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November 13, 2009
Photographer down, “Iron” Mike Tyson wins by TKO.
At the Los Angeles, Ca. International Airport a scuffle is said to have taken place between a paparazzi and “Iron” Mike Tyson. The paparazzi is said to have fallen to the ground and was treated for a cut on his forehead. I will have to stand by the Champ on this one. For some 15 years I took photos of nearly every boxer, referee and boxing official in the sport including “Iron” Mike and not once was I ever attacked by any of them, including Tyson. Boxing is about Respect, show no respect to a boxer and consider yourself fortunate to get away with only a cut to the forehead. A camera on hand does not give anyone the right to shove it in anyone’s face or to vade someone’s privacy unless he or she is willing to end in TKO.
Way to go Mike!
Miguel Cotto vs Manny Pacquiao
Cotto, with a record of 35 fights, 34 wins with 27 of them by kayo and only 1 loss, will face Manny Pacquiao, with a record of 54 fights, 49 wins, 37 by kayo, 3 losses and 2 draws on November 14th, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The third man in the ring on that night will be Referee Mr. Kenny Bayless.
How much of the old Cotto will show up on that night? Did the beating he took when he was defeated by Antonio Margarito show on that night? Pacquiao’s trainer, Mr. Freddie Roach, seems to think so. He was quoted as saying, “Cotto is too slow and doesn’t have much left.” When Pacquiao fought and defeated Ricky Hatton, he looked like a champion should look. So, if we are to determine the victor of this up and coming contest on those basics we should be ready to crown the pride of the Philippines. Many see Pacquiao as the best fighter in the world, but I for one, at this point in time, see him as being the third best fighter in the world. He first must get past Miguel Cotto. He only has one loss on his record, compared to three losses on Manny’s record. If Pacquiao is successful on November 14th , he then should prepare to meet the fighter that I, as well as many others, see as the best fighter in the world. No other than Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Mayweather, Jr. is the fighter he must first defeat and hand him his first loss, before claiming “Pound for Pound” the best in the world. I’m sure trainer Freddie Roach feels confident he can train his fighter to go on to defeat Mayweather, Jr. He is considered by many to be the number one trainer in the world, but Floyd Mayweather, Jr. also has one of the very best trainers in the sport and could also be seen as the best in the world. His Uncle, two time world champion, Roger “The Black Mamba” Mayweather is a proven great with his fighter being victorious fight after fight. Mayweather vs Pacquiao is a must be.
November 20, 2009
Crown boxing, Match maker Mr. Frank Luca.. A great night of boxing at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets now! Doors open at 6:00 PM
Franco Floyd Fontanero
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Photographer down, “Iron” Mike Tyson wins by TKO.
At the Los Angeles, Ca. International Airport a scuffle is said to have taken place between a paparazzi and “Iron” Mike Tyson. The paparazzi is said to have fallen to the ground and was treated for a cut on his forehead. I will have to stand by the Champ on this one. For some 15 years I took photos of nearly every boxer, referee and boxing official in the sport including “Iron” Mike and not once was I ever attacked by any of them, including Tyson. Boxing is about Respect, show no respect to a boxer and consider yourself fortunate to get away with only a cut to the forehead. A camera on hand does not give anyone the right to shove it in anyone’s face or to vade someone’s privacy unless he or she is willing to end in TKO.
Way to go Mike!
Miguel Cotto vs Manny Pacquiao
Cotto, with a record of 35 fights, 34 wins with 27 of them by kayo and only 1 loss, will face Manny Pacquiao, with a record of 54 fights, 49 wins, 37 by kayo, 3 losses and 2 draws on November 14th, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The third man in the ring on that night will be Referee Mr. Kenny Bayless.
How much of the old Cotto will show up on that night? Did the beating he took when he was defeated by Antonio Margarito show on that night? Pacquiao’s trainer, Mr. Freddie Roach, seems to think so. He was quoted as saying, “Cotto is too slow and doesn’t have much left.” When Pacquiao fought and defeated Ricky Hatton, he looked like a champion should look. So, if we are to determine the victor of this up and coming contest on those basics we should be ready to crown the pride of the Philippines. Many see Pacquiao as the best fighter in the world, but I for one, at this point in time, see him as being the third best fighter in the world. He first must get past Miguel Cotto. He only has one loss on his record, compared to three losses on Manny’s record. If Pacquiao is successful on November 14th , he then should prepare to meet the fighter that I, as well as many others, see as the best fighter in the world. No other than Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Mayweather, Jr. is the fighter he must first defeat and hand him his first loss, before claiming “Pound for Pound” the best in the world. I’m sure trainer Freddie Roach feels confident he can train his fighter to go on to defeat Mayweather, Jr. He is considered by many to be the number one trainer in the world, but Floyd Mayweather, Jr. also has one of the very best trainers in the sport and could also be seen as the best in the world. His Uncle, two time world champion, Roger “The Black Mamba” Mayweather is a proven great with his fighter being victorious fight after fight. Mayweather vs Pacquiao is a must be.
