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LENNOX LEWIS: "MANNY PACQUIAO REMINDS ME A LOT OF MYSELF"

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FightHype.com recently had the privilege to receive a phone call from former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis fresh of his induction into the boxing Hall of Fame.

Lewis talked about a number of topics, including current pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. "I think Manny Pacquiao is fully dedicated and he reminds me a lot of myself in the way that he prepares for each fight," he stated as he compared Pacquiao's approach to fighting to that of his own.

Lewis also commented on Pacquiao's continuously growing popularity, stating, "He's a hero in his country and he could quit fighting any time now and become President. He's putting the Philippines on the map and showing the world that the Philippines is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to boxing, I'm glad they don't have any heavyweights."

While The Emperor offered nothing but praise for the Filipino superstar, the self-proclaimed pugilist specialist does think there are some minor flaws in Manny's skills and there's one man out there who he believes can exploit them. "I think Floyd's got the talent to beat Pacquiao. Whether or not he believes that or if the fight will even happen, we will have to wait and see, but I would like to see it," continued Lewis.

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143 lbs for Cotto unrealistic – Arum

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Top Rank head Bob Arum yesterday torpedoed trainer Freddie Roach’s proposal that Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto has to come down to 143 lbs to get a shot at Filipino pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao.

“That’s not realistic,” said Arum about Roach’s insistence that a catch weight of 143 lbs be imposed for the proposed Nov. 14 showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

After conferring with Cotto’s people, led by legal counsel Gabriel Penagaricano, the reigning World Boxing Organization welterweight champion said he is willing to meet Pacquiao halfway to make the fight happen.

“The catch weight will be 144 or 145 lbs,” said Arum, whose outfit has both fighters under his promotional banner.

Arum also revealed that Mike Koncz, Pacquiao’s Los Angeles-based adviser, has in his possession the proposal that he will present to the 30-year-old puncher later this week. Koncz, Arum noted, will travel back to the Philippines this weekend.

“I spent three to four hours with Mike today and he read the proposal and said he is very confident that Manny would approve it,” said Arum without revealing the details of the documents that Pacquiao and his lawyer Franklin Gacal would review.

“I think the proposal is very fair (to both camps),” added Arum.

Despite Cotto’s difficulties in his last outing against Joshua Clottey, Roach believes Cotto remains a very dangerous opponent for somebody like Pacquiao, who is not a natural welterweight.

Ringsiders have been very vocal about Pacquiao’s demand that a catch weight be set since the welter class has a limit of 147 lbs.

While Pacquiao has fought at welter — his ninth-round stoppage of Oscar De La Hoya last year being his landmark victory — the Filipino only weighed 142 lbs for that fight.

And when Pacquiao fought at the super-lightweight class of 140 lbs against Ricky Hatton last May, he only tipped the scales at 138 lbs. Cotto weighed in at 146 lbs against Clottey and Gacal believes he can still get rid of a few pounds.

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THE THREE GUYS THAT BEAT MANNY PACQUIAO

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San Francisco, CA- There is no more popular and possibly better fighter in boxing today than Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino superstar who went from rages to beyond riches and fame as a prizefighter, Manny has a record of 49-3-2 with 37 KOs. In his last two outings Pacquiao hasn’t lost a moment (yes, I said a moment) in eight rounds with Oscar De La Hoya and less than two with Ricky Hatton last month.

PACQUIAO A PRO NOW FOR 14 YEARS

But there are three losses on his professional ledger and today we look at the three guys that beat the man most people think is the best fighter in all of boxing. But in order to do that, we need to go back to January 22, 1995 and the professional debut of Pacquiao. On this day he weighed around 107 lbs, this as he bested countryman Edmund Ignacio on points over four rounds in Mindero, Occidental. Pac would go 13 months and 11 fights before taking on a slightly more seasoned Rustico Torrecampo (then 11-4-4, 8 KOs) in February 1996.

