Comments Thread For: Arum: Pacquiao-Bradley Possible, If Tim Goes Top Rank

[JOM'S]

Everybody here can say what ever they want about old Bob Arum but this old dude knows how to make it rain.... He know how to build up fights, sell out arenas and make a **** load of cash for his fighters... Miguel Cotto has earned over 50 million fighting for Arum, Pacquiao has made over $80 million in just a few fights... Not to mention Mayweather and Delahoya....

You can't compare Gary Shaw promotions with TOP Rank. Top Rank in my opinion is the most powerful boxing promotion company in the world. It's just a matter of time till Golden ***** promotions cracks under Bob's pressure..... They can't hang with old man Bob..... He'll take out the claw and ****kk everybody up...

I have to somewhat agree with this, he is doing great Job for Pacquiao and Cotto, I like what he did for Erik Morales, but not so much with Juan Manuel Marquez ...

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Tim "Headbutt" Bradley is gonna get his ass handed to him by Amir and then we'll see whose interested.

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It's hard to turn your back on big $money$.

[Lorily]

I distinctly recall Bob Arum saying that Manny Pacquiaos next fight would not be against a Top Rank fighter. Well, he was partially right... he just makes them leave their current promoter first, and then come to Top Rank. He should have said 'Mannys next fight will not be against a former Top Rank fighter. He will be a new Top Rank fighter.' Now he's made it crystal clear that anyone who wants the slightest possible chance to fight Manny Pacquiao will have to sign with TR - and that's BUSINESS BLACKMAIL. If JMM would have left GBP, I think all of a sudden Arum would say that Juan has incredible drawing power, especially on Mexican Independence Day, and the fight would have been deemed "The next BIG thing". SMDH...

IMO, Bradley is in between a rock and a hard place. The only way he can even be considered as a possible opponent for Pacquiao is to sign with Top Rank, but Bob has already stated that he will have to work his way up first. So in the meantime, if he's signed with Top Rank, he loses out on any chance of fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. (if he's promoted by GBP) or Khan (who is promoted by GBP). Meanwhile, Bob will continue to dangle the carrot over Bradleys head for a possible fight with Manny 'somewhere down the line'. He could go through all of Arums hoops and still not be guaranteed a fight with Pacquiao. Besides, Manny could decide to retire after Shane Mosely for all anyone knows for certain. There's always the chance that Pacquiao could quit the game before Bob Arum ever deems Bradley "ready".

I think Bradley would be safest to stay with Gary Shaw. He seems to be the lesser of the 3 evils. The money will come soon enough because of his status as #1 in the division. He definately ought to see if FMJ has any interest in fighting him before he shackles himself to Top Rank. And if he signs with TR before a possible showdown with Khan in July (Bradleys contract with Shaw is up in May), we could see any possibility of that fight ever happening go down the ****ter. And STILL, Tim Bradley could never end up facing Manny Pacquiao.

Don't do it Tim.

[LeadUppercut]

during pacquiao's promotional tag of war between gbp and top rank, top rank had more fighters in their stable barrera, marquez, cassamayor etc.... But pacquiao still chose top rank and i dont think he regrets it. top rank is the real deal. GBP is a wanna be

You fkn moron.

That ****bag Arum is holding the sport ransom.

[LeadUppercut]

I agree with that earlier poster, who hopes that Arum will die soon.

*** that old cvnt, he's damaged the sport enough already.

[LeadUppercut]

I distinctly recall Bob Arum saying that Manny Pacquiaos next fight would not be against a Top Rank fighter. Well, he was partially right... he just makes them leave their current promoter first, and then come to Top Rank. He should have said 'Mannys next fight will not be against a former Top Rank fighter. He will be a new Top Rank fighter.' Now he's made it crystal clear that anyone who wants the slightest possible chance to fight Manny Pacquiao will have to sign with TR - and that's BUSINESS BLACKMAIL. If JMM would have left GBP, I think all of a sudden Arum would say that Juan has incredible drawing power, especially on Mexican Independence Day, and the fight would have been deemed "The next BIG thing". SMDH...

IMO, Bradley is in between a rock and a hard place. The only way he can even be considered as a possible opponent for Pacquiao is to sign with Top Rank, but Bob has already stated that he will have to work his way up first. So in the meantime, if he's signed with Top Rank, he loses out on any chance of fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. (if he's promoted by GBP) or Khan (who is promoted by GBP). Meanwhile, Bob will continue to dangle the carrot over Bradleys head for a possible fight with Manny 'somewhere down the line'. He could go through all of Arums hoops and still not be guaranteed a fight with Pacquiao. Besides, Manny could decide to retire after Shane Mosely for all anyone knows for certain. There's always the chance that Pacquiao could quit the game before Bob Arum ever deems Bradley "ready".

I think Bradley would be safest to stay with Gary Shaw. He seems to be the lesser of the 3 evils. The money will come soon enough because of his status as #1 in the division. He definately ought to see if FMJ has any interest in fighting him before he shackles himself to Top Rank. And if he signs with TR before a possible showdown with Khan in July (Bradleys contract with Shaw is up in May), we could see any possibility of that fight ever happening go down the ****ter. And STILL, Tim Bradley could never end up facing Manny Pacquiao.

Don't do it Tim.

What a damn good post.

Arum is holding the sport ransom.

Anyone who supports Top Rank are definitely no fan of this sport.

I wish you would post more often Lorily, an excellent read

[Lorily]

What a damn good post.

Arum is holding the sport ransom.

Anyone who supports Top Rank are definitely no fan of this sport.

I wish you would post more often Lorily, an excellent read

Thanks Lead

I already get myself in trouble with what little I do post though

[LeadUppercut]

Originally Posted by Sweet Jesus This is why Arum needs to pass away.

this is just low.

it's ok to hate that's human nature but wishing for somebody to die? smh.

Nope, I agree with S.J.

FACT: Arum will continue to **** the sport of boxing until the day he dies.

*** that greedy selfish lying old cvnt.

He has done enough damage.

Sorry, but for the sake of the sport, I wish that day was today.

Arum doesn't give a **** about you bro, don't lose too much sleep over it.

[ThePrince]

So what's the story with Khan-Bradley? Everything I'm reading/hearing makes it seem like money disputes and Sky are more or less killing it.