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July 17th, 2010 | by Felix Strunk
 “I mean, right now, I understand Floyd’s position, or I believe his position regarding Roger. I mean, we all know, we live in Las Vegas, you and I, we know this serious issue regarding Roger and I can understand Floyd delaying any plans for a future fight until there’s a resolution of the Roger situation. So, you know, once you understand that, how can you jump on the guy and start, you know, saying the same things as the last time,” stated promoter Bob Arum as he explained his belief as to why Floyd Mayweather is reluctant to accept their terms for a November 13 showdown with Manny Pacquiao. On serveral occassions, Arum, sounding surprisingly sympathetic, told the media and fans listening in to have some understanding for some of the current issues that Mayweather is dealing with, namely the upcoming assault case trial for his uncle and trainer, Roger Mayweather.
“I am sure, I am sure, without knowing, I am sure that there is a very, very good reason that Floyd Mayweather has for not committing to a fight at this time. I really and truly believe that. Now I’m speculating. One of the reasons could be the uncertainty regarding Roger Mayweather,” Arum explained as he theorized why Mayweather may have declined to respond by the deadline. Although he’s unsure of the actual reason for a lack of response, Arum is sympathetic to Mayweather an believes fans should be too.
“I think the boxing fans are going to be disappointed, but they have to realize, they have to cut Floyd Mayweather some slack. I mean, we know that his uncle is facing some difficulties in the courts in Nevada and I can see his reluctance to commit to a big fight with Manny Pacquiao without having the services of his uncle and if the boxing fans begrudge that, that’s really sad,” Arum continued. “I believe that people should be understanding. I mean, Floyd Mayweather is not saying that he’ll never fight Manny Pacquiao and Manny Pacquiao is not saying that if Floyd’s not available in November, Pacquiao’s not going to fight him. There’s always next year. It’s something that is bad for the Mayweather family and we all have to understand it.”
A stark contrast from comments made the first time the fight fell through, Arum seemed genuinely understanding, almost as if he were defending Mayweather, as he asked that the media not to be too harsh in their judgement of Floyd’s decision, or lack thereof. “I don’t think any of you guys should be too harsh on Floyd in this situation. I would have liked him to communicate, but, you know…the uncle has an effect. I mean, I would think, you know, putting myself in their shoes, I would feel a lot of reluctance going into this big fight without my trainer. And so, you know, we’re not going to know what the outcome of this criminal situation is for quite some time.”
Although it looks like the fight with Mayweather will not become a reality this year, Arum will now turn his focus towards a potenetial bout with either Antonio Margarito or a rematch with Miguel . Fans can at least still look forward to another scintillating performance from Pacquiao later this year.
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July 17th, 2010 at 2:28 PM
then so be it.
July 17th, 2010 at 4:01 PM
Plain and simple, Floyd is really afraid/scared with Manny !!!
July 17th, 2010 at 5:43 PM
I don’t think Roger case is the real reason.
Remmember that his father made Floyd Jr as a champion before Roger come in as Trainer.
The very reason is simple, Floyd can not afford a single lost in his resume, and Manny Pacquiao can give him the 1 lost in his undefeated resume.
July 17th, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Bob arum is an As*hole*. a fight against cotto or margarito doesn’t interest to the boxing fans. why not look for another fighter? there are plenty of tough fighters from another boxing stable. he only wants to promote his own boxers so he can have the money shares for himself alone. he’s playing tricks here i can tell you. he is As*hole*!
July 17th, 2010 at 7:09 PM
No more fights for either one until they face each other. Manny Pacquiao really has nothing left to prove, especially now that Mayweather has totally exposed himself as the biggest fraud imaginable. Good luck to Manny for his quest to be the best congressman in the Philippines, and may the likes of FJM disappear from the world of sports.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:12 PM
I totally agree with edgardo. Floyd has his father in the first place, to act as the trainer for the meantime just for this fight with Manny. they are both having negative impressions of Manny so why joined their forces together to outbox Manny comes fight day. Senior is so proud of his son as the best boxer and yet, the Junior will not trust him this time to handle him in the absence of his uncle Roger, so everybody will enjoy and makes floyd Jr. a hero for accepting the challenge of the big fight to happen. No more excuses this time including that of Bob Arum is not acceptable.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Floydie Jr is a coward, plain and simple. He is brave to fight those he knew he can beat easily but very scared to face fighters whom he feels have a chance to defeat him. Very convenient indeed! He said in the beginning, all that Pacquiao should do is to call him out and there will be a fight. But Pacquiao did more than this but Floydie Jr. wilted when boxing has nowhere to go but a fight between him and Pacquiao. But can you blame him after seeing how Pacquiao devastated the likes of Hatton, Cotto and DL Hoya.
July 17th, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Floydie Jr. is heartless and uncaring to the fans. All the fans, whether his or Pacquiao’s wanted to see only one fight and yet Floydie jr. avoided facing Pacquiao two times already. I wished he did not come back anymore from his retirement to fight easy opponents and proclaimed he is still the p4p king. In fact, the boxing world is being entertained more than enough by more interesting and exciting boxers such as Pacquiao. He has been forgotten. He came back just to bring trouble to boxing.
July 22nd, 2010 at 5:07 PM
This gayweather guy has too much demand,if he is really the best of the best and wants to cement his legacy then prove it or forever be call coward!!!