April 30, 2015

Floyd Mayweather does not want Manny Pacquiao fight - Roach

                               Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao's trainer says he fears Floyd Mayweather might not turn up for Saturday's super-fight in Las Vegas. Pacquiao and Mayweather are set to split upwards of £150m following their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand.
 But Freddie Roach said of Mayweather: "I really am wondering if he's going to turn up on the night. "I don't think any fighter is afraid, but I don't think he wanted this fight. He was forced into a fight he didn't want to take." Roach added: "I just don't know why Floyd has gone quiet for this fight. His speech is very subdued." Mayweather's trainer, Floyd Sr, also went on the offensive at Wednesday's news conference. "Manny Pacquiao ain't got it," he said. "He can't punch. It's going to be one-sided and Pacquiao is going to be put to sleep. Good night." He also mocked Pacquiao and Roach in rhyme, including the line: "When Floyd breaks his jaw, he will take time to recoup. And when it's all finished, he'll be sucking on soup." Six-weight world champion Pacquiao, 36, said he wanted the fight more than Mayweather and criticised the American - unbeaten in 47 bouts - for being money-focused.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao with their respective trainers, Floyd Sr and Freddie Roach


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