If $$ negotiations stop Pac-Floyd from happening, who then has better options?

[jagass]

It's really a fight for the money...

[JAB5239]

Manny is the hottest commodity in boxing right now and has shown a willingness to take on anyone. Biggest PPV numbers does not equal the best fights that can be made. Every fighter from 135 to 147 is chomping at the bit to get a fight with Pacquiao and know they can get a decent payday without having to give in to the same ludicris demands that come with a Mayweather fight.

[IIG]

Manny is the hottest commodity in boxing right now and has shown a willingness to take on anyone. Biggest PPV numbers does not equal the best fights that can be made. Every fighter from 135 to 147 is chomping at the bit to get a fight with Pacquiao and know they can get a decent payday without having to give in to the same ludicris demands that come with a Mayweather fight.

But realistically, it's all about the money right? These guys aren't looking for good fights with decent paydays. They are looking for the most compelling and financially worthwhile fights that they can find. I happen to believe Mayweather has more opportunities to make those kind of bouts. I think Manny was the hottest commodity, but he lost that title upon Floyd's return to the sport.

[Deja_Vous]

Bob Arum is starting to play hardball over the split of money in a potential Pacquiao and Floyd fight, and I know Floyd won't back down. If Arum is even remotely serious about Floyd not even getting a full 50% (which I highly doubt), there's no way the fight would be made. My question is, who has the better option for big money, entertaining fights in the event that Floyd and Manny don't fight?

I maintain that Floyd is the bigger draw, being an undefeated American fighter with unheard of speed and talent. Floyd would seemingly have his pick of opponents from 140, 147, or even 154. He could dictate all terms, and I think a Cotto or Mosley would favor fighting Floyd without worrying about this catchweight nonsense.

Manny has already beaten the top dog at 140 pounds, so I don't really see a fight with anyone else there very appealing. Definitely not mega fight status. I know that he would probably have to soften his stance on catchweights. I also don't think he would make nearly as much money as Floyd would as a PPV attraction. What do you think?

Floyd

Because he can fight Shane or Cotto at 147..they can make big pay days and not have to drain down to a catchweight.

[baracuda]

pac has better options coz he does'nt care who he fights but floyd cant no longer fight anymore way smaller guys...hed be forced to fight top wws

[larry x]

pacman has less options then floyd....unless he moves up to 147 or down to 135.or cleans up 140 for less money....bith have options to tell the truth but oacman will have to move up or down for the mega fights..

[Pullcounter]

Bob Arum is starting to play hardball over the split of money in a potential Pacquiao and Floyd fight, and I know Floyd won't back down. If Arum is even remotely serious about Floyd not even getting a full 50% (which I highly doubt), there's no way the fight would be made. My question is, who has the better option for big money, entertaining fights in the event that Floyd and Manny don't fight?

pac has better options cause he's willing to fight ANYONE under fair circumstances.

floyd has less options because he willing to retire if he don't get his way.

[Deja_Vous]

pac has better options cause he's willing to fight ANYONE under fair circumstances.

floyd has less options because he willing to retire if he don't get his way.

Ain't **** fair about making WW's fight at 142.

Floyd has more options.

I'm sure Shane at his age.....would rather fight Floyd at 147...enter the ring at 160..intead of Fanny Pac at 142.

Same with Cotto.

[Deja_Vous]

pac has better options coz he does'nt care who he fights but floyd cant no longer fight anymore way smaller guys...hed be forced to fight top wws

Floyd fought the top Welters and the top Jr Middleweight.

Why didn't Fanny Pac fight the top Lightweight????????

[baracuda]

Floyd fought the top Welters and the top Jr Middleweight.

Why didn't Fanny Pac fight the top Lightweight????????

really?..who?...baldo,hatton?...lol.....pac fought jmm did'nt he?