Comments Thread For: Mayweather-Pacquiao Talks Stalled By Network Battle

[Reloaded]

Top Rank says they are waiting for Floyd to sign, while themselves haven't signed yet. On the other hand, the article states the network is the issue.....hmmmmm. Wtf is going on? It seems everyone is negotiating amongst themselves.

I though Bob said the networks were all worked out long ago , I think Bob just likes to tell his side of the story without knowing whats going on on the other side .

[ThePrince]

With all the money that's going to be made and they're worried about this? Greedy pigs.

Strange isn't it?

I've never seen a group of people work so hard to collectively deny themselves $300 million.

[jas]

It's still gonna happen

There would be a huge backlash from the casuals if Floyd vs khan happens

[Reloaded]

Strange isn't it?

I've never seen a group of people work so hard to collectively deny themselves $300 million.

Thats not the issue , who gets how much is .

[ironmt]

Strange isn't it?

I've never seen a group of people work so hard to collectively deny themselves $300 million.

Good point. This Is what happens when you have to many hands In the cookie jar.

[QballLobo]

To me the issues would be:
Who handles the 24/7 like show? Is it both and aires on both if so then who foots the bill for that?
Is it called an HBO or Showtime PPV in marketing?
In the event of a rematch, does the winner determine who gets that between the two networks?
This is much bigger than Tyson/Lewis as everyone knew there would be no rematch while in this one we could have a rematch and possibly a 3rd rubber match. These two networks wants a piece of that action.

[solo20]

Showtime seems to me should get a bigger share

[MrRolltide91]

How long did it take for both networks to agree to terms for the Lewis-Tyson fight?

And didn Pac fight on Showtime against Mosley? Was that just a one-fight contract?

15 months....

[MrRolltide91]

To me the issues would be:
Who handles the 24/7 like show? Is it both and aires on both if so then who foots the bill for that?
Is it called an HBO or Showtime PPV in marketing?
In the event of a rematch, does the winner determine who gets that between the two networks?
This is much bigger than Tyson/Lewis as everyone knew there would be no rematch while in this one we could have a rematch and possibly a 3rd rubber match. These two networks wants a piece of that action.

Good points

[MBE]

The winners network should screen the first replay, the losers network screen a second replay a week after that.