Comments Thread For: Broner: Pacquiao on ESPN? Not a Good Look! Arum - Call Me!

[Hatesrats]

Only outcome that will result in a PPV would be a Pac KO over Horn & an absolute beatdown by either Mikey or AB (in their fight).

[IRONCHINHAGLER]

About Billions - the self proclaimed next ppv star of boxing...wat a freakn joke!! Best win was close decision over way past his prime pillow-fisted Paulie. Now beggn PAC and Arum for a big payday. After Garcia taps that ass..the only calls he will b getting is for delinquent child support.

[bigdunny1]

wasn't broner on spike?

Espn > spike

lmao!!!!!!!

[Mike D]

By the way has Broner even headlined one single PPV card during his career?

[MexicanStyle#1]

Don't over look this one. If Broner finds his head and screw it on, this could be a good one.

That is certainly a big "IF"... after he gets destroyed by Mikey I suggest someone supervise this ****** BS'er 24/7 for the next 25 years...suicidal thoughts will be lingering inside that pathetic failed rapper mentality!!!!

[IMDAZED]

Broner's missing the big picture. Pacquiao is being used for the inaugural show where they'll pull out all the bells and whistles and try to retain viewership for future bouts. It's perfect.

I also think Crawford-Indongo and Loma-Salido are excellent follow-ups.

But the problem goes back to the depth of Top Rank's roster. It's bottom heavy. They have a lot of prospects that cats are sleeping on but not enough top fighters to make intriguing matchups. A real boxing fan will have the patience to wade through growing pains (there will be plenty). A network probably won't wade.

Will be interesting to see how the boxing media treats this as opposed to PBC, which has consistently provided the best fights over the past two years. And if Arum is willing to let some of his horses play in other stables.

[GhostofDempsey]

Too bad Broner already turned down a career-high offer of $4M to fight Pac, and he ran the other way.

What I find typical, is that the PBC fanboys who defend Haymon to the death when he puts his fights on network television, are now trash-talking Pac for fighting on ESPN, even though he will make almost twice as much fighting on ESPN than Ward will for his PPV flops. But Ward is the right color for certain fans, so he gets a pass for being a dull, dirty, fighter who was never a PPV draw and couldn't even sell arenas in his own home town.

Now, let's check Broner's latest PPV numbers shall we?

[r1onnie2]

It's not a good look for Manny but at the same time who was going to pay for this fight on PPV. So why not fight on ESPN and get that sponsorship money.

[goldenbear]

Arum actually gave Broner/Garcia a good deal..........go figure

Arum offered Broner a guarantee of $4 mil with money on the back end if the fight did well PPV. He offered Garcia the same thing and both turned down the fight. Then both turn around and fight for significantly less. It's better to lose to Pac than a Thurman/Porter for a lot less money. Loses to a Mayweather/Pac as long as you fight hard are forgivable losses in the public's eye and gets you a lot of exposure. If you win then you are able to generate sizable prize fight money going forward. Somebody needs to teach these guys about risk vs reward. Now Broner/Garcia will have to fight 3-6 times to generate same amount of money. More fights and wear and tear. It's called "prize fighting."

[ceylon mooney]

please fight broner. id luv to see that one sided beatdown. broner cant carry pacquiaos jock strap.