Floyd Mayweather is ready to fight Sergio Martinez if the match-up against Manny Pacquiao proved elusive.
Promoter Lou DiBella told BoxingScene.com that he briefly spoke with the representatives of Floyd Mayweather Jr. (43-0, 26KOs), to see if there was any interest in fighting Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27KOs), the WBC's Diamond champion.
Martinez would drop down to a reasonable catch-weight, like 154-155, to face Mayweather.
DiBella has very close ties with Mayweather's business manager, Al Haymon, who also manages DiBella boxers Andre Berto and Jermain Taylor.
According to DiBella, Manny Pacquiao is the top priority for Mayweather. But, if Pacquiao is 100% off the table for Mayweather's return, scheduled for May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Martinez would be considered.
"There was a very brief conversation with Mayweather's representatives where it became clear that in the eventuality that it's clear that there won't be a Pacquiao fight, and I don't think they've hit that point yet, that they would consider Sergio," DiBella told BoxingScene.com.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
‘We cannot afford business as usual on debt management’ – AGI tells incoming government
19 mins -
EC reports ballot paper shortages in 5 constituencies across Volta Region
20 mins -
Bawumia vows to address challenges in Ga State
26 mins -
Innovations needed to tackle dollarisation challenges, says AGI
27 mins -
Tax reforms must be ‘smart and achievable – AGI president demands of next administration
39 mins -
Prove Ghana’s ability to conduct credible, peaceful polls – Ibn Chambas appeals
46 mins -
Election 2024: We need a clear roadmap to IPP debt resolution – AGI president’s call to action
48 mins -
Tinubu to Macron: A starved nation won’t care about weather, environment
54 mins -
EC Chairperson reaffirms transparency and unity at Peace Pact signing for 2024 Elections
1 hour -
Resilience of MSMEs intertwined with Ghana’s prosperity – GEPA
1 hour -
Police intercept truck loaded with marijuana en route to Nigeria
1 hour -
Over 500 affected by Buduburam rock blast receive government compensation
1 hour -
Wanderlust Ghana suspends 30,000 km road adventure
2 hours -
Peace Council, NCCE, holds consultative constituency peace dialogue in Ashaiman
2 hours -
Don’t rush to post on social media – Ace Ankomah advises media to verify content first
2 hours