PACMAN DOING A HATTON IMPERSONATION

A single straight left hand from southpaw Torrecampo caught Manny on the chin walking in as the shot was driven right between Pacquaio’s gloves. It was one of those knockouts in which a fighter is “short circuited” (medical term is concussed) neurologically. The Pacman would come back and win another 15 fights (13 by KO). In the process Manny captured the WBC 112 lb. title besting Chatchai Sasakul (then 33-1) in December 1998 with a KO 8.

THE DAY THE PACMAN COULDN’T MAKE WEIGHT

Set to defend in Thailand against undefeated Medgoen Singsurat (18-0), Pac never made the flyweight limit of 112. Officially, Manny weighed 113. After losing the first two stanzas, the Thai fighter was advancing on a weakened Pacquiao. A single right hand to the body ended matters in round three September 17, 1999.

PAC JUMPED UP THREE WEIGHT DIVISIONS

The weight drained Pacman moved up ten lbs. bypassing super flyweight (115) and bantamweight (118) to 122 and super bantamweight. Winning another six before stopping the favored Ledlo Ledwaba (then 33-1) for the IBF 122 lb. trinket, the Pacman had turned some heads. The first fight to Erik Morales (then 47-2) ended with a UD 12 win for the Mexican champion as it was 115-113 across the board (7-5 in rounds).

MORALES REMATCH NOT LIKE THEIR FIRST

Morales would grant Pacquiao, who was hampered greatly by a cut in their first encounter of March 19, 2005, a rematch less than a year in January 2006. Pacman demolished anything Morales had left as a boxer in this fight. They would clash a third time, and the blitzkrieg that was Pacquiao on this November 2006 evening stopped Erik in the third fistic frame.

WHAT’S ERIK UP TO NOW?

Morales would have one more fight in losing to David Diaz before retiring at 48-6 with 34 KOs. Erik likes Luche Libre, a Mexican style of professional wrestling and is involved in the business in Tijuana as his better half’s father is a promoter. He is 32 years of age.

RUSTY CAN ALWAYS RUN THE VIDEOTAPE!

The first guy that beat Pac, Rustico Torrecampo, he retired from boxing in 1997. He is now 36 years old. His being a Filipino national that once beat Manny has to earn him a little extra respect from his countryman, although the Manny that Rustico stopped in 1996 was green like a well watered lawn.

GUESS WHO’S STILL FIGHTING A DECADE LATER?

Medgoen Singsurat, who beat Manny ten long years ago, the Thai is still active as a boxer. He lost the WBC flyweight title he took from Pacquiao after one successful defense to another Filipino in unbeaten (10-0) Malcolm Tunacao. From that point forward, Singsurat has been an above average “regional” fighter. Now 31, Singsurat last fought in May and is now 62-5 with 44 KOs.

PAC’S TWO LOSSES FEW PEOPLE HAVE SEEN

Below are two links to short videos of the Torrecampo and Singsurat fights. In closing, Manny Pacquiao proved that he could overcome the adversity of a couple of early losses to rise to his position today as “the best fighter in boxing.”

IDEOS OF TWO LOSSES FROM LAST CENTURY

Here are the two setbacks to Rustico Torrecampo and Monserat Singsurat.

CLICK HERE FOR PAC-TORRECAMPO VIDEO

CLICK HERE FOR PAC-SINGSURAT VIDEO

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Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto? November Fight Possible

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A number of fighters names have been thrown out there as possible opponents of Philippines boxing sensation Manny Pacquaio, but it appears now that his camp is currently in negotiations with Miguel Cotto's people.

According to the LA Times, promoter Bob Arum is negotiating terms, including weight -- probably below welterweight -- and purse split. Meanwhile, Shane Mosley says he's the man Pacquiao should be fighting.

Both Pacquiao and Cotto say they would like to fight one another next.

The fight is tentatively scheduled for November 14 in Las Vegas.

