Hindi pa man siguradong matutuloy ang welterweight megabout nina WBC at WBA champion Floyd Mayweather Jr at WBO titlist Manny Pacquiao, mainit na ang pustahan sa Las Vegas, Nevada at lamang ang Amerikano sa Pinoy boxer.
“The fight is far from a done deal, but oddsmakers in Las Vegas are already setting up lines for a potential showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao,” ayon sa ulat ni Edward Chaykovsky ng BoxingScene.com.
“Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, speaks with CBS CEO Les Moonves to get Mayweather on board with the match. Cinco De Mayo weekend, May 2, is the target date.”
Bahagyang lumamang si Mayweather sa pagbubukas ng pustahan kung saan hindi dapat lumagpas sa Mayo 31, 2015 ang sagupaan kung hindi ay ibabalik ang pusta sa lahat ng nagsitaya.
“Oddsmaker Jimmy Vaccaro told the Las Vegas Review Journal that he opened a line at the South Point sports book, with Mayweather as a minus -300 favorite and Pacquiao at plus -250,” ayon pa sa ulat. “There are already bets coming down on the fight and the odds are changing, with Mayweather currently minus-260 and Pacquiao plus-220. Vaccaro says the fight must happen by May 31 or all wagers will be refunded.”
Ayon kay Dave Cokin, Las Vegas handicapper at host ng ESPN Radio, malaki ang paniniwala niya na mananalo sa puntos si Mayweather kaya ganito ang takbo ng pustahan.
“My feelings have never changed regarding this fight. I’ve always believed this would be a good match for Mayweather. He’s obviously been money against all styles. But I like Floyd best against guys he’s naturally bigger than, and Pacquiao qualifies on that count,” paliwanag ni Cokin. “Manny has improved his boxing skills over the years but never to the point to win a majority of rounds against Mayweather.”
“Anything less than Mayweather minus-300 is a bargain,” dagdag ni Cokin. “I might be higher than most on this matchup, but I make it closer to minus-500 and believe Mayweather would win a lopsided decision.”
