Will Floyd sign the contract this Friday?

[Deevel916]

Then he gave floyd a deadline to sign. Should we know about the deadline? No because ALL negotiations , by agreement, are to be kept out of the media.

There's a deadline. So fkn what? Either they're going to make the fight happen or not. What's the big deal about knowing of a deadline? If anything, it keeps the fans interested and tuned in. It creates more hype and anticipation.

[wccole81]

Of couse contract exist.

Their only problem was 14 days cut off and now Pacquiao agreed on Floyd s demand and now only thing Floyd need to do is sign that contract.

From fanhouse of boxing...

Although Manny Pacquiao has agreed in principle to put his WBO welterweight (147 pounds) belt on the line against Floyd Mayweather, giving his unbeaten counterpart until mid-July sign the contract, Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, isn't sure that Mayweather's final decision will be that simple.

Because if Mayweather agrees to face Pacquiao on the proposed date of Nov. 13, there is a chance that he would have to do so without his uncle and longtime trainer, Roger Mayweather, in his corner.

Roger Mayweather goes to trial on Aug. 2 in the Clark County District Court in Nevada for allegedly choking and assaulting female boxer Melissa St. Vil while training her nearly a year ago in Las Vegas. He could face up to 10 years in prison, if convicted.

"I'm just saying that I would think that a lot of the problem is Roger's status. I don't know for sure, and nobody's told me this," said Arum. "But I would believe that he's concerned about Roger's availability and what Roger's status would be."

Representatives from Mayweather's camp could not be reached.

The agreement between Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions reportedly contains provisions for random drug-testing and a tentative agreement on a 50-50 split of the purse.

************************************************** ******* Arum declined to discuss purse-split negotiations, but he told the Los Angeles Times that Pacquiao has agreed to submit to random pre-fight blood tests up to 14 days before a fight with Mayweather.

"We don't care who's doing the test. They [United States Anti-Doping Agency] stopped taking blood 18 days before [Floyd Mayweather-Shane Mosley], so that shows they can do it and be fine," Arum told the Los Angeles Times.

"If there's information that emerges in the final 14 days, we can go to the [Nevada State Athletic] Commission and ask for more tests," said Arum. "We can work it out. No one's looking to pull any fast ones."************************************************** ***

If Mayweather-Pacquiao is not made for the fall, "we would go ahead and try to make a fight maybe in May" against Mayweather, Arum said.

In the meantime, Arum said he would try to put Pacquiao in against either Antonio Margarito or Miguel Cotto, the latter being a rematch of Pacquiao's 12th-round knockout for the WBO welterweight (147 pounds) title last November.

"I know that Manny would have a problem fighting if [trainer] Freddie Roach were not available, so we're just waiting to see," said Arum. "That would be up to Floyd whether he wants to do the fight this year or next year."

[IMDAZED]

There's a deadline. So fkn what? Either they're going to make the fight happen or not. What's the big deal about knowing of a deadline? If anything, it keeps the fans interested and tuned in. It creates more hype and anticipation.

Agreed. Of course, Arum created the deadline. Then told the media. Clearly, he wants the fight to happen .

[pistol whip]

Then he gave floyd a deadline to sign. Should we know about the deadline? No because ALL negotiations , by agreement, are to be kept out of the media.

When did saying all demands were met become details about the negotiation. Plus stop acting like you are some sort of fight camp insider!What we should and shouldn't know is all your opinion and truth is you have no idea what was agreed upon when it came to what details shouldn't be discussed. Arum has a law degree for christ sake I think he has way more knowledge about what not to say than you do.

[IMDAZED]

From fanhouse of boxing...

Although Manny Pacquiao has agreed in principle to put his WBO welterweight (147 pounds) belt on the line against Floyd Mayweather, giving his unbeaten counterpart until mid-July sign the contract, Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, isn't sure that Mayweather's final decision will be that simple.

Because if Mayweather agrees to face Pacquiao on the proposed date of Nov. 13, there is a chance that he would have to do so without his uncle and longtime trainer, Roger Mayweather, in his corner.

Roger Mayweather goes to trial on Aug. 2 in the Clark County District Court in Nevada for allegedly choking and assaulting female boxer Melissa St. Vil while training her nearly a year ago in Las Vegas. He could face up to 10 years in prison, if convicted.

"I'm just saying that I would think that a lot of the problem is Roger's status. I don't know for sure, and nobody's told me this," said Arum. "But I would believe that he's concerned about Roger's availability and what Roger's status would be."

Representatives from Mayweather's camp could not be reached.

The agreement between Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions reportedly contains provisions for random drug-testing and a tentative agreement on a 50-50 split of the purse.

****************Arum declined to discuss purse-split negotiations, but he told the Los Angeles Times that Pacquiao has agreed to submit to random pre-fight blood tests up to 14 days before a fight with Mayweather.

"We don't care who's doing the test. They [United States Anti-Doping Agency] stopped taking blood 18 days before [Floyd Mayweather-Shane Mosley], so that shows they can do it and be fine," Arum told the Los Angeles Times.

"If there's information that emerges in the final 14 days, we can go to the [Nevada State Athletic] Commission and ask for more tests," said Arum. "We can work it out. No one's looking to pull any fast ones."****************

If Mayweather-Pacquiao is not made for the fall, "we would go ahead and try to make a fight maybe in May" against Mayweather, Arum said.

In the meantime, Arum said he would try to put Pacquiao in against either Antonio Margarito or Miguel Cotto, the latter being a rematch of Pacquiao's 12th-round knockout for the WBO welterweight (147 pounds) title last November.

"I know that Manny would have a problem fighting if [trainer] Freddie Roach were not available, so we're just waiting to see," said Arum. "That would be up to Floyd whether he wants to do the fight this year or next year."

Now we know why Arum is making other plans. Gotta love this guy. So will it be Margarito or Cotto?

[The Big Dunn]

There's a deadline. So fkn what? Either they're going to make the fight happen or not. What's the big deal about knowing of a deadline? If anything, it keeps the fans interested and tuned in. It creates more hype and anticipation.

we agree. BUt it violates the agreement Bob made with GBP. And if he can't keep his word why should we believe anything he says?

[BritishBoxing92]

Boxingscene, Regardless of the contract, do you think Floyd will sign the contract and fight Packy?

IMO I dont think he will whatever it says in the contract. I hate to be a pessimist but Floyds fear of Pac is obvious. Im putting up 1M the fight he doesnt sign it.

he better....or i will forever lose my respect for him

[pistol whip]

There's a deadline. So fkn what? Either they're going to make the fight happen or not. What's the big deal about knowing of a deadline? If anything, it keeps the fans interested and tuned in. It creates more hype and anticipation.

It's not a detail on anything really just that Arum and Manny arn't waiting around for Floyd forever.


The public deserves to know that at the very least.

[GT-R]

Pistol, I'm on record as saying I want the fight to happen but In no way shape or form should floyd make IMO a bad business decision to make this fight happen. The OST, ring size, gloves is mainly BS to me. But he should not take any percentage less than the number dictate. If that means its his fault fine. Blame him all day.

But, just like in January, the consumers will detrmine whose fault it is. Not Bob, me, you, imdaazed, dan rafael, sugar etc.

50/50 split. whats so bad about that business decision? theyre both cash cows...

and why are you so worried about how much floyd is getting? how much do is your cut? do you party with him afterwards?

[Deevel916]

Agreed. Of course, Arum created the deadline. Then told the media. Clearly, he wants the fight to happen .

Clearly wants to put the pressure on Floyd to make the fight. Its what it seems like to me. Floyd and his camp have done much more and have put up more obstacles to prevent this fight from happening.