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Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: An old fashioned shootout fit for Cowboys Stadium in Texas!
By Ace Freeman (15-Dec-2009)

Ace Freeman chalks up a vote for Texas’s Cowboys Stadium as venue for a proposed mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2010!

While the world awaits an official announcement making a Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight official, there is much speculation surrounding the venue choice in regards to which facility will play host to the potential dream fight. While the financial safe haven of Las Vegas is the front runner for obvious reasons, I remain intrigued at the choice of the premiere NFL “Cowboys Stadium” in Texas as a potential site for this historic showdown.

At this point you have no doubt read a number of articles telling you why it will or won’t happen, why Las Vegas is a lock, and an array of other writers telling you what to ultimately believe. I have no new information for you, but offer up the reminder that with the amount of money involved in this potential fight – anything is possible. It was speculated over a week ago that Cowboys Stadium was out of the running, and shortly thereafter Dallas Cowboy’s owner Jerry Jones upped his ante to a 25 million dollar guarantee to land the fight. Since that time no further rejections have been voiced.

Although it always comes down to the money, I can’t help but think about the wide spread publicity the sport of boxing would gain from having the bout held in the NFL’s marquee venue. While boxing has carried the lable of being a “niche” sport in the last few years, it would be a welcomed change to see an American football stadium crammed packed with upwards of 100,000 SPORTS fans (not just Fight Fans) eagerly awaiting one of the biggest boxing matches in history.

It’s no knock against Las Vegas and the grandeur it has provided our sport for the last 25+ years, but for a fight that will no doubt transcend the confines of it’s sport everyone would benefit from the prolonged exposure to new fans in North America’s largest sports market.

I won’t pretend to be privy to any of the ongoing negotiations, but I’d love to see Top Rank’s Bob Arum and Mayweather’s camp take Jerry Jones up on his offer and ask that the fight be promoted at Cowboy Stadium for every remaining Dallas Cowboy’s game this year.

Couple the biggest fight in boxing history with the NFL’s currently popularity and we can all sit back and watch the anticipation and electricity mount.

A big sticking point against Texas at the moment is the distrust of their State officials among boxing circles, specific to the judges that could be appointed.

Hopefully as this is set to be the biggest fight in history the promoters can find a way to bring in the most respected judges in the world.

With all the money on the table for this fight (the 25 million dollar ‘site fee’ for example) I can’t help but think all of these small details can be worked out so that Fight Fans everywhere can see the biggest fight in the history of boxing fought on the biggest and most marquee site in North America.

Put this fight in Cowboy Stadium, pack it full of 100,000 sports fans, and sit back and watch as boxing makes it’s triumphant return to the cover of every sports paper in the world.

34 Responses to “Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: An old fashioned shootout fit for Cowboys Stadium in Texas!”

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Jose Says:

yeah
December 15th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
floydfan Says:

texas sounds good to me the more witnesses the better
December 15th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
fernandoce Says:

I’m all for Dallas. This fight would be unprecedented in the history of boxing and what could be more appropriate than holding it inside a world-class stadium watched and cheered by 100,000 fans in an electrifying atmosphere? All eyes would be fixed on their TV’s too, for what would be at stake here is the honor of being considered an all-time great and the undisputed pound-for-pound boxer in the planet. Holding it in Vegas as usual would lessen the fight’s significance. This fight is special, nay, extraordinary, so this fight deserves to be held in an extraordinary location.
December 15th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
bacuzi Says:

I agree.

Yes to Cowboy stadium.
No to Texas Judges!
December 15th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Will C. Says:

Finally someone with some perspective for the good of this fight and boxing. How in the heck can they turn down an opportunity to be on the same stage as the Super Bowl (2011), NBA All-Star Game (2010) and NCAA Final Four (2012), and Dallas Cowboys. If this doesn’t happen, the promoters and HBO should be embarrassed at their stupidity. Vegas will always be there, but this is a tremendous opportunity for boxing. Don’t blow it.
December 15th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
DIEHARD Says:

Manny Pacquiao was the Greatest Ever Featherweight Boxer and 2nd to the great Sugar Ray Robinson and 3rd was the great Muhammad Ali as for the Over-all greatest boxer ever. floyd jr was 3rd place in lightwt div.

link: http://www.greatestever.com http://www.thesweetscience.com

i wish MP will fight 2more & beat shane mosley for him MP to capture his 4th BWAA FOY and win his 5th LINEAL title by beating shane mosley.
December 15th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
kupz Says:

