Mega Fight Fiasco

Ladies and Gentlemen, over the last decade boxing has been treated to epic fights between warriors. Recently to note is the Vasquez Marquez trilogy, or the legendary fight between Castillo and Corrales that took place in 2005. These and various other fights not mentioned are blessings to boxing that the sport desperately needs to regain credibility. Unfortunately, boxing has dug a massive hole that the sport is currently in. Due to sketchy score cards, athletes dodging fights, bad promotion and several other factors that contributed to slow demise of boxing in recent years. When I think of the horrors of boxings dark side I hear The Fugees Killing Me Softly playing in the background. So what can undoubtedly bring boxing out of its awaiting grave? How about a super mega fight between the undisputed Pound for Pound king Manny Pacquiao and former Pound for Pound king undefeated Floyd Mayweather? On paper this fight sounds like it can revive the sport and bring it back to the luster of the 1980s.
Why wouldn’t a fight that can potentially be the biggest fight of the century happen? Why wouldn’t a fight that’s in such high demand by the nation happen? Or a fight where both fighters were guaranteed 30 million dollars? So many questions can be asked but regrettably only one answer exists. The major fight of the century didn’t happen because of one word EGO. Floyd nor Manny could put their egos away during meetings. Both walked in with the, “It’s my way or the highway,” attitudes. Neither one willing to bend or budge. Compromises were said to be made by both camps but each compromise that was offered still favored the camp that proposed the offer. It’s extremely difficult to swallow that neither gladiator understood the magnitude of the fight, or that both fighters didn’t know how in demand this fight was. It was all over the media, each major network placed each movement under a microscope awaiting the verdict. As well as it was plastered all over websites, newspapers, and blogs. The world was discussing this fight and they couldn’t come up with an agreement whether to fight for the fans or the life of boxing? The answer is no, sadly they didn’t even do it for the horrid amount of money each would’ve made from the purse, pay per view, and ticket sales.
The outcome of the mega fight fiasco is one decent fight, one questionable fight on the verge of signing, and one lawsuit. Sounds like an episode of Jerry Springer only difference is that no one is pregnant. The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey scheduled the same day that the Mayweather VS Pacquiao was supposed to happen, should be a decent fight. The Ghana native Clottey is a beast in the welterweight division with strong defense and an iron chin. Joshua Clottey is no chump but he’s squaring up against the destroyer of champions in the form of Manny Pacquiao; so Clottey good luck you’ll need it. Keep in mind that Clottey lost a close hard fight decision to former Champion Miguel Cotto and we all remember what Pacman did to Cotto. Mayweather is on the verge of signing a fight with former unified lightweight champion Nate Campbell. Now Nate Campbell is no slouch but he has NEVER fought outside of 140 lbs. This fight, if signed is suppose to take place at 147 lbs which is the welterweight limit. Money, you owe it to the fans and to boxing to compete with someone that can at least be considered a challenge. Now that the Janurary 30th fight between Andre Berto and Shane Mosley has been Cancelled. Berto has heavy ties to Haiti that has been struck with a massive earthquake. Berto represented Haiti in the Athens Olympics some years ago. This might be the fight Mayweather chooses to sign to compete with Pacquiao and Clottey. How about that, Mayweather vs Mosley and Pacquiao vs Clottey all in one day! As good as that looks on paper and both have the calibur to be amazing fights, they both fall short in comparison to a mega fight between Money Mayweather and Pacman Pacquiao. Until we meet again I’ll be patiently waiting for Money Mayweather and Suga Shane to be official.

Written by Vic. P