It is widely believed that once the fight is officially scheduled, SBG Global plans to offer a line on this bout.

"It is widely expected this would be the most bet on boxing event of the year should it come to fruition in 2009," expressed Tyrone Darnell Black of Gambling911.com. "SBG has advised us that Pacquiao will be instilled a big favorite."

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Pacquiao vs. Cotto: Weighty Issues

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A fight with Manny Pacquiao has become Boxing’s version of the golden ticket. A guaranteed big payday, HBO 24/7, and ppv are in store for whoever Pacquiao chooses to fight next. Floyd Mayweather Jr, Shane Mosley, and Miguel Cotto have all been rumored as Pacquaio’s next opponent.

Mayweather would seem to be the best option of the three. A former pound for pound champion until he retired, “Money” Mayweather has unretired to face familiar Pacquiao foe Juan Manuel Marquez. A Mayweather rib injury has postponed that bout until September, effectively putting him out of the running for Pacquiao.

Shane Mosley is the next likely option, as he is a former pound for pound champion himself. He is also the current welterweight champion, after his one sided knockout of Antonio Margarito in January. A formidable foe for Pacquaio, he has taken to calling Pacquiao out. Mosley has stated he is willing to come down to 144 lbs. to make the fight happen. He has also personally spoken to Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s trainer, about the fight. Although Pacquaio would no doubt be willing to fight Mosley, it seems Bob Arum is not warm to the idea.

This leaves Miguel Cotto, the least likely option, as the frontrunner. Pacquiao was ringside as Cotto won a close split decision over Joshua Clottey. Cotto was cut early in the fight, and looked to survive in the later rounds. Clottey outfoxed Cotto during the middle rounds, but seemed to take his foot off the gas in the final frames. A first round knockdown and late rounds comeback propelled Cotto to victory.

Immediately following the fight, Bob Arum announced Cotto/Pacquiao would happen in October. The contracts have not been signed yet, but Arum is moving forward as if the fight will take place. Freddie Roach also seems pretty warm to the idea, but wants Cotto to come down to 144 or 143.

Here is where the main problem lies with this bout. Freddie Roach has been adamant that he wants Pacquiao to continue fighting no higher than 143 or 144. While Mosley has agreed verbally to fight at 144, it is debatable whether Cotto can make this weight safely. Cotto is rather large for a welterweight fighter, and routinely comes in well over 160 on fight night.

The problem with Cotto coming down to 144 or 143 is it may adversely affect his in ring performance. If Cotto struggles with the weight, it may cost him stamina, and may affect his ability to take punches from Pacquiao. Cotto struggled for years to make the 140 lb. limit, and it began affecting his performance then. He was hurt and dropped several times, most noticeable against Ricardo Torres who almost knocked him out. These performances were blamed on Cotto’s inability to make the weight safely.

If you need another example of what can happen to a weight drained fighter, look no further than Oscar De La Hoya. Against Pacquaio, De La Hoya weighed in at 145 but only put on two pounds by fight time. He was unable to rehydrate himself properly, and had to receive several IV’s. In the fight De La Hoya was slow, sluggish, and lethargic. He was dominated and stopped after eight one sided rounds.

If all parties agree and this fight is signed, it may be the weight that determines the outcome. If Roach has his way and Cotto has to boil himself down to 143, the fight may be won before fight night. Roach knows the further down in weight Cotto comes, the weaker he will be. Pacquaio looks to have the much quicker hands of the two, and may have more miles left in the gas tank. Cotto has been in several brutal wars over the last few years, and may be starting to show signs of wear and tear.

At 147, this fight would look to be an almost even match. At 144, Pacquaio would seem to be the favorite. At less than 144, it could become another lopsided Pacquaio blowout.

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November fight may be the last for politics-bound Pacquiao

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MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao appears bent on entering the political ring that he is seriously contemplating leaving the boxing ring for good.

The reigning pound-for-pound king declared he is good for one last fight, his projected November 14 gig at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas intended to be his swan song.

