Bob Arum is confident that Mayweather will accept the fight against Manny Pacquiao this spring that is why he has declared it publicly.
Arum has said that both HBO and Showtime are very interested with the fight saying "they can find a way to promote and satisfy both sides from a legal basis."
He added "With Showtime wanting the fight and HBO wanting it and Manny and Top Rank wanting the fight, there is one little step to take and that's to see where Floyd stands and we're optimistic that this time, Floyd will bite the bullet and do the fight on equitable terms. I think it's going to happen and I am very optimistic (of it taking place)."
Pacquiao believes that Mayweather won't have any choice but to give in to the pressure saying "He doesn't have a choice but to accept."
Pacquiao has also been asked countless times why the fight between them doesn't seem to push through. This time around the Pacman has some juicy answers. He said "[He isn't scared] of fighting. but perhaps of what one night could do to his zero losses. I think I finally understand him...what he says...how he acts...and I don't like it. But what I learned and heard from him, well, I realize why he is like that. I understand sometimes when the people are not educated, they just talk to talk. He sets a very bad example."
But the American superstar Mayweather has a different answer to the question. He said "If Pacquiao signed with Mayweather Promotions, then the fight could happen. But if he's not signed to Mayweather Promotions, I'm not gonna fight (him)."
Mayweather reiterated that he is more focused on his upcoming fight with Argentina's Marcos Maidana.
The pound-for-pound king will face Maidana in a rematch on September 13, after the Argentine lost a competitive decision against Mayweather last May.
Will this war or words ever come to an end? And will this end with the most awaited fight of the century? No one will ever know not until either camps will seriously accept or deny the challenge. But for now, we will be able to see Mayweather fight Maidana in their rematch.
