floyd dont want to split 50/50 but them floyd dont want to move the fight to a bigger venue like jerry's world where the prize would be epic and a record amount more than likely for both fighters
why would a undefeated fighter coming off a knockout of a up and coming fighter
Even remotely consider a 50/50 split to a guy with multiple losses, and coming off a fight most thought he lost.
I understand the fan interest in pac, but cmon that not even reasonable.
Even though you need to understand that @ this point the money DOES matter to Mayweather, his ego matters more!
Even with Pacman's last fight having more buys than PBF's, a 50/50 split suggests that Pacman is on the same level as PBF, and regardless of the outcome of the fight, even if the split is just 51/49, PBF can still sleep knowing that Pacman is his bitch, mentally speaking of course.
Pacquiao bares details of short talk with Mayweather
by Dennis Gasgona, ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 01/20/2012 7:01 PM | Updated as of 01/21/2012 2:31 AM
MANILA, Philippines – Fighting congressman Manny Pacquiao said his short phone conversation with Floyd Mayweather Jr. covered two important points about their mega-fight: the revenue split and the fight date.
Pacquiao said in a one-on-one interview with ABS-CBN correspondent Dyan Castillejo that Mayweather contacted him through his adviser, Michael Koncz.
Manny Pacquiao (left) and Floyd Mayweather Jr. discuss revenue split and fight date.
He said their conversation lasted 3 minutes.
“Nagpag-usapan yung hatian. Napag-usapan din kung anong petsa (We talk about the revenue sharing. We also discussed the fight date),” said the Sarangani congressman.
Pacquiao said he asked for a 50-50 share of the fight revenue.
"Sabi ko aprub na sa akin ang 50-50, walang problema anytime. Nasa 'yo na 'yun. Maghihintay kami kung OK na sa iyo (I said just give me a 50-50 split in revenue and there would be no problem, anytime. It's up to you. We’ll wait for your answer)," he said.
Fight date
He also said Mayweather mentioned May 5, the fight date that prompted a Las Vegas court to move the start of Mayweather’s prison sentence to June.
Although he has no problem about fighting on May 5, Pacquiao said that a latter date will allow more spectators to watch the fight live.
“I think MGM o ibang arena will not be enough,” said Pacquiao.
He said a latter date, sometime in late May, will pave a way for the construction of an open arena that could accommodate more fight fans.
“I hope we will agree for that para marami ng taong makapanood (I hope we get to agree on that so more people can watch the fight first hand),” said Pacquiao.
Asked if he might change his mind about the fight date, Pacquiao said: “Depende ‘yun... by next week malalaman natin (It depends… we’ll know by next week).”
This is interesting.
I still don't see why the Pac camp is hellbent on fighting in a bigger arena when they will generate most of their money from PPV buys.
nah dont blame floydThis is interesting.
I still don't see why the Pac camp is hellbent on fighting in a bigger arena when they will generate most of their money from PPV buys.
This is interesting.
I still don't see why the Pac camp is hellbent on fighting in a bigger arena when they will generate most of their money from PPV buys.
The larger arena angle is bullshit. It will have a NOMINAL effect on revenue.. essentially a rounding error.
I know man I know.I know man I know.
I'm starting to see how camp Pacman is starting to treat Floyd like how the GOP treat Obama. First they're for something until he agrees, then they come up with some other shit and it starts all over again. Hell, I'm even convinced that they'll pull something else out of their ass to bitch about even if he agrees to take the larger arena.
despite the fact Floyd is a fading PPV and live gate attraction and Pacquiao is a growing star who now exceeds the American’s star power, even in his own country
they knew it would be a point of contention...more than meets the eye here..
Buk, done somewhere with this bullshit.. You know damn well this is almost ghost written by Arum
If I'm Floyd its no way I'm taking a 50-50 split. Pacman can't make that type of money fighting anyone else and thats because Mayweather IS boxing. He's the last of a dead breed of popular boxers

Visitor Buk;11018823[B said:]Just like PBF knew by telling them when and where the fight would be would be a point of contention with them. It is a game.[/B] And PBF is going to have to concede something if he is really trying to get this fight made. And that is money. Which he has a shitload anyways.

bullsheit. this will be the biggest fight of BOTH their careers. they BOTH will make the most they've ever made for a single fight in the history of both of their careers.
name me one fighter that floyd has made more money fighting then the PROJECTED sum floyd is supposed to get fighting pac? fuk that. do a 50-50 split and get it on.
it's like floyd constantly throwin up road blocks to this fight![]()
LMAO @ PBF. Seriously, dude? PBF sets up a date, place, calls dude a punk (after pleading guilty for beating a chick) and calls him out for a fight. Just to back off when he suggests a 50/50 split. Come on PBF. So lets see if PBF can man up. If Manny says he needs him to agree to 50/50 I don't see the issue. If PBF doesn't take a 50/50 split then dude is ducking. Cause he set everything to make it look like he wanted this fight. Which I don't think so. But if he backs out cause of a 50/50 split then it is official who is running. But somehow clowns will act like it is Manny's fault for asking for a split.
Pac knew PBF was going to say no to that. Everybody says it's just money why don't PBF just take the deal. Ok same thing to Pac it's just money, so take a diff deal. If Pac wins then I'm sure he'll make more money from his future fights. IMO no one is scared it's pride getting in the way.Now man, they both are throwing up road blocks.
Arum is trying to milk Pacman as long as he can before putting him in the ring with Pacman and Floyd is being greedy at the expense of getting the fight made.
this.
I still think floyd deserves the better split but it is what it is.
Pac knew PBF was going to say no to that. Everybody says it's just money why don't PBF just take the deal. Ok same thing to Pac it's just money, so take a diff deal. If Pac wins then I'm sure he'll make more money from his future fights. IMO no one is scared it's pride getting in the way.
Obviously you didn't read the article, Paqman had MORE buys than Mayweather last go around.
Pac had more buys because he was in there with Marquez. Those was mostly Marquez fans.
LMAO @ PBF. Seriously, dude? PBF sets up a date, place, calls dude a punk (after pleading guilty for beating a chick) and calls him out for a fight. Just to back off when he suggests a 50/50 split. Come on PBF. So lets see if PBF can man up. If Manny says he needs him to agree to 50/50 I don't see the issue. If PBF doesn't take a 50/50 split then dude is ducking. Cause he set everything to make it look like he wanted this fight. Which I don't think so. But if he backs out cause of a 50/50 split then it is official who is running. But somehow clowns will act like it is Manny's fault for asking for a split.
"Manny Pacquiao I'm calling you out let's fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see," ... "My Jail Sentence was pushed back because the date was locked in. Step up Punk."
Before they spoke
“He asked about a 50/50 split and I told him no that can’t happen, but what can happen is you can make more money fighting me than you have made in your career. I also let him know I’m in control on my side and he needs to get on the same page as his promoter so we can make this fight happen.”
Afterwards when Manny said "let's fight."
And people think PBF really wants to make this fight.
why would a undefeated fighter coming off a knockout of a up and coming fighter
Even remotely consider a 50/50 split to a guy with multiple losses, and coming off a fight most thought he lost.
I understand the fan interest in pac, but cmon that not even reasonable.

I got to give it to PBF. He can come up with all kinds of reasons not to fight Manny. Remember this classic? floyd money mayweather asking for 100 million to fight manny pacquiao
BAGUIO CITY—Floyd Mayweather Jr. may have found a $100-million reason to shelve a fight with Manny Pacquiao.
Top Rank chief Bob Arum revealed to journalists here yesterday that he and fellow Hall of Fame promoter Don King tried to put together the showdown that the boxing universe is dreaming about