Floyd Mayweather

Let’s just call him “Danny”. He is a naturalized U.S. American and originally from the Philippines. Like all Filipinos I have met so far, he too is just the nicest guy you can entrust your hair-styling needs with.

We always talk about the Philippines and fighting arts such as Arnis, Eskrima, Kali and of course Western boxing. Also because the arguably best boxer of all time is Filipino. Most of you probably know whom I am talking about: Manny Pacquiao (did I spell that right?).

Alright, so we got over the news that Floyd (Mayweather Jr.) just isn’t that into Manny (Pacquiao) and their fight scheduled for this coming March has been cancelled, for now anyway.

Instead, Floyd will be fighting Shane (Mosley) on May 1 and Manny (Pacquiao) vs. Joshua (Clottey) mid March. Both fights are welterweight division bouts.

That’s sounds interesting, but I needed to know more (the investigative reporter that I am!):

My question: “Danny, why isn’t Floyd fighting against Manny?”

His answer: “Because Floyd is suing Manny for taking drugs!!!!”

My reaction: “What?? ?*&%$#.”

His answer: “Let me explain this to you, my priend. Alright?!’

My response: “Are you sure you’re not cutting my hair too short?”

His answer: “You keep on coming back to see me. So no, it’s not too short! Now listen to me, my priend. Mayweather is calling for random blood tests for all future opponents including Pacquiao, because he wants to clean up boxing. Haha. He requested this after they had all agreed on random urine testing, even though it’s not required by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that regulates all professional boxing fights. Manny was alright with 3 blood tests, but not within 24 days of the fight and then he went along with a blood test right after the fight. Do you understand, my priend?

My response: “Hmm. Yeah, sure. So are they ever going to fight? Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, I mean.”

His final answer (because my hair was really getting kinda short, even though he would never admit that): “This would be the most lucrative fight in all of boxing history. If Mayweather and Pacquiao do step into the same ring at the same time, the prize money could possibly gross US$200 million. So I think everybody involved is going to do whatever it takes to make this happen.”

My response: “Now I get it. By the way, my hair looks great and you are a true artist, Danny, my Filipino-American barber. Talk to you again in a couple of weeks.”

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Thursday, February 4th, 2010 arnis, Boxing, escrima, fighting, Filipino Martial Arts, Floyd Mayweather, kali, Manny Pacquiao 2 Comments

One Of The Best Weeks In Review At TheMartialArtsReporter.com

I hope you are enjoying your weekend as much as I am enjoying mine.

Time sure flies when you’re having fun.

Putting these posts, articles, stories together for you is fun for me.

So, please keep on visiting TheMartialArtsReporter.com and tell your friends and family about this blog.

It’s about informing, inspiring and entertaining martial artists and martial arts enthusiasts.

Are You Ready For Tonight’s UFC 107 BJ Penn Vs. Diego Sanchez?
BJ “The Prodigy” Penn Vs. Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez At UFC 107 Lightweight Title Fight in Memphis, TN.

Amir Perets, Martial Arts Champion, Fitness Guru, Israeli Self-Defense Expert
The Real Deal, Amir Perets Shows You Self-Defense That Works… For Real.

Legendary Renzo Gracie Gets Multi-Fight deal With The UFC
UFC Dana White Gets BJJ And MMA Legend Renzo Gracie Back Into The Octagon.

Fight Deal For Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather set For March 13, 2010
Already Heralded As The Fight Of The Century: Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. On March 13, 2010.

Before Steven Seagal Was “Lawman” And “Above The Law”
Action Movie Superstar And Martial Artist Steven Seagal Stars As “Lawman” In A&E Reality Cop Series.

TKD Gold Medalist Dana Hee And Change “I Can’t” To “I Can”
Taekwondo Gold Medalist, Actress, Stuntwoman And Motivational Speaker Dana Hee Knows A Thing Or Two About Changing “I Can’t” To “I Can”.

Hope you enjoy catching up on some of the posts you might have missed. Or maybe you liked them so much that you just have to read them again.

I can’t leave you without two really good quotes:

“Happiness depends on ourselves.”
Aristotle

“Every man dies; not every man truly lives.”
Mel Gibson (Braveheart)

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Fight Deal For Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather Set For March 13, 2010

Will this really be “The Fight Of The Century”?

And if so, the 20th or 21st century?

Can professional boxing thrive in direct comparison with mixed martial arts events such as UFC, Strikeforce or World Extreme Cagefighting in general? And not only on the exceptional nights featuring amazing fighters such as Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather?

The announced fight has all the necessary ingredients for a commercial success.

The top two Pound-For-Pound Fighters in the world:

Pacquiao, WBO welterweight champion, has a record of 50-3-2, with 38 knockouts.

Mayweather, currently No. 2 (who previously held the top pound-for-pound spot), holds a clean 40-0 record with 25 KOs.

I will be heading back to my Filipino-American barber in the very near future to get my hair cut and I will let you in on all the insider information.