“Siguro last fight ko na ito para magserbisyo naman ako sa mga tao," Pacquiao said in an interview on 24 Oras.

“Ang mama ko nga ayaw na niya akong lumaban pero sabi ko, kaya ko pa naman, isa pa," added the two-time Fighter of the Year, whose camp is currently in negotiations with WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto for a possible showdown.

Pacquiao is eyeing a congressional post in Saranggani Province in next year’s elections and he has already set the wheels in motion for this bid by forming his own local party, the People’s Champ Movement, and setting residence in the province.

Siguro last fight ko na ito para magserbisyo naman ako sa mga tao. Ang mama ko nga ayaw na niya akong lumaban pero sabi ko, kaya ko pa naman, isa pa.
– Manny Pacquiao, boxing icon

Over the weekend, he graced the celebrations for the founding anniversary of the district of Malapatan, where he publicly expressed his intention to serve them as congressman.

“Itong mga kamao ko na ginamit ko pang-knockout sa mga kalaban sa boxing, gagamitin ko para makatulong sa inyo," he told his highly-appreciative “constituents."

To show his seriousness to help the townsfolk, Pacquiao, one of the highest-paid athletes in the world according to Forbes magazine and one of the most influential people based on a list by Time magazine, donated an ambulance and fire-truck for the district’s use.

This would be the Pacman’s second attempt at a House seat after getting knocked out in 2007 by incumbent Rep. Darlene Custodio over in South Cotabato district.

But before Pacquiao could train his 100 percent attention to politics, he has to take care of one more business in the ring first.

Currently, his promoter is in talks with fellow Top Rank fighter Cotto for his “lash hurrah."

The Filipino ring icon himself had greenlit the negotiations with Cotto after personally seeing the Puerto Rican fight and escape with a split decision win over challenger Joshua Clottey in New York last June 13.

Top Rank boss Bob Arum had expressed confidence he would get Pacquiao and Cotto to sign on soon for what he described as a terrific fight. Among the issues still to be ironed out are the purse split and possible catch weight.

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Mosley not giving up on Pacquiao yet

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 No Comments
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MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s camp may already be in negotiation for a prospective fight with Miguel Cotto but Sugar Shane Mosley is not about to throw in the towel yet.

Still dead serious in getting the Filipino ring icon as opponent, Mosley reiterated that he, not Cotto, presents the BIG fight out there for the reigning pound-for-pound king.

"The only person that's stopping the (Pacquiao-Mosley) fight is Bob Arum (Top Rank boss who promotes both Pacquiao and Cotto)," Mosley was quoted in a fighthype.com report.

Mosley, who had even declared his willingness to accept a 40/60 split and slide down from 147 lbs to meet Pacquiao at a catch weight, claimed Arum was only pushing for a Pacquiao-Cotto bout in a bid to keep the Puerto Rican at his stable.

“Bob Arum has his own investments into the fight as far as him wanting to re-sign Cotto and get him a big fight. Then he has Pacquiao. He will give Cotto a little money to keep him happy because he really doesn't deserve any of it. And then he will throw Pacquiao something out there.

“But the bigger fight is me and Pacquiao. We have the biggest names by far and Pacquiao's legacy wouldn't be damaged losing to me. I don't understand…well, I do understand what Bob Arum wants to do, but I wouldn't understand why Pacquiao wouldn't take the fight," he said.

Pacquiao had given Arum the greenlight to initiate talks with WBO welterweight champ Cotto after watching the latter fight and escape with a split decision win over Joshua Clottey.

The projected Pacquiao-Cotto duel is being eyed for November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The wheels are already in motion and Arum had expressed confidence both fighters would sign on, although he’s not rushing things.

"What's the rush?" Arum told the Las Vegas Review-Journal Sunday. "There's going to be some haggling, like there always is. But, eventually, we'll get it worked out, and by early July, everything should be set for what will be a great fight."

