Mayweather standing firm on demand for more money

Please let these guys work the fight out. All the threads and articles killed it last time. At this point I'm blaming it on Arum, who said he would keep it out of the media, and has done exactly the opposite. I'm sure he is a huge part of Mayweather being difficult as well. So sick of this. F*** both fighters.

"The latest rumors regarding negotiations," is this how you open this discussion? Should we be arguing facts after we hear a definitive statement from the Mayweather camp? Or maybe because it's Floyd the guy people love to hate, rumor becomes fact, and innuendo becomes law no matter how scant the evidence or tenuous the connection to reality? Be that as it may when Mayweather's camp finally releases a statement I'm sure it will be endlessly dissected by some for evidence that he's trying to duck the fight. But like you said he made it clear that the terms of the negotiations would be different the second time around if he did better PPV numbers, which he did. So with that being the case how could the timing be bad? Negotiations usually take place after a fight, that's no surprise. It just isn't reasonable for Manny Pacquiao's camp to think that simply agreeing to terms--which he could have accepted originally--from a failed negotiations are going to be enough now. In my humble opinion Pacquiao's PPV numbers were pretty good but they were significantly less than Mayweather's and the gate was lower as well. At the heart of all this give and take between fans boxing is a business, these guys aren't fighting for free and the punches are real. Mayweather knows that the accolades Pacquiao's getting are meaningless compared to the compensation the fighter receives for the risk that he takes. Belts have no more meaning than a boil on a tramp's ass, but how you market yourself does. But back to Pacquiao accepting the fourteen day cut off all of the sudden. What changed? Did he get or is he getting treatment for his trypanophobia, or did he switch religions and he's less superstitious, or did he suddenly realize that needles are employed during a tattoo session? The facts are all there, someone blinked and his last name isn't Mayweather. Why would Mayweather's fans turn on him if he's doing what he originally said he was going to do if negotiations fell apart and then resumed? In my way of thinking, some boxing fans are so desperate to validate what has been an extreme lack of judgment and business acumen on the Pacquiao side. They seem to grasp at any straw that blows along no matter how thin and crisp it might be. They grab at anything so long as it makes Pacquiao look more respectable after the revelations of the last negotiations and the terrible fight he fought against Clottey. They should have dubbed that fight "the battle of the arms" because it was Pacquiao savaging Clottey's arms all night long. Why turn on a guy for doing what he says? And why would we not expect a prize fighter to try to get the biggest prize he can? I agree, people fail to realize unlike all other professional sports boxing is 80% business 20% actually competing. I seriously think that floyd is going to get the bigger split and once they clean manny's system he will accept the OST. I dont think Arum cared about the blood test, team pacquiao cared about it. Team Pacquiao is already gone get the short end of the stick anyways. Top Rank, Mayweather Promotions and GBP I think are going to make a lot of outside money from the fight not including the gate and ppv revenue. Here is my reasoning: -Bob Arum didnt put the pacquiao vs clottey fight in dallas just so they could seat 50000 people because the gate wasnt impressive, I think he has an outside deal with jerry jones, that pacquiao doesnt get a part of. I bet he also has the same type of deal with the yankees owner. Plus he got his percentage of pacquiao's purse and clottey's purse. - Mayweather doesnt just fight in vegas, he only fights at the MGM grand. Just think about why would someone only fight at one place if they are not sweetening the pot. Mayweather can go to any other arena or stadium and do the same numbers. I know mayweather wanted the fight but I dont think that is the only reason that mayweather accepted a 50/50 split. -GBP is going to get their money from promoting the fight in conjunction with top rank and MP. Plus they are going to get their percentage of pacquiao's purse and I'm sure they have some outside deals also. So pacquiao is screwed either way, any money that he makes is going to be taxed almost 50% by top rank and GBP, upfront.

Seems to me that there is no recent quote from Mayweather, and this is just a reporter stirring the pot again.

