I thought the estimated $40 million each fighter stood to earn would be enough incentive for Mayweather and Pacquaio to work-out their differences concerning the discombobulated blood testing negotiations. I was wrong.

Both Mayweather and Pacquaio have opted to face other opponents on separate dates. On March 13, Pacquaio will defend is WBO welterweight title against Joshua Clottey. Then Mayweather squares off against Sugar Shane Mosley on May 1.

Between these four fighters, Clottey is the weakest link. Although he is a world champion and a solid competitor, Clottey is nowhere near being a pound-for-pound best boxer. He is just too predictable; he presses forward with very little lateral variation. Also, his jab routinely goes on vacation. Pacquaio's hand speed and angled retreats should manage Clottey's bull-rush. Expect Pacman to break away on the score cards half way through the fight.

Mayweather will be facing a more talented opponent than Pacquaio, Sugar Shane Mosley. Who is arguably the 3rd best pound-for-pound boxer. Sugar Shane is fast, agile and strong. Thirty-nine of his 45 victories were won by KO. My only negative comment about Sugar Shane is that he rarely uses his jab as a weapon; he tends to paw with it instead. If he does this against Mayweather, he is going to be repeatedly countered hard by Mayweather's turtle shell peek-a-boo shots.

I predict that both Pacquaio and Mayweather will come out of their bouts on top, but it won’t be a cake walk for either one. The difference is Pacquaio is facing a tough battle; Mayweather is in for a war.

If the two best boxers in the world are victorious in their upcoming matches, there is still a chance boxing fans could be treated to a Mayweather vs. Pacquaio super fight in the future.