플로이드 Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao Square Off
In Another Classic Showdown

In The Welterweight Division

LAS VEGAS (4월 20, 2015) — It has often been said that “as the heavyweight division goes, 그래서 권투 간다,” but that has not always been the case and, 사실로, might not even be valid when viewed from a comprehensive perspective dating back to the late 19^제 세기. 에 권투, German author Bertram Job’s epic, 420-page coffee-table dissertation on all aspects of the sweet science, he writes that, “Elegance is the trademark of the slim and nimble stars in the under 147-pound weight class that has attracted insiders and admirers of beauty like no other.”

 

And so it is with what will be another benchmark entry in the rich history of the division when, 에할 수있다 2 라스 베이거스의 MGM 그랜드에서, 유료에 살고, 웰터급 챔피언 플로이드 “돈” 메이 (47-0, 26 KOS 호텔) takes on fellow titlist 매니 “팩맨” Pacquiao는(57-5-2, 38 KOS 호텔) in a long-anticipated unification showdown that will be the richest prizefight in the sport’s history, and which has drawn comparisons to some of the premier matchups in a weight class imprinted with that elegant trademark to which Job referred.

 

Although Pacquiao, the only fighter ever to win world championships in eight weight classes, and Mayweather, who has reigned in five weight classes, have not campaigned solely or even mostly as welterweights, it is hardly a surprise that the most important intersection of their remarkable careers comes in the same division for which so many of boxing’s greatest legends are primarily known.

 

The “gold standard” to which all welterweights aspire remains the late, great Sugar Ray Robinson. Born Walker Smith Jr., the skinny kid who had never fought in a sanctioned bout at any level was a tag-along with coach George Gainford to an amateur tournament in Kingston, 뉴욕 주. Asked if he had a flyweight he wished to enter, Gainford was about to say no when Smith tugged on his sleeve and said, “I’ll fight.” As it turned out, Gainford had an AAU card – you needed one to be certified as a non-professional – in the name of Ray Robinson, one of his boxers who had given up the sport. Smith/Robinson won a four-round decision, 과, although no one knew it then, thus was a legend born.

 

Robinson was 85-0 as an amateur before turning pro at 19 에 1940. 로 1951, 그는 ~였다 128-1-2 와 84 knockout victories. Although he is also remembered for winning the middleweight title five times, Robinson never lost as a welterweight, winning so often and so emphatically that the legendary trainer, 에디 퍼치, was moved to observe that, “He had everything. Boxing skills, 펀칭 능력, a great chin, 정신력. There was nothing he couldn’t do.”

 

Robinson also had an outsized ego, which perhaps is a necessary component to any great fighter’s mental makeup. Even a trace of doubt in one’s own ability is not conducive to success in the ring. Once, when asked about his “golf game,” 무하마드 알리, who didn’t play golf, responded, “내가 최고야, greatest of ’em all. I just haven’t played yet.”

 

Mayweather certainly brings that aura of invincibility to his work, and maybe not just because he has yet to lose as a professional. 에 2013, 그는 말했다, “Of course I feel unbeatable. 내가 최고야. I’m not going into any fight figuring that I’m beatable. I want to make a legacy for myself as the greatest fighter who ever entered the ring.”

 

Pacquiao는, while perhaps not as verbose, is no less secure in his own belief system. It is those heaping measures of talent and swagger that make Mayweather vs. Pacquiao a must-see event. Which of these outstanding fighters can make the other bend to his will? Who will have his name written in larger print in the big book of welterweights?

 

The International Boxing Hall of Fame has inducted 23 fighters who were, at one time or another, welterweight champions. In addition to Robinson, those whose plaques grace the hallowed hall include Sugar Ray Leonard, 로베르토 듀란, 토마스 Hearns은, 오스카 드 라 호야, 펠릭스 트리니다 드, 훌리오 세자르 차베스, Pernell 휘태커, 카르멘 바실, Henry Armstrong, 에밀 그리피스, Pipino Cuevas, 호세 Napoles, Curtis Cokes, Barney Ross, 아이 Gavilan에, 윌프레드 베니테스, 루이스 로드리게스, 미키 워커, Fritzie Zivic, 잭 브리튼, Jackie Fields, Ted “아이” Lewis and “Mysterious” Billy Smith. Mayweather and Pacquiao are of course assured of joining their ranks as soon as they become eligible to go onto the ballot.

 

The lead-up to Mayweather vs. Pacquiao has generated no shortage of comparisons to past welterweight clashes that are notable for the classic nature of those bouts, the widespread public interest attendant to them, 아니면 둘다.

 

Is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao more likely to be a repeat of, 말, Leonard-Duran I, which Duran won on a rousing unanimous decision on June 25, 1980, 몬트리올? The epic Leonard-Hearns I, 9월에. 16, 1981, which saw Leonard, trailing on the scorecards, rally for a dramatic, 14^제-round TKO at Caesars Palace? Trinidad’s controversial majority decision over De La Hoya in their Sept. 18, 1999, unification showdown at the Mandalay Bay? Or will it make its own mark in such a distinctive way that no comparisons can or should be drawn?

 

When it comes to unforgettable welterweight bouts, by now it should be obvious that anything and everything is possible. Mayweather and Pacquiao will make history, and add to it, by attempting to bend destiny each to their own purpose.

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메이 대. Pacquiao는 12 라운드 웰터급 세계 챔피언 통일 한판 승부 메이 프로모션 및 상위 순위 주식 회사에 의해 추진된다, Tecate가 후원합니다. 유료 텔레비전 방송이 공동 제작과 HBO가 유료가 공동으로 배포됩니다^® 그리고 쇼 타임 PPV^® 에서 시작 9 시이. AND/ 6 시이. PT.

