Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘Money’ tells adviser ‘Make the biggest fight’
Five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is ready to meet eight-time world title holder
Manny Pacquaio is what will be the richest fight in boxing history on May 5th
in Las Vegas.
The 34 year-old, who became the WBC welterweight champion
last September by stopping Victor Ortiz in four rounds, has told advisor Leonard Ellerbe to 'make the biggest fight' and Ellerbe is hopeful
a deal can be made with Manny Pacquiao.
"We're looking to make the biggest fight possible and
everyone knows what that fight is; the little fella," Ellerbe told ESPN referring
to Pacquiao.
"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."
Ellerbe has already contacted Golden Boy Promotions CEO
Richard Schaefer, who promoted Mayweather’s ‘Star Power’ attraction against
Ortiz and Schaefer is thought to have already booked the MGM Grand for the
date.
"I'm very excited that the sport's biggest pay-per-view
star is going to be back on May 5.
"We have informed the pay-per-view industry and I have
the arena on hold. I'm excited to continue my relationship with Floyd and his
team. It's always fun to work with Floyd."
Pacquiao, 32, is just over a week away from defending his
WBO welterweight title against Juan Manuel Marquez at the same venue and
barring a shock upset loss, is now one step away from opening negotiations for
a unification with Mayweather next year.
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