People didnt approve of this from Zab...

As you should know, November 12 was the date initially being held for Floyd Mayweather Jr, however, it seems Mayweather has a decision to make since the potential mega-fights with Winky Wright and Zab Judah have fallen apart. Does he fight on HBO World Championship Boxing on November 19 or does he fight on HBO PPV on November 26, Thanksgiving weekend? Arum, who is currently in Monte Carlo, believes Mayweather fighting "Sharmba Mitchell or somebody like a Sharmba Mitchell on PPV" would work on the Holiday weekend. "Barrera and Morales went on Thanksgiving weekend, and there's no reason to believe Floyd Mayweather can't fight on PPV that weekend either." Arum explained that by the time the NFL games are over on Thanksgiving, people are at home looking for something to watch, and he happenes to believe that a Floyd Mayweather Jr fight would generate enough public interst to be a successful promotion. Arum also informed Boxingtalk.com that WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito will defend his title on the televised undercard of Klitschko-Rahman. We also spoke with Top Rank President Todd DuBoef, who told Boxingtalk.com that nothing is etched in stone as of yet, but all of the details regarding Top Rank's two major November shows should be ironed out before the end of the week. Stay tuned to our front page for all the latest. Remember where you heard it first! (12:30 AM ET) How does everyone feel about this? I think it is a bigger mismatch than Zab vs Mitchell...It is complete garbage this fight would be considered ppv caliber...Shame on Arum for even making this fight let alone consider it to be ppv caliber, especially since Klitschko vs Rahman is now PPV!!!! All I can say is that if Arum wants to make his $12 million back he better give Klitschko vs Rahman a damn good undercard and by that I mean Mayweather!

Comments (14)

spinksjinx

This is all Mayweathers fault. He's getting too big headed. Since he beat Gatti and got good numbers (thanks to Gatti) anyone he fighs he wants freaking 60+ percent. Now he's gonna fight a nobody for waaay less. These boxers are morons I swear. They would rather fight a bum for nothing than fight a good fighter for way more then they usually get. I dont get it. Mitchell is more credible than Maussa although both are garbage.

20y ago

King_Jaffe_Joffer

20y ago

spinksjinx

I heard a completely different story to that one. I heard the whole camp is ready to fight Mayweather. Nevertheless, Mayweather in 1 or 2 fights time isnt ducking, nor will it ruin the occasion in my opinion. The fight was proposed to Hatton TWICE for November 12th. The camp of Hatton turned it down twice and stated they werent ready until 2006. Now I dont want to label Hatton in the same category as bitch fighters as his fellow stable mate Calzaghe. But this is the only fight that the people want to see and there ISNT a reason it should have came off.....If you have heard otherwise I would like to read about it...Mayweather stated in a chat that the fight was offered twice to Hatton. If Hatton goes and fights Maussa and wins (as if he shouldnt) and then Mayweather goes off and fights Judah...I think that will take away from Hattons fire and fuel Mayweather....Hatton wont be highly regarded as he was for taking an easy fight if Mayweather steps it up big time.... As I said if Hatton ducks it isnt a big deal for Mayweather he has other "big" options but who is Hatton going to fight? But Hatton vs Mayweather is the only fight in boxing with any large significance and it will be a shame if it DOESNT happen.

20y ago

spinksjinx

mayweather needs to win all the belts at 140 before moving to 147 I agree but nobody aside from Hatton presents a real challenge to Mayweather...Cotto is to green and doesnt need Mayweather right now.... Mayweather needs Zab Hatton Castillo/Corrales winner Those are the only fights that should be on the radar for Mayweather.

20y ago

dino

mayweather needs to win all the belts at 140 before moving to 147

20y ago

spinksjinx

It would be the biggest money fight for Hatton by far. But, he did beat the man (Tszyu) and holds the belts so he calls the shots. Right now, it looks like Mayweather will end up fighting Mitchell who did so well against Tszyu (not!), which should be a PPV bomb. Mayweather is the one that needs the popular opponent to make big PPV money. Hatton will make a lot of money in MEN no matter who he fights, and he might fight Maussa next which will be a fun fight. Follow the money, it all makes sense. Mayweather can get any big name opponent he wants from 135-147. Hatton might make the most bucks but it still wont give him the recognition he so badly needs. While Hatton did defeat Tszyu, Mayweather win over Gatti is bigger in the general boxing fans view....It was just a more popular fight..... Mayweather will always get paid no matter who he fights as will Hatton, but Hatton will always be put down because of not coming to the U.S. nor fighting Mayweather.....It isnt Hatton that is turning down these fights it is Warren....

20y ago

mic573

If Arum or Mayweather want to do a ppv it's got to be either Judah or Hatton. I thought Judah/Mitchell was a big mismatch but Mayweather/Mitchell is a huge mismatch that should be shown on HBO WCB.

20y ago

Tha_Greatest6475

People want to do something after thanksgiving dinner and the football game... but not watch a fight for $50!!!

20y ago

kallsop

Hatton needs Mayweather more than Mayweather needs Hatton...Shame on Hatton It would be the biggest money fight for Hatton by far. But, he did beat the man (Tszyu) and holds the belts so he calls the shots. Right now, it looks like Mayweather will end up fighting Mitchell who did so well against Tszyu (not!), which should be a PPV bomb. Mayweather is the one that needs the popular opponent to make big PPV money. Hatton will make a lot of money in MEN no matter who he fights, and he might fight Maussa next which will be a fun fight. Follow the money, it all makes sense.

20y ago

Truth8215

Jinx, your right if Mayweather/Mitchell goes on PPV that is a mistake.

20y ago

7001

PBF needs to create a fight against Ricky Hatton IMO, thats the fight i want to see, over everything else. I would like to see Hatton fight Judah and then PBF.

20y ago

spinksjinx

PBF needs to create a fight against Ricky Hatton IMO, thats the fight i want to see, over everything else. Thats the biggest fight in boxing but Hatton turned it down twice and is seeking a fight against Maussa...Hatton needs Mayweather more than Mayweather needs Hatton...Shame on Hatton

20y ago

spinksjinx

You can forget that, no way PBF takes a backseat on any card ever again. If he goes on PPV against Mitchell and it flops he will...Considering that this is considered the "heavyweight" fight that makes a real HW champion...I see no discomfort in doing so...But then again Rahman vs Klitschko is about as much cro as this fight.... I say let it move to World Championship Boxing and give us a thanksgiving treat.....Also this fight shouldnt take place on the West coast...Mayweather vs Mitchell is an East coast fight.

20y ago

cupcrazy01

You can forget that, no way PBF takes a backseat on any card ever again.

20y ago