Great venue!! IMAGINE the 3D concept that was introduced last sunday and apply it in a boxing match..WOOW!!
December 15th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Jay Ari Yin Says:

Yeah! Put the fight at Dallas Cowboy Staudium! Let more fans see the Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight Live!
December 15th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
isidro Says:

Bring the cowboy hats now…one thing ..Bring in Mayweathers too.
December 15th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
isidro Says:

Bring in the cowboy hats now…one thing more ..Bring in the Mayweathers too.
December 15th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
kupz Says:

WHAT: The Dallas Cowboys and HDlogix will explain HDlogix’s new
ImageIQ 3D(TM) technology converting HD video signals from
the stadium’s Sony 2D cameras to 3D in real time.

A press conference will be held prior to the game in which
the ImageIQ 3D technology will be used. Then, at the end of
halftime and during the start of the second half of the Dallas
Cowboys-San Diego Chargers game, the Cowboys will
display the first live 3D broadcast ever to be shown on
the world’s largest HDTV display at Cowboys Stadium.
Measuring 160 feet in length and 72 feet in height on the
sideline boards — the largest video board installation in
the world — the four board video cluster, suspended 90
feet directly over the center of the playing surface, stretches
from the 20-yard line to the 20-yard line.

This broadcast is yet another way Cowboys Stadium
enhances the fan experience. By taking the latest in 3D
technology and combining it with the world’s largest HD
display, Cowboys Stadium will once again be the place
where technology and innovation come together for the
benefit of the fans in attendance.

The development of ImageIQ 3D was based on HDlogix’s
expertise in live video communications and super-resolution
products. ImageIQ 3D incorporates sophisticated algorithms
such as real-time optical flow and image structure analysis
capabilities to reconstruct the entire geometry of the scene
contained within each video frame. Unlike other 3D conversion
solutions, ImageIQ 3D runs in real-time, without the need for
any manual intervention. ImageIQ 3D outputs true 3D stereo
video suitable for display on screens ranging from ordinary
televisions to the world’s largest HDT

Imagine this technology applies to a boxing match. WWWOOOOWW!!
December 15th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
REY Says:

DALLAS TEXAS IS VERY VERY GOOD FOR BOXING. HOW I WISH BAD/MONEY/MAYWEATHER GROUP WILL CHANGE THEIR MIND TO FIGHT IN TEXAFOR THE GOOD OF BOXING. GOOD COMMENTS AND MORE POWER TO PACQUIAO OF THE PHILIPPINES!
December 15th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
adam from Auz Says:

floyd will want vegas mark my words its where he live dalas would affect his routine.
December 15th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Pac-U Says:

I’m filipino and Filipino’s like to gamble…Biggest fight in years. It’ll be on every front page any ways. This is a money fight as much of a legacy fight. Keep it in Vegas. Texas has hold’em and bad judges. If I wanted to watch it on a big screen I’d stay home and Q up a steak. MGM is much smaller but a better view of a LIVE fight.
December 15th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Pac-U also Says:

In three months these guys are going at it. Floyds camp is already in Vegas and Top Rank is in Vegas… Convienient! I say manny in 7.
December 15th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
takeyourpick Says:

just make them sign the contract and draw lots on the place – the loser will just host the rematch – for sure it will be big enough to warrant a rematch.
December 15th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
mike Says:

Dallas equals dollars for everybody. Dallas, like you say is a marquee venue and with lots of season ticket holders, I suppose. I’m not from the U.S., but I will watch in person if in Dallas. Imagine the thrill of 100,000 screaming and flagwaving fans. Yehey!
December 15th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Ace Freeman Says:

bacuzi , All it did was cause a huge influx of hateful posts, and we got tired of moderating all the swearing and racism.

If you have any further questions you may email the admin.

Otherwise, if you’re loud and clear on it I’d appreciate you not taking this discussion off topic.
December 16th, 2009 at 1:41 am
entradero Says:

About the only good thing in Texas are their Dallas Cwbys cheer leaders, that said,they are all ordinary in Vegas.Watching the fight inside the Signature is better than live in Texas.
December 16th, 2009 at 1:42 am
bacuzi Says:

Thanks for the response Ace.. I have no further questions.
December 16th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Ace Freeman Says:

No prob,

@ entradero:

What do you mean by the signature? Are you talking about watching closed circuit at MGM?

