Following his recent triumph over Marcos Madina, unbeaten American professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has expressed his willingness to fight the Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, but only on his own terms and conditions. He has demanded that the bout should only be aired on Showtime pay-per-view (PPV) and his Mayweather Promotions be given the sole rights to handle the proposed showdown.

Meanwhile, the boxer's father and trainer Mayweather Sr. revealed that there is little possibility of the much-awaited showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. happening when his son returns to the ring next year.

While these contradictory developments have confused boxing fans, Bob Arum, head of Top Rank Promotions, has alleged that Mayweather Jr. is putting these obstacles because he is actually afraid to face a southpaw like Many Pacquiao, who might shatter the American boxer's dream to retire next year with a 49-0 record equaling boxer Rocky Marciano's record.

Arum joked that if Pacquiao would agree to fight right-handed, Mayweather would sign a deal for the dream match in 5 minutes. According to Arum, Mayweather's lucrative deal with Showtime is another reason, as Mayweather would earn big money by fighting any boxer without risking his zero loss record.

"I don't think Mayweather will ever agree to fight Pacquiao, particularly while he has a cushy deal with Showtime. He makes money fighting anybody," Arum explained.

As far as his rematch with Argentinean boxer Marcos Maidana on Sept. 13 is concerned, Mayweather was paid a hefty sum worth $32 million, plus PPV share. On the other hand, his opponent earned a meager $3 million. The huge purse has increased Mayweather's earnings for his last three fights to $137 million, thereby ensuring that he remains the highest-paid athlete on the Forbes list.

Meanwhile, Pacquiao seems to be tired of Mayweather's delay tactics. Recently the Filipino boxer told AFP, "He's all talk. Until now he has not yet agreed to fight me. Instead of blabbing, he should face me atop the ring."

Pacquiao, a congressman in the Philippines who holds titles in 8 divisions against Mayweather's 5 divisions, added, "I'm tired of his alibis. If he really wants to fight me, he knows how to reach me. We can fight anytime, anywhere."