But Mosley, the reigning WBA welterweight champion, insisted the fight that fans really want involves him and the IBO 140-lb boss.

And he’s willing to put this on a vote among Pacquiao’s Filipino fans.

"I just want to tell Pacquiao to do the right thing for boxing," Mosley said in the fighthype.com report. “I think you guys should put a poll up and let the Philippine fans vote which one they think would be a bigger fight and who they want to see Pacquiao fight next, Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto! Let's see who the Philippine fans want Pacquiao to fight next,"

But apparently, it’s not the Filipinos’ vote on his next foe that Pacquiao is interested in right now.

Over the weekend, Pacquiao joined the townsfolk of Malapatan, Saranggani in celebrating their founding anniversary, a move seen as his initial salvo in trying to woo their votes next year. The 30-year-old Pacquiao is bent on running for a congressional seat in Saranggani after a failed bid in South Cotabato three years ago.

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Freddie Roach May Hold Key to Pacquiao-Mosley Match on Nov. 14

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Freddie Roach may hold the key to the Pacquiao-Mosley match as he insists that Manny Pacquiao will not go more than 143 pounds to face Miguel Cotto who said that he can only go down to 145.
Freddie Roach can make or break a fight. In fact he can break the Pacquiao-Cotto fight which promoter Bob Arum has been salivating since the day Pacquiao won over Oscar de la Hoya.

Earlier Arum announced that the Pacquiao-Cotto match is all set for November 14, 2009 at the Madison Square Garden. There seems to be two major issues that need to be resolved and these are the weight and the fight purse, otherwise it is a done deal.

Cotto’s contract with Arum’s Top Rank was reported to be expiring shortly and a way to keep him under his promotional outfit is to give him a crack at the pound-for-pound king. Arum was scheduled to meet with Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz Sunday to discuss Cotto’s proposal. Koncz will then confer with the pound-for-pound klng and then get the inputs from team Pacquiao.

Expectedly, Pacquiao will refer the proposal to his trainer Freddie Roach who seems to have the final say on the weight issue. Roach has been saying all along that Pacquiao can only go as high as 143. With this condition, Cotto must overrule his nutritionist to make the fight happen as the Cotto camp is dead set on 145.

It was reported earlier that Cotto cannot go down to 143 as it will ‘kill’ his body. If Roach insist on his original offer of 143, there will be no Pacquiao-Cotto match unless the camp of Cotto agrees to Freddie’s demand. Roach is a big influence on his fighter and most probably Pacquiao will respect his decision.

In the meantime Mosley, in a report by Philstar com said:

“I’m frustrated by the situation, that Bob Arum’s just trying to put more money in his pocket,” Mosley told Lance Pugmire of The LA Times yesterday. “If he wants the fight that’s going to make the most money for Pacquiao, then that’s a fight against me.”

Mosley has not given up on his quest to face Pacquiao for a mega match. He has stated that he can take a 60-40 purse sharing and made tempting offers to lure the pound for pound king to face him late this year.

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Pacquiao won't stay idle, likely to fight in the fall

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Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s rib injury, which postponed his comeback fight against Juan Manuel Marquez next month, also might have altered Manny Pacquiao's immediate bout options.

The tempting matchmaking scenario had Pacquiao facing the Mayweather-Marquez winner for his next fight. But now that Mayweather will likely fight Marquez after Mayweather heals from his injury, Pacquiao doesn't expect to remain idle the rest of the year.

Pacquiao, the sport's top pound-for-pound fighter according to most experts, probably will fight again in the fall, perhaps within the window of the still non-rescheduled Mayweather-Marquez match.

If Pacquiao, now an established pay-per-view performer, opts for a marquee bout, Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto looms as the logical opponent.

Although Mosley representatives recently announced a Pacquiao-Mosley bout, Pacquiao denied such a fight has been signed. Nonetheless, Mosley certainly warrants an opportunity at facing Pacquiao.

