Floyd Mayweather Jr. thinks Manny Pacquiao is a liar and a cheater because he’s not from America

Be careful of what you ask for because we all were wondering where Floyd Mayweather Jr was when he seemed to be silent for about a week during the middle of this month.

But now he’s back and he’s got plenty to say. In a recent interview, Floyd basically said that Manny Pacquiao was a liar because he’s not from America. Let’s examine Floyd’s comment further.

“We got athletes that live in our own country that lie to the American citizens about taking certain enhancement drugs. Now, Manny Pacquiao is not even from this country and don’t even live in this country so imagine what he will tell the American people.” Floyd Mayweather Jr Allhiphop.com

There are so many things wrong about these comments that I don’t even know where to begin. So let’s take it one step at a time. (Q & A)

“American athletes who lie to the Public”

I can’t believe I have agreed with Floyd twice in one day but he’s right when it comes to this statement. There are plenty of athletes that lie about using PEDs. Just look at Major League Baseball. There’s no professional sport other than Cycling that has been hit with more controversy over PEDs.

“Manny Pacquiao is not even from this country”

In 2010, there’s nothing wrong with an athlete not being from this country. Some of the greatest athletes in the NBA aren’t even from America like 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash. In baseball, arguably the best players aren’t from this country like Albert Pujols. So to even bring this up is a waste of time. You don’t have to be from America to be a great and honest athlete.

“so imagine what he will tell the American people”

Just because Manny is from another country doesn’t mean he’s a liar and it also doesn’t mean that foreign athletes are liars. In fact, some of the greatest ambassadors to America’s najor professional sports are foreign athletes like Yao Ming, Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem Olajuwan. None of these athletes are considered liars because they are from another country.

Amy Kragen Sacramento, CA “Is Floyd Mayweather Jr insane?”

I think Floyd has become insane. Just look at some of his latest comments.

* He talks about Shane Mosley’s divorce Mayweather’s comments hit Shane Mosley below the belt
* He compares himself to Martin Luther King Jr and Malcom X Mayweather Jr compares himself and his ‘Drug Crusade’ to Martin Luther King Jr and Malcom X
* He says that he only lives for himself and not the fans Floyd Mayweather Jr ‘I live for Floyd Mayweather, I don’t live for the fans’

Casey Drayton Sacramento CA “Did Floyd really say that foreigners are liars?”

Go to the beginning of my article and tell me what you think. In fact, watch the video below. I’ve already had more people share their disgust with me over their initial hearing of his comments than I have in the last few weeks.

Conclusion

Just because American athletes have lied to the public doesn’t mean foreign athletes are liars. Hey Floyd, I can imagine what Manny would say to the public. He would say that he gives everything to God and that he wants to honor his country. In fact read the following article for what Manny has said to the public: Manny Pacquiao lives to honor his country, the fans, and God. Mayweather only lives for himself

How do comments like these translate into Manny being a liar? Simply, they don’t. Mayweather has once again gone too far with his “gum bumping”.

Source: Rick Rockwell  | Examiner.com

Has Pacquiao’s training sessions become ‘The Event’ that everyone wants to see?

With each week of training, comes more excitement and amazing news from the Wild Card Gym. In addition to the amazement of Pacquiao’s current level of conditioning, there’s a continual flow of Hollywood stars visiting and some top notch sparring partners. Has Pacquiao’s training sessions become “The Event” that everyone wants to see?


Pacquiao’s Conditioning

With Pacquiao already in “fight night” shape, the buzz coming out of the Wild Card Gym is deafening. Check out what they are saying:

“Manny is ready to fight this Saturday, He did 15 rounds in the mitts without even a sip of water,” Alex Ariza, Manila Bulletin

“No problem, I feel very good, “After only two weeks in the gym, I already felt great” Manny Pacquiao, Manila Bulletin

“He’s getting rave reviews on his performance in the gym, and everybody is saying they can’t believe how great he’s looking. He can [even] fight tomorrow.” Bob Arum, ABS-CBN News

Sparring Partners

With his conditioning level already being high, Manny has been able to take on some top notch sparring partners who have also marveled at his abilities.

