He may not get Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in the ring in the next few months, but Floyd “Money” Mayweather will still take part in the biggest fight of 2010 when he and Sugar Shane Mosely lock horns on May 1 in Las Vegas.

The hating is sure to begin. The opinions have already swarmed the Internet and all the fodder will make for an explosive night.

“This one is definitely for the fans as I wasn’t going to waste anyone’s time with a meaningless tune-up bout and asked to fight Shane immediately,” said Mayweather. “I have said ever since I came back to the sport that I only wanted to fight the best. I think Shane is one of the best, but come May 1, he still won’t be great enough to beat me.”

You kinda have to feel Mayweather. In 40 fights, he’s figured out every opponent he’s gone up against and should he make good on his guarantee(s), it’s entirely likely that others will make excuses for Mosely. Money waited too long to fight the dude… Mosely was over the hill… it’s all bullshit.

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Recent developments in the supposed mega fight between Manny Pacquaio and Floyd Mayweather suggest the two may not ever square off this March.

Over the weekend, the state of Nevada ordered both men to submit to drug tests by accredited agencies consistent with World Anti-Doping guidelines immediately.

This comes after Mayweather’s request to have Olympic style random drug testing be inclusive of the ultimate showdown between the two best fighters in the world.

Pacquiao’s camp had rejected Mayweather’s request and in turn, is reportedly suing Mayweather and his handlers for alleged accusations and suspicion of steroid use.

Mayweather’s camp prepared a statement regarding the various issues that are preventing the fight from happening. A portion of it read:

“Team Mayweather is still open to the earlier discussions of having both parties work out a mutually agreeable understanding of the testing, which would be conducted by a mutually-agreed-upon agency.

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