Floyd Mayweather Calls Manny Pacquiao ‘Desperate’ And Reveals Why Fight Hasn’t Taken Place, Pacquiao Fires Back

Floyd Mayweather definitely has a lot to say about the highly anticipated fight most fans are hoping will take place between he and Manny Pacquiao. Since many have speculated that Mayweather has been avoiding Pacquiao, he decided to set the record straight. During a recent interview, the 37-year-old boxer offered clarity about the rumors. He also revealed why the fight has been delayed for so long.

Here’s what Mayweather had to say.

“I would love to fight Manny Pacquiao. We tried to make the fight happen years ago; we had problems with random blood and urine testing,” Mayweather said. “I just want to be on an even playing field. Now he’s in a very, very tight situation. He’s lost to [Juan Manuel] Marquez [in 2012], he’s lost to [Timothy] Bradley [by controversial decision in 2012 but avenged it in April]. Pay-per-view numbers are extremely low. He’s desperate. I wanted that fight a long time ago. I’m just waiting on them.”

“So let’s make this fight happen. Manny Pacquiao, Bob Arum, you guys have been ducking us for years,” Mayweather said. “We’re tired of you guys fooling the public, fooling the critics. You guys didn’t want to take random blood and urine testing, so that’s why it didn’t happen. Then I offered you $40 million, then you didn’t want to make the fight happen. You lost twice, now you coming back begging for the same money. That’s not gonna happen. Let’s make the fight happen for the people and the fans. Mayweather versus Pacquiao, May 2nd, Cinco de Mayweather.”

However, Mayweather isn’t the only one speaking out. Apparently, Pacquiao has a few things to say in response to Mayweather’s claims about the fight. But, surprisingly, Pacquiao had more to say about Mayweather’s fighting style as opposed to the logistics. He obviously isn’t impressed with Mayweather at all, reports Boxing Insider.

“You all know his (Mayweather’s) fighting style. Most of his previous fights, if not all, induced us to sleep. I know what I have to do. I will chase him wherever he goes just in case he decides to run around the ring. I will try my best to (make) this a thrilling and entertaining fight. But I doubt if he’s gonna engage me in a slugfest.”

Promoters are working to schedule the fight for May 2.

[Image(s) via Philippine News]