Event Muhammad Ali backing Pacquiao

[HailBlazers]

http://www.thescore.com/news/734733

Muhammad Ali's daughter says the former heavyweight champ is backing Pacquiao to unify the welterweight world title in just over a month at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

"My dad is Team Pacquiao all the way," Rasheda Ali told TMZ Sports. "My dad really likes Manny. He’s a huge fan of his.

"He knows Manny’s a great fighter but it’s more about what he does outside the ring. He’s such a charitable person."

Ali added that her father will not be in attendance on the evening, but will certainly tune in to the event.

"There’s no question he’s going to order it. It takes my dad way back to when he was fighting," she said.

The prediction shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, given Rasheda's revelation that the two men have been friends for quite some time. The Filipino star was a guest at Ali's 70th birthday party back in 2012, she noted.

As for the relationship with Mayweather, well ...

"My dad stood for things," Rasheda said, referring to her father's extensive list of charity and humanitarian efforts after the conclusion of his illustrious career in the ring. "Mayweather ... I don't think there's a comparison."

Biggest fight since when?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I think Tyson-Holyfield was more hyped, as was Tyson-McNeeley. At least Tyson and Holyfield were in their primes or at least not washed the fuck up.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I think Tyson-Holyfield was more hyped, as was Tyson-McNeeley. At least Tyson and Holyfield were in their primes or at least not washed the fuck up.

This is the closest bout to bringing boxing back to relevancy since....?

But otherwise, boxing has been lame since Tyson faded. I can't wait for the day that boxing really becomes primetime again.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I still feel we were cheated by waiting 4-5 years for the fight to finally happening. Its a pure cash/whore out, there isn't the same hatred or the fighters being in their prime. The only way its interesting is if Pacquaio wins (which I doubt) and the rematch will be more hyped up since it'll be a little more "even".

This isn't the same Pacquiao. He's lost a step and his focus from when he could have beaten Mayweather, which is what that little bitch Money Mayweather was planning all along.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

This is the closest bout to bringing boxing back to relevancy since....?

But otherwise, boxing has been lame since Tyson faded. I can't wait for the day that boxing really becomes primetime again.

You're gonna be waiting a very long time. MMA is sucking up what would be all the legit boxers.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

You're gonna be waiting a very long time. MMA is sucking up what would be all the legit boxers.

MMA is close to boxing. Two dudes rubbing it out on each other. It's only filling the void because we've been lacking in legit boxers for some time. When that shit comes back, MMA will die down. The money is too great in boxing. MMA can't compare.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

MMA is close to boxing. Two dudes rubbing it out on each other. It's only filling the void because we've been lacking in legit boxers for some time. When that shit comes back, MMA will die down. The money is too great in boxing. MMA can't compare.

The money is better in boxing but it's way harder to become a real money maker and boxing takes a bigger toll on your health.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

The money is better in boxing but it's way harder to become a real money maker and boxing takes a bigger toll on your health.

Duh. But it's why boxing won't quit.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I like watching Boxing over MMA. At least for the big fights. You can't beat it. These delays have pissed me off though. Fight will not be that good.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

You're gonna be waiting a very long time. MMA is sucking up what would be all the legit boxers.

Deontay Wilder disagrees. I've got hopes for Bryant Jennings too (but those will likely be dashed on 4/25 after Klitschko crushes him )

 

[donkiez]

The money is better in boxing but it's way harder to become a real money maker and boxing takes a bigger toll on your health.

all the boxing money is in the top 1%. MMA has a much better system for up and coming fighters, also they can't dodge other fighters like Mayweather has done to Paqcquio over the years. Boxing has been dead for years, this fight is the last big name match which will probably end in a controversial decision for Mayweather.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

all the boxing money is in the top 1%. MMA has a much better system for up and coming fighters, also they can't dodge other fighters like Mayweather has done to Paqcquio over the years. Boxing has been dead for years, this fight is the last big name match which will probably end in a controversial decision for Mayweather.

I agree and the money doesn't really matter if you're getting punched in the face and only live to be 50 some odd years old. MMA is a lot safer.