Humberto Soto Demands Fight Vs. Barrera

[grayfist]

It's just too bad that one of the most talent-laden divisions in boxing today is in such a promotional mess.

Pacquiao joining Valero and Soto at Top Rank, while Barrera, Marquez and Guzman are with Golden Boy, just can't feed hope that those fights that fans are begging for shall happen soon.

I hope that, someday, fights will be among fighters, done inside the ring, and not between promoters waged in courts and through the media.

[-Antonio-]

Soto, Guzman, and Soto should fight eachother if Barerra is going to fight JMM.

[Crazy Dude]

Barrera could give up his title and it wouldn't make a difference would it? I don't think so.

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

Paquiao vs Soto or Guzman would be good.

[THRILLAinmanila]

If the Pac-MAB fight doesn't happen, I hope the WBC declares the
title vacant so Pac can have the chance to finally get the 130-lb belt
if he fights Soto in Macau

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

If the Pac-MAB fight doesn't happen, I hope the WBC declares the
title vacant so Pac can have the chance to finally get the 130-lb belt
if he fights Soto in Macau

NEWSFLASH!! Barrera vs Pac Isnt happening. Paquiao had untill today to take the 50/50 deal and Bob aurum and pac refused it so its Barrera vs Marquez instead, its pretty much official.

[THRILLAinmanila]

NEWSFLASH!! Barrera vs Pac Isnt happening. Paquiao had untill today to take the 50/50 deal and Bob aurum and pac refused it so its Barrera vs Marquez instead, its pretty much official.

Yeah i heard. MAB-JMM would be interesting to watch too,
but honestly, its not PPV material

[grayfist]

Barrera could give up his title and it wouldn't make a difference would it? I don't think so.

As far as gate receipts and PPVs are concerned, that can very well be so. The two biggest fights at Jr Light in '06 were the two Pac-Morales fights and they were not for World titles. The first--in January-- was for an "International" belt and the second--in November-- was called an "Eliminator". It is said that Pacquiao-Morales III resulted in the second biggest turn-out of live spectators in the history of Thomas and Mack.

But with that said, one must take notice of the two Barrera-Juarez fights in the same year and acknowledge that both weren't best sellers. A world belt was on the line in both fights.

It is interesting to find out how well a Barrera-JMMarquez would fare in terms of revenues.

[grayfist]

If the Pac-MAB fight doesn't happen, I hope the WBC declares the
title vacant so Pac can have the chance to finally get the 130-lb belt
if he fights Soto in Macau

Hello there Thrilla, ol' pal!

You have an interesting proposition right there, buddy. Makes me think that if Pacquiao wins over Soto in that Macau fight you're thinking of, then the MAB-Pacquiao--IF IT HAPPENS-- rematch shall have Pacquiao defending the title and Barrera as challenger. If it happens via purse bid, Pacquiao stands to make the customary 70 percent champion's share.

Remote as the possibility seems that Barrera shall sign the dotted line under such an arrangement, the thought makes one smile and wonder if Arum is going in that direction.

Happy New Year, pal!

[psychopath]

As far as gate receipts and PPVs are concerned, that can very well be so. The two biggest fights at Jr Light in '06 were the two Pac-Morales fights and they were not for World titles. The first--in January-- was for an "International" belt and the second--in November-- was called an "Eliminator". It is said that Pacquiao-Morales III resulted in the second biggest turn-out of live spectators in the history of Thomas and Mack.

But with that said, one must take notice of the two Barrera-Juarez fights in the same year and acknowledge that both weren't best sellers. A world belt was on the line in both fights.

It is interesting to find out how well a Barrera-JMMarquez would fare in terms of revenues.

Well I guess it wouldn't be a record beating event but I'm sure it's not gonna be doing bad at all. MAB still has a lot of followers and knowing that he'll be fighting a dangerous and a technical fighter in JMM it might still get a lot of interest from boxing fans.