Mosley, 37, dispelled any notion his career was on the descent after a ninth-round technical knockout victory over Antonio Margarito in January. The convincing performance earned Mosley a welterweight title and lofty status again in the talent-deep welterweight class.

Cotto also has reason to deserve a bout against Pacquiao. The Puerto Rico native made significant separation from his lone career loss against Margarito last July with a hard-fought, split-decision victory against Joshua Clottey on June 13.

Despite the setback against Margarito, Cotto remains one of the top and exciting fighters in the sport. A Pacquiao-Cotto bout will command attention.

And while Mosley's accomplishments also merit a fight date with Pacquiao, Cotto has one distinct advantage that could help him land the bout. Bob Arum promotes Pacquiao and Cotto, eliminating the promotional conflicts that have killed many potentially appealing bouts through the years.

BOXING CARD IN JULY

Deerfield Beach-based promoter Don King will have his second card of the year at BankAtlantic Center on July 11. The show will be headlined by a world bantamweight title fight between defending champion Joseph Agbeko and Vic Darchinyan.

A native of Ghana, Agbeko (26-1, 22 KOs) will make the second defense of his International Boxing Federation crown. Darchinyan, a native of Armenia and an Australia resident, will seek his third belt in a separate class after title reigns in the flyweight and junior-bantamweight divisions.

Darchinyan is 32-1 with 26 knockouts.

King's first show at BankAtlantic Center on Feb. 14 attracted more than 10,000 fans. In the main event, Jacksonville's Nate Campbell defeated Ali Funeka but lost his lightweight title after failing to make weight the 135-pound weight limit.

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SHANE MOSLEY: "THE BIGGER FIGHT IS ME AND PACQUIAO"

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"We're trying to make the fight, but I guess Bob Arum is trying to make the fight with Cotto for his own reasons. That's where we're at right now. We're trying to see if Pacquiao is going to accept that or not. I think that a fight with me would bring a lot more money and a lot more prestige worldwide. We'll see what happens…the bigger fight is me and Pacquiao. We have the biggest names by far and Pacquiao's legacy wouldn't be damaged losing to me," stated welterweight champion Shane Mosley as he continued to plead his case for a showdown with Manny Pacquiao. Check out what else he had to say about Pacquiao, Cotto, Arum, Mayweather and much more.

PC: Last time we spoke, it appeared you were close to landing a fight with Manny Pacquiao. Since then, it seems as if Top Rank is looking in another direction. What's happened?

SM: We're trying to make the fight, but I guess Bob Arum is trying to make the fight with Cotto for his own reasons. That's where we're at right now. We're trying to see if Pacquiao is going to accept that or not. I think that a fight with me would bring a lot more money and a lot more prestige worldwide. We'll see what happens.

PC: Pacquiao is the number one guy right now and everyone is gunning for that title. Did you think Cotto's performance warranted him a shot at the pound-for-pound crown?

SM: His performance definitely didn't warrant him the opportunity. He's coming off a loss to Margarito and then gets a win against Clottey to where he didn't look up to par. I think he needs to clear up some things with Margarito and Clottey first.

PC: When De La Hoya was a Top Rank fighter, you defeated him twice. You knocked out Antonio Margarito earlier this year and you never received the Cotto rematch. Do you think Arum is keeping his fighters away from you?

SM: Exactly! Cotto didn't want to do a rematch as well. I don't know; it's crazy. I actually give props to Margarito for even taking the fight because a lot of the times, fighters use their promoters as a way out. They could easily say, "Well, the promoter said this and that and then they don't have to fight you." Margarito chose to fight and I give him a lot of credit. As far as Pacquiao, he's willing to accept the fight and take the challenge. Freddie Roach is willing to take the fight. The only person that's stopping the fight is Bob Arum. Bob Arum has his own investments into the fight as far as him wanting to re-sign Cotto and get him a big fight. Then he has Pacquiao. He will give Cotto a little money to keep him happy because he really doesn't deserve any of it. And then he will throw Pacquiao something out there, but the bigger fight is me and Pacquiao. We have the biggest names by far and Pacquiao's legacy wouldn't be damaged losing to me. I don't understand…well, I do understand what Bob Arum wants to do, but I wouldn't understand why Pacquiao wouldn't take the fight. I don't understand it.

