It's Official: Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Boxing Fight on March 13, 2010.

It's finally official, Floyd Mayweather lives up to his nickname and has penned what is sure to be one of the biggest money making fights of all time. Paquiao vs. Mayweather is scheduled to take place March 13, according to ESPN.com, and even though I would not consider myself a boxing fan... I can't wait.

As earlier discussed on Hit The Ropes Radio, this just might be the most important fight in the history of boxing. As it stands right now, boxing is slipping away.The explosion of MMA has delivered where boxing has not. The biggest fights that fans want to see, when they want to see them. That all changes with one fight.

For years boxing relied on its heavyweight division to carry the sport, but boxing has been without a big draw in that division for some time now. The sport put all of its weight behind the much smaller Oscar De La Hoya until he retired. And then again in Mayweather, until he retired. The two superstars got together in 2007 for a blockbuster bout, but despite the record PPV buys, the after effects were little and boxing was unable to ride the wave of success. They hope to not let that mistake happen twice.

The blockbuster bout between Pacquiao and Mayweather has been years in the making. Mayweather has been heavily criticized for ducking fights and picking his opponents to fit his advantage. And when boxing fans heard Mayweather was coming out of retirement... only to step into the ring with an opponent not named Pacquiao there were many who were calling foul.

But if Mayweather had a message to the fans, it would certainly be to relax. That fight was only a tune up bout. Mayweather was getting the ring rust off in order to prepare for his toughest fight to date. Manny Pacquiao poses as a legitimate threat to Floyd Mayweather's undefeated record, and Mayweather looks to silence the critiques.

The truth to be told, it doesn't matter who wins this fight. The sport itself will be better served if this a long drawn out war with both fighters looking their best. Why? To set up the rematch of course. Boxing needs this fight to give fans something to look forward. They need this fight so they can matter.

Everyone is already gearing up and tuning in for every last details. There are already several locations fighting one another to host what is sure to be the biggest fight in boxing history. The attention is even drawing in casual fans to a sport which desperately needs some attention. Get ready fight fans, Pacquiao vs Mayweather will be one worth the six month wait.

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Video: Manny Pacquaio and Krista Ranillo Caught together in the Car

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao was caught in a video with a woman in the car after his TV guesting in US wherein he sang Sometimes when we Touch. The woman, covering her face with her hand, beside him in the front seat of Manny's Mercedes bench was rumoured to be Krista Ranillo. Sexy actress Krista Ranillo is the involved woman of Alleged MANNY PACQUIAO Love Affair.

Manny Pacquiao hoping for Miguel Cotto Knock Out to carve a place in boxing history

Miguel Cotto is determined to halt Manny Pacquiao's march towards the history books at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas when he defends his WBO welterweight title against the world's top pound-for-pound fighter on Saturday night.

Fighting fit: Manny Pacquiao is ready to make history against Miguel Cotto in Vegas

Yet Pacquiao is the man with momentum and he could rewrite the history books by becoming the only prize fighter in history to claim seven world titles in seven weight divisions if he defeats Cotto.

Cotto, who has 34 wins (27 KOs) and just one defeat to his name, is beloved by the Puerto Rican nation and as much a symbol of machismo and humility as Pacquiao is in the Philippines.

He faces the man who is regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer on the planet in the wake of the Filipino's eight-round demolition of Oscar de la Hoya 11 months ago and the second-round flattening of Britain's Ricky Hatton in May.

Pacquiao, who has won 49 fights (37 KOs) and lost three, appears unstoppable. What has been startling is Pacquiao's ability to carry his power up the divisions. Both De La Hoya and Hatton were bigger men, yet De La Hoya at welterweight and Hatton at light-welterweight were dismantled by the speed of the tenacious southpaw.

Cotto is a slow starter, and if he cannot find a way to be the aggressor in a fight, he sits back and counter-punches. He also sets clever traps for opponents and although his handspeed and movement are slower than Pacquiao's, he will be dangerous in later rounds.

Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach said: "Manny is moving up a weight class but I am very confident in my guy and we are 100 per cent ready for this fight. I feel that he is going to knock Cotto out."

Cotto is unperturbed. "What they say and what they do does not concern me," he said. "I'm going home with the belt."

Pacquiao said: "This is the most important fight of my career. If I win, it will be history for boxing and for the Philippines."

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Manny Pacquiao “ Battle of East and West “ winning victory

No doubt Manny Pacquaio is the Filipino hero of our modern era. He’s not in the battle against country’s enemy, yet in his every fight he carries with the armor of a true blooded warrior. The fiery confidence and full-spirited desire to win thus bring forth the honor for our country.

Before he was a teenager, Manny Pacquaio was selling cigarettes on the streets of Manila trying to survive. Now he is a Filipino hero and superstar on the verge of making boxing history.

The 30-year-old southpaw will face British Ricky Hatton on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) for the Englishman’s junior welterweight title. A Pacquaio victory would match him for the all-time record of world crowns in six different weight divisions.


Ricky " Hitman " Hatton profile

Date of Birth: 06/10/78
Birthplace: Manchester, Britain
Height: 5’7 (1.70m)
Reach: 66’ (1.67m)
Record (win-loss-draw: 45-1-0
Knockouts: 32
Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr
Title: IBO world junior welterweight champion




Manny " Pacman " Pacquiao profile

Birthdate: December 17, 1978
Birthplace: Gen. Santos, Philippines
Height: 5’6 ½ (1.69m)
Reach: 67” (1.70m)
Record (win-loss-draw: 48-3-2
Knockouts: 36
Trainer: Freddie Roach
Title: Four division world champion


It's so amazing that he is the sole person in this period of time to our nation standstill of hir every fight. While he fight at the boxing ring, no crimes reported, highways has no traffic, soldiers and rebels seized fire to watch, as though the whole Phillipine country united as one with one objective in mind to rejoice for Manny Pacquiao winning victory.

At the ring Manny Pacquiao always humble himself to dedicate his boxing fight for people's enjoyment and happiness. He points out that his victory is Philippine's victory as well.

Once more, the world admires a legendary boxing icon Manny Pacquiao. Truly a Filipino pride.

The Dream Match - Pacquiao vs Dela Hoya

Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao hopes to extend his winning streak when he faces Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6. He plans to fight at short range to score points early and wear out his rival.