November 20, 2009
Crown boxing, Match maker Mr. Frank Luca.. A great night of boxing at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets now! Doors open at 6:00 PM
Franco Floyd Fontanero
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November 20, 2009
“Pretty Boy” now known as “Money” Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Says “Bring it on Mr. Pacman!”
Mayweather has been quoted as saying that if Pacquiao wants to take him on, all he has to do is step up to the plate. Undefeated Mayweather also was quoted as saying, “But like all the rest, he is not the one.” He believes Manny, like all the rest of his opponents, will fail. But, not everyone sides with Mayweather on that. In a poll taken by AOL, “Who do you think would win the fight?”
out of 46,889 votes; 72 % believe Pacquiao would win, compared with only 28 % that believe Mayweather would be victorious. But numbers, of course, would mean nothing to the forever self-assured, slick and quick Mayweather. Of these two great fighters, who do we really believe would come out being “Pound for Pound”. I don’t believe that Mayweather or Pacquiao have ever fought another fighter of the likes of them. Pacquiao is relentless and throws punches in bunches, and always pedal to the metal. Whereas Mayweather, with his quickness and elusiveness, makes it so difficult for his opponent to connect. (you can’t hit what you can’t see). Others that have fought Mayweather after the fight have been heard saying, “You don’t realize just how fast Mayweather is, until you step in the ring with him”.
I don’t believe Mayweather throws as many punches as Pacquiao, so would that mean Pacquiao would win on points? But on the other hand what if he can’t connect, and with his quickness, Mayweather counters and connects? If that was to be the case, Mayweather would then defeat Pacquiao. For me to call this fight is somewhat difficult. But if I were a betting man and going to bet on the winner of the fight I would lay $1 on Pacquiao and $2 on Mayweather. As great as I believe Manny is, I still would give the fine edge to Floyd. Under no circumstances would I intentionally take anything from either one of these great fighters.
I only ask the question, “Was Miguel Cotto a beaten fighter before he even stepped in the ring against Manny?” The beating he took in his loss to Antonio Margarito, I do believe, took alot out of Mr. Cotto.. He was not the fighter he was before that fight. Well, for that matter, trainer Freddy Roach had said, “Cotto is slow and doesn’t have nothing.”
It is not something unheard of when a fighter takes a beating and/or is knocked out that he or she are never the same fighter again. In retrospect look at the before and after Fernando Vargas in the great battle against Felix “Tito” Trinidad. After that fight, Vargas was never the same fighter. When Pacquiao fought Juan Manuel Marquez the first time (May 8, 2004 ) the fight was scored a draw and when he fought him the second time (March 15, 2008) he was awarded the win by a highly disputed split decision. Many thought Marquez had won the fight. When Mayweather fought Marquez, Marquez would have been better off if would have stayed home. The fight was pretty much a one sided affair.
And so I could go on and on, trying to figure the outcome of the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight, but I best leave that to those with a bit more savvy. Without question, if indeed this fight comes to be, it will surely be one of the most anticipated (as well as one of the richest fights) to have taken place in a long time.
Floyd and Manny, two great fighters, Roger Mayweather and Freddy Roach, two great trainers, that can only = one great fight!
With respect to all.
Franco Floyd Fontanero www.seeyouatthefights.com
“Pretty Boy” now known as “Money” Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Says “Bring it on Mr. Pacman!”
