The Perfect Storm Is Forming: Is Pac v Mayweather Possible?

By Mike Burnell: Two of boxing’s supernovas are on a collision course creating the Perfect Storm…if things go “right.” Love them or hate them Pac v Mayweather would be a match of monumental, record setting proportions. What is right depends on who you favor. There is a chance of partial clearing by low pressure systems named Cotto and Marquez.

Reports indicate that Pacquiao is to meet Cotto at 145 on November 14th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and broadcasted on HBO PPV. A contract that was considered doubtful between the fighters was reconciled within days of “Sugar” Shane Mosley’s brazen challenge of Pac at 140, a weight that certainly favors the Phillipino sensation.

It is obvious that the bout that virtually all fight fans, casual or rabid want to see is Pacquiao v Mayweather and its been on the radar since “Money” Mayweather announced his return to the ring. Enter angry storm clouds…

Rest assured neither fighter is avoiding the other. If both fighters are successful in their respective scheduled bouts you will see storm clouds swirling like we haven’t since Sigourney Wearver irritated the Gatekeeper in Ghostbusters.

Mayweather aspires to look impressive v pound for pound resident Juan Manual Marquez. It’s not likely to be a tall order as Marquez has never fought at this weight. He is the perfect foil, however because he gave Manny the fights of his life. What observers may forget is that those occurred at 125 and 130, not Welter.

Mayweather’s first fight “back” is designed to be impressive. He beats the number two pound for pounder. It will be enough to incite the “mainstream” masses and create the Tension that marketing executives dream of. Too bad for Marquez, celebrity has its influence. Mayweather wins in 7th round by TKO.

In an interesting concession Pacquiao has selected dangerous Miguel Cotto at 145.While Cotto has a cult-like following it wont be enough to save him. Wars with Margarito and Clottey have revealed exactly the weaknesses that an educated fighter like Pacquiao sees and will exploit Pac will struggle early then rally to stop an always game warrior Cotto on cuts in 10.

It looks like rain….

Source: http://www.boxingnews24.com/2009/07/the-perfect-storm-is-forming-is-pac-v-mayweather-possible/