hagler hails historic mayweatherpacquiao fight
Last Updated : GMT 05:17:37
Emiratesvoice, emirates voice
Emiratesvoice, emirates voice
Last Updated : GMT 05:17:37
Emiratesvoice, emirates voice

$200m clash finally after years of negotiations

Hagler hails 'historic' Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

Emiratesvoice, emirates voice

Emiratesvoice, emirates voice Hagler hails 'historic' Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler
Hong Kong - Arab Today

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler's fabled clash with Sugar Ray Leonard was the superfight of its day -- but the massively anticipated showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will eclipse it, he says.
Speaking with AFP during a visit to Hong Kong, the 60-year-old said the fight between the world famous welterweights in Las Vegas on May 2 would be the "biggest fight in history", regardless of who wins.
The fight has echoes of Hagler's 1987 showdown with Leonard, also staged in Las Vegas, which saw him lose on points in a decision which remains controversial to this day.
Pacquiao and Mayweather are considered to be the best "pound-for-pound" boxers of their generation and their $200 million clash will finally happen after years of failed negotiations.
"Whether Pacquiao loses in the first round, whether he knocks out Mayweather in the first round, it's still going to be the biggest fight in history," said Hagler.
Mayweather, 38, has previously recalled watching the Hagler-Leonard clash.
"I remember being a kid and saying there would never be another fight bigger than this," he said in an interview before his 2007 fight against Oscar De la Hoya.
The American, who has a 47-0 record with 26 knockouts, is homing in on the iconic 49-0 record of 1950s legend Rocky Marciano, who retired as an undefeated heavyweight champion.
Pacquiao, a devout Christian, by contrast holds a record of 57-5 with two draws and 38 knockouts.
- 'Fight of my life' -
The 36-year-old Philippines boxing hero earlier this month called the face-off with undefeated Mayweather "the real fight of my life".
Hagler was undisputed world middleweight champion for seven years until his fight with Leonard at Caesar's Palace, wich was dubbed "The Super Fight".
Reluctant to draw parallels with the Pacquiao-Mayweather clash, he said that both fighters would just be focused on the result.
"Once you start getting yourself into the fight, it's not about the money, it's about the win."
Hagler said it was too early to call a favourite, despite Las Vegas oddsmakers pegging Mayweather as having the upper hand, noting that "anything can happen from now until May."
"Mayweather, he's using his head, he's using his skills and strategy and let's hope Pacquiao don't fall into his tricks."
Hagler said that if Pacquiao won, he would be "a worldwide figure, bigger than what he expected".
He was in Hong Kong with the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation, a group which provides coaching and education to young people in the most deprived environments around the world.
"To see the kids' smile on their face it brings a smile to my face too," said Hagler, who has been involved with the foundation for over a decade.
Source: AFP

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

hagler hails historic mayweatherpacquiao fight hagler hails historic mayweatherpacquiao fight

 



Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

hagler hails historic mayweatherpacquiao fight hagler hails historic mayweatherpacquiao fight

 



GMT 10:08 2018 Wednesday ,24 January

Microsoft to open 4 data centres

GMT 19:57 2018 Tuesday ,23 January

Farm-fresh from Kerala to the UAE, in just one day

GMT 10:18 2018 Thursday ,30 August

Iran incapable of closing Hormuz, Bab Al Mandeb

GMT 11:03 2018 Tuesday ,23 January

No end to eyesores at Taj Mahal

GMT 13:19 2012 Saturday ,29 December

Tex-mex home style

GMT 06:14 2018 Tuesday ,16 January

Spain expected to replace US

GMT 02:37 2018 Saturday ,06 January

Four new hotels in Asia

GMT 08:18 2015 Saturday ,01 August

IsaDora to launch Rock & Romance collection

GMT 14:20 2012 Wednesday ,25 July

ICRC: \'Massive\' hardships for Afghans

GMT 21:45 2017 Wednesday ,08 February

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviews progress

GMT 11:27 2016 Sunday ,13 March

Iraq girl now rising table tennis star

GMT 01:45 2012 Tuesday ,24 January

Stylish Sunburst Mirrors

GMT 08:50 2012 Friday ,09 March

Kyoto’s coffee culture

GMT 23:23 2012 Monday ,27 February

Carry-On Stool Chair

GMT 12:01 2012 Friday ,13 July

Miranda Kerr in revealing dress
 
 Emirates Voice Facebook,emirates voice facebook  Emirates Voice Twitter,emirates voice twitter Emirates Voice Rss,emirates voice rss  Emirates Voice Youtube,emirates voice youtube  Emirates Voice Youtube,emirates voice youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

emiratesvoieen emiratesvoiceen emiratesvoiceen emiratesvoiceen
emiratesvoice emiratesvoice emiratesvoice
emiratesvoice
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
emiratesvoice, Emiratesvoice, Emiratesvoice