Latest interview from Bob Arum

[ReIoaded]

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.

or

Arum: Manny, Floyd gets 150 million, you get 80 million. But to get 80 million, we fight in Vegas on May 2nd, At the MGM Grand, and Floyd wants Mayweather Promotions to get Top Billing, he wants to be announced as Champ, as you walk to the ring first.
Pac: Ok.

[AllBoxingAD]

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.

Do you know how many times Pac has said that he has never ever picked his opponent in his entire career?

Of course Pac has some say. But ultimately he isnt the one making the decisions.

[Rath]

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.

Come on mate, why don't you ask Floyd or Haymon or TMT what exactly are those conditions they demanded from Arum and Pac if you want solid proof? you for one would surely agree it would help a lot.

Even if arum produces documents or what have you, it is easy to say we don't believe that it's coming from Arum and he is a liar.

Then better get what you want from TMT and Floyd because it's their side you are going to believe anyways.

[travestyny]

Come on mate, why don't you ask Floyd or Haymon or TMT what exactly are those conditions they demanded from Arum and Pac if you want solid proof? you for one would surely agree it would help a lot.

Rath, that's exactly what I'm saying. Show the proof. Both sides.

[ReIoaded]

Do you know how many times Pac has said that he has never ever picked his opponent in his entire career?

Of course Pac has some say. But ultimately he isnt the one making the decisions.

I do not know how many times Pac has said that.

I only remember the times where he pretends he is a walking Democracy and gives the people the right to vote for his opponents and then fights the guy who loses the vote by landslide.

[travestyny]

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.

And I think you misunderstand what Mayweather means. He even said he believes Pac wants the fight. We all believe he wants the fight.

But Mayweather is just speaking matter of factly. Pac can say whatever he wants, but he's not the one behind closed doors saying "we agree to this, we don't agree to that." He may be saying they agree to everything because that's what he's been instructed to say. Is Bob really agreeing to everything? That's what really matters, and that's what we want proof of!

[ReIoaded]

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?

The best part of the Top Rank Commercial is when the owner of Top Ranks tells his paid shill and in effect all the viewers around the world that Mayweather Promotions gets top billing over Top Rank.

[travestyny]

The best part of the Top Rank Commercial is when the owner of Top Ranks tells his paid shill and in effect all the viewers around the world that Mayweather Promotions gets top billing over Top Rank.

Well his agenda is to make us believe that it's all Mayweather's fault, so of course he would have no problem saying that. But he's a notorious liar, and that's why I said we need some proof.

Hey, I'm a Mayweather fan and I will definitely boycott the rest of his fights if this fight is not made and it is proven to be his fault, but it's gonna take more than word of mouth from Bob "I was lying yesterday, I'm telling the truth today" Arum. Personally, I don't know why anyone would willing accept anything he says.

[ReIoaded]

Well his agenda is to make us believe that it's all Mayweather's fault, so of course he would have no problem saying that. But he's a notorious liar, and that's why I said we need some proof.

Hey, I'm a Mayweather fan and I will definitely boycott the rest of his fights if this fight is not made and it is proven to be his fault, but it's gonna take more than word of mouth from Bob "I was lying yesterday, I'm telling the truth today" Arum. Personally, I don't know why anyone would willing accept anything he says.

Well, I'm not a Mayweather fan. But I have no interest in boycotting his fights. His daddy has told us plenty of times that Pac is a dangerous opponent for Floyd so I expect Floyd to select an alternative to Pacquiao and I have no problems watching Floyd perform his wizardry against a hand picked opponent because I am fine watching Floyd show off his artistry against guys who will make him look good. I have no problems with that.

As for accepting what Bob "I was lying yesterday, I'm telling the truth today" Arum has said regarding the situation at hand... There is no risk to his health. He doesn't have to get in there with the guy who walked through Cotto and he will still be paid handsomely.

I trust the words of that guy, more than I do the guy who introduced the concept of health and safety to the boxing consciousness.

[travestyny]

Well, I'm not a Mayweather fan. But I have no interest in boycotting his fights. His daddy has told us plenty of times that Pac is a dangerous opponent for Floyd so I expect Floyd to select an alternative to Pacquiao and I have no problems watching Floyd perform his wizardry against a hand picked opponent because I am fine watching Floyd show off his artistry against guys who will make him look good. I have no problems with that.

As for accepting what Bob "I was lying yesterday, I'm telling the truth today" Arum has said regarding the situation at hand... There is no risk to his health. He doesn't have to get in there with the guy who walked through Cotto and he will still be paid handsomely.

I trust the words of that guy, more than I do the guy who introduced the concept of health and safety to the boxing consciousness.

As far as I know, Bob Arum has never had to compete in a boxing ring. So what was his reason for "lying yesterday"?