Will Clottey take a dive?

[peyk-peyk]

Well hey, the thought just occurred to me earlier today y'know. When it comes to Mayweather-Mosley, we know both men hate each others' guts and wouldn't lay down for anyone - even if GBP wanted it to happen.

But with Pacquiao-Clottey, and Arum doing his thing, I've got this sneaky feeling that it's not going to be as cut-and-cry, and there's no way Arum would want Clottey ruining his masterplan. He'll make sure of it.

I like your imagination, do you also have imaginary friends?

[Left Banned Tua]

Clottey can't win a decision, and that's clear as day. But for Pacquaio, it'd come across as far more impressive if he stopped yet another tough opponent - the guy's had a major streak going since Diaz. A decision would be fine, but Arum might be thinking "Have him stopped, and we can carry on this monster image for Pacquiao".

I'm not usually one for conspiracy theories, but there's a first for everything.

just quit while you're ahead.

you sound dumb.

[PittyPat]

not only that..... what's the point of taking a dive?

he'll make more money if he wins.

i mean he will never be a pacquiao/mayweather level draw but if he puts manny to sleep , he can make some good money.

this is his lottery right here. not only will he make a mil but if he wins he'll make much more.



people and their silly "take a dive" talk...... ignorance.

people take money to lose on the lower levels of the sport. when you hit this high a level , it doesn't happen much.

Sure, but think about it - even if Clottey were to stop or just decision Pacquiao, there's no way he (or Arum) would be able to command an astronomical price against the Mayweather-Mosley winner. Having Pacquiao continue his stoppage streak, however, would increase his stock to the point where they'd stand to make far more money than a Clottey win, in terms of leverage for the next fight.

[MoneyMayFan]

Clottey wouldnt have tooken the fight if they told him to lay down.

[Left Banned Tua]

Sure, but think about it - even if Clottey were to stop or just decision Pacquiao, there's no way he (or Arum) would be able to command an astronomical price against the Mayweather-Mosley winner. Having Pacquiao continue his stoppage streak, however, would increase his stock to the point where they'd stand to make far more money than a Clottey win, in terms of leverage for the next fight.

that's top rank.

wtf does clottey give a **** about what top rank makes?

clottey will do what's best for him. not what's best for top rank.

quit it bro.



of course top rank would prefer clottey lose. that doesn't mean that's what clottey prefers.



pacquiao-mayweather is a ton more money than pacquiao-mosley.

is mosley gonna take a dive too?

please.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Well hey, the thought just occurred to me earlier today y'know. When it comes to Mayweather-Mosley, we know both men hate each others' guts and wouldn't lay down for anyone - even if GBP wanted it to happen.

But with Pacquiao-Clottey, and Arum doing his thing, I've got this sneaky feeling that it's not going to be as cut-and-cry, and there's no way Arum would want Clottey ruining his masterplan. He'll make sure of it.

you underestimate the pride of a fighter like Clottey....if Arum wanted to protect PAC, he wouldn't have put him in there against Cotto

[Suckmedry]

I don't think they are asking Josh to take a dive, but I have no doubt that if it is a close fight on the scorecards it will go to Pacquiao. Arum already ****ed Josh over to set up Pacquiao-Cotto, he will **** him over again to set up Pac-Floyd

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Maybe an inflated bank balance at the end of the day can make people say certain things if persuaded...

alright man...now you're just being a f'n ******

[PittyPat]

wtf does clottey give a **** about what top rank makes?

He doesn't, but Top Rank does. And he's still their property for at least this one fight.

clottey will do what's best for him. not what's best for top rank.

With the right extras, Top Rank might still be able to convince Clottey to do them a favour... for doing him a favour by getting the big payday.

quit it bro.

It's a forum, slag. And it's a good change of pace from all the PED crap.

(What's your previous username, anyway?)

of course top rank would prefer clottey lose. that doesn't mean that's what clottey prefers.

Method Man sang it - "Cash Rules Everything Around Me". Clottey needs the cash, Top Rank need their boy to do his thing.

pacquiao-mayweather is a ton more money than pacquiao-mosley.

is mosley gonna take a dive too?

Who knows. My thought on this only extends to Top Rank right now. But then, there was Hopkins and De La Hoya back in the day...

Shifty geezers, the lot of 'em.

[Left Banned Tua]

******.

i'm done.



any celtics fans want to bet on sunday's game?

1 million.

speak up , bandwagoners.