By Sander Rennarb Aznarrac Jr. When Pound for Pound King Floyd Mayweather retired from boxing in 2007, an anticipated big fight with then unbeaten WBO titlist Miguel Cotto did not materialize. His successive wins against Oscar dela Hoya and Ricky Hatton may have warranted him a break from boxing that earned him fame and fortune. Some doubted his retirement as a decent way to dodge speculated challenge from formidable welterweights in Miguel Cotto, Antonio Margarito, and Shane Mosley as front runners. From this point of view, Mayweather’s legacy as a great fighter was questioned. In his return appearance, he chose Marquez over credible opponent in Manny Paquiao as the current P4P King and from viable contenders in the welterweight division where he belongs Juan Manuel Marquez called for Mayweather in a catch weight gambling to emulate the successful tryst of Manny Paquiao (who have successfully fought higher weight categories vs. Diaz, dela Hoya and Hatton) in his obsession to land trilogy with Manny Paquiao to settle an unfinished business after two outings that resulted in a controversial draw and split decision. Financial issues might have prompted Mayweather’s return to boxing but the following facts cannot be ignored – to have a megabout with Pacquiao; Mayweather retired from boxing without contending with Cotto, Margarito or Mosley. During that time, Pacquiao was still in the far lower divisions. With the “avoided” welterweights sporting losses already, he (Mayweather) may have already plausible reasons to show any interest to be pitted against them. I truly believe that Mayweather saw an opportunity to land the largest paycheck in his career by fighting Pacquiao. By any physical standards, Pacquiao who is the smaller man who rose from flyweight to welterweight is the lesser man. There’s no other fighter out there that can tempt Mayweather to return other than Pacquiao.
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