This week begins the countdown toward the March 13, WBO welterweight (147 pounds) title defense by seven-division champion, Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines against Ghanian-born, Bronx resident, Joshua Clottey, at The Dallas Cowboys' Stadium in Arlington, Tex.
The 31-year-old Pacquiao, who has been named Fighter Of The Decade, is 50-3-2, with 38 knockouts, including a record of 18-1-2, with 15 knockouts under four-time Trainer Of The Year, Freddie Roach.
A three-Time Fighter Of The Year, Pacaquiao has an 11-match winning streak that includes eight knockouts coming in against the 32-year-old Clottey, who is 35-3, with 20 knockouts.
There is a lot going on with this fight in terms of publicity and videos available, given that is being promoted by Top Rank, and is being televised on HBO pay per view.
In addition, FanHouse will be having a live chat with Pacquiao at 1 p.m. on Monday conducted by Michael David Smith. On March 3, Pacquiao made his his second appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, a clip of which is viewable below.
In the clip, above, Pacquiao discusses the failed negotiations for a fight with Floyd Mayweather due to the unbeaten fighter's camp's demands that both combatants be tested under the Olympic-style random blood-testing procedures, and Pacquiao's refusal to comply.
"No, I told them that we were going to do a blood test, but not close to the fight. Because that is his advantage, because he's bigger than me. If we changed the situation, with me being bigger than him, and we did the blood test close to the fight, it would be an advantage to me because I would be bigger than him," Pacquiao told Kimmel.
"We do a blood test 24 days before the fight, and right after the fight, you do a drug test also. It's a urine test. I think it's not really for the fight," said Pacquiao. "The job of the fighter is to train hard and fight in the ring. You don't need to change the rules and the conditions because there is a Nevada State Athletic Commission to impliment the rules and the conditons."
On Jimmy Kimmel Live, Pacquiao also discussed Clottey's relative obscurity compared to Mayweather, and, briefly his relevance as an opponent.
"You know, the fans, they're very confident that I'll win the fight. But for me, nobody knows his history," said Pacquiao. "He's bigger, and he's a former world champion so, I don't underestimate my opponent. I respect my opponent."
Pacquiao, who also said that he had practiced to sing, which is his passion, to which Kimmel said, "I've got a great idea for you. You go on American Idol, right? And if they don't like you, beat the crap out of all of them. That would be the greatest thing ever."
Pacquiao did close the show by singing, George Benson's "Nothing's Going To Change My Love For You."
Kimmel also showed a trailer of the super hero movie, WaPakMan, which Pacquiao starred in.
Pacquiao will be profiled on 60 minutes, has a scheduled appearance on Good Morning America, and will be featured for the second time in Time Magazine, said Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank.
HBO already has begun airing "The Road To Dallas," which premiered on HBO's various channels on Saturday, March 6, and which is a 30-minute special analyzing the upcoming bout.
"The Road To Dallas" is available to HBO On Demand 24 hours daily, starting Wednesday, March 10, through Monday, April 12.
Also, On March 5 and 6, HBO began running replays of high profile showdowns Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, which ended in Cotto being stopped in the 12th round, and Clottey vs. Zab Judah, which ended with Clottey winning a ninth-round, technical decision victory.
The fights have been available on HBO On Demand 24 hours daily starting Monday, March 1 and ending on Wednesday, March 24.
HBO airing dates of The Road To Dallas
Monday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. and 12:05 a.m.
Tuesday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m.
HBO2 airing dates of The Road To Dallas
Sunday, March 7 at 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10 at 10:00 p.m.
All times are ET/PT.
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Source: boxing.fanhouse.com
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