Comments Thread For: Bob Arum Smells Backdoor Handshake in MGM Fiasco

[Robbie Barrett]

Seems to me that Arum and Pacquiao's fans are only just realising what most of us have known for a long time. PACQUIAO IS NO LONGER MAYWEATHERS EQUAL and doesn't get the benefits of being top of the pile any longer.

[hectari]

People keep on saying this, but it make zero sense to me. It's the weirdest theory. Please explain the connection. Who in the world decides to buy a PPV because an old man's rant that's unrelated to the actual fights? The only people who are are ever going to hear about this is the hardcore fans who keep up with boxing news, and this will matter an iota to them when it comes to buying the PPV.

It's the flowmo conspiracy theory.

[Kiddoe]

I think Arum is your typical im gonna do whats best for my pockets promoter, however I have some respect for him after this incident. He went off on the corporate suits of the mgm and what happened 24 hrs later? They took away most of the Mayweather vs Maidana promo material from the mgm. Sometimes you have to stand up ans be firm in your convictions. Arum pissed some important bigwigs off but they wont even think about attempting this scheme again.

Good to know. Get'em Bob!

[ShoulderRoll]

It's the flowmo conspiracy theory.

I explained why I think he's doing it.

Do you deny that there are still tickets unsold for Saturday? And that this shit storm by Bob is getting the fight mentioned in the news and on social media?

I guess you haven't heard the old saying: "There's no such thing as bad publicity."

[I Love Jesus!]

Ok well if the other casinos are so great why didnt he go there?

[doninlouisiana]

Arum was absolutely right in this instance. The Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 fight will bring in $millions to Vegas this week and the MGM should have had Pacquiao and Bradley's fight posters all over that casino. Sunday morning they could slather the entire building in Mayweather/Maidana promos but only AFTER the other huge fight was complete. This will cost MGM, I guarantee it.

[Pocket Dogs!]

Someone should stop Arum from talking. Hes already burned bridges and this is a major one hes pouring gasoline on

Why? This shit is fucking hilarious. Arum keeps on shooting himself in the foot and doesn't realize it.

[LOWBLOW_CHAMP]

Seems to me that Arum and Pacquiao's fans are only just realising what most of us have known for a long time. PACQUIAO IS NO LONGER MAYWEATHERS EQUAL and doesn't get the benefits of being top of the pile any longer.

yea that and mgm obviously loves Floyd he has had all his fight there recently. bob just needs to get over it that's what you get for working with mgm, the only one shaking hands behind the door is him

[IMDAZED]

Why? This shit is fucking hilarious. Arum keeps on shooting himself in the foot and doesn't realize it.

Nah he's doing the right thing. Raising a stink so people can stop pretending everything is roses.

[Fetta]

Yes bad on MGM but this is all TR fault. Biggest promotion of year for company and this isnt noticed till 3 days before. Someone didnt do their job