Pacquiao ready to accept Mayweather’s demands – Boxing News
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have finally come to agreeing terms regarding the defamation case filed by the Filipino’s attorney. The suit was filed back in 2009 when Floyd Mayweather accused Manny Pacquiao of using performance-enhancing drugs.
According to a statement by Pacquiao’s attorney, nobody has the right to accuse an athlete of using performance-enhancing drugs without any evidence.
Last week, a US District court ruled against Mayweather, ordering the unbeaten American fighter to pay 70,000 in legal fees and the cost to avoid questioning under oath. However, now both Pacquiao and Mayweather have come to a resolution. The agreement was
filed in a US District Court in Las Vegas and the terms are kept confidential, according to Malcolm LaVergne, Mayweather’s lawyer.
“The matter has been resolved. Any alleged terms of the resolution would be strictly confidential. Floyd Mayweather Snr is very happy that this lengthy case has finally come to a conclusion,” said Malcolm.
On the other hand, the Mayweathers, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his father Floyd Mayweather Sr., revealed that they are happy to learn the case has finally been solved.
“We wish to make it clear that they never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance-enhancing drugs, nor are they aware of any evidence that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs,” read a statement by the Mayweathers.
The agreement between the two rivals has further increased the chance of a super-fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao. According to Keith Kizer, the fight will be the most anticipated one in boxing history.
Pacquiao is currently scheduled to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on December 8. It will be the fourth time the Filipino will be locking horns against the Mexican legend. If Pacquiao wins the fight, he will have a better standing against Mayweather.
On the other hand, Mayweather is deciding to fight in December but his opponent is unknown yet. Currently, the American unbeaten is enjoying his time off and is busy promoting his newly formed TMT Promotions.
At least, this agreement is a step further towards a possible fight between the two, something that fans have been waiting for long.
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