If im Pac i will agree to 45-55. After that match Floyd will not earn that kind of pay again. Fraud floyd will be exposed.

From a business point of view I can understand Mayweather demanding more money. He brings in higher numbers than Pacquiao, he brings more to the actual fight in the sense that his 0 on the table. When it comes to promoting the fight he will likely do more than Pacquiao too. It's arguable that he is giving more to the fight. That being said both these guys won't get a pay check as fat as this elsewhere, the extra 5% will essentially be chump change in comparison to what he will earn over all. Really speaking I'd like both of these guys to fight 40:40 then the other 20% goes to a charity.

Due to the facts! Floyd Money Mayweather is the biggest draw in the sport of boxing, not my opinion thats a fact! As Money May would tell you, "Stats don't lie"! So due to the facts i think Mayweather should get a little better split than 50\50 because if the same were true for Manny you or anyone else could not tell me that Manny and Freddie would give Mayweather 50/50. I think 55/45 in favor of Mayweather is reasonable but if he says something like 60/40 and sticks to it then he may very well not really want this fight because I feel Manny means as much to boxing as he does!

Floyd trying to duck Pac again... gutz just pwned all you flomos!!!

Now, the latest rumors regarding negotiations are that Mayweather is indeed standing firm on his demands for more money. Although his actions fall in line with what he said prior to his showdown with Mosley, the timing of the revelation certainly looks bad in the eyes of many fans, especially considering that Pacquiao has now agreed to a 14-day cutoff for blood testing. "The latest rumors regarding negotiations," is this how you open this discussion? Should we be arguing facts after we hear a definitive statement from the Mayweather camp? Or maybe because it's Floyd the guy people love to hate, rumor becomes fact, and innuendo becomes law no matter how scant the evidence or tenuous the connection to reality? Be that as it may when Mayweather's camp finally releases a statement I'm sure it will be endlessly dissected by some for evidence that he's trying to duck the fight. But like you said he made it clear that the terms of the negotiations would be different the second time around if he did better PPV numbers, which he did. So with that being the case how could the timing be bad? Negotiations usually take place after a fight, that's no surprise. It just isn't reasonable for Manny Pacquiao's camp to think that simply agreeing to terms--which he could have accepted originally--from a failed negotiations are going to be enough now. In my humble opinion Pacquiao's PPV numbers were pretty good but they were significantly less than Mayweather's and the gate was lower as well. At the heart of all this give and take between fans boxing is a business, these guys aren't fighting for free and the punches are real. Mayweather knows that the accolades Pacquiao's getting are meaningless compared to the compensation the fighter receives for the risk that he takes. Belts have no more meaning than a boil on a tramp's ass, but how you market yourself does. But back to Pacquiao accepting the fourteen day cut off all of the sudden. What changed? Did he get or is he getting treatment for his trypanophobia, or did he switch religions and he's less superstitious, or did he suddenly realize that needles are employed during a tattoo session? The facts are all there, someone blinked and his last name isn't Mayweather. Combine that with the fact that USADA blood testing procedures stopped 18 days prior to Mayweather vs. Mosley and it certainly looks like Mayweather is giving fans a reason to turn on him. So I want to know from any Mayweather fans out there, have you turned on Floyd due to his new demands for more money? Pacquiao fans need not reply as I’m pretty sure of where you stand on the subject, but what say you Mayweather fans? Is the bigger issue the blood or the money? Why would Mayweather's fans turn on him if he's doing what he originally said he was going to do if negotiations fell apart and then resumed? In my way of thinking, some boxing fans are so desperate to validate what has been an extreme lack of judgment and business acumen on the Pacquiao side. They seem to grasp at any straw that blows along no matter how thin and crisp it might be. They grab at anything so long as it makes Pacquiao look more respectable after the revelations of the last negotiations and the terrible fight he fought against Clottey. They should have dubbed that fight "the battle of the arms" because it was Pacquiao savaging Clottey's arms all night long. Why turn on a guy for doing what he says? And why would we not expect a prize fighter to try to get the biggest prize he can?