Mayweather has been quoted as saying that if Pacquiao wants to take him on, all he has to do is step up to the plate. Undefeated Mayweather also was quoted as saying, “But like all the rest, he is not the one.” He believes Manny, like all the rest of his opponents, will fail. But, not everyone sides with Mayweather on that. In a poll taken by AOL, “Who do you think would win the fight?”
out of 46,889 votes; 72 % believe Pacquiao would win, compared with only 28 % that believe Mayweather would be victorious. But numbers, of course, would mean nothing to the forever self-assured, slick and quick Mayweather. Of these two great fighters, who do we really believe would come out being “Pound for Pound”. I don’t believe that Mayweather or Pacquiao have ever fought another fighter of the likes of them. Pacquiao is relentless and throws punches in bunches, and always pedal to the metal. Whereas Mayweather, with his quickness and elusiveness, makes it so difficult for his opponent to connect. (you can’t hit what you can’t see). Others that have fought Mayweather after the fight have been heard saying, “You don’t realize just how fast Mayweather is, until you step in the ring with him”.
I don’t believe Mayweather throws as many punches as Pacquiao, so would that mean Pacquiao would win on points? But on the other hand what if he can’t connect, and with his quickness, Mayweather counters and connects? If that was to be the case, Mayweather would then defeat Pacquiao. For me to call this fight is somewhat difficult. But if I were a betting man and going to bet on the winner of the fight I would lay $1 on Pacquiao and $2 on Mayweather. As great as I believe Manny is, I still would give the fine edge to Floyd. Under no circumstances would I intentionally take anything from either one of these great fighters.
I only ask the question, “Was Miguel Cotto a beaten fighter before he even stepped in the ring against Manny?” The beating he took in his loss to Antonio Margarito, I do believe, took alot out of Mr. Cotto.. He was not the fighter he was before that fight. Well, for that matter, trainer Freddy Roach had said, “Cotto is slow and doesn’t have nothing.”
It is not something unheard of when a fighter takes a beating and/or is knocked out that he or she are never the same fighter again. In retrospect look at the before and after Fernando Vargas in the great battle against Felix “Tito” Trinidad. After that fight, Vargas was never the same fighter. When Pacquiao fought Juan Manuel Marquez the first time (May 8, 2004 ) the fight was scored a draw and when he fought him the second time (March 15, 2008) he was awarded the win by a highly disputed split decision. Many thought Marquez had won the fight. When Mayweather fought Marquez, Marquez would have been better off if would have stayed home. The fight was pretty much a one sided affair.
And so I could go on and on, trying to figure the outcome of the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight, but I best leave that to those with a bit more savvy. Without question, if indeed this fight comes to be, it will surely be one of the most anticipated (as well as one of the richest fights) to have taken place in a long time.
Floyd and Manny, two great fighters, Roger Mayweather and Freddy Roach, two great trainers, that can only = one great fight!
With respect to all.
Franco Floyd Fontanero www.seeyouatthefights.com
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WHEN "BOOM BOOM" SERVED NOTICE. By Jim Amato (12/21/09)
During the early 1980's it was said that Youngstown's Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini was a media manufactured prospect. He was a great story line. A young son trying to win a title that evaded his talented father Lenny "Boom Boom" Mancini. Was he the real deal or was he hype ? That was the question when he entered the ring at the Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio on July 19, 1981 to meet Mexico's Jose Luis Ramirez. Ray's NABF lightweight title he had won just a month before would be on the line. What was really on the line was his reputation. Was he a future champion or a public relations creation? Ramirez was no joke. He would enter the ring with a 71-3 record. On November 14, 1980 he had floored the great Alexis Arguello and ended up losing a very controversial decision. Ramirez was a bonafide contender and was considered a very stern test for the young Mancini.
What transpired the day was not a Warren war...It was a romp of Ramirez. Ray Mancini won a convincing decision over a man who was among the lightweight elite. A man who would later win a piece of the title. A fighter who you could make a case for being Hall Of Fame status. In my humble opinion this fight was Ray's shining moment. Not his formidable but losing stand later to the ledgendary Arguello. Not his title victory over Arturo Frias or his KO of Bobby Chacon. THIS fight against Ramirez showed the national stage that indeed, this young man could FIGHT !!!
During the early 1980's it was said that Youngstown's Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini was a media manufactured prospect. He was a great story line. A young son trying to win a title that evaded his talented father Lenny "Boom Boom" Mancini. Was he the real deal or was he hype ? That was the question when he entered the ring at the Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio on July 19, 1981 to meet Mexico's Jose Luis Ramirez. Ray's NABF lightweight title he had won just a month before would be on the line. What was really on the line was his reputation. Was he a future champion or a public relations creation? Ramirez was no joke. He would enter the ring with a 71-3 record. On November 14, 1980 he had floored the great Alexis Arguello and ended up losing a very controversial decision. Ramirez was a bonafide contender and was considered a very stern test for the young Mancini.
