We're all on edge, we read every article, ****yze every rumor. Here is the truth. Ladies and gentlemen as it will play out in the coming months. Be sure of this I can promise it. First, we will see Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Sep. 19th at the MGM in Las Vegas. It's a done deal. All of this negotiating has always been for September, when they tell you a deal is close September has always been the date. We will see Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto May 2nd. If you need proof the Canelo vs. Cotto fight falling through should be proof enough. The devil is in the details. We will also see Manny Pacquiao vs. Mikey Garcia. April 4th most likely in Houston, Texas. One good win against a Hispanic on American soil is what they want from Manny. The only question is how many of us will buy? I know the opinion of the folks involved, their answer is everybody. Everybody will buy. Absence makes the heart(wallet) grow fonder...
Everybody involved feels Mayweather will decision Cotto. Mikey coming up to 140+ catch weight (most likely 144) is believed to be to small for Pacquiao and coming off a long layoff makes the perfect big name opponent for Manny.
Pac has fought in Houston before. A big fight in front of a huge audience in the U.S is exactly what many involved feel is needed.
Considering all factors this is the only logical way it can play out. Should Cotto lose to Canelo he becomes a no opponent for anyone. Thus the fight was cancelled. If Floyd defeats Manny or vice versa, then Cotto becomes a non opponent. From a matchmaking perspective Miguel Cotto is the most valuable name in boxing. His name means a huge payday but only if the fight is made before May vs. Pac. Why make a $120 Million today when you can make $80mill today and $150 mill in Sept??
I can't, for the life of me, understand why anyone buys a Mayweather fight any more. The only one I have been involved in purchasing was the Cotto fight. Before that, it was the Mosley fight.
Agreed Pac doesn't need to fight Mikey. But, if his camp feels he can win, why not fight and beat a popular Hispanic fighter in front of his fan base. Houston's large stadium along with MSG can produce the largest live gate in the business.
And why risk the $150 million by fighting another opponent earlier and possibly risking getting cut, or breaking a hand, or any other injury that can postpone a major fight. Then you're just left with making $80 million.
I'm assuming everybody who disagrees feel May vs Pac is a done deal for May 2nd? No way that happens. with Cotto being free and Mikey with Top Rank moving up these are the fights we will see guaranteed. May 2nd Floyd vs. Cotto 2 April 4th Pac vs Mikey Garcia
