Comments Thread For: Arum Aims To Finalize Pacquiao's Opponent on Saturday

[Hougigo]

It should be Bradley, but I wouldn't hate on Provonikov. It's not a good or great win, Provo isn't the best at 140 even, but it's a decent fight. Way better then Rios was.

Business wise.... Provo fight might be better for a build up to Bradley instead of straight to Bradley.
Rios were weak numbers, doesn't matter if being overseas affected the numbers. Bradley fight also didn't break a million, although they were decent for the typical weak undercards and Bradley being virtually unknown. Pacquiao needs to get in there with somebody who's perceived as dangerous and entertaining.
Flash Bradley getting slapped around and the beat down he put on Alvarado and you get the public wet thinking about the fight.

[Jack Napier]

this sucks
just can't see this going any way but bad no matter who he fights
if Pac doesn't lose again 1st, counting on Floyd fighting him in fall
only makes sense giving Floyd's MO
want Pac to just quit now, but money talks so he won't
would rather see Pac lose to Ruslan than that twat Bradley
Ruslan at least is a likeable guy you can root for
Bradley is the much safer option for Pac though since he can't hit
but he didn't deserve old piss drinker's name on his resume
he really doesn't deserve Pac's, especially after robbing him already

[4Corners]

I seriously doubt anyone outside this forum or a hardcore boxing fan will know Provonikov though, or Bradley for that matter. Pacquiao doesn't really have a PPV on Top Rank, other then Marquez 5 which isn't going to happen thank god, that could surpass 1 million.

Provonikov will get beat down though, but I think it will be more entertaining than Bradley would be.

[Furn]

Bradley and JMM ducking if it's not them.

Biggest money fights for both by a mile, why wouldn't they take it unless they both know they pulled off a miracle and want to hang too that.

[Bronx2245]

Unlike Floyd pac going for some tough compition ! Nothing against maidana but I highly doubt Floyd will take that fight . I have a feeling arum pulled manny aside and said Top Rank is going to sh** ,I need your help pac by fighting someone that people are wanting to see.

I will agree with you if Floyd chooses Khan, but unlike Pac, Floyd has fought the better competition for at least his last 3 fights. A controversial loss to Bradley, KTFO by Marquez, and a win over Rios (1st WW fight) has not been that impressive. Pac vs. Ruslan will be a fan-friendly fight and Ruslan deserves it since he took Alvarado's belt.

[Boxopera]

Cold War

The available pool of fighters for Pacquaio is thin due to GBP and Arum beef. This has really caused a lot of damage to boxing...and potential entertaining matches. Even though Pacquaio is probably a decent guy, he should be more outspoken and try to fight more interesting fights. I'm sure there is plenty of blame to go around. I just hate that there is only a small pool of fights available for Pac...Bradley, Provod, and Marquez...it is just a scam to keep all fights in house.

Instead of pushing for FLoyd and Pac...

Can we start pushing for the promoters to even deal with each other?

[Skip Bayless]

its the providnikov fight, tims contract is running out why would bob have him fight his cash cow then leave his company. he is going to dangle the rematch in front of timmy and try to make him sign a new deal

[Heavy Heart]

As a boxing fan,i like fresh blood. Bring on Pacman vs Provod.The whole world knows who won the fight between Pacman n Bradley,so what's the point of fighting him. Bradley should give Marquez a candy and a rematch, so the whiner can retire.

[AlbanianTruths]

More Nonsense

Here we go with more BULL**** matchup that are just upsetting fight fans and it's come to a point that people are starting to not care.......

Pacquiao vs Mayweather or nothing!!!!

[MRCHOKEaMF]

Seems to me that the smart thing to do is for Pac is fight Prov, then whoever Bob can dig up for the end of the year then leave TR, Bradley will also be out of his contract at the end of the year. Then get a deal like Floyd with GBP fight Bradley under MP promotions/GBP and make a ton of money. Winner gets Floyd. and Manny IRS problems go away and he can retire a very wealthy man, and corner the asian market for up and coming fighters MP promotions become a big name and he dies a rich man with all the Hennessy/ ******** and Hookers he could ever want. and every 10 years he and JMM can get it on. lol