Floyd fell into the trap!

Bob Arum gets 27% of Pacman's purse...nuff' said Repeating this same myth 1000 times will not make it any less absurd. Fact #1: A promoter is prohibited by Federal law from taking a percentage of a "fighters purse" with the exception of purse bid fights won by another promoter. Fact #2: If Manny signs for a guaranteed $20 or $25 million, he will get his guaranteed $20 or $25 million. Arum does not take any of that. Arum's money comes outside of that $20-25 million.

This trap thing is rubbish. Arum is a greedy old basterd. Floyd benefits entirely, he is not getting any younger so the sooner the better, he needs the money quickly and he gets the fight at a full 147.. plus he is a gym rat and will arguably be in better overall shape- I don't care what anyone says, Pac needs more time to recover if he had any damage to that eardrum (internal ear damage affects balance). Not sure if 6-8 weeks rest is enough.

what weight is this fight taking place at?

Pacman has the worst deal in boxing, no wonder Bob Arum wanted the fight signed so fast I'm surprised Pac didnt see the dollar signs in his eyes Hell, if Pacman makes 50 mill against MAyweather, Arum gets 13 of it...think about it Arum = $13,500,000 Pac = $36,500,000 Mayweather = $50,000,000 Who's the REAL winner ? So Mayweather doesn't have to pay his management/lawyers/staff does he not? Do you guys really think Mayweather does 100% of his own work? ....Oh actually maybe he does and that's why he never realised that he has to pay taxes.

Pacman played smart on the negotiation between him and mayweather Jr. Pacman is way ahead of anybody's mind. He played tricks like a true gambler fighting for advantages and Mayweather falls into a situation where he could no longer back out. First Pacman played hesitant to fight Floyd when he was interviewed after the fight with Cotto. Floyd got cocky thinking Pacman doesn't want to fight him as shown in many interviews. Second Pacman played that he doesn't need Floyd to prove something and his aiming for eight title in eight division. Floyd was lost in the circulation and has no where to go but fight the winner of Mosley/Berto fight which he may think more risk because these are bigger guys compared to Pacman. Third Pacman declared he would only fight in March 2010 due to the Philippine Election in May which he will run for the congressional seat. Then he said later no more fight on March 2010 that all future fights will be after the election. Mayweather was quick to throw his ace in the table that he would fight Pacman on March 2010 thinking Pacman won't take the date because of the short time frame after the Cotto fight. And Mayweather is well rested after the JMM fight. When Bob came to Philippines to negotiate the fight on March 2010 Pacman grabbed the rope and smartly trapped Mayweather Jr. Mayweather Jr. tried to wiggle out of the trap by asking the fight should be at 154 lbs, and 10 ounce gloves went back fired. There's no where to go now but to stand on his challenge to fight pacman on March 2010 sooner that we all think. Now the Mayweather's family could be pointing fingers to each other's mess. Their bigmouth was very well read by Pacman on the other side of the table and there were silence on Mayweather's camp. But of course the winner will be decided on the top ring as the greatest fight of the century. Brilliant move by manny pacquaio! :rofl::rofl::rofl: WTF are you talkin' about man?!?.....forget it!!......what makes it funny is that you are REALLY serious!!....you REALLY believe that!!...LMAO

It doesnt matter really if Floyd gets more than Pac. He will be broke even before Pac spends his earnings for this fight. Try having a crackhead uncle and dad...and a personal massager in Ellerbee. :)

It is complicated, but it has something to do with the number of days living in the U.S. If Pac spends a certain number of days in the U.S., during the course of the year, he will be taxed at a higher rate because he would be considered to be a legal resident. Since this is the first fight of 2010, he can train in the U.S. If he fights two more fights in the U.S. this year, he will have to train somewhere else to avoid spending too much time here. Great post, This is the same reason why David Haye legally lives in Cyprus, He can only be in the UK for 3 months in a 12 months calendar.

Pacman has the worst deal in boxing, no wonder Bob Arum wanted the fight signed so fast I'm surprised Pac didnt see the dollar signs in his eyes Hell, if Pacman makes 50 mill against MAyweather, Arum gets 13 of it...think about it Arum = $13,500,000 Pac = $36,500,000 Mayweather = $50,000,000 Who's the REAL winner ? Again. Schaefer the swiss banker of GBP works for free? what does floyd gives him ?... a blow job?

If anyone can enlighten me if i'm wrong here, isn't the reason why Pac trained in the Philippine first was to avoid taxation from the US? That's what i've read on his Cotto fight and now Pac's team announced they will train again in Bagiuo, Phils for this fight. So how can Pac be taxed by the US same as floyd who is a US citizen? I know very well all US citizen wherever you are currently living, you still need to pay taxes unlike pinoys if they earned it outside the Phils. they are not imposed any taxes. :hijacked: It is complicated, but it has something to do with the number of days living in the U.S. If Pac spends a certain number of days in the U.S., during the course of the year, he will be taxed at a higher rate because he would be considered to be a legal resident. Since this is the first fight of 2010, he can train in the U.S. If he fights two more fights in the U.S. this year, he will have to train somewhere else to avoid spending too much time here.

Yea but 48 pesos still equals 1 dollar right?? I think it sort of balances out...if that wasn't the case then Floyd can just take his 50 mil to the Philippines!! Man, tell you the truth the winner of this fight is whoever wins the fight itself. I think whoever wins here will be the face of this generation of boxing packy lives in the philippines so every dollar he earns here is multiplied by 48 more or less.. floyd lives in the US so whats the point on floyd goin to phil.? to exchange his millions to pesos??

