Ellerbe: Team Mayweather Is Not In Negotiations For Pacquiao Bout

[Jim Tom]

Quick, somebody inform Bob Arum and Team Pacquiao that they’ve dialed the wrong number and are not in negotiations with Team Mayweather after all.

They’ve obviously reached an impostor who has somehow conned them into thinking that they are dealing with Floyd’s representatives. I mean, what else could be the answer? Bob Arum has been releasing succulent insider tidbits about the ongoing negotiations between both camps for the last several weeks. Despite the “gag order” imposed on both parties, we’ve heard about hammered-out blood testing issues and offers from Abu Dhabi worth a camel for Arum and “gazillions” for the right to host the fight.

All of this must come as a surprise to Mayweather adviser and spokesman, Leonard Ellerbe, who has publicly stated that nobody has contacted him or anyone from Team Mayweather to even begin negotiations for a Pacquiao bout.

Speaking to David Mayo of the Grand Rapids Press, Ellerbe went on record as saying that there have been no talks taking place and that Mayweather is enjoying his time off after beating Shane Mosley via one-sided unanimous decision last month.

So, what’s the deal?

This is a “my word” vs. “his word” controversy and you can obviously choose the side you feel is more trustworthy, but take these facts into consideration:

*The first word of Pacquiao-Mayweather negotiations beginning came from Arum’s mouth.

*The “gag order” provision also came from Arum.

Hell, everything we’ve heard about these “negotiations” has come from Arum…

I would be on the fence regarding who to believe if Arum had not established a long history of lying about the progress and status of behind-the-scenes fight negotiations.

As mentioned here: “Let’s Stop Playing the Bob Arum Game ,” this concept of floating false rumors to the media to sabotage future negotiations and influence public opinion is nothing new to Arum’s repertoire.

So, until someone official from Team Mayweather actually acknowledges talks between both sides, I hope you join me in taking all the Arum talk with a huge grain of salt.

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[Mr. Philadel]

Arum is full of ****! I always had my su****ions that he was just talking to himself all along so he can say we tried and blame it all on Floyd for the fight not happening and go forward with pac vs. magarito. **** that fat big.

and Ellerbeezy?!?...what about that dudett....I mean he did say Floyd didn't shoot the X in his hand and we all know he did or does!!.....and yes Arum is everything you said he is but Ellerbeezy is a whole level worst!!

[Left Hook Tua]

You are right....they are ommon, but it's almost exclusively to do with contractual issues....

common sense dictates it would be difficult to make this fight without Pac dropping this lawsuit......

tbh with the money gbp and floyd could make in this fight.

maybe the lawsuit doesn't really matter.


but yeah it makes sense to drop the lawsuit if the fight gets made. settle it in the ring.

[Jim Tom]

and Ellerbeezy?!?...what about that dudett....I mean he did say Floyd didn't shoot the X in his hand and we all know he did or does!!.....and yes Arum is everything you said he is but Ellerbeezy is a whole level worst!!

How do you know he shoots the X?

[Mr. Philadel]

How do you know he shoots the X?

[THE_BIG_HURT]

how bout all parties just stfu and make the fight?

who cares anymore...

[pasawayako]

The most credible news is floyd will take a 2 years vacation because that word came out from his own mouth........

[HandSpeed303]

Arum is full of ****! I always had my su****ions that he was just talking to himself all along so he can say we tried and blame it all on Floyd for the fight not happening and go forward with pac vs. magarito. **** that fat big.

See, this is what I mean. Arum is to blame for everything wrong in boxing. I don't even like Arum...Matter of fact, I don't hate him either...Funny how you made no metion of Oscar in your rant....

[BritishBoxing92]

not in negotitations??? for real? :/ after pac accepted the 14 day deal and also hes willing to do a 50-50 split or 60-40 to the winner split

[TheManniePhresh]