Mayweather doesn’t need Pacquiao fight

Floyd Mayweather has claimed that he does not need to fight Manny Pacquiao and that the Philippine is the one who should be coming to him and asking for the fight.

Mayweather controversially knocked down WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz in the fourth round of their Las Vegas bout on Saturday and attentions immediately then turned to a potential date with Pacquiao.

“Pacquiao is only famous because he is attached to my name,” said the 34-year-old.

“When they say Pacquiao, they say 'that's the guy they are trying to get to fight Floyd Mayweather'. When they say Floyd Mayweather they say the greatest ever.”

“How can Pacquiao offer me anything? I do the offering. I just want an even playing field. That's it. If you've got nothing to hide then take the test.”

The pair are widely considered two of the greatest boxers ever to live but have never met in the ring due to contractual disputes.

Despite the fight apparently still a long way from coming to fruition the bookmakers are offering betting odds on the bout.  Mayweather is made the narrow 8/11 favourite by William Hill with Pacquiao priced at 11/10 and the draw at 25/1.

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Posted on:- 20/09/2011 - 12:52 PM
Filed in:- Boxing Betting News