Latest interview from Bob Arum

[travestyny]

Oh that's right. Pacquiao has no say at all. That's why every time Arum wants to put together a fight, he takes a 16 hour flight to Asia to present Pacquiao the options.

Logic dictates that if Manny had no say, he would be the dude who has to take the 16 hour flight to be told he has no say. But, because the ever credible Floyd says so, then certainly it must be true.

Do you really think Manny has much say in negotiations for the fight? Let's be real here.

[Weebler I]

How do you deny a contract that a number of people on both sides would have seen? You really don't think releasing the contract would help at all? Bob Arum has admit to being a liar himself. I certainly am not going to take his word for anything.

Looney tunes would deny grass is green. Then you'd have those who represent him co-signing him just because he's a financial asset with the other side calling b/s. Pointless cyclical nonsense.

[ReIoaded]

Do you really think Manny has much say in negotiations for the fight? Let's be real here.

Yes. He is the fighter. He doesn't have to accept anything. But, he wants and needs the fight, so he agrees to Floyd's demands.

Everytime there is a major fight, guys like Arum, De La Hoya, Don King etc.. they always announce, "my fighter has accepted my proposal. They are fine with the terms. They have no problem with the package we offered them. The fight is a go"

This is always in the boxing news. Always.

But Floyd Mayweather has somehow tricked people into thinking that he is the only boxer in the history of boxing who ever had a say. And I think he has tricked you too.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Why does no one ever ask him to say what exactly he has agreed to?

[travestyny]

Looney tunes would deny grass is green. Then you'd have those who represent him co-signing him just because he's a financial asset with the other side calling b/s. Pointless cyclical nonsense.

And the public won't be able to see through that? C'mon man. We want solid proof, not just word of mouth. It certainly wouldn't hurt any. I for one think it would help a lot.

[AllBoxingAD]

I pray to god you guys realize that this was a Top Rank commercial and NOT an interview.

So TR accepted the demands Floyd made, the lawyers are exchanging papers, the networks are negotiating...but Floyd doesnt want the fight.

Why is anybody doing anything at all if they dont know whether he wants the fight or not?

[travestyny]

Yes. He is the fighter. He doesn't have to accept anything. But, he wants and needs the fight, so he agrees to Floyd's demands.

Everytime there is a major fight, guys like Arum, De La Hoya, Don King etc.. they always announce, "my fighter has accepted my proposal. They are fine with the terms. They have no problem with the package we offered them. The fight is a go"

This is always in the boxing news. Always.

But Floyd Mayweather has somehow tricked people into thinking that he is the only boxer in the history of boxing who ever had a say. And I think he has tricked you too.

Ok. Which scenario seems more fitting:

Arum: Manny, I have the document for you to sign.
Pac: You got a pen?

or

Arum: Manny, I have the document for you to sign.
Pac: No, I dont' agree to this shyte. I want a higher percentage. Go back and tell them what I said.


C'mon. Just google "It's up to my promoter," then tell me what is the first name that you see connected with it. Seriously.

Mayweather is part of the negotiations. Pacquaio is updated.

[ReIoaded]

Why does no one ever ask him to say what exactly he has agreed to?

Nobody asks because they already know. There is plenty of news out there where Arum and Pacquiao discuss what they agreed to.

In Arum's interview, he goes into further detail and reveals that Mayweather Promotions gets top billing (They A-Side, if you will) and Top Rank will be the B-Side. He says he doesn't care about which company gets announced first. He is obviously above that and doesn't care as long as the fight just gets done.

[Rath]

Do you really think Manny has much say in negotiations for the fight? Let's be real here.

Then why are Floyd and his fans bashing him before when he said "talk to my promoter" which is more appropriate answer than Floyd telling him now " you have no say! "

At this point, which is more credible/appropriate/acceptable for you "talk to my promoter" or Pac calling out Floyd and saying "I have agreed to all Floyd's terms" ?

or Pac's situation is damn if you do and damn if you don't.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Nobody asks because they already know. There is plenty of news out there where Arum and Pacquiao discuss what they agreed to.

In Arum's interview, he goes into further detail and reveals that Mayweather Promotions gets top billing (They A-Side, if you will) and Top Rank will be the B-Side. He says he doesn't care about which company gets announced first. He is obviously above that and doesn't care as long as the fight just gets done.

There's plenty of news saying they've agreed to everything but not much detail about what "everything" is