What do you think of the timing of the announcement of PBF vs JMM fight?

[Porter's Dad]

The fact that it's announced on the day of the Pac vs Hatton fight?

Initially, I thought it was a bit of a **** move, as it takes away attention from such a mega-event as tonight's fight (I think half this forum has now forgotten there's gonna be a fight tonight). Not just on Floyd's part, but JMM's part too, seeing as they've both probably got agendas against Pac.

Actually, I still the timing is somewhat crass, but...I'm beginning to think it adds a fascinating sub-plot to tonight's fight. The winner of both fights are obviously going to fight.

Not to mention that it sort of....maintains the momentum of keeping boxing in the main******, if people are now gonna be aware that the winner tonigh wil fight the winner of PBF vs JMM (Floyd)

[MANGLER]

Good publicity stunt.

[mrpain81]

All the press was in Vegas so it's a smart move.

[S.G.]

smart move. should have predicted it earlier

[Bhopreign]

Smart to do it today to still the limelight. Had he done it a week or two earlier, it would have helped Hatton/Pac PPV totals which in turn would have given either of them more negotiating leverage when they fight Floyd. Floyd's team is very smart and calculating.

[Baracka Flocka]

Lampley and all the announcers will be talking about it all night..

Its great because HBO can put it up for upcoming events during the fight.

Very Smart move.

[MACAQUEINBLACK]

Good publicity stunt.

Yah. And we all should have probably seen it coming all along.

The fighters should do **** like this. It's the feuding fanboys on here threading endless flame threads about it that are the true ****s, pawns in the game, bless 'em.

[Mary Jane]

Cotto's gonna chance baby Pac now.

[Kobe Bryant]

Kind of like A-Rod announcing he's opting out during the World Series.

[BadNewz]

Pacquiao-Hatton didn't deserve to get so much attention anyway. Just two mediocre club fighters.