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July 16th, 2010 | by Felix Strunk
 According to reports, Manny Pacquiao may have already dropped his defamation lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather. In a recent interview, world-class trainer Jeff Mayweather revealed that although fans are still waiting on tonight’s deadline, there won’t be a response from his nephew, Floyd Mayweather, as to whether or not he will accept terms to face Manny Pacquiao on November 13. While the news may be a disappointment to some, it should come as no surprise as Mayweather has seemed reluctant to face tough challenges throughout the years. However, the shocking news is that, according to Jeff, Pacquiao will no longer be moving forward with the defamation lawsuit that he filed in December of last year for accusations that he might be using performance-enhancing drugs.
Speaking to FightHype’s Percy Crawford, Jeff Mayweather informed him that the lawsuit was dropped. When asked why, Mayweather replied, “Well Percy, not only that, but the other thing is, realistically, he knows he didn’t have a fucking case. You can’t sue everybody because they said something; Floyd ain’t the only fucking person that said that. Paulie Malignaggi said it way before Floyd did and fucking Kermit Cintron said it way before Floyd did. And then you have other people that said it.”
Whether or not it’s true that he actually did drop the lawsuit remains to be seen, however, one can easily understand why Pacquiao, who was recently elected as Member of House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, may not want to spend anymore time focusing on such a trivial matter when there’s so many more important issues to be fought. That being said, if he did actually drop the lawsuit, it’s just one more concession that Pacquiao has given up to try his best to make a fight with Mayweather come to fruition; a fight that, evidently, Mayweather wants no part of.
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July 16th, 2010 at 7:28 PM
JUST ANOTHER PLOY TO GET SOME HITS..this writer is the lowest of his kind.
July 16th, 2010 at 8:17 PM
ALL THESE THINGS CAME TO FRUITION BECAUSE THE MAYWEATHER FAMILY ARE SCARED OF PACMAN.
July 16th, 2010 at 8:23 PM
im so tired of this pacman-mayweather fight.it will not happen because mayweather is a coward.a hundred percent loud mouthed coward nigger,period..
July 16th, 2010 at 8:26 PM
ok,lets accept it..mayweather is so afraid of pacland ,no fight will be realized between these two.
July 16th, 2010 at 8:31 PM
hahahha!!!!Pacquiao has a firm Principle the case must go on win or lose like in boxing ring, win or lose the important thing here is YOU FIGHT!!! “NOT COWARDLY A ACT, FLOYD”
July 16th, 2010 at 9:25 PM
no sense going after crackheads when the pacman got more important things to do.
July 16th, 2010 at 9:27 PM
with uncle roger with another case the vodoo clan could say we cant fight coz we are facing so many charges and use that as an excuse not to fight the little guy.
July 16th, 2010 at 11:11 PM
Hey Felix Strunk! YOU are a LIAR! TELL THAT TO THE MARINES! YOU ARE A RUMOR MONGERER AND A GOSSIPER! SPREADING RUMORS AND GOSSIP IS THE WORK OF A GAY! BE A MAN. BE AN EXAMPLE TO YOUR FAMILY AND CHILDREN(IF YOU HAVE ONE). YOU ZOMBIE!
July 16th, 2010 at 11:43 PM
The lawsuit can be held not until the Mayweather has no more money enough to defend their many cases.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:20 AM
There was never a lawsuit. It was just a publicity stunt to make people think that Manny PEDquiao is not using HGH.
July 17th, 2010 at 1:48 AM
Logic will tell us that PacMan is in another level as compared to the Mayweathers. What else do we need to conclude that Chicken-Mayweather is ducking the man whom Gayweather himself and his as arrogant and boastful dad proclaimed: “with or without roids, Pacquiao ‘aint win against my son…” Where is the self-proclaimed greatest in the world, far better than Ali and Robinson clone? And finally, why are we taking our time to listen to this nonsense excuses from this coward camp?
Step up to the plate self-proclaimed impostor!!!! Your own people is awaiting. Save them from disgrace. Save the American pride by signing the fight with the man regarded by outsiders and did not proclaim himself The Best Fighter of the Decade. Save your face by fighting Pacquiao without ifs and buts to prove to the world you’re the best! Yes! by beating the best!!!