Pacman played smart on the negotiation between him and mayweather Jr. Pacman is way ahead of anybody's mind. He played tricks like a true gambler fighting for advantages and Mayweather falls into a situation where he could no longer back out. First Pacman played hesitant to fight Floyd when he was interviewed after the fight with Cotto. Floyd got cocky thinking Pacman doesn't want to fight him as shown in many interviews. Second Pacman played that he doesn't need Floyd to prove something and his aiming for eight title in eight division. Floyd was lost in the circulation and has no where to go but fight the winner of Mosley/Berto fight which he may think more risk because these are bigger guys compared to Pacman. Third Pacman declared he would only fight in March 2010 due to the Philippine Election in May which he will run for the congressional seat. Then he said later no more fight on March 2010 that all future fights will be after the election. Mayweather was quick to throw his ace in the table that he would fight Pacman on March 2010 thinking Pacman won't take the date because of the short time frame after the Cotto fight. And Mayweather is well rested after the JMM fight. When Bob came to Philippines to negotiate the fight on March 2010 Pacman grabbed the rope and smartly trapped Mayweather Jr. Mayweather Jr. tried to wiggle out of the trap by asking the fight should be at 154 lbs, and 10 ounce gloves went back fired. There's no where to go now but to stand on his challenge to fight pacman on March 2010 sooner that we all think. Now the Mayweather's family could be pointing fingers to each other's mess. Their bigmouth was very well read by Pacman on the other side of the table and there were silence on Mayweather's camp. But of course the winner will be decided on the top ring as the greatest fight of the century. Brilliant move by manny pacquaio! You should try your hand at writing. This is a damn good piece of fiction!!!!

If anyone can enlighten me if i'm wrong here, isn't the reason why Pac trained in the Philippine first was to avoid taxation from the US? That's what i've read on his Cotto fight and now Pac's team announced they will train again in Bagiuo, Phils for this fight. So how can Pac be taxed by the US same as floyd who is a US citizen? I know very well all US citizen wherever you are currently living, you still need to pay taxes unlike pinoys if they earned it outside the Phils. they are not imposed any taxes. :hijacked:

Arum and Mayweather get taxed by Uncle Sam. Pacquiao is not a U.S. citizen and is free from uncle sam's wrath. Pacquiao's 36.6 mil will end up being more than Floyd's 50 mil after taxes.:owned::owned::owned: LOL so now Pacs to badass for even the IRS? Dont be silly. The money is taxed before it touches the fighters hands. The only advantage Pac has is that he live in the Philipines. The money hes made in the last 3 years will be enough to provide the lifestyle of a king for 4 or 5 life times in his homeland.

Fine. I just responded to your previous post about any country. I see where you're going here. It's nice to finally have a decent discussion without someone calling the cops. Peace. No worries, I dont mean to disrespect any other country, The only names that pop into my head when it comes to hardline on tax was America and the UK but i just use any to group everyone especially the fact that the fight was going to happen in one of those countries. Good discussion though, At least it wasnt turn into a childish rant i dont mind admitting am wrong when am wrong, I like to learn at everything cause it makes me a better person.

Maybe civilise is the wrong word to use but my point was a country like America who are sooo hard with their tax laws wouldnt let someone like Pacquiao escape with millions without taxing him. The same way the UK tax people earning millions/athletes 50% of their income. Monaco or the oil rich countries have nothing to lose so of course they wouldnt tax no-one just bring your millions to their countries. Fine. I just responded to your previous post about any country. I see where you're going here. It's nice to finally have a decent discussion without someone calling the cops. Peace.

Let me quote you... "Of course he gets taxed, They tax everyone that works in any country. Pacman is not immune from getting taxed in the USA." Now, were talking about 2 countries only? Is it any? Or is it just the US and the UK only? Those were your own words. I just reposted it. Make up your mind Ray. Yes i meant countries like the UK or the USA, I didnt mean countries that are not so involve in boxing. Maybe thats clear enough for you.

With all due respect, countries like the UAE, Brunei and Monaco to name a few are civilized countries. Just because countries like the US and the UK get much of the limelight does not make them the only civilized countries out there. Maybe civilise is the wrong word to use but my point was a country like America who are sooo hard with their tax laws wouldnt let someone like Pacquiao escape with millions without taxing him. The same way the UK tax people earning millions/athletes 50% of their income. Monaco or the oil rich countries have nothing to lose so of course they wouldnt tax no-one just bring your millions to their countries.

My assertion meant countries like the USA or the UK, And the fight is happening in the USA not monaco. Let me quote you... "Of course he gets taxed, They tax everyone that works in any country. Pacman is not immune from getting taxed in the USA." Now, were talking about 2 countries only? Is it any? Or is it just the US and the UK only? Those were your own words. I just reposted it. Make up your mind Ray.

I didn't say he wouldn't be taxed. I was responding to Ray's assertion that all countries tax. My assertion meant countries like the USA or the UK, And the fight is happening in the USA not monaco.

Wrong. People in the Philippines barely get taxed...its like at 10% or less. And even then, its sooooooooooo easy to evade taxes, you don't have to worry about getting sued by the govt. Heck just about everybody does it in the Philippines. Come to think of it... That means Manny's 36M only goes down to like 32M after taxes while Floyds 50M goes to around 30M after taxes. Then there is the fact that everything in the Philippines is so damn cheap. Heck my parents have a house in the Philippines that cost only 300K in the Philippines but would have gone for like 2M in the US. Hows that for winning the money race? Am not talking about the phillipines am talking about countries like USA and the UK, And the fight is happening in the USA not way pac doesnt get taxed.