Comments Thread For: Mayweather-Pacquiao: 50-50 Split is The Breaking Point

[LeadUppercut]

The email story makes no sense at all. Why would Floyd out of the blue email to say the fight is even more in jeopardy because of purse concerns and him not accepting? Makes absolutely no sense what so ever. Im more inclined to believe those were from someone at top rank working on a pr spin. Its obvious bob is desperate for some positive press at the moment, and you cant forget his shady past...

All that email has accomplished is bringing the pac****** out of hiding...

I agree, and the split has not been an issue since 2009.

It doesn't look right to me, but, Team Mayweather have not denied it yet.

Wait and see, but this needs to be addressed quickly.

[edgarg]

THE idiot, if there was an idiot battle he should definitely get the larger share. Im sure he could ramble on and on with some ******ed **** about how much his manny doll would get for being his trainer, promoter, and life partner etc too, and why the percentage is justified... All while trying to convince people he is more than just a suckered, blind, biased, ignorant fanboy who is so far completely incapable of considering facts.

Not working ed... I give alts more credit than you.

Two deviants crazies comiserating with and supporting each other. I'm sorry for you both. Not your fault that you were born that way. If there'd been widespread genetic testing then, you both wouldn't be here today.

[RL_GMA]

You guys had enough yet? LOL

[LeadUppercut]

"We only know that "Mayweather makes more money" because Mayweather "says' that he does. Without genuine proof, and knowing that Mayweather is a serial narcissic liar, I doubt it. I'd guess that his expenses are little less than Pacquiao's, and he doesn't make anything like he boasts. He is being chased all the time by the IRS for millions, on which they charge big interest, and even for car and large property payments. Since he has an infrastructure to handle all these day to day things, it's a sign that they don't actually have the cash flow to settle these debts.

As dor Arum paying Pacquiao "a small fraction" of his purse....if you've evr read anything about the financial relationship between Top ank and MannyP, you'd know that it is MannyP who pays Top Rank 27% of his purse, no more, no less. And, for your information solely, from that 27% Top Rank must pay out a large proportion of this, in order to make the promotion. They have to pay for EVEYTHING.

Yes, to me anyway, and as they should, who has the inclination to speak before thinking, words really mean something. In the circumstances of our exchange of opinions, you would find it educational to pull up ""Promoters' duties" on the internet. After reading this, you may have more respect for Top Rank, and all GOOD promoters.

When Pac is fighting a Top Rank opponent, Arum takes 27%, AND he takes the middle money, AND he takes the back-end, AND he takes the percentage from the other fighter.

Against Mayweather, Arum will only get the 27% from Pacquiao.

Surely you can see whats up ?

Or do you not understand finance as well as Bob Arum ?

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If they do 2.5 million buys @ $69.90 a pop, the fight will gross well over $175 million (if you include the live gate and money from sponsors). At 2 million buys, the fight would still gross over $150 million.

Under a 50-50 split, they would split the money down the middle and each side would pay half of the production expenses and costs (the cable companies take a substantial portion for instance).

Each side would also have to pay for their own promotional expenses because the fight will be a co-promotion. Manny would pay TR and Floyd would pay GB. Each fighter would pay whatever percentage is specified in their individual promotional contracts.

Therefore, as I see it, both Manny and Floyd should make twice as much money for this fight as they would fighting anyone else (and that's even if they get 70% for those other fights).

Hang on a minute , 50/50 purse is one thing , 50/50 revenue is another , you cant spit the business side of each party , they have different sponsors and different way off working the back end . why should one mans work be given to the other who may be a slacker business wise .

Spit the purse not the revenue , let each man work his own business but the actual fight purse should be 50/50 .

[Main Source]

You can't blame Mayweather for the fight falling apart.

This was all a lie to begin with from Top Rank and their rotten and corrupt chief, Bob Aurum. And Pacquiao? He's only a puppet - albeit a scared one.

It's not difficult to see that Top Rank wasn't interested in this fight to begin with. How on Earth can you otherwise explain why Cotto is being picked to fight Pacquiao? They don't want Mayweather, they don't want JMM, Bradley, Peterson, Martinez or any other top contender. They want Cotto. And I won't be surprised if it's going to be at 145-147. Pfff, please!

[RL_GMA]

I would be very nervous for Cotto against Alvarez at this point in his career. Why isn't Cotto fighting one of the real dudes @ 54? It's quite obvious that Arum is cashing in on Cotto with his in house pet.

Cotto IMO is a dangerous fight for Canelo even now. He still makes mistakes Cotto would catch him on. Kid is strong and hits hard, but overall doesn't have the experience against an elite fighter or someone close to that level.

Cotto also stated he wont go to 147 to fight Pac along with his camp apparently also talking to Mayweather's camp. The irony is, Cotto actually has 2 chances for a big payday. But something tells me he would go for a Floyd fight 1st once an official offer is made.

[Real Floyd]

I agree.

That's why I'm pretty shocked Mayweather apparently won't accept 50-50.

Also, he said 50-50 was fine just last week if I remember correctly.

To be honest, I won't be suprised if Mayweather comes out and say's he will do 50-50.

I think something is fishy here personally.

This is a fake email no doubt about it. Just another excuse from Arum to hold up the fight. Floyd already said ok to 50/50 wtf!

[borgata]

what happened to Pac wiling to take a smaller piece? //krikya360.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=527712

[LeadUppercut]

This is a fake email no doubt about it. Just another excuse from Arum to hold up the fight. Floyd already said ok to 50/50 wtf!

If that is true, then Mayweather needs to address this matter immediately.

And if true, then it will categorically prove that Arum is blocking the fight, along with able-bodied support from Manny.

Watch this space.....