May Calls out Pac (FRONT PAGE ON MSN)

Damn!! How did Manny lose his media-darling status? Floyd Mayweather Jr. challenges Manny Pacquiao to sign contract Found 5 hours ago on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network PLAYERS: Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweatherpac Via NESN: Floyd Mayweather Jr. has turned the tables on the Mayweather-Pacquiao storyline, challenging those that have called him out for ducking Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather has booked the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for his next fight on May 5, saying he wants to make it against a great opponent. At first, the allusions to Pacquiao had been vague, only saying he wants to fight the "little guy." There is no more niceties now. Mayweather has come out with a video directly challenging Pacquiao to "sign the contract" and "stop ducking." Mayweather Jr. also called out Pacquiao, saying he's lost all three fights against Juan Manuel Marquez. Mayweather appears motivated to challenge Pacquiao after his latest controversial fight with the Mexican boxer. The more these fights and negotiations endure the more it seems the megafight the boxing world is waiting for is all about Bob Arum and Mayweather Jr. The recent escalation from Mayweather Jr. comes just weeks after Arum said there would be no fight because Mayweather Jr. is too scared to make it happen. It seems, through all of this, Pacquiao would be willing to take the blood tests that have delayed previous fights, but after seeing the damage a victory has done for Pacquiao in destroying his public persona, what would a possible loss to Mayweather do not just for Pacquiao's career but that of Freddie Roach and Arum? Much like Canelo Alvarez thinking he's worthy of Mayweather after many fights against inferior opponents, Pacquiao seems to be another fighter believing the praise that comes his way. Only the fight will prove which fighter is truly the best, and which is a public relations creation, and for now, the ball is in Pacquiao's court.

After his last PPV was a dud, I think Mayweather finally realizes that he's gonna need Pacquiao if he wants to get those buys back over the million mark. I'm glad they're calling each other out now. Maybe, finally, maybe we'll get the fight. Not gonna hold my breath though. That "dud" sold more than any fight Pacquiao has been in. But i guess that's right... a dud for Floyd is a blockbuster for Pac.

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And here I thought that May - Ortiz was right behind Oscar vs May and May vs Shane as the third highest grossing non heavyweight fight of all time. the gate was. not the ppv numbers.

Ellerbe said they have not renegotiated with TOP RANK... Floyd already have a contract... wadaheck... must be the contract for a floyd - morales/ alvarez fight but still use pac's name to sell his fight (with morales/ alvarez)... :boxing: :boxing: :boxing:

i want to fight that "little guy" o wait i want extra testing to fight that "little guy" :lol1:

Sure, if it makes you feel better to read Steve Kim tweets...then go ahead, bone head. just show me the OFFICIAL hbo # and i'll shut up but i know u cant and u wont reply or give one of ur corny excuses :bottle:

mayweather's ppv was 800k that's why no hbo release ## Sure, if it makes you feel better to read Steve Kim tweets...then go ahead, bone head.

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7160303/floyd-mayweather-victor-ortiz-fight-drives-more-one-million-buys Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s fourth-round knockout of Victor Ortiz to reclaim a welterweight title on Sept. 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas generated 1.25 million buys and $78.44 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue, Golden Boy Promotions announced Friday. The 1.25 million buys for the HBO PPV fight, dubbed "Star Power," tied it for third place all-time among non-heavyweight pay-per-views and gave Mayweather his third consecutive one million-plus pay-per-view fight and fourth in his past five bouts. The revenue generated made Mayweather-Ortiz the second-highest grossing non-heavyweight fight in history. Although the buys equaled those of Manny Pacquiao's 2008 fight with Oscar De La Hoya and virtually matched those of Pacquiao-Shane Mosley in May (official numbers were not released for that fight), Mayweather-Ortiz beat both in revenue generated because it sold for a higher price, $59.95 in standard definition and $69.95 in most markets for high definition. Mayweather now has appeared in the three biggest non-heavyweight pay-per-view events in boxing history in terms of revenue generated. The fight with De La Hoya grossed an all-time record $136,853,700 and the Mosley fight generated $78.33 million. unconfirmed by hbo.... hmmmmmm

It is, Mayweather participated in #1, 2, and 3 highest grossing non HW fight. It's just that these people don't even know what a dud is. At 65-75 bucks, 1.25Mill PPV's a dud? Lol yeah right. mayweather's ppv was 800k that's why no hbo release ##

