By Ricardo Lois
Maybe the boxing power structure is getting it. When the boxing world is begging for a super fight, get the bout negotiated quickly, and inside a ring as soon as possible.
If the reports of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather agreeing to fight on March 13 are true, …

BY JUN MEDINA SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
Renowned trainer Freddie Roach did not expect that he would start training camp for Manny Pacquiao six weeks after the Filipino ring icon won a record seventh world title in seven different weight classes. “We’re happy it could be happening, but I’m surprised it’s happened so …

By Ben Thompson
According to Dan Rafael of ESPN, pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao has officially signed a contract to face undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13. Originally, it was reported that both sides had agreed to initial terms, but there were still some wrinkles to be ironed out, including the …

By Matt Stolow
Billionaire Jerry Jones of Dallas, Texas usually gets what he wants. I believe he’s going to get the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fight in his brand new $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium.
He envisioned the stadium and the 2011 NFL Super Bowl years ago and he now has …

By Lem Satterfield
Manny Pacquiao spoke to FanHouse from the Philippines in what his advisor, Michael Koncz, said is the WBO welterweight champ’s first interview — and his initial comments to the American media — since the start of the negotiations for a bout with Floyd Mayweather. All of this while …

Winky Wright:

I picked Cotto. I went against Pacquiao two times. Against De La Hoya and against Cotto. And both times I lost. Pacquiao is an exciting and dangerous fighter, man. Against Floyd or against whoever I’m not gonna bet against him. I thought Floyd would kill him before, but now he made me a believer.

By Barry Mcguigan
Matchmaking is almost as important as preparation.
In Freddie Roach, Amir Khan has the best of both worlds, a brilliant trainer and equally adept matchmaker.
You only have to look how Manny Pacquiao has prospered with Roach. Not just technically but in picking the right opponent at the right time.
Eyebrows …

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK(AP)—Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have signed off on the major issues in the negotiation for a megafight on March 13, and contracts could be signed in the next few days, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.
Top Rank …

By Scoop Malinowski
Michael Bentt once told me “Boxing is 90% bluffs.” Pretty strong quote there, right? Pretty reliable and credible source too, right? You better believe the WBO Heavyweight champion Michael Bentt knows what he’s talking about.
Well, Floyd Mayweather has already cost the sport some great fights – with …

By Kevin Mitchell
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr, acclaimed as the two best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, have agreed in principle to split $50m (£30.3m) up front in a fight scheduled for 13 March at an American venue yet to be decided.
No contracts have been signed, according to …

By Michael Marley
No stalling, no balking and no squawking.
When his seen it all, done it all, turning age 78 this Tuesday promoter Robert Arum came to Manila with terms and conditions already agreed by Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao listened to the Top Rank honcho carefully.
Pacman asked a few …

By Dan Rafael
Manny Pacquiao has signed a contract to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in boxing’s biggest fight on March 13, a source with knowledge of the meeting told ESPN.com on Friday night.
Arum and Pacquiao met for two hours Friday to discuss the proposed deal, according to Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz, …

By Michael Marley
I just spoke with that “Man on a Mission” Bob Arum, and he says all systems are go for what he called “The Fight” or “Super Fight of the Century” between his charge Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13.
Or, to put it another way …

BBC News
Five-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather are set to meet on 13 March, according to the Filipino’s promoter.
Michael Koncz, who is in charge of Pacquaio’s promotional company, says the 30-year-old has agreed to a March proposal from promoter Bob Arum.
“We all believe that it …

By CompuBox
If Mayweather-Marquez was the pay-per-view appetizer, Miguel Cotto vs. Manny Pacquiao may be the main course because unlike the former one can’t easily predict the result of the latter. Pacquiao’s attempting to become just the fifth fighter in history to win five titles in five different weight classes. Oscar …

Kevin Iole, Yahoo Sports (Sports.Yahoo.com/Box)

“This is a great fight fan’s fight. They’re two action fighters with styles that will mesh well in the ring. Each has the ability to hurt the other and each likes to fight an offensive fight. I like Pacquiao, though I don’t discount Cotto at all. I’d actually pick Cotto if he hadn’t fought Margarito. That fight seemed to take so much out of Miguel. In his two fights since, he’s appeared to have slowed and has been hit more than I’ve ever seen him. I think Pacquiao’s speed and quickness will make a big difference. If the old Cotto reappears, that could change things big-time, but I’ll go with Manny by decision.”

By Jerry Izenberg/Columnist Emeritus
LAS VEGAS—The names are passed down generation to generation — from trainer to trainer in the steamy gyms, from fathers to sons in the barrios and all across the Island from San Juan to Ponce:
Sixto Escobar, the first Puerto Rican to win a title in …

By Bob Velin, USA TODAY
Manny Pacquiao will be looking to make history Saturday night when he takes on Miguel Cotto in a welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The 29-year-old Filipino superstar, who made a grand entrance along with his opponent at the scene of the fight …

American promoter Bob Arum predicts a brutal ending in the world welterweight bout between Filipino Manny Pacquiao and defending champion Miguel Cotto this weekend.

By FightFan News Wire (10-Nov-2009)
Big George Foreman leads the list of boxers, professional athletes, celebrities and the esteemed press core who all have opinions about the outcome of FIREPOWER: Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto this Saturday November 14 at MGM Grand Garden Arena! Read on to see which fighter the …

By John Nguyen
For whatever reason, fight fans have a hard time being objective about Manny Pacquiao.
For the most ardent fans of the Filipino phenom, he’s a demigod. His straight left vaporizes his foes, his smile calms crying babies, and his sweat cures the gout.
For …

By Tim Starks
So begins our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2009, Manny Pacquiao against Miguel Cotto, culminating in a live blog of the bout Saturday. Now — the importance of Pacquiao-Cotto. Later today — a look at the one major question facing each boxer coming into …

By Matt Stolow
Don’t quote me, but I believe the first round Saturday night will be as wild and frantic as the upcoming Examiner.com Annual Boxing Writers Christmas Party in Denver, Colorado.
Seriously, there will be the nationalism of two proud countries on display and as Larry Merchant once told me, “People …

By Martin Rogers
As Manny Pacquiao squeezed into a bright red padded spandex leotard, complete with a yellow belt and matching goggles, the symbolism was as fitting as the outfit was ridiculous.
Who knows whether Pacquiao fully appreciated the comical nature of the scene, played out on a movie set a few …