PC: You're coming off, I wouldn't say the biggest win of your career because I feel the first De La Hoya fight was that, but probably your best performance inside the ring. Pacquiao is a hot fighter as well as you. It only seems right to have you guys square off.

SM: Yeah, you're exactly right! It's only right for us to mix it up. Mayweather chose to fight the lightweight champion, Marquez, as a tune-up if you will. I wouldn't call Marquez a tune-up, but that's what Mayweather is thinking. So while he's doing that, me and Manny Pacquiao could be deciding who is the best pound-for-pound fighter. For Cotto to have the opportunity to hold the pound-for-pound title if he gets so lucky to beat Pacquiao…you just can't do it. You should have the pound-for-pound guys fighting each other.

PC: So you feel you should fight Pacquiao and Floyd fight Marquez and then the winners face each other?

SM: Yeah, that is the perfect scenario. That's the way it is supposed to happen in real boxing.

PC: Are you kind of getting frustrated with the politics of the sport Shane?

SM: It gets a little frustrating. It's frustrating when people start believing lies, like they believe Bob Arum when he says, "Ah, I'm already working on a fight between Clottey and Mosley at the Civic Center after I finish the deal between Cotto and Pacquiao!" People believe that I'm actually going to fight Clottey? No! They actually believe I'm going to fight Clottey, Berto or Paul Williams? I'm not going to fight none of those guys. I did my share of fighting the Vernon Forrests and the Winky Wrights of my era. I've put in my time and work and I'm not doing it anymore.

PC: It seems like neither the Mayweather fight nor the Pacquiao fights will happen anytime soon. Where do you go from here if any of those fights can't be secured?

SM: Well, either I'll wait or I'll retire until somebody is ready to fight. I won't retire. I'm just going to hold on to my belt until they come out of hiding and want to make a fight. I'll just keep training and be ready.

PC: You stay in pretty good shape. What have you been doing on that end and how is your weight? How soon could you be ready to go?

SM: I wouldn't say I'm really into the gym, but I love to be in the gym. I love to go in there and spar with the kids. I'm around a lot. My son is still boxing so I kind of go to the gym with him and stay in that atmosphere. I think that I would be around the gym in some kind of way. I would be ready as soon as they say it's a go, you know what I'm saying? Some guys go up to 190 and 200 pounds and then drop back down to 47 or 54. I could never get that big anyway. I'm probably about 165 or 166, but I could easily drop off the weight.

PC: What else has been up with Shane Mosley? How is your son doing with his career?

SM: It's going pretty good. I've been working with him on some defensive moves. We're trying to take it to another level now.

PC: We've seen Michael Jordan's son and he's an average basketball player. Walter Payton's son was just an average football player. When talking to your son, do you sense that he feels the pressure of being Shane Mosley's son?

SM: Well, my son is kind of like me. He doesn't let the pressure bother him like that. He's going to do what he needs to do. The crowds screaming or booing only motivates me and he's the same way. There are a few minor little things that he needs to work on, but he's going to be bigger than me and fighting in a bigger weight class and could probably be better at his weight class than I was if he chooses to do that. He has the ability to fight.

PC: You're one of my favorites because you still come to fight. I hope you land something soon my man. Is there anything you want to say in closing?

SM: I just want to tell Pacquiao to do the right thing for boxing. I think you guys should put a poll up and let the Philippine fans vote which one they think would be a bigger fight and who they want to see Pacquiao fight next, Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto! Let's see who the Philippine fans want Pacquiao to fight next.

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