Hopkins: Pacquiao Would Lose to a Black Fighter

Manny Pacquiao doesn't want to fight black fighters. This is according to former middleweight world champion, Bernard Hopkins.

Fanhouse.com reports Hopkins making some jarring statements concerning Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, and the potential of the two fighters going toe-to-toe.

Why would Pacquiao lose to Mayweather?

"Floyd Mayweather would beat Manny Pacquiao beacause the styles that African-American fighters, and I mean black fighters from the streets or inner cities, would be successful."

Why does he feel that way?

"Maybe I'm biased because I'm black, but I think that's what is said at people's homes and around the dinner table among black boxing fans and fighters."

Really?

"Most of them won't say it [in public] because they're not being real and they don't have the balls to say it."

Isn't that, like, a little racist?

"Listen, this isn't a racial thing, but then again maybe it is. (The) style embedded in most of us black fighters, that style could be a problem to any other style of fighting."

Anything else you'd like to add, B-Hop? How exactly would Mayweather beat Pacquiao? Be as vague and cliche as possible.

"I think (Mayweather) would pot-shot Pacquiao and bust him up in between the four-to-five punches that Pacquiao throws and then set him up later down the line."

The race card has rarely been played so sloppily, but then again, what do we expect from a 45-year old boxer who spent five years in prison?

I'm one of the people who believes Mayweather would indeed beat Pacquiao if the two ever fought, but for none of the reasons stated by Hopkins.

Yes, I'm black. Yes, I have balls.

If you read between the lines, these comments were most likely made to stir up some interest for "The Executioner's" Dec. 18 bout against Jean Pascal on Showtime. And we may be the ultimate suckers for giving this "analysis" any run. However, when a former champion, and somewhat eloquent speaker comes forward with such a harsh criticism involving two of the biggest names in the sport, its kind of hard to pay it no mind.

Manny Pac-Man Pacquiao Outclasses Antonio Margarito

In boxing news, Manny Pacquiao took Antonio Margarito to the proverbial woodshed as he won a unanimous decision at Cowboy's Stadium. Long story short, Pac's speed was too much for Margarito to handle. Margarito is a tough customer, evident by the 401 punches he took to the face, and has that warrior spirit. At the end of the day though, Pacquiao is upper echelon of boxing and really only rivals one other...

In that respect, people have mixed reviews on whether Floyd Mayweather Jr is afraid to fight Manny Pacquiao in what would be this boxing era's super-fight. The answer is NO. People have to realize that Floyd Money is an entertainment genius. The payday just doubled if this fight was indeed next. Yes, I am not blind to the fact that there are two hold ups for this fight to take place.

The first being the Olympic style drug testing that Money wants in an effort to "clean up the sport". It's believed that the boxing commission does not test for HGH in it's steroid testing and Pac has jumped from Flyweight to Welterweight, which is somewhere in the neighborhood of a 40 lb weight difference. Also safety wise, if there was some funny business in the Pac camp, getting hit in the head is a little different from hitting a baseball farther. Just saying...

The second is the perfect 0 on in the L column of Floyd's record. I can understand not wanting to blemish that, but I don't think he will. They say styles make fights and these two have exactly what it takes to make this fight exciting. Pac is quick, tough and precise with his punches. Floyd is quick, tough and precise with his punches. Floyd has the defensive advantage, while Pac has the advantage in making punches come from anywhere. I think what would give Floyd the decision is the defense, since he can turn misses into counter punches. I'm getting chills just thinking about it...

Anyway, good showing last night from Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito, but boxing needs Floyd and Manny to get this done!!!

- @lostherod is the Twitter handle

Money Mayweather Responds...

Floyd "Money" Mayweather takes to UStream to talk about Manny Pacquiao, fighting him and otherwise. It's Floyd being Floyd, so if you watch be prepared for that explicit real... Yea buddy

- @lostherod

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- KC Chiefs wideout Chris Chambers (above) gives hope to groupies and gold diggers everywhere by marrying his stalker.

- Andy Reid is still a little sensitive over Donovan McNabb demanding for a trade to a division rival. Oh wait, McNabb didn't demand a trade? He wanted to retire an Eagle. Why are you tripping then, Andy?

- Lebron James is watching you. Meanwhile, Kobe is practicing.

- Are you ready for some football? The latest Madden was released. Are you ready for over 70 hours of Gus Johnson? I know I am.

- Speaking of Madden, that may be the only place NY Jets fans will get to see Darrelle Revis play this season.

- Brandon Phillips calls the Cardinals some "b*tch*s", helping spark a pretty gnarly brawl yesterday.

- The basketball gods are trying to drive home their disappointment in Trevor Ariza over last summer. But does it mean they aren't upset with Chris Paul?

- Is this the "Summer of Lebron", or the "Summer of Jim Gray Inserting Himself Into Major Stories in an Attempt to Restore Credibility, but Ultimately Failing"?

- Al Davis thinks Jason Campbell is the new Jim Plunkett. Seriously.

- ESPN's Scoop Jackson is taking Money May off of his ride or die list.

The Fight Boxing Needs

We all know Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao need to go ahead and just sign for the fight and make all of us boxing folk excited again. So what's the hold up...

Is Floyd or Manny ducking the other? Hell no...

Is Floyd Jr throwing his boxing public the dueces (pic) for a couple years? Possible since we all know Money isn't gonna be punked into a deadline...

Is the lure of $50-$55 million each not enough? Could be something there if you think about the build up if this fight happens in the next year or two. All the trash talk between camps, a possible undercard with Freddie Roach v Floyd Sr, which personally I would pay top dollar for...

Clearly we have more questions than answers, but I tell you what us fans of the sport are left with. A megadud between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Maragrito for a Junior Middleweight Title. Pacquiao going for an 8th title in as many weight classes, amazing feet. Why isn't he fighting anyone that's actually in that division again? Then there's Margarito, a boxer who can't even fight in the states, well yet anyway, and got pummeled by a top 5 welterweight in Shane Mosley. Who wants to guess whats gonna happen when in the ring with the 2nd best P4P? I'll wait...

Camp Floyd... Camp Manny... Get it together the sport needs the best to fight the best

- lostherod