This week WBC champion Mayweather suggested everything was done on his side, and that he was just waiting for Pacquiao to agree to his drug-testing demands. Earlier this year, Mayweather’s demands caused the proposed fight to collapse.

Mayweather had wanted testing to go on for longer than Pacquiao was willing to permit. The Filipino said that giving blood only days before the fight night would affect his performance in the ring.

However, the Pacquiao camp have stressed in recent months that their man is ready to go along with the American’s requirements – and it now appears that the superfight is nearing to confirmation.

“We are ready,” Pacquiao said. “If it pushes through, once he signs the contract then I’ll sign the contract. Only the little things are being worked out and negotiations are almost done.”

WRITTEN BY Gareth A Davies, Boxing Correspondent & FULL STORY HERE