kaj ok-divido monda ĉampiono Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, the biggest celebrities in entertainment and sports line up and take sides.

horloĝo Diddy, Mark Wahlberg, Shaquille O’Neal, Tom Brady, Jamie Foxx, Liev Schreiber, Bill Maher, Charles Barkley, Michael Strahan, Khloé Kardashian and supermodel Adriana Lima weigh-in on the most significant boxing event in decades.

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

Kelly Swanson

Dankonas, #?Iu, for joining us today. Today on the call we have none other than ‘TBEthe greatest fighter on the earth, Floyd Mayweather, 11-time World Champion. We also have Leonard Ellerbe, CEO, Mayweather Antaŭenigoj. Leonard, please start with the introductions. Dankoni vin.

 

Leonard Ellerbe

Dankoni vin, #?Iu, for joining us on the call. We’ll jump right into this without further ado. None other than Floyd Mayweather himself.

 

Floyd Mayweather

Hej, how is everyone doing? I want to thank Leonard. I want to thank Kelly. I want to thank my team. I want to thank all the media from around the world that have been covering this fight. I want to thank everyone, I just want to say that you guys are doing a great job and I appreciate you.

 

Q

That thing on SportsCenter the other night, when you were talking about your place in boxing history and you said you thought you were greater than Muhammad Ali. Can you expand on your reasons why you feel that way?

 

F. Mayweather

I just feel like, like I said before, I take my hat off and then acknowledge all of the past champions. Ali, I think he was a legend. I respect Ali like I respect any other champion. I just feel like I’ve done everything I can do in this sport over my whole life, for 30-something years. I feel like I’ve done just as much in this sport as Ali did.

 

There’s no disrespect to him. I just feel like, when you look at it, Ali was great in one weight class, which is heavyweight. But he stood up for a good cause; he stood up for a hell of a cause in his era.

 

I think that it’s hard for a guy to beat me. I’m still sharp, still very, very sharp at the age of 38. Still going strong at the age of 38. There’s no disrespect to Ali, as I said before. I just feel like I’m the best, no different from how he called himself ‘The Greatest,’ I call myself ‘TBE.

 

I’m pretty sure that I will get criticized for what I said, but I can care less. I couldn’t care less about the backlash. I believe what I believe like he probably got criticized at one particular time when he said that he was the greatest. He felt like he was better than Sugar Ray Robinson. The list goes on and on. I’m pretty sure there’s going to be another fighter that’s going to come along and say he’s better than Floyd Mayweather and he’s going to get criticized.

 

Q

Do you think that Manny Pacquiao believes anything that Freddie Roach is saying when it comes to the bad guy and all this other stuff? Or do you think he’s just blowing smoke?

 

F. Mayweather

I’m not going to speak negative about Freddie Roach. I don’t have to at all. If I say something about the guy, they’re going to think Floyd is picking on a guy, who is not 100 percent healthy.

 

Tiam, if I comment on some of the stuff he says, he’s making this basically a God and devil type thing. The best way to handle a situation like that, is not to say anything at all, if you don’t have anything positive to say. He don’t have to get in there and fight, so when it comes down to it, it’s up to the two fighters.

 

He’s entitled to say what he wants to say, but the fighter is not speaking like that. I couldn’t care less because it comes down to the two fighters. I wish Freddie Roach nothing but the best; I don’t have anything negative to say about him. I’m truly blessed to be where I’m at and I’m thankful to be where I’m at.

 

Q

The magnitude of this fight, I know you treat it like just another fight, but what about your team? How has your team dealt with the press?

 

F. Mayweather

I’m very happy, like I said before. A little bit of everything got me to this point. Everybody played a major key. I try to keep my team grounded. People talk about the money. That plays a major key. My place in history plays a major key. Performing well plays a major key. Everything plays a major, major key.

 

I just try to keep my team grounded and try to keep them focused and just try to teach them every day how to go out there and fish for themselves. That’s the only thing I try to teach my team. I tell them to stay positive, and what I’ve heard was keep a positive environment around myself, which keeps me comfortable and happy.

