Pacquiao: It's still 60-40, or I'll find somebody else
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abs-cbnNEWS.com | 01/15/2009 7:54 PM
Contrary to earlier reports, Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao said on Thursday he is still insisting on a 60-40 split for his proposed “superfight” with British champion Ricky Hatton.
In a text message he sent to ABS-CBN correspondent Dyan Castillejo, Pacquiao maintained that he has not changed his mind regarding the percentage split with Hatton.
“Basta hindi nagbago ang 50-50 sharing the fight will not happen,” said Pacquiao in his text message.
The Filipino boxing champ said he even gave Hatton’s camp until February to decide on the cut, or else, he will find another opponent.
“I will give them until February. ‘Pag bindi pa nagbago, hanap na lang ng i**** kalaban,” Pacquiao said.
The boxer’s statement is contrary to a report posted on Telegraph.co.uk, which said the Pacquiao’s camp has agreed for a 50-50 split.
The report said that Top Rank promoter Bob Arum was able to convince Pacquiao’s handlers about Hatton’s view of the revenue cut.
Arum reportedly said that the tension has already “calmed down”, with the fight expected to be announced officially in the next week.
Pacquiao’s lawyer Jeng Gacal said he has talked with Arum early Thursday morning about the negotiations.
“’Yon nga binigyan kami ng deadline to act on the matter. Otherwise they will pull the plug. I have talked to Manny a few while ago… he's firm on 60-40,” said Gacal.
Observers predict the Pacquiao-Hatton fight to generate at least $60 million.
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abs-cbnNEWS.com | 01/15/2009 7:54 PM
Contrary to earlier reports, Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao said on Thursday he is still insisting on a 60-40 split for his proposed “superfight” with British champion Ricky Hatton.
In a text message he sent to ABS-CBN correspondent Dyan Castillejo, Pacquiao maintained that he has not changed his mind regarding the percentage split with Hatton.
“Basta hindi nagbago ang 50-50 sharing the fight will not happen,” said Pacquiao in his text message.
The Filipino boxing champ said he even gave Hatton’s camp until February to decide on the cut, or else, he will find another opponent.
“I will give them until February. ‘Pag bindi pa nagbago, hanap na lang ng i**** kalaban,” Pacquiao said.
The boxer’s statement is contrary to a report posted on Telegraph.co.uk, which said the Pacquiao’s camp has agreed for a 50-50 split.
The report said that Top Rank promoter Bob Arum was able to convince Pacquiao’s handlers about Hatton’s view of the revenue cut.
Arum reportedly said that the tension has already “calmed down”, with the fight expected to be announced officially in the next week.
Pacquiao’s lawyer Jeng Gacal said he has talked with Arum early Thursday morning about the negotiations.
“’Yon nga binigyan kami ng deadline to act on the matter. Otherwise they will pull the plug. I have talked to Manny a few while ago… he's firm on 60-40,” said Gacal.
Observers predict the Pacquiao-Hatton fight to generate at least $60 million.
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