Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao Could Meet On May 5, 2012, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up

Mayweather’s opponent has not been determined but Ellerbe said, “We’re looking to make the biggest fight possible and everyone knows what that fight is, the little fella.”

Yes, the “little fella” is – in theory – Manny Pacquiao and the date is Cinco de Mayo. What does this all mean? Nothing really. Floyd loves to talk and Floyd loves people to talk about Floyd. Just teasing a possible Pacquiao fight is a great way to do that. We have been talking about this fight for years. While this kind of baseless talk drives the sport and keeps interest up during long downtime between meaningful fights, it is also, generally, a lot of bullshit.

“We had a discussion, Floyd, me and Al,” Ellerbe said. “Floyd made it very clear to us what he wanted to do. He told us he is looking to make the biggest fight that is out there and to make it in May.”

Pacquiao fights Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12 at the MGM Grand. Is this just a ploy by Mayweather to get some attention? Probably. Either way, Pacman gets through his upcoming fight, Mayweather probably says his performance sucked and he doesn’t belong in the ring with him and we start the cycle anew. For now though, let’s dream of Saturday, May 5, 2012 and the biggest boxing pay-per-view of all-time. Just don’t hold your breath while you’re dreaming.

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