 

Q

Are you excited at any point of this fight? I know you say you treat this like a job, but are you excited to finally get in the ring and have this fight happen?

 

F. Mayweather

It’s just like I said before. I’m not really going crazy. It’s just a fight to me. I know it’s the biggest fight in boxing history, but I can’t approach it like that because I’m not going to put any unnecessary pressure on myself.

 

He’s a fighter that’s extremely talented, he’s a very good fighter also, and my thing is just to be Floyd Mayweather. People actually don’t know, how is this fight going to be fought? I can’t say. Like I said before, I’m not a psychic. I cannot predict the future. But I will be at my best May 2Nd.

Q

Listen, if you believe Bob Arum, this fight might not happen. That there’s issues with tickets, there’s the contract has not been signed, whatever. Do you know anything about that?

 

F. Mayweather

When it comes to the business side, that’s for Leonard Ellerbe. I don’t try to worry about tickets; I try to worry about the guy that’s in front of in me, which is going to be Manny Pacquiao. That’s my whole focus. Tickets are something I don’t really deal with.

 

Q

Have you trained harder for any previous fight than you have for this one, and would that be down to your respect for Manny or the fact that you need to work a bit harder the older you get?

 

F. Mayweather

When you’re trying to perform, when you’re at this level, you always want to perform extremely well. You don’t want to overtrain. You want to train to where you know you’re completely ready. Go out there and be at just 100 Procento. As far as this training camp, I’ve trained extremely hard. I believe that we’ll just see how everything plays out.

 

Q

I’m hearing reports, Floyd, that you’re looking stronger and fitter than ever.

 

F. Mayweather

Puto, some people say that, you might not believe that depending on who is telling you. Espereble. Hopefully I am. We’ll just have to see. That’s why I’m at this level, at the pinnacle of my career, because I’ve been pushing myself for so long and working so hard.

 

Q

Can I just ask you about Amir Khan? Is he still in your plans?

F. Mayweather

My focus right now is the guy that’s in front of me. My last fight is in September. I never want to overlook anyone. I believe you take it one fighter at a time. As of right now, Manny Pacquaio is the guy that’s in front of me, and that’s my focus.

 

Q

My question is regarding, Manny Pacquiao has said he thinks it’s Floyd’s time to lose. He’s almost implying that it’s maybe, God is on his side. I was wondering how you think, if God actually does care who wins prizefights?

 

F. Mayweather

I actually believe God loves us all. The people that are on this call, every writer, every fighter, every athlete that goes out there and competes. God loves us all. Denove, I’m batalanto. What I do, I’m a professional prizefighter. I believe in God and I love God. I don’t think God takes sides.

 

Q

Lot of stuff gets reported in the fourth or the sixth weeks leading up to this. We don’t always get a chance to ask you yourself, so I want to give you the opportunity. Is there anything that was reported that you want to clear up that you want to actually say no, that isn’t true, you guys got it wrong?

 

F. Mayweather

Ne, nothing at all. Because once my career is over, that’s when I’m going to read everything, anyway, all the articles that people have written. When I come home, I leave boxing at the boxing gym. When I go to the gym or when I go to train, I work. I dedicate myself to my craft.

 

When I come home and I’m not on the computer, I’m not looking at myself. I’m not buying magazine covers with me on the cover. I’m not on the computer looking up articles. I could care less about all that. My job is to go out there and perform and be at my best, and be the best that I can be in the sport of boxing.

 

Q

My question for you is, in your opinion, what would a victory against Pacquiao do for your legacy? And then how much would it enhance your legacy.

 

F. Mayweather

Ĝi’s nur alia batalo. I just look at the situation. He’s another guy that I faced. You’re just going to say in history, that these two faced each other at one particular time. It was hard to make the fight happen, eventually they made the fight happen, and we faced each other.

