Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight

AFBlues · 04-13-2011, 10:42 PM

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The defamation lawsuit filed by Manny Pacquiao against Floyd Mayweather Jr. et al has passed its preliminary stage after a Nevada court judge denied Mayweather's motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit will now go on trial and the case will be heard and decided based on evidence presented in court.

To a number of boxing fans, the live lawsuit will put pressure on Mayweather to consider his options to avoid possible conviction that would derail plans for his future fights.

Mayweather is facing several lawsuits now pending in Nevada courts including a $3.4 million IRS tax recovery case for his 2009 earnings. Three years ago he was forced to pay $5.6 millionin unpaid taxes for 2007 earnings.

Obviously Mayweather needs more money to settle his pressing financial obligations.The IRS case and the different lawsuits now pending in Nevada courts require substantial amount for settlement including legal fees of topnotch lawyers working on his cases.

Here are five reasons why Floyd Mayweather Jr may finally decide to face Manny Pacquiao in the ring sooner than most boxing fans think.

First, Mayweather has not fought for one year since his unimpressive win over Shane Mosley last year. He needs to fight again to replenish his reported dwindling funds with a large chunk reportedly invested in his film productionventure with his friend 50 Cent. He may have to find a way to get out of the Pacquiao lawsuit to earn a fight.

Secondly, it was understandable for Mayweather to take for granted the defamation case filed by Pacquiao during the preliminary stage of the lawsuit. But as soon as the judge denied Mayweather's motion to dismiss and ruled that the case must go on trial, it now becomes a different ballgame for the undefeated boxer.

Third, the prospect of being convicted and the possibility of jail term is a serious matter and a possible "way out" is for him to agree on certain terms with Pacquiao and his lawyers for an out of court settlement.

Fourth, In a possible settlement, Mayweather could drop his original demand for full random blood test and hopefully agree to seven-day window for random blood sampling as some fans suggest.

It may be recalled that Mayweather demanded the test be done all the way up to fight night which Pacquiao rejected claiming he is weaken when blood is drawn from his body few days closer to the fight

And finally, the live defamation lawsuit forces both fighters to act swiftly by reaching an out of court settlement before they are both asked to appear in court for cross examination by their respective counsels which could turn embarrassing if one is found lying and a time-consuming exercise as well.

Will Cooling · 04-13-2011, 10:47 PM

Floyd's victory over Mosley was "unimpressive"? Fuck off troll.

bballchump11 · 04-13-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by will cooling

floyd's victory over mosley was "unimpressive"? Fuck off troll.

+1

dodong · 04-13-2011, 10:54 PM

Floyd better make the fight now, put that money on the side, so when he comes out after 5-10 years, he can still live comfortably.

caneman · 04-13-2011, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will Cooling

Floyd's victory over Mosley was "unimpressive"? Fuck off troll.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bballchump11

+1

It was impressive.

Pac is fighting the same Mosley that Floyd fought.

When Pac destroys Mosley, will you say it was impressive?

tliang1000 · 04-13-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by caneman

It was impressive.

Pac is fighting the same Mosley that Floyd fought.

When Pac destroys Mosley, will you say it was impressive?

Was Floyd aware that he was competitng with pac when he was fighting with mosley? or does he just assume that pac will eat his leftovers?

what a retarded thing to say.

Leon · 04-13-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by caneman

It was impressive.

Pac is fighting the same Mosley that Floyd fought.

When Pac destroys Mosley, will you say it was impressive?

No, he's not. This Mosley is ONE MORE YEAR OLDER. That's 12 more months onto his life tab.

janeschicken · 04-13-2011, 11:10 PM

Common sense here... if you REALLY wanted to fight a guy, would you take a year off in the midst of your potential opponent's climb to international prominence and recognition? Would you walk away from that multi-million dollar venture given:

a) this is the theatre of the unexpected and anyone can be upset on any given night? And one defeat can throw the dynamics of and public appeal for a megafight out the window for good?
b) your potential rival has moved into politics and there are rumblings about how much longer he'll be around?
c) the media is openly calling you a coward for not taking said fight, thus forever tarnishing your legacy in the process?

It's just not the behavior of a man who sees an prime opportunity and wants to exploit it while there's a window. Maybe because it is, in fact, a PRIME opportunity.

Hermit · 04-13-2011, 11:12 PM

Jail time in a civil case? Who writes this stuff?

DobyZhee · 04-13-2011, 11:21 PM

its bleacher report.

TERRIBLE ARTICLE.

Disregard.

ryan_c · 04-13-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

No, he's not. This Mosley is ONE MORE YEAR OLDER. That's 12 more months onto his life tab.

This Mosley is not coming from a long layoff. So they are equal.

kingmiller8282 · 04-13-2011, 11:31 PM

Damn Trolls!!!

Jaguar · 04-13-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DobyZhee

its bleacher report.

TERRIBLE ARTICLE.

Disregard.

This.

Floyd is not hurting for money at all! The 3 or 4 million he owes the IRS he can get just by selling some jewelry.

I am NOT a fan of the bling or showy lifestyle, but I came across this article which shows some of Floyd's bets and purchases, and the way he lives. It is poorly written in my opinion, and the author is kind of a clown (look at his pictures), but if this guy is hurting for money, then I am Filipino.