“He's got the power, the speed… He never gets tired,” Abdullai Amidu, ABS-CBN News
Abdullai Amidu is an undefeated welterweight from Ghana who 18-0 with 17 wins coming by way of knockouts.

According to ABS-CBS News, Steve Forbes will be coming in next week to spar with Manny. Forbes was the former sparring partner for Oscar De La Hoya who also took Oscar to the distance when they fought in 2008.

For more on his precious sparring partners - Will Pacquiao’s dominant sparring sessions transfer over to the Clottey fight?

More Hollywood Stars

Jackie Smith Sacramento, CA “Isn’t it exciting to see all these Hollywood stars show up?”

It’s very exciting for all Pacquiao fans to see the respect and admiration he gets from other celebrities. The Wild Card Gym is turning into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with all the stars that are showing up to see Manny “Mr. Hollywood” Pacquiao in action.

The latest star to appear was Academy Award winner Robert Duvall best known for his roles in “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now”. Duvall was taken back by Manny’s skills, “He’s very focused in a tranquil way.”

Source: Rick Rockwell  | Examiner.com

Will Pacquiao’s dominant sparring sessions transfer over to the Clottey fight?

If his sparring sessions are any indications, Manny Pacquiao looks scary and dominant. A warning to all potential sparring partners, Pacquiao will hurt you and this should also be a serious concern for Clottey and any future opponent of Pacquiao.

Not only is he in great shape, but he is also completely focused. But, will his dominance in the sparring sessions transfer over to the Clottey fight?

Bryan Brooks
Pacquiao’s first sparring partner, Bryan Brooks, took such a beating in 4 rounds of sparring that Freddie Roach said he won’t be bringing him back.

* “[Pacquiao] did really well. He’s already following the game plan. This was a good sparring partner for Shane Mosley but I don’t think I’m going to bring him back… he got hurt a few times. Manny was too much for him. He did whatever he wanted too. He was playing with him a little bit. He likes to play with his audience a little bit.” Source: ABS CBN News

Joseph Benavidez
Joseph is a 2009 National Golden Gloves light-welterweight champion who just turned pro. He’s 17 and stands at 5’11”. He went two rounds with Pacquiao, According to reports, Manny just toyed with him the whole time.

* “He toyed with the guy. He was supposed to be a phenom,”.. Winchell Campos, Philstar.com


Mike Dallas
Dallas is an undefeated light-welterweight with a record of 11-0-1. He’s 23 yrs old and came out of his sparring session with Pacquiao beaten and almost knocked out twice.

* “Dallas was groggy in the second round as Manny was really going after him. While he (Dallas) was a lot slower than Pacquiao, he was coming forward and getting hit and nearly knocked him out” .. ABS-CBN’s Dyan Castillejo


Others
Pacquiao has also beaten up on long-time sparring partner Ray Beltran. Coming in shortly, will be Abdullai Amidu, the welterweight from Ghana who is undefeated in 18 fights with 17 wins coming by way of knockouts.


Shannon Brown Sacramento, CA “Do you think that Pacquiao’s sparring dominance reflects of what he will do to Clottey?” Shannon, yes I do. What this tells me is that Pacquiao is in tremendous shape. He’s mentally and physically focused on beating Clottey. Make no mistake about it, Pacquiao isn’t looking to outpoint Clottey, he’s looking to knock him out.

Nicholas Barnes Rancho Cordova, CA “Should Clottey be scared of how good Pacquiao looks in training?” Clottey should have been concerned in the first place for having to face the best boxer. But, now he should be absolutely terrified because Manny is so dialed in and physically dominant right now. He’s taking good sparring partners and destroying them. He’s toying with them. He’s “firing on all cylinders” which should scare any man especially his opponents. I have absolutely no doubt about it, Pacquiao will dominate Clottey come March 13th.


Let’s close the article with the following quote from Alex Ariza, Pacquiao’s fitness guru:

* “He looked phenomenal today. He looked the best that I’ve probably seen him. His footwork, speed, power was unreal."

Source: Rick Rockwell  | Examiner.com

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

Floyd Mayweather Jr ‘All we want is for Pacman to take a $25 million dollar drug test’

He’s back. Like the ground hog that comes out of his hole to tell us if we are going to get 6 more weeks of winter or not, Floyd Mayweather Jr has come out of his hole to tell us what he thinks about everything.

