Mayweather twits Arum: 'Call Schaefer, stop lying'

Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. once again fired off a series of tweets, this time singling out Top Rank chief executive officer Bob Arum, the promoter of his rival, Filipino boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao.

In his first tweet, Mayweather (42-0) reiterated that he is "ready to fight Pacquiao 5/5/12."

"Bob Arum know the date can't change, I have my guarantee," he added.

Mayweather's adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, announced last year that the fighter has blocked off May 5 as the date for his ring return. This was in jeopardy for a while as Mayweather was sentenced to 90 days in jail following a domestic violence charge, but his jail time was put off so he can fulfill his fight obligations.

The unbeaten boxer then instructed Arum to "call (Richard) Schaefer and Al (Haymon) and stop lying to the public."

Schaefer is the chief executive officer of Golden Boy Promotions, while Haymon is one of Mayweather's advisers. Golden Boy has promoted all of Mayweather's fights following his May 2007 victory over Oscar de la Hoya.

Mayweather's instructions are seemingly in response to Arum's recent statements, wherein the Top Rank boss said he is "unsure" if Schaefer and Golden Boy will even be involved in the negotiations.

"Unlike Top Rank, that has a contract with Manny, we are involved. I don't know if Schaefer is involved," he said in a recent Boxing Scene interview.

Arum then said that he will only sit down and negotiate with an authorized representative from Team Mayweather, but that everything was ready in the Pacquiao camp.

"We're all set. Pacquiao and Top Rank are all set. I went to the Philippines and made sure of that," he said.

Marquez insisted he won the first 2 fights vs Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez insisted that he won his first 2 fights against Manny Pacquiao. Marquez made the statement during the Manila leg of their global press tour promoting their Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 fight in November 12 welterweight title fight.

“I won the first 2 fights… In 2004 and 2008,” he asserted.

This was his reply when asked if his career would be complete even without a win against Pacquiao. He, however, admitted being grateful to be given the chance to square off with the fighting congressman again.

“I feel very happy for the opportunity… I expect the best Manny Pacquiao for this fight,” said Marquez.

The two boxers will be fighting it out for the 3rd time at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2004, Pacquiao scored 3 first round knockdowns against Marquez. The Mexican, however, was able to salvage a draw. Four years later, the Filipino champion edged the Mexican with a split decision.

The November 12 fight will take place at a 144-pound catchweight, 13 pounds higher than the 130-pound division they last fought in. Marquez is confident that he can handle the added weight on his frame, despite losing a 144-pound catchweight fight to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2009. He claimed that he lost to Mayweather because the latter ran and ran during their bout.

“Mayweather doesn’t like to fight and I want to fight. With Manny it will be different,” said Marquez.

Mayweather vs Ortiz fight that fans will never forget

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was unable to knock out Shane Mosley and settled for a unanimous decision win in their encounter last year. Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz will face each other on September 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, will be looking for a better finish to prove a point that he is a better fighter than the unbeaten Mayweather Jr. Ortiz believes he can give the 34-year-old Mayweather a hard fight, unlike his previous opponents Andre Berto, in their upcoming welterweight bout. Mayweather is a tough guy and durable. It would be incredible if Ortiz stops him. It would prove that he’s better than the other guy who couldn't stop him.

Team Ortiz going to force the action and go for it this time. If it comes, it comes. I think Ortiz is definitely the guy to do it. Knocking out Mayweather would be a difficult task for Ortiz because the 34-year-old former pound for pound and 5 division world champion hasn't lost by knockout in his career. Although I personaly wants Victor Ortiz to send Mayweather to dream land, team Ortiz is really looking for a knockout and an epic war between two of the best welterweights in the world.

Right now team Ortiz were not really focused on the knockout. Ortiz work hard in the training and if it comes, it comes. Victor Ortiz need to prepared himselves to fight 12 rounds. If the knockout comes it would be excited about it. It’s the kind of fight that’s better than Shane Mosley and Pacquiao. Like Manny, Mayweather moves fast and has great foot speed and power also.

That’s what I want on this Mayweather vs Ortiz contest... a war! Victor Ortiz throws a lot of punches and that’s good for us to give the fans a good fight. Ortiz should pressure Mayweather a lot and promised that he won’t back down and make that fight a war that the fans will never forget. Both fighters are amazing. The only issue that I have is the size factor. Floyd is the bigger man. Then again, Victor Ortiz is a southpaw. I expect a wonderful Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz fight with this one.

