Mayweather sets date for Pacquiao fight

LAS VEGAS – He’s ready to fight Manny Pacquiao and he even has a date in mind. Floyd Mayweather Jr. says in a Showtime interview that he’s prepared for the mega showdown.

“Let’s make the fight happen” said Mayweather. “Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao – May 2^nd. Let’s do it.”

Mayweather Jr. said he always wanted the fight to happen even if Pacquiao is not on his level, since Pacquiao has several losses compared to his undefeated record of 47 wins and no losses.

“Before, we wanted the fight to happen,” said Mayweather. “We offered you $40 million. You lost two times. You’re coming back to us wanting the same money – that’s not going to happen. Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather – May 2nd.”

Mayweather also took a swipe against Top Rank CEO Bob Arum for allegedly hindering the fight, but Arum turned the tables on Mayweather.

“It’s pushing, but it takes a lot to push Mayweather because he is not anxious to fight Manny,” said Arum. “I know why Manny figures not only to win but to knock him out.”

Golden Boy CEO Oscar Dela Hoya told the ABS-CBN North America Bureau that he is among the millions of fight fans dreaming to see this fight to happen.

“A lot of people say that they’re not the same fighters they once were obviously five years ago,” said Dela Hoya. “They were younger. They were faster. They were stronger. But the fight is still intriguing even at this point because you have the best against the best.”

It’s been five years since a Pacquiao/Mayweather fight was first brought to the table, up to now this continues to be the talk of the town for boxing fans all over the world.