 

Q

Do you believe, Tamen, that a victory would in some way enhance your legacy?

 

F. Mayweather

I’m not sure, because I’m not the one that’s putting myself in the history books.

 

Q

Do you think it’s true that the winner of the fight will be declared, in essence, by the public, as the king of this era?

 

F. Mayweather

I can’t really say. I don’t really know. Just look at Ali’s career. When he fought, he looked like the best when he fought. I think he lost seven fights. When I got older I noticed that he lost seven fights and lost some other fight that he lost. He still was known as the greatest. Because that’s what he put out there. Tiel, that’s what it is.

 

Q

The wonderment on a lot of people’s minds is when the career is over, will you have enough money for the rest of your life? Do you ever worry about losing at all?

 

F. Mayweather

I’m blessed. I made some good investments to where if I wanted to retire today, I could.

 

Q

That means there’s no fear of bankruptcy whatsoever in terms of the gambling and the other involvements that you’ve spent?

 

F. Mayweather

I made some good investments, and if I wanted to retire today, I could.

 

Q

My question is, you said at the press conference that you though that Pacquiao was surprised at how much bigger you were than him. Can you talk a little bit about that, and then also some of the strategic aspects of being the bigger fighter in the ring on Majo 2?

 

F. Mayweather

Normally when I face an opponent, they normally outweighed me by 17 Al 20 pounds on fight nights. This has been going on for a good while now. You can read a guy’s body language. When Pacquiao first saw me in Miami, he didn’t expect to see me over there at the basketball game. He looked shocked, #?Ati, ‘Damn, he is taller than me. He’s bigger than what I thought he was.Just being in the sport for so long, you’re able to read body language; you’re able to read a fighter’s eyes.

 

Q

Do you feel that some of the trash talking is Freddie Roach being nervous about the fight and trying to get a psychological edge on you?

 

F. Mayweather

I’m not fighting Freddie Roach, so I’m not worried about that at all. Freddie Roach, he’s Pacquiao’s trainer and he’s going to do what he has to do for his fighter to win. If that’s trying to get an edge, then that’s what he should do.

 

Q

All of your other fights, you’ve always been a very vocal, always been a vocal fighter. Why the silence this time?

 

F. Mayweather

This is exactly what I’ve said. Even in my interviews, I’ve said we had to bring a game plan. Even from day one when I was with Bob Arum, I said I wanted to work extremely hard to get to a certain point in my career, which is to get to a point to be the first fighter to ever make nine figures in one night.

 

It took a game plan to me going out there on my own. It’s just me speaking out with a very, very loud voice. Having a lot of personality. But as you get older, you mature. After trash talking for 17, 18 Jaroj, and constantly saying, look what I’ve done. Rigardu min. Rigardu min. You know what I’m saying? I’m the best. Rigardu min. And everybody they’ve put in front of me I’ve beaten.

 

I’m at a point where you just say, you know what? It is what it is. I know what I can do. I know what I bring to the table. God has truly blessed me to be in this situation. I have a good team. My children are healthy, so I don’t have to do all that.

 

It’s more like I did all that loud talking and everything to get to a certain point. I’ve still got a lot of personality, I did what I had to do to get to a certain point in my career, and that’s what I did. It was a brilliant game plan.

 

Q

From your personal point of view, how has this fight and this promotion been different from the many other big events that you’ve been a part of?

 

F. Mayweather

It’s actually been kind of the same. It’s just a little bit over the top, but I just try to stay relaxed. That’s my main thing. It’s a very, very huge event. I can remember every day.

 

Sometimes I think about when Mike Tyson got out of prison and he was boxing, and when he was fighting at the MGM Grand. I would go to the MGM Grand, because I wasn’t a professional at that particular time. Just starting. I would go to the MGM Grand and some people would know me so I would take pictures and just sign a few autographs. I was like, Viro, MGM Grand would never be this packed again. That’s what I thought. I was only 19 years old at that particular time. That was in ’96. I kept believing though. I always believed that I could do record-breaking numbers. I just needed the right team with me and it took a little bit of everything. The right fights, the right team, and we made it happen.

