Comments Thread For: Arum: We're Not Welcome, No Pacquiao Grand Arrival

[The Big Dunn]

He was right to criticize MGM Grand. MGM had poor judgement to promote a rival's fight while Top Rank was the client at the moment.

In the long run...that's bad business... When Floyd retires, MGM will be hurting if Top Rank chooses not to have their fights there. Top Rank will continue on even when Arum dies...

Dude, this is America. Floyd's people secured the side of MGM before Top Rank did or they paid more for the spot than TR did. It's not bad business or poor judgment-it's capitalism.

[Strategic1]

Dude, this is America. Floyd's people secured the side of MGM before Top Rank did or they paid more for the spot than TR did. It's not bad business or poor judgment-it's capitalism.

I doubt TMT had to pay for their advertising. MGM I'm assuming does it's own advertising and ultimately can decide for themselves whether placing certain ads/promotions are good for their business.

It's their responsibility.

[The Big Dunn]

I doubt TMT had to pay for their advertising. MGM I'm assuming does it's own advertising and ultimately can decide for themselves whether placing certain ads/promotions are good for their business.

It's their responsibility.

You think MGM gives away that space for free? Ok, let's assume they did even though the thought of that is preposterous.

Why would they then put Floyd up when Manny is fighting?

[AllBoxingAD]

I doubt TMT had to pay for their advertising. MGM I'm assuming does it's own advertising and ultimately can decide for themselves whether placing certain ads/promotions are good for their business.

It's their responsibility.

Its already been reported that Floyd rented the space.

[Strategic1]

You think MGM gives away that space for free? Ok, let's assume they did even though the thought of that is preposterous.

Why would they then put Floyd up when Manny is fighting?

ummm.... Floyd/TMT is a client and they make money from the fight. So they are able to do their own advertising because they profit from it.

And again, at their end, it's their decision and should take responsibility for it. If Floyd's team paid for it (which I doubt)..they can turn it down noting that they have a rival client using the premises.

[Strategic1]

Its already been reported that Floyd rented the space.

ok ... but it's their decision to allow it. As a business, they should understand the perspective of each client.

Just not smart from a business sense.

[AllBoxingAD]

Anyone know why Arum cancelled the conference call with Manny???

That dont have **** to do with the MGM.

[bigjavi973]

It's probably gonna be the biggest TMT crowd we have ever seen.

[The Big Dunn]

Anyone know why Arum cancelled the conference call with Manny???

That dont have **** to do with the MGM.

Dan said in an ESPN a blog post he was unhappy that the 1st question came from the guy at The examiner or examiner.com and not a major media outlet. why?, dan had no idea.

Dan said its being rescheduled for a few major media outlets.

[The Big Dunn]

ummm.... Floyd/TMT is a client and they make money from the fight. So they are able to do their own advertising because they profit from it.

And again, at their end, it's their decision and should take responsibility for it. If Floyd's team paid for it (which I doubt)..they can turn it down noting that they have a rival client using the premises.

Dude you really are making no sense.

TMT paid for the space in advance. MGM gave it to them because they paid for it first.

The truth is Bob was deciding between Macau and Vegas and they purchased the space when Bob was deciding. That's fair game and actually exactly how things should work.

Come on dude!!