Victor Ortiz ready for war against Floyd Mayweather

The odds of Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz will obviously be in favor of “Pretty Boy Floyd”. Victor Ortiz guaranteed that he will improved and better fighter when he faces off with Floyd Mayweather on their WBC welterweight championship fight on September 17. The world will see a different Victor this time around. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to change Victor completely. If Mayweather wants to go to war, Ortiz will help him get his wish. Victor Ortiz focus is to box Mayweather, but his ready for a war if Mayweather wants to go there. According to Ortiz trainer that Ortiz has learned so much under his guidance as the fighter is doing things he has not done before. These include jabbing, head movement and defense. Victor Ortiz looks and is far different than what people know him as from before.

Victor Ortiz wants to do against the 7-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. Victor Ortiz will move his head and hands more, Ortiz wants Mayweather make miss and make him pay, but Ortiz is who he is and will always want to beat on somebody by going to war. Some say that this Mayweather vs Ortiz contest is a mismatch. But it’s like I don’t want to say mismatch because there’s a never a mismatch per se between two fighters. But in my personal view and the current level of each fighter I think Mayweather dominates.

Floyd Mayweather has fought the best fighters in the Welterweight and Super welterweight divisions and has been a 5 time world champion in this weight class. For many years, Mayweather has been fighting in this welterweight division and knows how to deal with fighters in this weight class. Though, the last fight that we saw Mayweather was on 2009 against Shane Mosley. After that he never back on the ring. I’ll give also Mayweather a big vote that he can knock out Ortiz. But as I said, Victor Ortiz will not go down without a fight. What do you think, would Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz bout is a very interesting fight not?

Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz on Sept. 17

The current undefeated boxer in the world in the welterweight division Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0 25 KO) will return to the ring after 16 months of inactivity and the fighter Mayweather will face will be the younger and the current WBC Welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-2-2 22 KO’s). Now, I know some of you will doubt this Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz bout because you think this will be a mismatch. That is why a lot of questions that has been raised when the news broked out about the Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz, “Can Mayweather knock out Victor Ortiz?" Other question is "can Victor Ortiz at least wins a decision and will give an upset to Floyd Mayweather and give Mayweather his first ever defeat? There are boxing analysts who believed that Mayweather can knock Ortiz out. And I think I'm one of them.

My personal view regarding this Ortiz vs Mayweather fight, as what I can see Mayweather has the capability to knockout Ortiz not only once but I think twice. Now on VIctor Ortiz winning a decision? I think that will be the closest win can Ortiz will get. I don't think he can knockout Mayweather. If Mayweather can make Victor Ortiz a little too aggressive and walks him in a counter shot then he can knock Ortiz because this is the kind of power Mayweather usually has. Floyd Mayweather with his slick boxing skills, controlling his opponents every move as if he was a puppet master was really disappointing if you are his opponent.

Victor Ortiz is a great young fighter to watch whoever he matches up against win or lose he puts on a magnificent show a true champion, he takes his opponent to war and using his boxing skills paired with his natural aggression to do this. I really admire Ortiz courage to put his belt on the line just to prove something that Mayweather is just only a human being and can be defeated. Not only has Victor Ortiz got the tools he as youth on his side and Mayweather is now 34 years old and we still don't know the condition Mayweather is in because it's almost a year since he didn't fight.

It only shows that Victor Ortiz will not go down without a fight and if ever he will beat Floyd Mayweather and win their fight. As we all know that Victor Ortiz must fight beyond the level of Floyd Mayweather Jr. to win the Mayweather vs Ortiz contest. Now do you think this Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz still an exciting fight? You’ll decide but for me, I think it is. What I believe that this Ortiz vs Mayweather contest is good for all fight fans. I’m already excited about the Mayweather vs Ortiz bout which will happen on Sept. 17, 2011 on MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Mayweather vs Ortiz a Star Power

On that day Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz are going to defend for the WBC Welterweight Belt. This fighting is being sent for Star Power and it is going to take place at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Ortiz is the immature difficult hitting left hander while Mayweather is older, but very skilled defensively and arguably the best in the sport. The fight will take place next September 17 in Las Vegas. Starting this Friday put on sale tickets for the U.S. title bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor "Vicious" Ortiz will take place on 17 September at the MGM Grand hotel-casino. Ortiz will present the WBC welterweight belt against "Pretty Boy" Mayweather, pending combat the "star power" announced at the luxurious Grand Garden Arena casino, with seating for 17 000 spectators.

Tickets went on sale this Friday with places available at $ 250 billion on ring side, a thousand dollars in numbered ring, ring 600 greenbacks in particular, 300 and 150 in tier preferred overall. In the semifinal of the evening will be televised on Pay Per View system for HBO, the three-time world champion, the Tijuana Erik "Terrible" Morales will face Britain's Anthony Crolla title WBC International welterweight. Tickets for the evening's promoter Golden Boy Promotions can be purchased at the box office of the Grand Garden Arena or by phone. Already excited to watch Mayweather vs Ortiz fight? I think we all do!