What transpired the day was not a Warren war...It was a romp of Ramirez. Ray Mancini won a convincing decision over a man who was among the lightweight elite. A man who would later win a piece of the title. A fighter who you could make a case for being Hall Of Fame status. In my humble opinion this fight was Ray's shining moment. Not his formidable but losing stand later to the ledgendary Arguello. Not his title victory over Arturo Frias or his KO of Bobby Chacon. THIS fight against Ramirez showed the national stage that indeed, this young man could FIGHT !!!
In memory of Jimmy Garcia Born 1971 - 10 -12
Died May 19, 1995 age 23
Died May 19, 1995 age 23
SAM PETER WINS IN Y'TOWN, WHAT'S NEXT? By Jim Amato (12/21/09)
Sam Peter is the former WBC heavyweight champion. He is hoping to regain a piece of the heavyweight title. He battered Gabe" Big G" Brown on the Pavlik - Espino undercard. He came in at 240 pounds. That was 23 pounds less then what he weighed when he lost to Eddie Chambers. Is Sam Peter back in the mix?
Samuel Peter turned pro in 2001 and went undefeated until a decision loss to Wladimir Klitschko in 2005. In 2006 Peter won a close decision over James Toney. In their 2007 rematch Peter handled Toney much easier and won a unanimous decision. Then came a life and death struggle at Madison Square Garden against Jameel McCline. "Big Time" had Sam down and nearly out early but faded down the stretch and Peter rallied to win the verdict and the interim WBC belt.
In 2008 Peter halted Oleg Maskaev in six to win the WBC title outright. This led to a showdown with Vitali Klitschko. In his worst career performance Sam Peter was dominated and stopped by Vitali. Then earlier this year, weighing in at a portly 263 Peter was to slow to catch fast Eddie Chambers and dropped a decision.
Peter weighed 240 pounds and looked great the other night. His opponent was a hulking fighter named Gabe Brown. Gabe is in the vicinity of 6'6" and weighed in at 363 pounds !!! He has ties to Roy Jones Jr. and sported an 18-12-4 record coming in. He had been in with the likes of Bruce Seldon, Dominick Guinn, Lance Whitaker and Clifford Etienne.
I would LOVE to see Sam Peter fight Chris Arreola. What a war that could be. How about Peter -vs- Tua ? How about the winner of Holyfield - Botha ? Oliver McCall is still looking for a big fight. I just want to see Sam Peter in shape and active. He's been a major player in the division for the last five years.
Sam Peter is the former WBC heavyweight champion. He is hoping to regain a piece of the heavyweight title. He battered Gabe" Big G" Brown on the Pavlik - Espino undercard. He came in at 240 pounds. That was 23 pounds less then what he weighed when he lost to Eddie Chambers. Is Sam Peter back in the mix?
Samuel Peter turned pro in 2001 and went undefeated until a decision loss to Wladimir Klitschko in 2005. In 2006 Peter won a close decision over James Toney. In their 2007 rematch Peter handled Toney much easier and won a unanimous decision. Then came a life and death struggle at Madison Square Garden against Jameel McCline. "Big Time" had Sam down and nearly out early but faded down the stretch and Peter rallied to win the verdict and the interim WBC belt.
In 2008 Peter halted Oleg Maskaev in six to win the WBC title outright. This led to a showdown with Vitali Klitschko. In his worst career performance Sam Peter was dominated and stopped by Vitali. Then earlier this year, weighing in at a portly 263 Peter was to slow to catch fast Eddie Chambers and dropped a decision.
Peter weighed 240 pounds and looked great the other night. His opponent was a hulking fighter named Gabe Brown. Gabe is in the vicinity of 6'6" and weighed in at 363 pounds !!! He has ties to Roy Jones Jr. and sported an 18-12-4 record coming in. He had been in with the likes of Bruce Seldon, Dominick Guinn, Lance Whitaker and Clifford Etienne.
I would LOVE to see Sam Peter fight Chris Arreola. What a war that could be. How about Peter -vs- Tua ? How about the winner of Holyfield - Botha ? Oliver McCall is still looking for a big fight. I just want to see Sam Peter in shape and active. He's been a major player in the division for the last five years.
In memory of the great Mr. Eddie Futch
The great Archie Moore
My Friend on his wedding day.
