Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Manny Pacquiao Master Discussion Thread

[Robbie Barrett]

Manny Pacquiao was updated this morning on ongoing negotiations for a potential May 2 bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr., according to Pacquiao***8217;s adviser Michael Koncz.

We're still in negotiations with Floyd's group through Top Rank. I spoke to Manny this morning. I gave Manny what is perceived to be a counter offer from the Mayweather people, said Koncz, who then referred to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum.

We discussed it and now I've given instruction to Bob to counter their counter. We've been going back and forth. Bob has been negotiating with the powers that be on Floyd's side for the past couple of weeks. There's been offers and counter offers, and a couple of days ago Bob called me and gave me allegedly where Floyd's side is, and I discussed that with Manny two hours ago.

Now I've given Bob our response to that. I'm never overly optimistic until the contract is signed, but the good thing is that we're still going back and forth.

During an interview on Showtime on Dec. 12, Mayweather said that he would love to fight Manny Pacquiao on May 2. Click here for Floyd Mayweather Jr's full video interview with Steve Farhood

Mayweather can get the amount he wants, Pacquiao responded on Dec. 16. Money is not the issue in our fight.

On Wednesday, Pacquiao delivered a final word for 2014 to Mayweather on his Twitter account.

The ball will drop at midnight to usher in 2015, read Pacquiao's message. @Floyd Mayweather, let's not not drop the ball on fighting each other next year! #LetsMakeFistory.

Mayweather is currently aligned with Showtime, having fought four of six bouts stipulated by a multimillion-dollar agreement he signed with the network and its parent company, CBS Corporation.

Officials from Showtime and HBO, the latter of which has televised most of Pacquiao's fights, have reportedly discussed a joint venture between the networks similar to that which facilitated the fight between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson in June 2002.

Lewis scored an eighth-round stoppage victory over Tyson in the bout. Lewis and Tyson were affiliated with HBO and Showtime, respectively, at the time. Key aides are reportedly working for Mayweather and Pacquiao, with CBS Corporation Chief Executive Leslie Moonves bringing the two sides together.

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If Money is not an issue why is he countering offers?

[Flash13]

jesus christ hes the second biggest draw in the sport give him a break, he deserves a good share of a 200 million dollar pie.

But on a lighter note hopefully this is good news

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[JWHardin]

Pacquiao is not being truthful with the public if he is saying Floyd can have the money he wants. I know Arum wants to block this fight, and truly question if Pacquio does either. Take whatever cut you can get, then win. The winner will be in the driver's seat for the next fight. Pac has to remember that he lost twice since the last attempt at negotiations were happening, and his PPV numbers are poor.

[Pigeons]

Manny Pacquiao was updated this morning on ongoing negotiations for a potential May 2 bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr., according to Pacquiao***8217;s adviser Michael Koncz.

We're still in negotiations with Floyd's group through Top Rank. I spoke to Manny this morning. I gave Manny what is perceived to be a counter offer from the Mayweather people, said Koncz, who then referred to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum.

We discussed it and now I've given instruction to Bob to counter their counter. We've been going back and forth. Bob has been negotiating with the powers that be on Floyd's side for the past couple of weeks. There's been offers and counter offers, and a couple of days ago Bob called me and gave me allegedly where Floyd's side is, and I discussed that with Manny two hours ago.

Now I've given Bob our response to that. I'm never overly optimistic until the contract is signed, but the good thing is that we're still going back and forth.

During an interview on Showtime on Dec. 12, Mayweather said that he would love to fight Manny Pacquiao on May 2. Click here for Floyd Mayweather Jr's full video interview with Steve Farhood

Mayweather can get the amount he wants, Pacquiao responded on Dec. 16. Money is not the issue in our fight.

On Wednesday, Pacquiao delivered a final word for 2014 to Mayweather on his Twitter account.

The ball will drop at midnight to usher in 2015, read Pacquiao's message. @Floyd Mayweather, let's not not drop the ball on fighting each other next year! #LetsMakeFistory.

Mayweather is currently aligned with Showtime, having fought four of six bouts stipulated by a multimillion-dollar agreement he signed with the network and its parent company, CBS Corporation.

Officials from Showtime and HBO, the latter of which has televised most of Pacquiao's fights, have reportedly discussed a joint venture between the networks similar to that which facilitated the fight between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson in June 2002.

Lewis scored an eighth-round stoppage victory over Tyson in the bout. Lewis and Tyson were affiliated with HBO and Showtime, respectively, at the time. Key aides are reportedly working for Mayweather and Pacquiao, with CBS Corporation Chief Executive Leslie Moonves bringing the two sides together.

http://******.craveonline.com/news/3...ather-jr-talks

If Money is not an issue why is he countering offers?

Pacquiao's opinion doesn't matter, he doesn't negotiate his fights, Bob Arum does. Bob Arum's portion of the profit depends on how much Pacquiao makes because Bob's money is coming out of Pacquiao's purse. Pacquiao has no control in these negotiations, Arum and Koncz hold all of his cards.