That is the toss up that’s currently in place regarding Dallas vs. Vegas…

Vegas is much better equipped with hotels, and the closed circuit sales are a big counter point to all the live seats in a stadium.

It’s an interesting point, because whether you’re in the high seats of a stadium or at a closed circuit viewing, you’re still likely watching the fight on a screen.

I would just be such a great atmosphere to have 100K people all in the same place.
December 16th, 2009 at 1:51 am
Anonymous Says:

isnt texas the place with crappy judges? lol.. please no… !

mayweather will “box” all night.. after all hes the best boxer in the world.. manny is the best fighter !
December 16th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Ace Freeman Says:

Yes Texas gets a lot of heat for some of their judging, but I was hoping someone could serve them up a slice of that money pie and outside officials could be brought in.

It would be nice – regardless of where the fight takes place – that three of the most well respected judges could be brought in for such a historic fight.
December 16th, 2009 at 1:55 am
kentox10 Says:

the biggest venue for the biggest fight in boxing history..
December 16th, 2009 at 3:08 am
Vegashitman_1 Says:

I would say ” NO “.. Mr. Jones if you want to donate $25million into this fight, Why don’t you fix your dallas cowboy team first. You need to replace alot of players, use that money, dont gamble it for the boxing. Be smart man.. Your team always die’s on the month of December.. What is wrong with your team and there my favorite team also. Please rebuild your team thank you…
December 16th, 2009 at 7:30 am
shocker Says:

The Cowboys stadium will be a great venue for a mega fight like this one here…neutral spot for both fighters and the stadium has a bigger crowd capacity … but they should bring in sensible judges this time or else bring the fight back to vegas…
December 16th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Steinberg Says:

This is a big opportunity for a lot of Boxing fans out there to watch and witness the fight of the Century, this will be the mega event for a legit fight that summarizes Who should be the No. 1 pound for pound king in the world… I VOTE for Dallas Cowboys “Mammoth” Stadium for this venue to have this blocbuster event and with regards to officials for the fight, they should pick top, honest and sensible boxing judges and a referee as well. (I hope it’s Vic Draculich)
Hoping this fight pushes through…
GO COWBOYS !
December 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Anonymous Says:

is this true? http://www.nesn.com/2009/12/report-floyd-mayweather-may-pull-out-of-fight-with-manny-pacquiao.html
December 16th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Surrogate Says:

I read that story earlier and don’t believe a word of that. Some site called ringsidereport says a “source” tells them Mayweather is going to pull out.

Notice how no reputable sites are carrying that story? Some site that looks like a teenager’s blog ain’t got no inside sources. For a fight that big there’s no way they givin info away, nevermind to some blog.
December 16th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Anonymous Says:

Their palms are sweaty
but hes hands are ready
the music is blasting
this fans are ready
The Gladiators step up
opponent shuts up
his touch gloves
his stand toe to toe
to hits him with left hook
drapped him with the right
the ref steps in
and ends the one round fight
and 100,000 ringside witness the news
and 4,000,000 Pay fer Views
for it is,
the only place will be,
in the Arenas to scream our joys…

In the place of the Dallas Cowsboys
December 16th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Cristobal Says:

Their palms are sweaty
but hes hands are ready
the music is blasting
this fans are ready
The Gladiators step up
opponent shuts up
his touch gloves
his stand toe to toe
to hits him with left hook
drapped him with the right
the ref steps in
and ends the one round fight
and 100,000 ringside witness the news
and 4,000,000 Pay fer Views
for it is,
the only place will be,
in the Arenas to scream our joys…

In the place of the Dallas Cowsboys
December 16th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Anonymous Says:

Surrogate Says:

I read that story earlier and don’t believe a word of that. Some site called ringsidereport says a “source” tells them Mayweather is going to pull out.

Notice how no reputable sites are carrying that story? Some site that looks like a teenager’s blog ain’t got no inside sources. For a fight that big there’s no way they givin info away, nevermind to some blog.

ok,. i guess you’re right…
December 17th, 2009 at 5:06 am
vernon Says:

cowboys stadium would be the best venue for all parties involved.this is a no brainer get it done.
December 17th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Anonymous Says:

if paqcuiao could beat cotto then he could beat anybody up in the welter wieght
December 19th, 2009 at 12:39 am

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