In Memory of Chico Corrales
In memory of Referee Mr. Mitch Halpern
In memory of Referee Mr. Toby Gibson
Mr. & Mrs Brian Ellerbach
Jan. 11,2010
NO MEGAFIGHT.
Manny Pacquiao will go on to fight Joshua Clottey March 13 @ new $ 1.2 billion Cowboy Stadium. The bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. fell apart in a dispute over blood testing.
NO MEGAFIGHT.
Manny Pacquiao will go on to fight Joshua Clottey March 13 @ new $ 1.2 billion Cowboy Stadium. The bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. fell apart in a dispute over blood testing.
"The Black Mamba"
Here's the top pay per view buys of all-time:
1. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, May 2007 - 2.4 million PPV buys
2. Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield (rematch), June 1997 - 1.99 million PPV buys
3. Mike Tyson vs Lennox Lewis, June 2002 - 1.97 million PPV buys
4. Mike Tyson vs Holyfield (1st match), November 1996 - 1.59 million PPV buys
5. Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley, August 1995 - 1.55 million PPV buys
6. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Felix Trinidad, September 1999 - 1.4 million PPV buys
Evander Holyfield vs George Foreman, April 1991 - 1.4 million PPV buys
8. Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno, March 1996 - 1.37 million PPV buys
9. Pacquiao vs. De la Hoya, December 6, 2008 – 1.25 million PPV buys
Pacquiao vs. Cotto, November 14, 2009 – 1.25 million PPV buys
Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock, June 1991 - 1.25 million PPV buys
12. Holyfield vs. Lennox Lewis (1st fight), March 1999 - 1.2 million PPV buys
1. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, May 2007 - 2.4 million PPV buys
2. Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield (rematch), June 1997 - 1.99 million PPV buys
3. Mike Tyson vs Lennox Lewis, June 2002 - 1.97 million PPV buys
4. Mike Tyson vs Holyfield (1st match), November 1996 - 1.59 million PPV buys
5. Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley, August 1995 - 1.55 million PPV buys
6. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Felix Trinidad, September 1999 - 1.4 million PPV buys
Evander Holyfield vs George Foreman, April 1991 - 1.4 million PPV buys
8. Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno, March 1996 - 1.37 million PPV buys
9. Pacquiao vs. De la Hoya, December 6, 2008 – 1.25 million PPV buys
Pacquiao vs. Cotto, November 14, 2009 – 1.25 million PPV buys
Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock, June 1991 - 1.25 million PPV buys
12. Holyfield vs. Lennox Lewis (1st fight), March 1999 - 1.2 million PPV buys
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Las Vegas Review Journal Jan. 3, 2010 Brain Injuries: Tax payers get bill when boxing medical insurance falls short . Bantamweight fighter Z Gorres won his fight at Mandalay Bay's House of Blues in November. But he paid a steep price for it. He collapsed right after the fight and needed emergency brain surgery at University Medical Center. Gorres' medical bills total $500,000 to date, but fight promoters are required to put up only $50,000 for medical insurance.
Jan. 6, 2010 The Review - Journal
Between 1995 and 2005 10 boxers suffered brain injuries in Las Vegas, Nevada, Two of those fighters died. -- A recent study done by the Las Vegas convention and visitors authority on the non gaming econnic effect of major fights since 2005 $200 million was poured into the community by visitors.
Jan. 6, 2010 The Review - Journal
Between 1995 and 2005 10 boxers suffered brain injuries in Las Vegas, Nevada, Two of those fighters died. -- A recent study done by the Las Vegas convention and visitors authority on the non gaming econnic effect of major fights since 2005 $200 million was poured into the community by visitors.
Photo of world champion hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance By Franco Floyd Fontanero was featured in the Arizona daily Sun
Photo of Laila Ali by Franco Floyd Fontanero was featured in the magazine Powerhouse
Franco Floyd Fontanero in the movie, Undisputed
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.Happy New Year! January 5, 2010 Mayweather vs Pacquiao Megafight
If comes to be, this bout will become the richest in the history of the sport, so they say. With that in mind, I would think Manny would be training and concentrating extra hard on kicking butt, instead of wasting precious time putting his John Henry on legal papers to sue Mayweather. By now, some are saying that Manny must be hiding something; or he is just a little afraid of Mayweather and looking for a way out? Some are against Mayweather for asking for a more thorough testing, but wasn’t Shannon Briggs suspended for 90 days by the New York Athletic Commission after testing positive for a banned substance following his victory over Marcus McGee on December 3rd ? Then the bout was declared a no contest.
