Comments Thread For: Pacquiao Shocker: I'll Take Less Money Than Mayweather

[DrewWoodside]

I think in terms of Mayweather -vs- Pacquiao.. Everyone has talked it so much to death, that everyone honestly knows the score in terms of who deserves what. This is a 50/50 fight, and it's not realistic to expect this fight to get made any other way. Neither man is so much more deserving than the other that they would merit a greater than 50% split. Both fighters have more than earned their 1/2 share. If those involved really are serious, they need to be able to get past the split. It should be one of the more academic points of this negotiation.

In the end, considering how much both men will be making respectively. It will not make or break either fighter at all. It's more a posturing sort of, taking control thing. I don't think Maywather is worried about getting relatively a few more dollars. He wants control between himself and Pacquiao before the first bell rings. Arum also wants this for his side, so it's not that crazy. However, genuinely expecting more than 50/50 is not going to get this fight done.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Did Mike Tyson ever eat that guys children?

[Dirk Diggler UK]

why is this thread only got bumped today? and of all people a mod did it

i mean it was a hot news yesterday that pac and floyd talked over the phone and pac clearly asked for 50/50...and everyone seem like they're fine with it. no major bumpage of this thread...why? because everyone thought floyd will accept it...until today when news broke out he rejected it.

Yep you notice the purse split only became an issue today when FLOYD SAID IT WAS...lol.

Bunch of followers and ****riders on here. Sad to see.

[Oxn]

you better green me before your ban lol.

[BuckToothed]

You're talking about negotiations but you're not addressing the facts.

The facts are:

1. Mayweather is undefeated

2. Mayweather has generated more money over his career

3. Pacman went on record saying he will take a lesser share

These are all FACTS that can and will be used in negotiations. Regardless if Pac said those statements in or outside of negotiations they still can be used against him in negotiations.

Knowing those facts if you are Floyd Mayweather would you except a 50/50 split? I certainly would not.

Think about it...

In a court case if you say you ****d someone on the record before trial, won't that be used against you in the case?

The judge isn't going to say oh well since you weren't in court then what you said doesn't matter, No, you WILL be accountable for your words, just like many will be held accountable for his in negotiations.

You forgot to list the demands that TR and Pac made that Floyd rejected.
Pac, knowing that most of his demands have been rejected, would you accept anything less than 50/50 split? I certainly would not.

[joseph5620]

May 5th wasn't a hard date, and Pac has been the one making all the consessions. As quickly as May/Pac negotiations evolve and change from day to day. Pac's random comment about less money is only a blip. And clearly obselete at this point. The conversation and variables have changed, that statement is no longer relevant considering he's had to do all the bending to get this fight closer to fruition.

Both sides should bend to make this happen. Anyone making excuses for Mayweather to create road blocks that only benefit his own bank need to wisen up imo. Defending one man's greed at the expense of every single other person? Give me a break. There is a context for Pac's statement about taking less money. Bottom line, that context is no longer relevant. It could only be relevant on a website with a large # of reactionary fanboys.

Both sides need to continue working towards a fair middle ground. Boxing, boxing fans and both fighters deserve to enjoy this fight.

"Pac has been the one making all the concessions" I stopped reading after that.Youre not objective on this topic and you shoudnt pretend to be.

[brick wall]

Yep you notice the purse split only became an issue today when FLOYD SAID IT WAS...lol.

Bunch of followers and ****riders on here. Sad to see.

floyd burst their bubble that's why. but they can't blame him...it's a mortal sin.

[Twako]

You're talking about negotiations but you're not addressing the facts.

The facts are:

1. Mayweather is undefeated

2. Mayweather has generated more money over his career

3. Pacman went on record saying he will take a lesser share

These are all FACTS that can and will be used in negotiations. Regardless if Pac said those statements in or outside of negotiations they still can be used against him in negotiations.

Knowing those facts if you are Floyd Mayweather would you except a 50/50 split? I certainly would not.

Think about it...

In a court case if you say you ****d someone on the record before trial, won't that be used against you in the case?

The judge isn't going to say oh well since you weren't in court then what you said doesn't matter, No, you WILL be accountable for your words, just like many will be held accountable for his in negotiations.

lol at your reason #1. just ****** to even bring that up. no one, and even the most diehard *****s ever brought that up. most bring up floyd's ppv numbers as reason he should get more than 50-50

which brings us to your reason #2. it doesn't matter if floyd's net take home pay is more than pac. the point here is who's more bankable now, and ppv numbers will prove that neither is ahead of the other. i say this, even though pac's latest ppv fight numbers trumped mayweather's, but hey, they're well over a million both so both are a huuuge success.

your reason #3, i explained it, you just have to digest it with an open mind.

[1dcsailor]

lol at your reason #1. just ****** to even bring that up. no one, and even the most diehard *****s ever brought that up. most bring up floyd's ppv numbers as reason he should get more than 50-50

which brings us to your reason #2. it doesn't matter if floyd's net take home pay is more than pac. the point here is who's more bankable now, and ppv numbers will prove that neither is ahead of the other. i say this, even though pac's latest ppv fight numbers trumped mayweather's, but hey, they're well over a million both so both are a huuuge success.

your reason #3, i explained it, you just have to digest it with an open mind.

The number one reason is valid. In the past in boxing when you're the champion and you're undefeated you had the negotiating power. I feel that that still holds true today. In the past when Mike Tyson was a champion and undefeated, do you really think he was going to be dictated to? lol

On your second point if you compare the numbers of their last 4 fights Mayweather has STILL generated more overall and if you look at career then it's no contest who generated more. Money simply wins on most money generated.

To your 3rd point simply put, we as people have to be held accountable for our words, especially when it comes to business and Manny is not an exception to the rule. He said he would take less and that will be used against him in negotiations.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

You're going to get yourself banned. You already did once, and you're on the way to perma this time. Just please, push me one more time.

Ree****yaluss called me a "****" on my profile. This offended me deeply and I am still currently in tears. I would like him banned immediately please.