 

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Quotables From Notables

매니 Pacquiao, Freddie Roach and Bob Arum

16 Days Before The Fight of the Century

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할리우드, 캘리포니아 주. (4월 16, 2015) – It was Manny Media Mania at 수요일 media workout for Fighter of the Decade, eight-division world champion and boxing superhero Congressman MANNY “팩맨” PACQUIAO. Pacquiao는 (57-5-2, 38 KOS 호텔), who represents the Sarangani province in the Philippines, hosted a Hollywood Media Workout with his Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and Hall of Promoter Bob Arum.

 

위에 300 media from around the globe flocked to Wild Card Boxing Club to ask the trio about Pacquiao’s 할 수있다 2 welterweight world championship unification battle against undefeated플로이드 “돈” MAYWEATHER JR. (47-0, 26 KOS 호텔), 라스 베이거스의 MGM 그랜드 가든 아레나에서.

 

메이 대. Pacquiao is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Top Rank Inc., the live pay-per-view telecast will be co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View^® 그리고 쇼 타임 PPV^® 에서 시작 9:00 시이. AND/ 6:00 시이. PT.

 

What Pacquiao, Top Rank CEO 밥 아 룸속 식물 and Hall of Fame trainer 프레디 로치 말했다수요일:

 

매니 Pacquiao, Eight-Division World Champion

 

“I feel very excited for the fight.

 

“I have a lot of sparring partners that are similar to Floyd’s fighting style, we have done well. We know what to expect.

 

“I have watched tape on Floyd to make sure that our strategy and technique in training camp is correct.

 

“My entire career defines my legacy; I have already accomplished great achievements in my career while excelling in different weight divisions. This fight is an additional achievement in my career; it’s the biggest fight in boxing history.

 

“I can say that beating Floyd would be the biggest victory of my career.

 

“More people are interested and informed about this fight now than they would’ve been five years ago.

 

“Style wise, I am the same fighter I was five years ago. My determination, inspiration and killer instinct is the exact same as it was five or six years ago.

 

“나를 위해, boxing is my passion. I enjoy boxing and giving honor to my country of the Philippines. My concern is to bring an exciting fight to my fans. My first concern going into every fight is how will be to be able to entertain my fans, give them enjoyment and make them happy.

 

“The reason I am so loved by fans is because of my reckless style of fighting. People like exciting fights with actual punches being thrown.”

 

밥 아 룸속 식물, Top Rank CEO

 

“Manny is motivated, he’s ready for the fight. I expect a great performance from him.

 

“It’s a very interesting fight because Floyd is a defensive specialist who has a good right hand and picks off his opponents. He’s an extraordinarily good fighter.

 

“Pacquiao’s strength is speed, particularly his foot speed and the fact that he throws so many punches and attacks from low angles. He really hits harder than Floyd does, so that’s really what it’s going to be about.

 

“Floyd has a different defense than 후안 마누엘 마르. His defense is primarily his shoulder roll. A lot of his defense is geared against a right handed fighter. 그 말한다면, I think Manny is going to surprise a lot of people with how he is going to be able to reach Floyd.

 

“I would say Manny is more motivated for this fight than any other fight I’ve seen him prepare for.

 

“기대하고 있어요 할 수있다 2. I love Manny’s chances of winning, that’s the main thing. He looks great, 그는 동기 부여, no nonsense, and I think he’s going to put on a performance for the ages. It’s going to be hard for him to top his performance against Oscar De La Hoya, but I think he will in this fight.”

프레디 로치, Pacquiao’s Hall of Fame Trainer

 

“We have a great idea of when and where we are going to attack Mayweather.

 

“This fight was five years in the making. Promoters should realize that these types of fights are what’s best for boxing and we should have more fights like this. I’m not surprised by the hype surrounding the fight.

 

“Manny has really raised the bar in this training camp. He’s a different Manny Pacquiao than I have seen him going into previous training camps. He is punching so much harder in training for this camp.

 

“Manny is better than ever, his attitude is different and I’ve never seen him work this hard. His speed is faster, his punches are harder. I’m really happy where he’s at. His legs look great; he’s on his toes all the time.

 

“Mayweather is a good counter-puncher, but Manny has faster hands and his combinations are better than Floyd’s.

 

“Both fighters have great experience, so I don’t believe that will be a factor in the fight. The biggest thing is that each fighter comes in with a different style. Floyd is a counter-puncher but Manny must be the one to enforce the fight.

 

“I believe that Manny being a southpaw will be a factor in this fight. Manny showed me tape of Floyd fighting a southpaw and told me that that is exactly what we are going to do in this fight.

 

“I can tell how much this fight means to Manny because he has watched tape on Floyd. Manny has never watched tape on any fighter before.

 

“Since Manny moved to 147 he hasn’t knocked many guys out, so getting the knockout in this fight isn’t a concern for me. If Manny fights at 140, then he does knock guys out, but at this weight he is fighting guys who are bigger than him.

 

“Floyd may be a bigger guy, but we will still win the fight.

 

“This fight is much bigger than when Manny fought 오스카 드 라 호야. Manny is a different person going into this fight. He hit me so hard the other day that I believe it’s the hardest I’ve ever been hit by a fighter who I’m training.

 

“I don’t believe that Floyd ever wanted this fight, he was forced to take it by the public and the media. I wouldn’t be surprised if Floyd pulled out now.”

 

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