Does Mayweather respect Pacquiao?

On those occasions, fans have spotted Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao greeting each other with a smile. It reflects mutual respect from both sides.

Is Mayweather scared of Pacquiao?

The consensus in the boxing world is that Mayweather is afraid to fight Pacquiao. Mayweather insists that he is not scared and is not ducking Pacquiao or any boxer for that matter. The biggest obstacle in the way of a fight between the two is a debate over blood testing.

Is Manny Pacquiao better than Mayweather?

“It’s hard to pick against Floyd considering his unbeaten record, but Pacquiao has a very real avenue to victory against him,” Ruebusch said….Who’s Better Right Now: Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather?

Boxing’s Pound-for-Pound Best
1. Floyd Mayweather (46-0, 26 KOs) 147-154 pounds
2. Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs) 140-147 pounds

Who does Mayweather respect?

Five-division world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather reportedly has the utmost respect for Miguel Cotto as a man, but not his mental fortitude when it comes to the harsh realities of the sweet science. According to BoxingScene.com, Mayweather said: I respect Miguel Cotto as a man always.

Are Floyd Mayweather and Pacquiao friends?

Mayweather said that, while they’re not friends, he likes Pacquiao as a fighter. He was more passionate in his praise of his country. “The country that he comes from is a great country. The Philippines is a great place, beautiful people, I love the atmosphere and I look forward to coming back again,” said Mayweather.

Did Floyd Dodge Pacquiao?

After continuously evading a fight with Pacquiao for two years, however, Mayweather finally ran out of excuses. He told Showtime Sports recently that the time has come for them to fight each other. He said he wanted to fight Pacquiao on May 2 next year.

Should Pacquiao have beaten Mayweather?

Mayweather Jr. won the contest by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 116–112 and the other 118–110….Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao.

Date May 2, 2015
Venue MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Title(s) on the line WBA (Unified), WBC, WBO, and The Ring welterweight titles
Tale of the tape

Who has a better legacy Pacquiao or Mayweather?

With a win over Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather had become the king of contemporary boxing. Despite his loss against Mayweather, boxing purists have never taken anything away from Manny Pacquiao’s legacy. Even the American boxing icon praised his Filipino counterpart for putting up an incredible performance.

How old is Floyd Mayweather?

45 years (February 24, 1977)Floyd Mayweather / Age
At 40 years old, he is 11 years older than McGregor. Mayweather was born on February 24, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Mich.