New Article Posted On Floyd Mayweather's Website: "The Way It Went"

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Found a new article posted in Floyd Mayweather's blog on his website. If it was posted there, I'd have to think that speaks for the credibility of the article and it's author.

It states the main reason the fight fell through the second time around is because Arum insisted on an old proposal (14 day cut-off, 50-50 split), and on his own admission never contacted Richard Schaefer or Mayweather's advisors.

After seeing what has transpired the past weeks, I'd have to say it seems Arum's plan all along was to have two of his own fighters face off on the November date.


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[Vito Corleone]

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Please note the striking similarities b/w what David Mayo writes...amnd what I wrote a few days ago. And then read between the lines.

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A contact within the boxing media shared his understanding of what happened and why the negotiations failed. And there's blame to spread on both sides.

First of all, there is a misunderstanding from the press conference. ARUM said that 'there was no message' from Team Mayweather. Many people (myself included) took this to mean that Team mayweather never responded. That was not the case. There was a back-n-forth dialogue between the camps. So, whether Arum misspoke, or was misunderstood, let's just establish that there was an exchange and a somewhat real negotiation going on.

The skinny: Back in December, the last deal that was on the table was the 14 day cutoff and 50/50 purse split. Pac was cool with 50/50, not cool with 14 days, and Pac walked away. We all know that.

Now, in February (2/15/10 to be exact), Floyd announced that the 14day, 50/50 deal was off the table. He announced that to David Mayo and some other media. Floyd went on to fight Shane using random drug testing.



"I gave him a chance, up to 14 days out. But my new terms are all the way up to the fight. They can come get us whenever, all the way up to the fight, random drug test. That's what it is."



"[If the Mosley-Mayweather pay-per-view does better than Pacquiao-Clottey], instead of 20 or 25 [million dollars], he may have to drop to 15, or 17. And you know me, they may have to throw that extra 5 or 10 on mine, and we can rock and roll. Take it or leave it."



So, shortly after the May/Moz fight, Pac announced that he was willing to do 14 days, and that all the obstacles were now gone. I believe the Pac quote was "Now Floyd has no reason not to fight". But in the Mayweather camp, they weren't even considering the 14 day cutoff as viable anymore, because they just did true OST with Mosley - random. And outsold Pac yet again.

Additionally (and to my surprise) Floyd did ask for a higher revenue split based on outselling Pac in pretty much all their fights. So, when Koncz said Floyd asked for a 60/40 split, that appears to be true.

Arum and Pac have stuck to their guns on the 14 day, 50/50 tip. They did send a proposal to Floyd. That was 14 day, 50/50. That contract is essentially laughable to Team Mayweather.

The reason Bob Arum is not specifying what “the terms” are is because Team Pac is essentially offering the same terms that they declined six months ago. Not good from a negotiation standpoint. Not ideal from a PR standpoint.

The reason Arum seems so conciliatory towards Floyd is because he got direct feedback from Ross about his approach. Arum has called Mayweather a coward, has insulted Richard in the media (saying that RS doesn’t have boxing knowledge to understand, etc) and has insulted Oscar and HBO executives as well. Just overall surly.

Mayweather fans: Floyd and Team May have not been responsive or very communicative. They have taken a hard line . Basically a “**** Arum” approach. They feel they are in the driver’s seat, and they want their terms. Full random testing, and the higher revenue share. Team May shares the blame for not pushing hard in negotiations. Their stance is “take it or leave it”. Floyd made $65 million in the past ten months. He isn’t pressed.
Plus, Floyd doesn’t want to give one extra dime to Arum, who has been insulting him in the media for a year straight.

Pacquiao fans: Manny and Bob were deceptive in negotiations. They came back to the offer from last year when they knew that offer was no longer valid or acceptable. It also begs the question: If 14 days and 50/50 is a great deal now, what made it such an unacceptable deal six months ago? Were you dealing in good faith? Team Pac must be faulted for not accepting the realities of the revenue and PPV history, and not accepting 43%, 45% or 48%.
Roach said “we have agreed to all Mayweather’s terms. Many will take ANY test to get Floyd in the ring”. But then in the contract, they put the 14 day cutoff.

Further, Arum is deceptive to the public – speaking only half-truths. He gives tons of detail on the trivialities, and you haven’t heard anything about contract specifics.


So, that is what I have been told. It sounds reasonable to me. Nobody is scared of anybody. It’s a hard line negotiation by two sides that hate each other and neither wants to budge. If Pac wants the fight, why not make a concession? If May wants the fight, why not negotiate harder?

My personal feeling? If Arum was not involved, things would go better. Everything that Arum does just feels slimy and shady. Arum knows that Haymon doesn't play the media game, and Bob sets up one-sided press conferences. And has been talking to the media for weeks.

Discuss. Don’t flame.

[apokalips]

Good article. I am inclined to believe it because of the weird way in which all parties have acted. Arum doesn't seem to be that desperate for the fight as shown by his weird attitude toward Mayweather, making up possible excuses.

We'll see though

[wccole81]

Nice post, great insight...Took a lot of time and I appreciate it, no BS fanboy thread here...

[Franco2012]

fail thread

Gayweather could sign the fight but instead he hide under his bed!

NEXT!!!!!!!!!

[Marduke]

Why is 50/50, 14 day cutoff 'laughable' now, when that was Floyd's demand for the last negotiations?

He's moving the goal posts AGAIN. Nothing will ever be good enough.

He doesn't want this fight.

[Benny Leonard]

Why is 50/50, 14 day cutoff 'laughable' now, when that was Floyd's demand for the last negotiations?

He's moving the goal posts AGAIN. Nothing will ever be good enough.

He doesn't want this fight.

50/50, I'm guessing because of the PPV numbers are a bit more on Floyd's side than Pac's. So Floyd's ego is at work.

14 day cut-off was only allotted after Floyd decided to cave in a bit on his original request of testing all the way through. Once the first fight fell through, Floyd said he is taking it off the table. So everything restarts for the second time around. Money, and testing.

In reality, they need to start testing right now and go all the way through. For money, well, Floyd does have a case but either way, both will make more in this fight than any other fight so 50/50 is still a great deal. But of course, I'm not Floyd, I don't have his prestige, ego, etc. so it is easier for me to say it. However, legacy wise, and I know he says he doesn't care anymore, a "W" over Pac is something even though it will be played down (as usual) if he does win. So maybe that in a way is why he will stick to his guns and want a bit more money.

[Scott9945]

Why is 50/50, 14 day cutoff 'laughable' now, when that was Floyd's demand for the last negotiations?

He's moving the goal posts AGAIN. Nothing will ever be good enough.

He doesn't want this fight.

Exactly what I was wondering. Why does Floyd get the bigger cut AND get to dictate terms? 14 days is a major concession by Pacquiao. Floyd seems like he'll always do just enough to kill this fight.

[Canelo Phresh]

fail thread

Gayweather could sign the fight but instead he hide under his bed!

NEXT!!!!!!!!!

in the history of ****** *******s you are the the most ******. youve single handedly beaten out pacboy and pasawayako. you cungle are the most ignorant pac cum gargling queen to every worshipyour lord and savior manny pacquiao. holy fu.ckin **** your ******.

[Alibata]

David Mayo/Grand Rapids Press = Ronnie Nathanielz for Mayweather. Read the Examiner they are non-biased LOL.