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 Mar 22 2010, 01:22 AM
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/manny-pa...f-1225843887773
QUOTE Boxing's pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao hinted at retirement on Monday, saying he didn't need to face Floyd Mayweather to cement his legacy in the ring.
"I reached my dream as a boxer without Floyd Mayweather in my career. I do not need him, they are the ones who need me," Pacquiao, 31, told reporters upon his arrival back home in the Philippines following his latest victory. He then emphasised his mother's repeated pleas for him to finally hang up his gloves after a phenomenal career that has seen him become the only fighter in history to win seven world titles in as many weight divisions. "She kneels down and cries every time (she asks me to quit). That's a heavy burden when it's my mother doing that," he said. Pacquiao appeared to be even more direct about retirement, in comments published on the website of local TV station GMA. "It may not reach a point where I will fight Mayweather. I may announce retirement, I will talk with my family about it," Pacquiao said, according to GMA. Pacquiao defeated Ghana's Joshua Clottey to retain his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) welterweight belt in the United States last week. He has now won 12 consecutive fights, eight by knockout, since losing to Erik Morales in March 2005. Talks for a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight fell through earlier in the year when the American insisted on Olympic-style drug testing, which the Filipino refused. The dream match is one of the most anticipated ever and could provide the biggest payday in boxing history for the fighters. The undefeated Mayweather is to fight Shane Mosley on May 1, and negotiations could then resume for a bout with Pacquiao after that, the American's promoters have said. |
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Mar 22 2010, 02:39 AM
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Light Heavyweight Group: Team BU Posts: 4,200 Joined: 10-August 05 Member No.: 3,047 |
No freaking way he retires! Way too much money to be made, it's just talk. Even if he does, he will come back anyway like they all do.
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Mar 22 2010, 02:49 AM
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Hopefully shane knocks floyd the fuck out and saves manny the trouble
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Mar 22 2010, 06:40 AM
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Junior Welterweight Group: Members Posts: 1,327 Joined: 10-October 06 From: NJ Member No.: 5,468 |
Boxing Commissions look into PED testing..........Pacquiao hints at retirement (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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Mar 22 2010, 08:02 AM
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Super Middleweight Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 9-December 04 Member No.: 1,307 |
QUOTE (KookedKrack @ Mar 22 2010, 06:40 AM)  Boxing Commissions look into PED testing..........Pacquiao hints at retirement (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Olympic style blood tests are a clear invasion of Pac's personal liberties as a Filipino. As a potential Filipino leader, I hope he stands pat on that for the dignity of Filipinos everywhere. It's a matter of principle, particularly since it's so abundantly obvious that he's never used PEDs. |
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Mar 22 2010, 08:25 AM
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Pac won't retire. He doesn't need Floyd for the money but HE KNOWS and Roach Knows what a win over Floyd would do to his legacy. De La Hoya, Cotto, Hatton, and Clottey were all "good" wins but Floyd would be a "Legendary" win. If Floyd beats Shane in impressive fashion, I'm certain Pac would fight Mayweather.
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Mar 22 2010, 08:45 AM
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Strawweight Group: Banned Posts: 83 Joined: 10-January 10 From: Stockton,Ca Member No.: 10,721 |
QUOTE (KookedKrack @ Mar 22 2010, 03:40 AM) Boxing Commissions look into PED testing..........Pacquiao hints at retirement (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) LOL! The other day when I was reading about the commisions I was talking 2 my boy who's a Pac fan .and I said "watch I bet Pacroid retires now" All I kno is his mom must be a smart lady getting on her knees begging him LOL..she knows Floyd would ruin him...LOL.. |
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Mar 22 2010, 08:51 AM
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Bourbon County Stout Group: Team BU Posts: 4,108 Joined: 23-February 05 Member No.: 1,759 |
Pac's been hinting at retirement for a while. Some of these guys just say this shit to reporters out of boredom I think.
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Mar 22 2010, 10:20 AM
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QUOTE (Lil-lightsout @ Mar 21 2010, 08:39 PM) No freaking way he retires! Way too much money to be made, it's just talk. Even if he does, he will come back anyway like they all do. When Pacquiao say he might retire...he might do just that. Money is no longer an issue ...he is a Billionaire now in the Philippines...A dollar is equal to 46...or maybe 47 pesos..?... Yeah,...him and his family ain't no problem with money... |
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Mar 22 2010, 10:20 AM
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Flyweight Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 9-September 09 Member No.: 10,500 |
QUOTE (Lil-lightsout @ Mar 21 2010, 08:39 PM) No freaking way he retires! Way too much money to be made, it's just talk. Even if he does, he will come back anyway like they all do. When Pacquiao say he might retire...he might do just that. Money is no longer an issue ...he is a Billionaire now in the Philippines...A dollar is equal to 46...or maybe 47 pesos..?... Yeah,...him and his family ain't no problem with money... |
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