Question:
What do Steve Jobs and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has in common? Answer: They share the same birthday.
But
since and our very own Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs), the only boxer in
history to win world titles in 8 weight divisions, and Mayweather, the self-proclaimed TBE (The Bea.., err, Best
Ever!) will meet May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden, let’s set aside Steve Jobs
for a while. Today, February 24, Floyd Mayweather, Jr just turned 38 but with
great anticipation, he is aiming for his 48th win for his immaculate
boxing record, just one win shy of breaking the 49-0 win-loss record of the
legendary Rocky Marciano.
The
clash of the two welterweights is expected to break financial records at pay
per view, global sales and gate receipts. This fight is expected to be the
highest grossing in history, at $400 million. Mayweather’s estimated income
will be $120 million for the fight, with Pacquiao taking home about $80
million.
Said
HBO Sports president Ken Hershman:“May 2
will be a signature moment for the sport of boxing and HBO Sports is thrilled
to be a part of this spectacular event. I know the fighters and their teams
will be primed to excel and we plan to work closely with everyone involved to
deliver the same level of performance from a broadcast perspective.” The
fight is expected to be the rarest of generation-defining boxing events, along
with the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard-Marvelous Marvin Hagler in 1987, Muhammad
Ali-Joe Frazier I in 1971, and the most historically significant boxing event
ever, Joe Louis-Max Schmeling II in 1938 when America and Germany are at the verge of war.
Pacquiao
and Mayweather are the first two fighters in history to hold crowns in 4
divisions. If Pacquaio wins, he will become the first man in history to hold
crowns in 5 weight classes. This fight is expected to be the highest grossing
in history, at $400 million.
We,
the Filipino boxing fans should thank Manny and Floyd, Jr. for making this
fight happen that started with their brief meeting during a Miami Heat game at
American Airlines Arena on Jan. 27. We have clamored for it for more than 5 years.
I am excited seeing both Jimmy Lennon, Jr. and Michael Buffer uproar their
respective catchphrase “It’s show time!” and
“Let’s get ready to rumble!” standing
on the same boxing ring at the same night. Let us just hope that both boxers
would be safe and stay away from accident on their respective training camps or
it would be a mega-spoiler. The
Las Vegas boxing community,- the bookmakers, the judges and the whole Nevada
State Athletic Association, will always stand by Mayweather. In order to disappoint
those odds, Congressmanny must have a convincing win, a KO if possible. So the tall order for Manny is how to convincingly beat an American demigod of boxing in an American turf!
Today
marks what would have been, as I have stated above, 60th birthday of
Steve Jobs, the late co-founder and CEO of Apple. Both Mayweather and Pacquiao
are two of the richest boxers in their respective country but we, not only “Money”
and “Pacman”, but for all of us, should learn from Steve Jobs: Being
the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night
saying we’ve done something wonderful... that’s what matters to me!”
What
a "jab" from Jobs….
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(Photo: Zimbio.com)
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