Pacquiao gave Floyd Mayweather Jr. another reason NOT to fight.
Pacquiao demolished Margarito in a brutal 12-round fight, solidifying the claim that he is the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time. While the claim of being the greatest boxer may be a bit exaggerated, Manny Pacquiao is definitely one of the greats.
Most of the boxers that Manny Pacquiao have conquered, like Barrera, Morales, Marquez, Hatton, Cotto, and Margarito, have shown true grit and courage. These boxers knew that they were facing a formidable foe but still went on to fight Pacquiao.
They have given respect not only to themselves but to boxing fans all over the world by fighting with all their heart and might regardless of the odds.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is another kind of boxer. Among his contemporaries, Floyd has shown that he is intelligent. He showed off-ring tactical brilliance by claiming that Pacquiao uses performance enhancing drugs and demanded blood testing in addition to the usual urine test. Floyd Jr. brilliantly played against the Filipino boxer's belief that blood-letting weakens the body.
Unfortunately for Floyd Jr., Pacquiao's camp agreed to the blood testing as long as it is not done within 30 days of the fight. Furthermore, they also agreed to a blood test right after the fight.
Floyd's camp responded by denying that they were negotiating a fight with Pacquiao.
Well, what can I say? Floyd Mayweather, Jr. must have taken Gandalf's advice to heart.
When Gandalf was fighting the Balrog and was about to fall into the abyss, he told the fellowship of the ring to "fly, you fools!"
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