With that said, it's good that they are at least exchanging offers if you believe that rat Michael Koncz.

[SCEN3RY]

since the thread was deleted...truth



I don't usually (if at all) point to youtubers, but the fl0mo fanbase should listen to this and try to understand what they sound like to the rest of us hearing their arguments - those "arguments" are really nothing more than Floyd's quotes repeated endlessly.

This video was spot on. "Excuses for Floyd's excuses." And the whole 'Arum needs to step out the way' ****, lol, truth.

[Beercules]

since the thread was deleted...truth



I don't usually (if at all) point to youtubers, but the fl0mo fanbase should listen to this and try to understand what they sound like to the rest of us hearing their arguments - those "arguments" are really nothing more than Floyd's quotes repeated endlessly.

This video was spot on. "Excuses for Floyd's excuses." And the whole 'Arum needs to step out the way' ****, lol, truth.

^^^^^^^ this. Thats what they sound like. *****s listen to the video. All 20 minutes.

[Hype job]

Manny Pacquiao was updated this morning on ongoing negotiations for a potential May 2 bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr., according to Pacquiao***8217;s adviser Michael Koncz.

We're still in negotiations with Floyd's group through Top Rank. I spoke to Manny this morning. I gave Manny what is perceived to be a counter offer from the Mayweather people, said Koncz, who then referred to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum.

We discussed it and now I've given instruction to Bob to counter their counter. We've been going back and forth. Bob has been negotiating with the powers that be on Floyd's side for the past couple of weeks. There's been offers and counter offers, and a couple of days ago Bob called me and gave me allegedly where Floyd's side is, and I discussed that with Manny two hours ago.

Now I've given Bob our response to that. I'm never overly optimistic until the contract is signed, but the good thing is that we're still going back and forth.

During an interview on Showtime on Dec. 12, Mayweather said that he would love to fight Manny Pacquiao on May 2. Click here for Floyd Mayweather Jr's full video interview with Steve Farhood

Mayweather can get the amount he wants, Pacquiao responded on Dec. 16. Money is not the issue in our fight.

On Wednesday, Pacquiao delivered a final word for 2014 to Mayweather on his Twitter account.

The ball will drop at midnight to usher in 2015, read Pacquiao's message. @Floyd Mayweather, let's not not drop the ball on fighting each other next year! #LetsMakeFistory.

Mayweather is currently aligned with Showtime, having fought four of six bouts stipulated by a multimillion-dollar agreement he signed with the network and its parent company, CBS Corporation.

Officials from Showtime and HBO, the latter of which has televised most of Pacquiao's fights, have reportedly discussed a joint venture between the networks similar to that which facilitated the fight between Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson in June 2002.

Lewis scored an eighth-round stoppage victory over Tyson in the bout. Lewis and Tyson were affiliated with HBO and Showtime, respectively, at the time. Key aides are reportedly working for Mayweather and Pacquiao, with CBS Corporation Chief Executive Leslie Moonves bringing the two sides together.

http://******.craveonline.com/news/3...ather-jr-talks

If Money is not an issue why is he countering offers?

People always contradict themselves, as a Floyd fan you'd surely know that.

[Hype job]

since the thread was deleted...truth



I don't usually (if at all) point to youtubers, but the fl0mo fanbase should listen to this and try to understand what they sound like to the rest of us hearing their arguments - those "arguments" are really nothing more than Floyd's quotes repeated endlessly.

This video was spot on. "Excuses for Floyd's excuses." And the whole 'Arum needs to step out the way' ****, lol, truth.

^^^^^^^ this. Thats what they sound like. *****s listen to the video. All 20 minutes.

Exactly, such an accurate depiction, feels like the guy has been reading IMDAZED, The Big Dunn's and DeadLikeMe's posts.

[MDPopescu]

since the thread was deleted...truth



I don't usually (if at all) point to youtubers, but the fl0mo fanbase should listen to this and try to understand what they sound like to the rest of us hearing their arguments - those "arguments" are really nothing more than Floyd's quotes repeated endlessly.

This video was spot on. "Excuses for Floyd's excuses." And the whole 'Arum needs to step out the way' ****, lol, truth.

... "They" will never watch this vid entirely. Firstly because it is voiced by a WASP robot; secondly, because it contains a long (20 min.) logical argument -- which causes brain damage...

[JoeKidd]

The guy that made that video is a smart motherf*ker. He noticed how Arum was smiling from ear to ear when Bradley got the Pac decision then moments later chastised the decision when he gauged the crowd reaction. Even this dumbed down presentation dissecting Floyd’s game will get nowhere with his supporters because the supporters need things to say, not logic! If Floyd says he wants the Pac fight but Arum’s stopping it, that is all his supporters need! Screw facts or reason!