Specifically, Floyd is back on the path of publicly speaking about Manny Pacquiao and drug tests. He’s once again trying to get the public to sway in his favor. Let’s examine Floyd’s latest comments.

“Manny wouldn't take a $25 million drug test....I'm trying to clean up sports..make a change. You don't start off your career as average, and then after your turn 25, become extraordinary. All we want is for Pacman to take a $25 million dollar drug test, and we got a fight".. FMJ on the Jim Rome Radio Show

Can someone please tell Mayweather Jr that he has an upcoming fight with Shane Mosley and not Manny Pacquiao? Can someone also tell Mayweather that Pacquiao agreed to take the drug tests right after the fight and 24 days before the fight? Does Floyd not comprehend that just because Manny didn’t agree to his demands, of specific dates for testing, that it doesn’t mean that Manny said no to the drug tests?

You know what; right now I would rather listen to the ground hog than listen to what Floyd has to say. It’s like he lives in his own little world and whatever he thinks, is the gospel truth. Bill Dolans Sacramento, CA “Does Floyd actually believe what comes out of his own mouth?” Yes Bill, Floyd does believe it and there’s no convincing him otherwise.

With less than 3 months until his fight with Mosley, Floyd is focusing way too much on an opponent that he may never face, especially if they can’t come to an agreement on the specific time frame for drug testing.

Jennifer Martinez, Citrus Heights, CA “Does Floyd realize that Mosley wants to hurt him bad?” Jennifer, I don’t think he thinks Mosley can hurt him. But, Mayweather needs to realize that Mosley is coming to hurt him and knock him out. There’s no love or respect between the two. The fight is “on” and 10 years of bad blood will be spilled during the fight.

To me, this is another example of how Floyd disrespects his opponents. He misconstrues the facts with Pacquiao to win public support and then he ignores Mosley like he has done for 10 years now. Unfortunately, whether we like it or not, boxing is stuck with Mayweather until either Mosley or Pacquiao can KO him.

Source: Rick Rockwell  | Examiner.com

Manny Pacquiao or Tiger Woods, who’s the real Athlete of the Decade?

The Philippine Sportswriter Association has voted Manny Pacquiao the athlete of the decade. The Associated Press voted Tiger Woods the athlete of the decade. But who is the real athlete of the decade? Let’s examine some of their accomplishments and make our own vote.

Manny Pacquiao won 26 of his 27 fights this decade on his way to winning 7 titles in 7 different weight classes which has never been done before in the history of Boxing. Pacquiao also defeated the decades’s biggest names like Oscar De La Hoya. He is considered the pound for pound best fighter in the world.

Tiger Woods has long been considered the greatest golfer in the world. He won 64 tournaments including 12 majors during the decade. Woods won more tournaments in the decade than all but 4 golfers have ever won in their career. Woods made over 81 million dollars in winnings during the decade.

Now, I’m going to let you think about your answer before I give mine.

First off, I don’t think golfers should even be considered athletes. Second, there’s no way Tiger Woods should have been voted over some of the other guys on the list. Tennis star Roger Federer has won more grand slam titles in the history of tennis and he finished 3rd. Tennis players will be chasing Roger’s career records for decades to come. Woods is still chasing Jack Nicklaus. But let’s get back to the comparison with Pac-Man.

The worse thing about all of this is the fact that Pacquiao didn’t even crack the list. This man has put on a historical march to boxing immortality and he’s not even considered in the same breath with a golfer, a swimmer, a tennis player, a sprinter, and a cyclist. Sometimes the American media can have extreme tunnel vision. Pacquiao fought for his accomplishments while Tiger swung a club and hopped into a cart. This disgusts me..

Manny Pacquiao was and is the better athlete in every sense of the word. And we are only debating the merits of their athletic accomplishments. We haven’t even gotten into personal lives and all of the scandals.

The Philippine Sportswriter Association got it right when they voted Pacquiao athlete of the decade. It’s a shame that the rest of the world didn’t see it that way.

Source: Rick Rockwell  | examiner.com