Koncz: Manny Never Ducked Mayweather
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao never ducked a potential mega-fight against unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
This, according to Pacquiao’s business adviser, Michael Koncz.
Koncz spoke with RingTV and Boxing Scene to refute Mayweather’s assertions that the mega-fight did not happen because Pacquiao was “ducking and dodging” him.
“Contrary to Floyd Mayweather’s comments, Manny never ducked this fight, and I’ve been working on this fight for a substantial amount of time directly with Floyd,” Koncz told RingTV.
Mayweather confirmed that he offered Pacquiao $40 million to fight him, saying that it will be the most money the Filipino boxer will ever make in his career.
“We’re talking about a $10-million fighter that I tried to give $40-million to,” Mayweather said of Pacquiao.
But Koncz also refuted this, saying that “Manny is substantially more than a $10-million fighter, and records will prove that.”
Koncz also clarified in a Boxing Scene interview that Team Pacquiao would have been willing to fight on May 5 – Mayweather’s contracted fight date – if all other terms were agreed upon.
Pacquiao had already agreed to Mayweather’s previous demands regarding blood and urine testing.
“We were okay with the blood testing every day, except on the day of the fight,” Koncz said
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/02/02/12/koncz-manny-never-ducked-mayweather
