Pacquiao-Mayweather biggest (non) story of year
miamiherald.com The fight that never happened continued to dominate conversation in an otherwise healthy 2010 for boxing. A Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. dream bout remains just that -- imaginary -- because their representatives twice failed to reach deals on a possible fight between boxing's best two ``pound-for-pound'' fighters.
In this Nov. 13, 2010 file photo, Manny Pacquiao, right, lands a punch against Antonio Margarito during the eleventh round of their WBC light middleweight title boxing match in Arlington, Texas.After negotiations failed for a first possible match with Mayweather in March, Pacquiao opted for Joshua Clottey and won a lopsided decision. Talks for another possible fight with Mayweather in November never materialized, and Pacquiao instead fought Antonio Margarito. Despite facing a 17-pound disadvantage the night of the fight, Pacquiao pummeled Margarito's face throughout the 12-round match and won a convincing decision and his seventh world title in separate weight classes.
Both of Pacquiao's fights in 2010 were at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao attracted more than 40,000 fans in each bout, a welcome sight for a sport that usually holds its marquee fights in Las Vegas.
Mayweather's one ring appearance of the year was against Shane Mosley in May. Mosley briefly stunned Mayweather with a powerful shot to the head in the second round before Mayweather recovered, played target practice with Mosley's head the rest of the bout and won a convincing decision.
Mayweather made more news this year for his legal problems, however, including charges of domestic violence involving his former girlfriend and mother of three of his children. He also is facing separate charges for an alleged altercation with a Las Vegas security guard.
Mayweather has pending court dates for both cases next year, which means future fights -- including the dream bout with Pacquiao -- appear on hold.
Both of Pacquiao's fights in 2010 were at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao attracted more than 40,000 fans in each bout, a welcome sight for a sport that usually holds its marquee fights in Las Vegas.
Mayweather's one ring appearance of the year was against Shane Mosley in May. Mosley briefly stunned Mayweather with a powerful shot to the head in the second round before Mayweather recovered, played target practice with Mosley's head the rest of the bout and won a convincing decision.
Mayweather made more news this year for his legal problems, however, including charges of domestic violence involving his former girlfriend and mother of three of his children. He also is facing separate charges for an alleged altercation with a Las Vegas security guard.
Mayweather has pending court dates for both cases next year, which means future fights -- including the dream bout with Pacquiao -- appear on hold.
