Comments Thread For: SHO Exec: Mayweather-Pacquiao Deal Has a Ways To Go

[Flash13]

A better question would be why would you believe Bob Arum when he says that Pacquaio has agreed to all the terms set by Mayweather. Arum could be lying about this the same way that De La Hoya lied about Alvarez agreeing to terms set by Cotto.

Arum lied about terms being agreed to in 2010 when he created his phony countdown clock. In reality, he had never spoken to anyone from the Mayweather camp. Arum has a history of lying and is more than likely lying about negotiations now.

It's been made abundantly clear Arum is not lying on this situation. I'm not saying he isn't a liar by nature, almost pathological... But he isn't lying about this.

[Flash13]

You either understand that there is nothing to sign, or you dont.

The difference between Floyd and Manny is that Manny doesnt care about the network's deal. Floyd does, because there is real bad blood there between him and HBO.

That's a fair point, like i said if floyd wants to wait until the networks iron out their deal, so he can approve. I understand that position. I will have some skepticism until he signs, but it is what it is.

[woopwoop]

Oh crap! NO FIGHT!

Oh well what are you gonna do Floyd still a SCARED COWARD.

Dan Rafael was spot on Floyd don't want it. All i know is Any fight of Floyd that is not with Pacquiao will Flop. Team Floyd is not fooling the public again by making it look like it's the network that can't come to terms. ...

[Scipio2009]

Don't screw this up Espinoza!

But i'm not worried since Les is calling the shots from that end. I don't want either Paulie or Lampley calling the fight, they are both way too biased and emotionally involved. Mauro is meh but he'll have to do. No Kellerman either if possible, or just get him to do interviews.

Les Moonves, CEO of CBS, is supposed to be speaking directly with Bob Arum, a fight promoter who's beholden to HBO, who is beholden to Time Warner. The CEO of Time Warner is Jeff Bewkes.

Why would Les Moonves, if he was so key to the fight getting done, sit and negotiate directly with a guy that tertiary to the actual decision?

[big_james10]

It's been made abundantly clear Arum is not lying on this situation. I'm not saying he isn't a liar by nature, almost pathological... But he isn't lying about this.

How exactly has it been made abundantly clear that Arum is not lying? Did God himself tell you that Arum is not lying because that is the only way it can be abundantly clear; or are you basing this belief on the fact that this website, Fat Dan Rafael and several other lazy bloggers took what Arum said and ran with it? as if it was gospel?

Please explain to me how it has been made abundantly clear?

[g-wane]

Come on let the 2 Champs settle the issue once and for all INSIDE the Ring! And why not make it "WINNER TAKE ALL" Contract So that it will add excitement on both Champs and fans!

Sorry no one on ether side is going to take the chance for working for free!
Trainer
Sparring partners
managers
cut men
conditioning coaches
Banks
promoters
and Uncle SAM

All those people want to get paid also, not just the fighters.

[Scipio2009]

I hate when people say this fight is complicated to work out... it's really not..someone is holding it up and seems to be Floyd as usual... HBO/Showtime isn't complicated either..it's just greed by all parties...

The alternatives are what? Mayweather-Khan and Pacquiao-Vargas? I'm going to say if these greedy pos don't give us Pac-Mayweather, then we should all boycott PPV period... Nobody should buy boxing PPV... believe me these Networks will never let something like this happen again and will have to give the fans great telecasts to win them back...

It's definitely time for a boxing boycott...if Floyd doesn't sign the deal then boycott him...HBO/Showtime stop the fight..boycott them.. we need to know who is responsible for the fight not happening and that entity must be boycotted...

Mayweather-Khan and Mayweather-Cotto 2 are both viable fight replacements; Pacquiao-Vargas isn't even a viable fight in Macau. To try and argue a "pox on all houses" when it is beyond clear that one side is offering a shiete option while the other side is looking at two so-so options is foolish.

[Flash13]

How exactly has it been made abundantly clear that Arum is not lying? Did God himself tell you that Arum is not lying because that is the only way it can be abundantly clear; or are you basing this belief on the fact that this website, Fat Dan Rafael and several other lazy bloggers took what Arum said and ran with it? as if it was gospel?

Please explain to me how it has been made abundantly clear?

Maybe Fat Dan yes but other insiders were extremely skeptical about what bob was saying, Kevin Iole for instance. However, yesterday their tune changed to say yes the fight is extremely close. Kevin Iole said, "first, and goal". So Arum isn't lying.

[Scipio2009]

Arum said manny agreed and they're waiting for Floydto sign. Watson said fight is close and it's gonna be a joint ppv. Hbo and sho are still working on things so this clearly isn't being delayed cause of Floyd. Manny agreed and doesn't even have all the details lol he doesn't care what if he gets screwed or not

Watson said that Floyd wanted the fight and hope that it would happen; quit trying to put lines in the man's mouth.

[gamesworn]

Les Moonves, CEO of CBS, is supposed to be speaking directly with Bob Arum, a fight promoter who's beholden to HBO, who is beholden to Time Warner. The CEO of Time Warner is Jeff Bewkes.

Why would Les Moonves, if he was so key to the fight getting done, sit and negotiate directly with a guy that tertiary to the actual decision?

Because Espinoza is a ****, that is why the CEO of CBS is making his move now to save his network.

Arum is doing just fine in HBO (still number 1 in ratings) and still the promoter of Pacquiao. And it means Jeff Bewkes trust Arum on this matter.