 

Q

Beyond all the trash talk and salesmanship, you’ve always been a guy that, Kiam ĝi venas malsupren al ĝi, is very respectful of his opponents. I think it’s part of your secret. Is there anything that you admire about Manny Pacquiao, either the fighter or the person?

 

F. Mayweather

Puto, he’s got to this point by doing something right. It’s obvious he’s done something right to get to this point. I have to respect that.

 

Q

The Filipino fans are expecting or hoping for a very aggressive Manny in the ring. Is this something that you’re training for, or are you just going in the ring to fight your fight, make the adjustments along the way as you have so successfully throughout your career?

 

F. Mayweather

If you’re basically asking what’s my game plan, my game plan is to win. That’s actually what my game plan has always been is to win.

 

Q

A lot of the animosity from the Filipino fans towards you is not directed to you as a great boxer, but more as someone who can put an end towards a Filipino hero’s career. Do you honestly believe that you would put an end to a Filipino hero’s career?

 

F. Mayweather

Puto, my thing is this. I’ve heard that we’re all God’s children, whether you’re American, Filipino, African, Dominican, Asian, we’re all God’s children. People are going to root for who they want to root for and simple and plain I’m pretty sure I’ve got Filipino fans that like me, and I’m pretty sure that you’ve got some black American fans that like Pacquiao.

 

I never try to focus on anything like that. My focus is to give the people what they really want to see. Just facing the facts. That’s what I’ve done throughout my career. He’s one of the last guys, he’s one of the last good fighters of this era. It’s a fight that has to happen, and I’m glad that the fight is happening.

 

Q

How much strength and effort and support from family does it take to get you where you are right now?

 

F. Mayweather

Puto, the support came a lot. I had a hell of a supporting cast to get to this point, before I became a professional. There’s this guy that I never talk about to anyone. I never say anything about him to anyone. And he’s doing extremely badly right now, not financially but health-wise. I believe he’s lost his memory, which hurts extremely bad. A guy by the name of Frank Brown, I’ve known him since I was the age of three.

 

He has supported me more than anyone. He has always said that, “Floyd, one day you will be the best fighter in the world.He’s always taking me to church, taking me through different activities. He was like a grandfather to me. Frank Brown. When I used to fight, he would drive anywhere. It could be in Little Rock, Arkansas. He would drive from Grand Rapids, Michigan to come support me. He would sit in the room with me and say prayers with me.

 

He’s a guy that I would never forget, because he was there from the age of three until after I fought De La Hoya, because he’s up there in age now. He eventually lost his memory, so he’s at a home. He’s at an old folks’ Hejmo. It really hurts, but I love that guy so much. I think about him all the time.

 

K. Swanson

Bone, that’s our last question. Dankoni vin, #?Iu, for joining us. Floyd, any final comments?

 

F. Mayweather

I just want to tell everybody, thank you for all the stories, and all the articles you guys wrote. Thank you so much. My team appreciates you all, as well as myself. Dankoni vin.

 

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Mayweather #kontra?. Pacquiao Estas 12-rondo welterweight monda ĉampioneca unuigo vico antaŭenigita de Mayweather Antaŭenigoj kaj Pinta Senhonta Inc., Kaj estas sponsorita de Tecate trompo caracter, Superaj Bildoj kaj Skydance Produktadoj -Terminator Genisys, En teatra julio 1St, Superaj Bildoj & Skydance Produktadoj nuna MISIO NEEBLA: KANAJLA NACIO, En teatroj & IMAXa julio 31St, La Weinstein Firmao kaj la nova filmo Southpaw, Ĉefrolanta Jake Gyllenhaal, En teatroj ĉie Julio 24 Kaj Meksiko, Vivi ĝin Kredi ĝin. The pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View? and SHOWTIME PPV? Komencanta #?e 9:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. PT.