According to reports surfacing early this morning, Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13, 2010. The fight hasn't officially been announced, but promoter Bob Arum has confirmed the meeting with Pacquiao, that Pacquiao signed off on the March 13th date, and said the results were "positive." Moving forward, some minor details need to be worked out with Mayweather's camp and Golden Boy promotions. Otherwise, it looks like we have our dream super fight.
Remember how people were saying that boxing was on the verge of death and that MMA was taking over? Insert: Mayweather/Pacquiao. Likely to be the biggest PPV sporting event of all time. They're saying both fighters can make somewhere between 40-50 million dollars. Also, that this fight has the potential to do 3 million PPV buys. This is an incredible day for sports, and in particular, the sport of boxing. Aside from all the money and figures, we have the two best pound for pound fighters in the sport. Very different styles. Very different personalities. Very different backgrounds. I've already seen the feuding amongst fans for months. African-Americans vs. Filipinos. Americans vs. Filipinos. Once this fight is announced, I expect it to take on a very intense tone.
I'm thrilled right now. I can't wait until HBO premieres Mayweather/Pacquiao 24/7.
SWEET SCIENCE PREVAILS!
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