Well, there you go. Mayweather, I understand, is willing to be tested in the same manner as Manny would. So what’s the big deal? As the great Mr. Mills Lane would say, “Lets get it on!” With due respect to Mr. Pacquiao, I’m but a wimp, one that has to have his blood tested often for medical reasons. So if I can handle it, I’m positive the great Pacman would have no trouble. I myself would never suggest that any fighter is using some kind of an enhancing substance. All I’m asking is what ever happened to “ A good big man will always defeat a good little man”? Manny is the only fighter to have won seven different titles in seven different weight divisions... so one should understand the Mayweather concern. “All I want is to be sure we are playing on a level field,” said Mayweather, Jr.
I’m sure this ordeal will be resolved and the Megafight will take place. Maybe not on the 13th of March, but it will take place never the less. The fans, be they for Mayweather or Pacquiao, are dying to know who is pound for pound the best in the world. Will the real pound for pound fighter please stand up?
As I talk to many about the fight, I find more hoping Manny will defeat Floyd than those wanting to see Floyd defeat Manny. But come fight night there will only be three men in the square ring; Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Manny Pacquiao and the referee. So it doesn’t matter what the fans want the outcome of the contest to be. “May the best man win!”
See you at the fights!
Franco Floyd Fontanero
www.seeyouatthefights.com
If comes to be, this bout will become the richest in the history of the sport, so they say. With that in mind, I would think Manny would be training and concentrating extra hard on kicking butt, instead of wasting precious time putting his John Henry on legal papers to sue Mayweather. By now, some are saying that Manny must be hiding something; or he is just a little afraid of Mayweather and looking for a way out? Some are against Mayweather for asking for a more thorough testing, but wasn’t Shannon Briggs suspended for 90 days by the New York Athletic Commission after testing positive for a banned substance following his victory over Marcus McGee on December 3rd ? Then the bout was declared a no contest.
Well, there you go. Mayweather, I understand, is willing to be tested in the same manner as Manny would. So what’s the big deal? As the great Mr. Mills Lane would say, “Lets get it on!” With due respect to Mr. Pacquiao, I’m but a wimp, one that has to have his blood tested often for medical reasons. So if I can handle it, I’m positive the great Pacman would have no trouble. I myself would never suggest that any fighter is using some kind of an enhancing substance. All I’m asking is what ever happened to “ A good big man will always defeat a good little man”? Manny is the only fighter to have won seven different titles in seven different weight divisions... so one should understand the Mayweather concern. “All I want is to be sure we are playing on a level field,” said Mayweather, Jr.
I’m sure this ordeal will be resolved and the Megafight will take place. Maybe not on the 13th of March, but it will take place never the less. The fans, be they for Mayweather or Pacquiao, are dying to know who is pound for pound the best in the world. Will the real pound for pound fighter please stand up?
As I talk to many about the fight, I find more hoping Manny will defeat Floyd than those wanting to see Floyd defeat Manny. But come fight night there will only be three men in the square ring; Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Manny Pacquiao and the referee. So it doesn’t matter what the fans want the outcome of the contest to be. “May the best man win!”
See you at the fights!
Franco Floyd Fontanero
www.seeyouatthefights.com
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Jan. 17, 2010 Trainer Roger Mayweather to face trial -Female boxer Melissa St. Vil claims Mayweather beat and choked her.
Albuquerque, N.M. Jan. 23, 2010
Judge lets Johnny Tapia out of jail so he can step in the ring.
Judge lets Johnny Tapia out of jail so he can step in the ring.
Heavyweight Friday Ahunanya training at the Richard Steele boxing gym in Las Vegas, Nv. for his March 31st. fight against David Tua in New Zealand. Ahunanya is trained by world class trainer Mr. Luis A. Tapia
Layla McCarter getting ready for her up coming fight against Daniella Smith on March 31st. in New Zealand . McCarter is also Trained by Luis A. Tapia
Luis A. Tapia ( Left) One of todays top trainers in the sport.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Shane Mosley May 1st. MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nv.
The buzz around the boxing gyms in Las Vegas .......Many believe Manny Pacquiao didn't take the fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. because he wasn't clean plus the fact that he would have been knocked out.
Marischa Sjauw.
The belts tell the story
The belts tell the story