1st, who is Felix Strunk and who does he write for? 2nd, was anyone mad at Pac when he said he wouldnt take the Hatton fight at 50/50? 3rd, we call all chill the fight will happen.

No. Manny is ALWAYS looking for more money. I noticed this trend a few years ago, and it really surprised me, since I regarded him as both a little simple, and very openhanded and easygoing. Likely he got like that from pouring out money for his supporters and his political c ampaigns which cost him a bundle I'm sure. He' entitled to 50%, he's far more famous and internationally known than Mayweather, the Fighter of the Decade and te year a few times etc. He's well within his rights to insist on at least 50%. What did Mayweather do to earn 50% or 55%???? he beat Mosley, who put out the worst by far fight of his entire career. Not surprising since he isn early 39 and hadn't fought for nearly a year and a half. Bed realistic guys, he's not a miracle man, but a very good fighter who is too old, and rusty, to put up a worth while fight. Clotty put up a better fight. Do I think he deserves at least 50%? Sure, but with Manny being a Filipino and who lives in the Philippines, 45% purse is HUUUGE if you consider the exchange rate of Pesos to Dollars. So, that 45% cut that Manny get will have more value being spent in the Philippines than the 55% Floyd will earn when he spends it here in the U.S. This is why I think Manny will be more than happy with 45%, especially since IMO he just want 1 last fight that will guarantee him financial security. But, I'll ask again, do you really think Manny will care if he gets 45% purse considering that he let his promoters handle the negotiations? Do you not agree that Arum will be the one negotiating how much Manny deserves? Coz that's really the only point I was trying to make, so I don't get why you got riled up for, lol.

Just make the fight happen, I don't really care who gets the most money. Let's get it on...

everybody, shhhhh!!! Let us give the monkeys wearing the suits work out the details. As long as they get the job done with a fight date, whatever are the conditions and the sharing arrangement will be secondary to most boxing fans.

quack quack co-sign bro, short and concise post.

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i really hope that Floyd is not using the money excuse to duck Pacquiao, now that Pacquiao agreed to the 14 day cut off.

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I agree with this, but here's the problem: I don't think that Pac is really the one making the final decision on his purse, I'm sure it's Arum. 45% may be good enough for Manny, but what does Arum think? No. Manny is ALWAYS looking for more money. I noticed this trend a few years ago, and it really surprised me, since I regarded him as both a little simple, and very openhanded and easygoing. Likely he got like that from pouring out money for his supporters and his political c ampaigns which cost him a bundle I'm sure. He' entitled to 50%, he's far more famous and internationally known than Mayweather, the Fighter of the Decade and te year a few times etc. He's well within his rights to insist on at least 50%. What did Mayweather do to earn 50% or 55%???? he beat Mosley, who put out the worst by far fight of his entire career. Not surprising since he isn early 39 and hadn't fought for nearly a year and a half. Bed realistic guys, he's not a miracle man, but a very good fighter who is too old, and rusty, to put up a worth while fight. Clotty put up a better fight.

gotta give the pactards credit, they organize and attempt to sway public opinion with their dedication to spreading propaganda on the net. But the thing is that pbf has numbers to back up his demands and all you and the pacnation have is emotions and national pride. So when the smoke clears and pacq walks away again from a "fair" deal. No amount of e-bytching will be able to hide facts again. So do us all a favor and stfu! The reality is floyd was scared to fight pac.........

gotta give the pactards credit, they organize and attempt to sway public opinion with their dedication to spreading propaganda on the net. But the thing is that pbf has numbers to back up his demands and all you and the pacnation have is emotions and national pride. So when the smoke clears and pacq walks away again from a "fair" deal. No amount of e-bytching will be able to hide facts again. So do us all a favor and stfu!

i knew it! FMJ will pull an another stunt like that....its expected so suprises there