Bob Arum:"Beware of the "Done Deal"

[4773Y350NM3]

This cant be overlooked.

If what in the article is true, tthat there wasnt really a contract given to mayweathers camp. Im sure that Mayweather's and his associates watch television or go into the internet. They could easily speak out about this, but the thing is we only heard nothing.

[icebergisonfire]

If what in the article is true, tthat there wasnt really a contract given to mayweathers camp. Im sure that Mayweather's and his associates watch television or go into the internet. They could easily speak out about this, but the thing is we only heard nothing.

So they should feel obliged to talk about this like the other bitches? Like Floyd actually gives two ****s about popular opinion. If I were Floyd, I'd feel insulted by all of this. How would you feel to negotiate fairly while the other party was doing all sorts of ****** ****? You'd be hesistant to make a second attempt. From my understanding, everything that Floyd wanted the first time, but was soundly rejected by Top Rank, is now the same thing that Top Rank is proposing. First logical question is "What was wrong when this was initially offered for March 13?' I have a couple of answers that could point to the truth.

1. Was not ready for this fight, per his trainer Roach.
2. Training with Steve Forbes, who fights nothing like Clottey, but like a lower tier Mayweather.

Floyd has explicitedly stated what he said he wanted in a fight after Top Rank ****ed it over the first time on May 1st of this year and given the results of their latest fights, Floyd has the edge in negotiating this time around. Honestly at this point, with the dishonest behavior from Top Rank, I'd tell them to go **** themselves and go about my business until they want to act like professionals at the negotiating table.

[Blue Heffner]

Funny how this thread doesn't have many responses. Anyways, Arum has been doing this for a LONG time. He knows what he is doing. Sad that a certain group of fans don't. SMH.

Yep, Arum has been doing it and will continue to do because casual boxing fans are unaware of this.

[4773Y350NM3]

So they should feel obliged to talk about this like the other bitches? Like Floyd actually gives two ****s about popular opinion. If I were Floyd, I'd feel insulted by all of this. How would you feel to negotiate fairly while the other party was doing all sorts of ****** ****? You'd be hesistant to make a second attempt. From my understanding, everything that Floyd wanted the first time, but was soundly rejected by Top Rank, is now the same thing that Top Rank is proposing. First logical question is "What was wrong when this was initially offered for March 13?' I have a couple of answers that could point to the truth.

1. Was not ready for this fight, per his trainer Roach.
2. Training with Steve Forbes, who fights nothing like Clottey, but like a lower tier Mayweather.

Floyd has explicitedly stated what he said he wanted in a fight after Top Rank ****ed it over the first time on May 1st of this year and given the results of their latest fights, Floyd has the edge in negotiating this time around. Honestly at this point, with the dishonest behavior from Top Rank, I'd tell them to go **** themselves and go about my business until they want to act like professionals at the negotiating table.

Wow dont you see the irony of what you wrote there bro?

[icebergisonfire]

Wow dont you see the irony of what you wrote there bro?

All Floyd asked for was blood testing.

[4773Y350NM3]

All Floyd asked for was blood testing.

The blood testing that PAC agree now? Even tho the blood testings is flawed in the first place.

[icebergisonfire]

The blood testing that PAC agree now? Even tho the blood testings is flawed in the first place.

What was the problem the first time?

When March 13th came around, their stances was 24 days for Manny, 14 for Floyd.

May 1st, Floyd said no cut off.

Post May 1st, Manny said he's ok with 14.

That is the timeline. Why should Floyd go back to 14 days when he's done it fully and has the negotiation advantages this time?

[4773Y350NM3]

What was the problem the first time?

When March 13th came around, their stances was 24 days for Manny, 14 for Floyd.

May 1st, Floyd said no cut off.

Post May 1st, Manny said he's ok with 14.

That is the timeline. Why should Floyd go back to 14 days when he's done it fully and has the negotiation advantages this time?

I dont get your logic, surely drug testing on MARCH 13 and May 1st will be the same right? Mayweather wanted 14 day and pac agreed then he change his mind. why??

[SuperTrooper]

Good article. Arum has been doing this for the longest time that's why he's been in the business for so long. He has crafted the art of negotiation through media for his fighters and company's benefit. He may be a scumbag/crooked promoter but he's a genius as well. If this fight between Floyd vs. Pac happens, you should all thank Arum for it. He has Floyd cornered and the media will crucify him if he doesn't fight Pac. So it's a win, win situation for Ol' Sleazebag Arum fight or no fight.

[Boxingholic]

Arum requested the unecessary OST back on March which killed the fight?
Flyods fault that the fight did not happen back in March for requesting unecessary OST, and for present since Pac agreed to Flyod 14 days OST and Flyod seems not interested on the fight.