:boxing: BLOOMFIELD, NJ (March 10, 2005) – After feverish discussions and intense negotiations WBC super lightweight champion Arturo Gatti and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. have agreed to fight on June 25, 2005, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. There is a deal in place with HBO Pay-Per-View for the bout. Caesars Atlantic City and Bally’s Atlantic City will play host to the jr. welterweight championship showdown.


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The breakthrough in negotiations came when all parties involved agreed to switch around dates to accommodate Arturo Gatti’s training schedule.

“All the parties were very flexible re-arranging dates and sites,” said Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events, Gatti’s promotional firm. “This is boxing at its best with all sides working together—especially Bally’s Atlantic City President Ken Condon—to effect compromise and reach a solution where everyone wins, particularly the fans.”

“I am so happy this is resolved,” said Gatti. “I can’t wait to get back into the gym so I can punish Mayweather come June 25”

“The fight is on because this is the fight the public demands,” said Bob Arum, President of Top Rank, Floyd Mayweather, Jr’s promotional firm. “It will be the biggest jr. welterweight fight ever.”

“This will be a great fight for the public,” said Mayweather. “And I want the fans to know that I will be victorious.”

June is one huge month in the 140 division :boxing:

Great news, I had a feeling this fight might still happen now I can't wait until June 25th to see it.

Great news...The jr welter tournament it's on!!!

Im not gonna believe its on till i see both uys enter the ring,and even then I'll be cautious :booty:

Im really glad that this fight is back on, June will be a really big month in the Light Welter division. However it could just as easily fall through again but i remain optimistic.

Damn I knew it was a PR stunt.

im glad its on but if its on PPV i wont buy it. Gatti is not a great fighter and all he has is a punchers chance against Floyd.

I won't order that ****, I'll just watch it the following week and download it from the downloading section..

BREAKING NEWS
Gatti vs Mayweather is set!
After feverish discussions and intense negotiations WBC super lightweight champion Arturo Gatti and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. have agreed to fight on June 25, 2005, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. There is a deal in place with HBO Pay-Per-View for the bout. Caesars Atlantic City and Bally’s Atlantic City will play host to the jr. welterweight championship showdown. The breakthrough in negotiations came when all parties involved agreed to switch around dates to accommodate Arturo Gatti’s training schedule. “All the parties were very flexible re-arranging dates and sites,” said Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events, Gatti’s promotional firm. “This is boxing at its best with all sides working together—especially Bally’s Atlantic City President Ken Condon—to effect compromise and reach a solution where everyone wins, particularly the fans.” “I am so happy this is resolved,” said Gatti. “I can’t wait to get back into the gym so I can punish Mayweather come June 25” “The fight is on because this is the fight the public demands,” said Bob Arum, President of Top Rank, Floyd Mayweather, Jr’s promotional firm. “It will be the biggest jr. welterweight fight ever.” “This will be a great fight for the public,” said Mayweather. “And I want the fans to know that I will be victorious.”
Thursday, March 10 2005

I hope this isn't another DLH-Hopkins. BUT i think PBF and GATTI have enough heart, pride and balls to make this potential FOY!..lets hope!

They say Cotto will be fighting on June 11th now. I'm glad this fight was made and that Mayweather finally agreed to take less money because he needs this fight.

Im giddy that the fights back on, but I also wont beleive it till their in the ring.

Thunder, Thunder, Thunder

I know it sounds better coming from AC DC but I'm looking forward to this one.

:biggthump GET IT ON !!! :banana: HELL YEAH !!! :cool2: This fight's gonna rock....****ING AWESOME !!! :boxing: