The reigning WBO welterweight champion yesterday said negotiations for the super fight with the undefeated American are going smoothly and chances are it will happen soon.
“Once pumirma siya, pirma na din tayo (Once he signs, we will sign),” said the 32-year-old congressman during a television interview from Sarangani.
“Malaki ang chance. Maliit na bagay na lang ang pinag-uusapan (Chances are big. Only the small details are being talked about),” he added.
Everybody’s looking at May 5 as the day of the fight, in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, said a few days ago things are going well regarding the fight that the whole world wants to see.
The chief of Top Rank Promotions said he’s been in constant touch with potential investors for the fight that should generate more than $100 million.
While issues on drug-testing procedures brought previous negotiations to a halt, it seems that this time both camps have found ways to figure it out.
There’s just so much money on the table that both boxers, not getting any younger, must have realized to have to make it happen soon.
Besides, the fight contract should have a rematch clause on it regardless of who wins the first fight, and they could end up forming a trilogy until they both retire.
Mayweather is turning 35 on Feb. 24, and Pacquiao will be 33 on Dec. 17.
Mayweather, through Twitter, said a couple of days ago that it’s up to Pacquiao if he wants the fight to happen.
“Losing is in Pacquiao’s mind because he lost just last week. He lost to Marquez three times. May 5 is the date, sign the contract, I’m waiting,” he said.
“I can’t be sitting waiting all day, you want to fight let’s make it happen. I’m here. I’m waiting. What’s going on? I can sign today. If I sign today you better sign tomorrow,” Mayweather also said.
“You said you’re a clean athlete and you said you’d take the test so let’s do it. I can’t be sitting waiting all day, you want to fight, let’s make it happen. If I sign today you better sign tomorrow.”
By Abac Cordero
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