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People who need to change their lives or take action to cover a 4 million dollar debt, do not gamble $300,000 on 1 half of college basketball. The small part of his watch collection that you see in this article is more than enough to cover whatever little winnings Pacquiao might (but likely will not) get from this joke of a trial, and/or what the IRS wants.

bballchump11 · 04-13-2011, 11:33 PM

http://cdn.ifandco.com/wp-content/up...ON-400x300.jpg
damn they said they're 4 million dollars total

jazzysoul06 · 04-13-2011, 11:38 PM

Can someone please point out the last person who went to jail/prison over defamation of character/slander/libel?

I may be wrong, but I can't think of a single person. This usually ends up with fines, and retractions/apologies.

04-13-2011, 10:42 PM	#1
AFBlues Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 983 vCash: 1000	Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] The defamation lawsuit filed by Manny Pacquiao against Floyd Mayweather Jr. et al has passed its preliminary stage after a Nevada court judge denied Mayweather's motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit will now go on trial and the case will be heard and decided based on evidence presented in court. To a number of boxing fans, the live lawsuit will put pressure on Mayweather to consider his options to avoid possible conviction that would derail plans for his future fights. Mayweather is facing several lawsuits now pending in Nevada courts including a $3.4 million IRS tax recovery case for his 2009 earnings. Three years ago he was forced to pay $5.6 millionin unpaid taxes for 2007 earnings. Obviously Mayweather needs more money to settle his pressing financial obligations.The IRS case and the different lawsuits now pending in Nevada courts require substantial amount for settlement including legal fees of topnotch lawyers working on his cases. Here are five reasons why Floyd Mayweather Jr may finally decide to face Manny Pacquiao in the ring sooner than most boxing fans think. First, Mayweather has not fought for one year since his unimpressive win over Shane Mosley last year. He needs to fight again to replenish his reported dwindling funds with a large chunk reportedly invested in his film productionventure with his friend 50 Cent. He may have to find a way to get out of the Pacquiao lawsuit to earn a fight. Secondly, it was understandable for Mayweather to take for granted the defamation case filed by Pacquiao during the preliminary stage of the lawsuit. But as soon as the judge denied Mayweather's motion to dismiss and ruled that the case must go on trial, it now becomes a different ballgame for the undefeated boxer. Third, the prospect of being convicted and the possibility of jail term is a serious matter and a possible "way out" is for him to agree on certain terms with Pacquiao and his lawyers for an out of court settlement. Fourth, In a possible settlement, Mayweather could drop his original demand for full random blood test and hopefully agree to seven-day window for random blood sampling as some fans suggest. It may be recalled that Mayweather demanded the test be done all the way up to fight night which Pacquiao rejected claiming he is weaken when blood is drawn from his body few days closer to the fight And finally, the live defamation lawsuit forces both fighters to act swiftly by reaching an out of court settlement before they are both asked to appear in court for cross examination by their respective counsels which could turn embarrassing if one is found lying and a time-consuming exercise as well.
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Will Cooling Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,618 vCash: 500	Re: Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight Floyd's victory over Mosley was "unimpressive"? Fuck off troll.
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dodong Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9,051 vCash: 75	Re: Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight Floyd better make the fight now, put that money on the side, so when he comes out after 5-10 years, he can still live comfortably.
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04-13-2011, 11:10 PM	#8
janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10,847 vCash: 1442	Re: Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight Common sense here... if you REALLY wanted to fight a guy, would you take a year off in the midst of your potential opponent's climb to international prominence and recognition? Would you walk away from that multi-million dollar venture given: a) this is the theatre of the unexpected and anyone can be upset on any given night? And one defeat can throw the dynamics of and public appeal for a megafight out the window for good? b) your potential rival has moved into politics and there are rumblings about how much longer he'll be around? c) the media is openly calling you a coward for not taking said fight, thus forever tarnishing your legacy in the process? It's just not the behavior of a man who sees an prime opportunity and wants to exploit it while there's a window. Maybe because it is, in fact, a PRIME opportunity.
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04-13-2011, 11:12 PM	#9
Hermit BUM East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bumfuck, Egypt Posts: 22,731 vCash: 1098	Re: Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight Jail time in a civil case? Who writes this stuff?
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04-13-2011, 11:21 PM	#10
DobyZhee ESB Junkie East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 41,066 vCash: 928	Re: Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight its bleacher report. TERRIBLE ARTICLE. Disregard.
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04-13-2011, 11:31 PM	#12
kingmiller8282 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 522 vCash: 1000	Re: Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight Damn Trolls!!!
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bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: GA Posts: 33,587 vCash: 524	Re: Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight http://cdn.ifandco.com/wp-content/up...ON-400x300.jpg damn they said they're 4 million dollars total
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04-13-2011, 11:38 PM	#15
jazzysoul06 Byrd Gang, Bitch ESB Jr Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 117 vCash: 1000	Re: Floyd Mayweather: Five Reasons Pacquiao's Lawsuit Means They'll Finally Fight Can someone please point out the last person who went to jail/prison over defamation of character/slander/libel? I may be wrong, but I can't think of a single person. This usually ends up with fines, and retractions/apologies.
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