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7160303/floyd-mayweather-victor-ortiz-fight-drives-more-one-million-buys Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s fourth-round knockout of Victor Ortiz to reclaim a welterweight title on Sept. 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas generated 1.25 million buys and $78.44 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue, Golden Boy Promotions announced Friday. The 1.25 million buys for the HBO PPV fight, dubbed "Star Power," tied it for third place all-time among non-heavyweight pay-per-views and gave Mayweather his third consecutive one million-plus pay-per-view fight and fourth in his past five bouts. The revenue generated made Mayweather-Ortiz the second-highest grossing non-heavyweight fight in history. Although the buys equaled those of Manny Pacquiao's 2008 fight with Oscar De La Hoya and virtually matched those of Pacquiao-Shane Mosley in May (official numbers were not released for that fight), Mayweather-Ortiz beat both in revenue generated because it sold for a higher price, $59.95 in standard definition and $69.95 in most markets for high definition. Mayweather now has appeared in the three biggest non-heavyweight pay-per-view events in boxing history in terms of revenue generated. The fight with De La Hoya grossed an all-time record $136,853,700 and the Mosley fight generated $78.33 million. haters gotta stop promoting that lie.

you're talking about the gate. I don't think there are official PPV numbers out. http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7160303/floyd-mayweather-victor-ortiz-fight-drives-more-one-million-buys Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s fourth-round knockout of Victor Ortiz to reclaim a welterweight title on Sept. 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas generated 1.25 million buys and $78.44 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue, Golden Boy Promotions announced Friday. The 1.25 million buys for the HBO PPV fight, dubbed "Star Power," tied it for third place all-time among non-heavyweight pay-per-views and gave Mayweather his third consecutive one million-plus pay-per-view fight and fourth in his past five bouts. The revenue generated made Mayweather-Ortiz the second-highest grossing non-heavyweight fight in history. Although the buys equaled those of Manny Pacquiao's 2008 fight with Oscar De La Hoya and virtually matched those of Pacquiao-Shane Mosley in May (official numbers were not released for that fight), Mayweather-Ortiz beat both in revenue generated because it sold for a higher price, $59.95 in standard definition and $69.95 in most markets for high definition. Mayweather now has appeared in the three biggest non-heavyweight pay-per-view events in boxing history in terms of revenue generated. The fight with De La Hoya grossed an all-time record $136,853,700 and the Mosley fight generated $78.33 million.

Like I said, Pactards and even the media are turning their backs on Pac.... They will until Pac steps up for once. It's been over 2 years of BS, its time for Pac to stop hiding behind Bob and man up to him. If he don't, there won't be a fight. The truth is out, Pac's been holding the fight up ane now that the truth is out, even the media is calling out Pac to stop ducking..... Bob ran out of smoke and mirrors. He used it all up for the past 2 years.

Floyd is going in the main media sources calling out Pac. The Pactards are still in denial and will try to discredit it like it is not happening. The ball is clearly in Pac's court. Arum is the biggest obstacle for this fight to get made

I personally feel Floyd and Pacquiao both have benefited from the media and good match making. But I think its Pacquiao that has benefited from it more. People in Pacquiao's camp seem to know his strengths and his flaws while Pacquiao seems not to be aware of his own strengths and flaws. This is why Pacquiao will never leave Bob Arum no matter how much Bob Arum robs him, its because he knows Bob Arum has done a masterful job at building his career and image. I admit that Pacquaio is a good/ great fighter but he wouldn't be where he is today if it wasn't for the great match making he's gotten over the years whether it was through catchweight fights for belts or fighting past prime fighters. Great read man. I agree with you. Pacman owes Bob arum his career big time. My question is why go back to JMM if they knew he hadn't improved? My guess is that if Floyd beats Manny and beats him unanimously it will be a very bad day in the news for this whole team (including Bob Arum) for the following months. It makes more sense for them to portray an image of wanting a fight while not making it a possibility. I think Shaefer is telling the truth. Hype jobs worked in the past because of a lack of media. Now there's too much media. And Floyd and his team have been going at them pretty hard with their criticism of Manny.

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Shocking to see the media side with Floyd for once I think the Media got played and they don't like to get played. The fall from the top will be long.

that's actually a terrible argument. basically they would say the loser is all hype? So if Floyd wins, that automatically means Pacquiao isn't sh!t? He didn't beat some great fighters and move up many weight classes? All that stuff is fake? If Pacquiao wins, floyd isn't a great fighter anymore? He didn't accomplish all he accomplished throughout his career? stupid. No I think the writer is insinuating that Pac is a hype job. True or false this is what the writer is trying to point out.

is floyd serious this time or what?.......

that's actually a terrible argument. basically they would say the loser is all hype? So if Floyd wins, that automatically means Pacquiao isn't sh!t? He didn't beat some great fighters and move up many weight classes? All that stuff is fake? If Pacquiao wins, floyd isn't a great fighter anymore? He didn't accomplish all he accomplished throughout his career? stupid. I personally feel Floyd and Pacquiao both have benefited from the media and good match making. But I think its Pacquiao that has benefited from it more. People in Pacquiao's camp seem to know his strengths and his flaws while Pacquiao seems not to be aware of his own strengths and flaws. This is why Pacquiao will never leave Bob Arum no matter how much Bob Arum robs him, its because he knows Bob Arum has done a masterful job at building his career and image. I admit that Pacquaio is a good/ great fighter but he wouldn't be where he is today if it wasn't for the great match making he's gotten over the years whether it was through catchweight fights for belts or fighting past prime fighters.