Floyd Mayweather Jr ‘I don’t need Manny Pacquiao, he needs me’

In a recent interview, Floyd Mayweather Jr said that he doesn't need Manny but Manny does need him. Floyd believes that “all roads” lead to “Money” Mayweather.

Well, I’m here to once again dispute these claims from Floyd and try to provide some logical points to back up my dispute. So, let’s examine Mayweather’s statement:

* “How can you be indestructible with three losses and he's been knocked out twice? The new Pacquiao? The one who don't want to take the test? All roads lead to Floyd Mayweather. I don't need Manny Pacquiao. For him to get his biggest payday he needs me. With or without Pacquiao I will make $200 million easy, with or without him” … source: Boxingscene.com


Random Blood Tests
I have lost track of how many times that I’ve had to set the record clear with the blood tests issue. I’m hoping this will be the last time but I doubt it since we live in a world with so much ignorance. Anyhow, Manny Pacquiao had agreed to take the blood tests just not on Floyd’s time frame. For Floyd to say “The one who don't want to take the test?” only further proves my point that he doesn’t think before he speaks. He misconstrues the facts to fit his argument and he manipulates the naive.

“All Roads Lead to Mayweather”
Mike Burns Sacramento, CA “I’m sure that there’s at least 1 KFC on each road that leads to Mayweather.” Well, it’s true that some roads might lead to Mayweather and there might be a KFC or two along the way. However, not ‘all” roads lead to him. Pacquiao and Mosley have both proven to be great fighters with HOF careers and they haven’t fought Mayweather yet. In fact, a Pacquiao vs. Mosley fight would add a huge boost to each fighter’s resume and it has nothing to do with Mayweather. If neither of them fought Mayweather, they would still be considered great fighters.

I don’t need Manny, he needs Me
Alan Reed Sacramento, CA “Do u think Manny or Floyd needs the other more?” Alan, let me give you the long version of my answer. Manny Pacquiao is the world’s best fighter and makes a ton of money with his fights. His “stock” and popularity have risen in boxing and America to amazing heights. He’s won too many awards to type in this article. But, he needs Floyd? Absolutely, not true. Hey Floyd, it’s well documented that potential side effects of Xylocaine are delusions/dementia. I’m beginning to think that Floyd is starting to experience these side effects.

Floyd is the one who has a questionable career. His undefeated record is debated by many of his peers and boxing scholars. Floyd is ranked behind Manny in the “pound 4 pound” rankings. If anything, Floyd needs Manny more than Manny needs Floyd. A victory over Pacquiao would silent all the doubters, criticism, and naysayers. A victory over Pacquiao would give Floyd the solidification of being an All-Time great. Unfortunately, Floyd doesn’t realize this. Even worse, he doesn’t realize that he can’t beat Manny.

And lastly, the obsession that Floyd has with Pacquiao (evident by his continual bashing of Manny) is further proof that Floyd needs Manny more. If you didn't need someone, then you wouldn't talk about him in every interview especially when you are fighting another opponent.

Source: Rick Rockwell  | Examiner.com