Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Exchange Phone Numbers at NBA Game
by Staff Editor
Tonight at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida the Miami HEAT hosted the Milwaukee Bucks but the matchup that caught everyone’s eyes was off the court. In the stands were the men who would compose the dream fight of many boxing fans, undefeated champ Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
The bout between the two boxing greats is hopeful for this Spring, with Manny sharing his feelings about fighting Money Mayweather on Twitter, stating that he feels he could easily give the champ his first taste of defeat.
The Miami HEAT staff showed the two on the video board together before questioning a possible fight this year. During a break the two briefly had a discussion, which was caught by cameras.
AP Writer Tim Reynolds tweeted the two exchanged numbers to work out their highly anticipated fight themselves before the exchanging a pleasant dismissal. Check out the exchange and tweets and videos below and on the following page.
Floyd and Manny now talking, shaking hands.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) January 28, 2015
Pac says he got told 1 minute before halftime that Floyd was coming over for a chat.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) January 28, 2015
Pacquiao said he never spoke to Floyd in person before tonight. “He gave his number to me and said we will communicate with each other.”
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) January 28, 2015
Thank Winter Storm Juno if this fight ever happens. Pac wasn’t supposed to be here tonight — but his flight was canceled.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) January 28, 2015
We’d like to welcome @floydmayweather & @MannyPacquiao to tonight’s game! pic.twitter.com/APMMeSCwat
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 28, 2015
Floyd Mayweather was actually looking at Manny Pacquiao from a close-up to ascertain how tough could Pacquiao actually be, before making the decision to FIGHT MIGUEL COTTO on Cinco-De- Mayu, May, the 2nd 2015.