
So its been twice now that I've said the big fight will happen this year but towards the end, and not in March. How can I be so sure, when everyone else is saying the fight is off? Well let me give you my arguments on why I think they are just buying some time.
Physical Condition
Mayweather has fought only one fight since returning, against Marquez. To fight Pacquiao, he will need to tune up his senses and make himself 100% once again. Both fighters would want to be at their peak going into this fight. Pacquiao could have gotten an opponent who fights like Mayweather to prepare himself, but I guess Clottey would do the job.
Time
March would be too early for a blockbuster fight. A fight in march would leave the rest of the year fairly dull but keeping the fight towards the end of the year would create enough tension and drama to ensure its record breaking success smashes through the roof
The Big Finish
I'm pretty sure both fighters will end their career after this fight (maybe Pac would end it against Marquez). What better way to end your career, than for your last fight to be the biggest fight in the history of boxing. It would leave fans talking about it for years and years to come
Money
Once this fight happens, there is basically no where else for them to go. There wont be an opponent big enough to match them and therefore no more fight revenue. By fighting an additional fight BEFORE the big match, they stand to earn those extra millions.
Promo
Yes this fight is big enough as it is, but both fighters would want to make sure that cover every aspect of promotion that they can for the fight. World tour, HBO specials, you name it. And in order to pull all of this off, they will need time on their hands.
Undercard
They would need big name undercards to compliment this fight, so a longer planning time would allow them to get the best fighters.
Venue
This I think is the only legit problem that's facing both sides. its either Dallas or Vegas. Pacquiao is fighting Clottey in Dallas & Mayweather in Vegas. I think they will analyze both fights and then determine which venue is best.
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