July 17th, 2010 at 4:00 AM
I hope it’s not true, but if it is, it’s a bad, bad and stupid idea. I wonder if koncz is the one who advised Manny on that
July 17th, 2010 at 5:40 AM
mayweathers just cant accept how pacquiao had the power and speed floyd had when floyd used ‘it’ one time. i guess they cant believe it really was possible to be that powerful and fast without ‘it’. lol all mayweathers are crybabies and jealous. ‘why dont we have that??’ kind of hatin.
July 17th, 2010 at 7:48 AM
silent night is mayweather now adays. what happened to his bad mouth? it is not easy to make a decision to fight or not to fight? COWARD!
July 17th, 2010 at 8:36 AM
yeah the lawsuit was dropped. lmao.
see you in court mayweathers…..if its the only fight available….pac is not backing down.
July 17th, 2010 at 11:36 PM
5 Reasons Why Pacquiao Is Considered the Best
February 12th, 2010
Lorne Scoggins
The consensus on Manny Pacquiao is that he is the greatest fighter on planet earth. While his status as the top boxer in the world can be debated, the fact that the vast majority considers him the best is irrefutable. The Manny Pacquiao story isn’t just about boxing anymore, and it has overflowed far beyond the boundaries of the Philippines Archipelago. The man who has long been an icon in his home country of the Philippines has now found his way into the hearts of millions from all over the world. Pacquiao is one of those rare pugilists who has crossed over into mainstream media. Top Rank publicist, Lee Samuels recently announced that Pacquiao will be featured in an upcoming episode of 60 Minutes.
As I considered the reasons why Pacquiao is so endearing to the general public, I constructed a list that outlines the qualities that have played a role in his iconic rise to the top.
Faith
Pacquiao has never taken full credit for what he has accomplished. He understands where his talent comes from and he’s always quick to point out that he owes his success to God. He openly demonstrates his faith by getting on his knees to pray in the corner of the ring before and after every fight. He doesn’t claim to be perfect. In contrast, self-righteous individuals feel no need to pray.
Loyalty to his fans
The man who currently has the most loyal fan base of any boxer in the sport is in turn equally loyal to his supporters. He often states that his job is to make people happy. In the Pacquiao-Cotto post-fight press conference, Manny said, “My goal is to give happiness…enjoyment to all the people who are always watching us.” He spends hours signing autographs and talking to fans. During open training sessions, it’s not uncommon for him to stay at the Wildcard Gym until he has interacted with each and every devotee.
The ability to rise above all odds
Manny Pacquiao was born into extreme poverty in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines. He only completed a grade school education before he started working to help support his family. By the time he was 16 years old he was a professional boxer. When he came to the United States to search for an American trainer, he was rejected time and time again. He was repeatedly told that there was no market for a Filipino boxer. Freddie Roach wisely disagreed and took him under his wing. When Pacquiao scored a TKO against Marco Antonio Barrera in 2003, the boxing world began to take notice. The once poor kid from the Philippines is now ranked among the highest paid athletes in the world. He is an inspiration to millions and is exemplary of the fact that great things can be achieved by faith, determination and perseverance.
Humility
“I always think to myself that I’m just an ordinary fighter and sometimes I can beat a good fighter.” You will never hear Manny Pacquiao boast about his accomplishments or discredit his opponents. That’s just not his character. He is one of the true gentlemen of the sport. His brand of low-key charisma makes him an endearing figure in the public eye.
Fight style
It has been said that no boxing trainer will ever say “Fight like Manny Pacquiao.” His style is inimitable. His explosiveness and work ethic inside the ring make him enthralling to behold. Pacquiao could fight anyone and it would be exciting while it lasted. His unorthodox and unpredictable style injects a unique sense of suspense into each and every fight. When he gets rocked with a hard punch it only ignites him. At the moment he appears to be hurt, he instinctively becomes more dangerous. During such occasions, he often winds up gaining back the advantage during the flurries that follow.
Perhaps the most amazing aspect of the pugilist is the fact that he improves exponentially with each fight. Somehow he manages to stay hungry and focused in spite of all the success he’s already achieved.
Pacquiao’s legacy is sealed. Like Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, the name “Manny Pacquiao” will be repeated continually by boxing enthusiasts long after his career has been completed.
July 25th, 2010 at 9:58 PM
The lawsuit was NOT dropped. Get your sh!t together Felix