I humble believe that the only fighter Floyd avoided was Margarito. I can't say Pac, because I wholeheartedly blame Arum for that fight not being made.
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Originally posted by AztecWanker View PostNo. He litearally bought off his contract so he wouldn't fight him. They were set to fight in August of of 06.
He bought off his contract because he could make more without Arum. Arum offered him 8 million guarantee for Margo. Floyd asked for 10 million guarantee, Arum refused. Floyd paid 100k to buy out his contract and fought DLH for over $20 million at 154. Hardly a duck when he fought for more money and a better fighter.
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Originally posted by AztecWanker View PostIf he went straight to DLH, you would be right but he still fought Baldomir for the same amount of money. Which says, he went with the money rather than the challenge = DUCK.Originally posted by daggum View Postexcept he fought baldomir next. not oscar. also the hoya guarantee was only 10 million. if he fought margarito then oscar he probably gets a bigger guarantee since baldomir was a nobody. oh well the easy route as always.
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Originally posted by Light_Speed View PostThere was a limited window for the buy out, so he left TR quickly after the Judah fight and then waited for the result of the De La Hoya vs. Mayorga fight. De La Hoya won but said he would take another year off so Mayweather was looking for an opponent, he finally settled on Baldomir who was a higher rated fighter than Margarito at the time (lineal champion), had the better win (Judah) and was more famous. He made a deal with Goosen Tutor, earned $8 million + $1 to make fun of Arum's offer, and also took a share of the ppv buys so he probably earned around $10 million. What else you need to know?
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