Judge may have been fooled with Floyd's contractual obligation

Did the lawyers of Floyd showed the judge a contract where Floyd is obligated to do a mega-fight in Las Vegas on May 5? Lance Pugmire of the LA Times reported that Mayweather’s adviser Leonard Ellerbe issued a statement following Judge Saragosa’s ruling stating "We are pleased that the judge granted postponement of Floyd's surrender date so that he can fulfill his commitment to Las Vegas to deliver his promised mega-fight and the economic benefits it provides to the community." Asked if that "mega-fight" meant a bout against Pacquiao, Ellerbe said, "We'll make an announcement about who we're going to fight next week. We just came out of the ... court hearing. Give us a chance to catch our breath." http://philboxing.com/news/story-64920.html

Comments (17)

LarryX

Of course, like most everyone else, it's my dream to see a Floyd-Manny fight. My point is, even with the excuse made to postpone the jail sentence, where the most economic gain for Las Vegas would be that mega-fight, Ellerbe isn't even talking about Pacquiao as that fighter in mind. That's even before Arum made his gay comments. So that contractual obligation excuse may not only be an injustice, but a sham as well. your point is you are mad as hell Floyd didnt go to jail today

14y ago

blacksocks

a boxing fan complaining about a boxer getting a chance to fight? Of course, like most everyone else, it's my dream to see a Floyd-Manny fight. My point is, even with the excuse made to postpone the jail sentence, where the most economic gain for Las Vegas would be that mega-fight, Ellerbe isn't even talking about Pacquiao as that fighter in mind. That's even before Arum made his gay comments. So that contractual obligation excuse may not only be an injustice, but a sham as well.

14y ago

LarryX

PHILboxing....:lol1: Cool, so don't complain of boxing robberies then... because that's how the world works. is this a boxing website or a law website???

14y ago

LarryX

a boxing fan complaining about a boxer getting a chance to fight?

14y ago

Come8706ian

Cool, so don't complain of boxing robberies then... because that's how the world works. http://gifsforum.com/images/gif/wtf/grand/Jensen%20Ackles%20uhh%20wtf.gif

14y ago

blacksocks

In theory what you're saying is correct but in reality it is the cute words of a child who doesn't understand how the world works. Cool, so don't complain of boxing robberies then... because that's how the world works.

14y ago

DE100

By the way philboxing is not making any such claim in their report. Its blacksocks.

14y ago

FeFist

Well, assuming he does have a signed contract, a jail sentence takes precedence and extinguishes any other legal obligations. That's basic justice applied to all. This is not about what's good for the economy and boxing. It's about the justice system where everyone should be treated equally--rich and poor alike. In theory what you're saying is correct but in reality it is the cute words of a child who doesn't understand how the world works.

14y ago

blacksocks

floyd generates million for the city,yes the same city he will serve time in...so fukk it..and as a boxing fan why the hell are you mad?? My being a boxing fan takes a backseat when I feel injustice is being done. If you were in the same situation as Floyd, no way you get your sentence postponed. Supposedly, money can't buy justice.

14y ago

Come8706ian

Well, assuming he does have a signed contract, a jail sentence takes precedence and extinguishes any other legal obligations. That's basic justice applied to all. This is not about what's good for the economy and boxing. It's about the justice system where everyone should be treated equally--rich and poor alike. Court houses postpone jail time for regular people with important prior engagements all the time, family or business related. This isnt unprecedented and its not like he isnt going to jail to do his 90 days in june......

14y ago

heat27

Lol @ the link Leaves thread

14y ago

LarryX

Well, assuming he does have a signed contract, a jail sentence takes precedence and extinguishes any other legal obligations. That's basic justice applied to all. This is not about what's good for the economy and boxing. It's about the justice system where everyone should be treated equally--rich and poor alike. floyd generates million for the city,yes the same city he will serve time in...so fukk it..and as a boxing fan why the hell are you mad??

14y ago

blacksocks

well if you reserve a date with a place contracts have to be signed with that place..so hes contractually obligated Well, assuming he does have a signed contract, a jail sentence takes precedence and extinguishes any other legal obligations. That's basic justice applied to all. This is not about what's good for the economy and boxing. It's about the justice system where everyone should be treated equally--rich and poor alike.

14y ago

COACH_WEBB

PHILboxing....:lol1:

14y ago

LarryX

Ronnie Nathanielsz PhilBoxing.com

14y ago

LarryX

well if you reserve a date with a place contracts have to be signed with that place..so hes contractually obligated

14y ago

Kagami_Taiga

lmao...why would a pinoy newspaper go out of its way to understand state law in the us? smh.