Top Rank promoter Bob Arum called a recent report that he is negotiating a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight in early March at Cowboys Stadium "total nonsense.""We haven't talked to Mayweather," said Arum. "We haven't discussed it with Mayweather."
The story, reported by an affiliate of The Dallas Morning News, quoted Top Rank vice president Bruce Trampler as indicating that Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 knockouts) needed to dethrone WBO champ Miguel Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) on Nov. 14, after which Top Rank could focus on making the fight with Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) in Arlington, Texas.
The story quoted Trampler as saying that Arum had "spoken directly to [Cowboys owner] Jerry Jones," later saying, "Pacquiao is very interested in fighting there. We would definitely try to schedule a fight with Mayweather in March, which is something fans have been waiting to see for some time."
Arum acknowledged discussions concerning Pacquiao in a third match with WBA and WBO 135-pound champion Juan Manuel Marquez (50-5-1, 37 KOs), whom Pacquiao has drawn with once and beaten once over two disputed fights at featherweight (125) and super featherweight (130).
Pacquiao-Marquez would take place at 140 pounds, said Arum.
"This would be my dream if Pacquiao wins. I would think that a fight with Marquez, coupled with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. against [John] Duddy would be a blockbuster in Cowboys Stadium, particularly given the huge Hispanic population in that area," Arum said.
Chavez (40-0-1, 30 KOs), a junior middleweight (154), meets Troy Rowland (25-2, seven KOs) on Nov. 14, and Duddy (27-1, 17 KOs), is a middleweight (160).
Pacquiao's record, on Boxrec.com, shows March 13 as being an opponent "TBA" in the United States.
"We're talking about Pacquiao against Marquez if Pacquiao wins," said Arum. "If Cotto wins, we're exploring Cotto fighting in June in Yankee Stadium."Cotto has been a fan favorite at Madison Square Garden, where he packs the stands and is 6-0 with three knockouts, vanquishing the likes of Shane Mosley, Joshua Clottey, Zab Judah and Paulie Malignaggi.
"Yankee Stadium took a full page add out for our Pacquiao-Cotto fight program that reads 'Yankee Stadium, Your Home For Boxing 2010,' and there's a picture of the stadium," said Arum. "The Yankees are so interested in doing boxing at their stadium. That's a good story that nobody has."
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Who the hell wants to see Pacquiao fight Marquez again? This is a trilogy which should never take place. Pacquiao will win easily. He has only gotten better since defeating Marquez. Pacman needs to fight Mosley or Mayweather in order to improve his legacy as a fighter.
Arum doesn't want to put pac in the ring with floyd because he knows he will get that ass whooped. I don't know where you heard the ridiculous claim of 80% of the purse lol this just proves how ignorant some of you posters on the internet are. All I've heard are statements that he wants the lion's share which he deserves because he has shown time and time again that he draws the most money. Of course he's not going to talk up a pac fight when he has a fight on the way that just undermines your fight that is coming. Since the marquez fight every cordial interview where the interviewer hasn't just came out the gate with attacks and asked unbiased questions mayweather has shown interest in this fight. I've heard statements from arum and Roach that they are claiming to not want 50/50 either and that's just stupid if you know how this sport works. You guys need to stop letting hearsay statement sway you from the facts and do your homework; otherwise just keep the comments to yourself you make yourself look stupid.
HE SHOULD FIGHT VITALI KLITSCHKO TOO
That's just great.Yeah don't fight the winner, fight the loser. Manny, and Bob and advisor boy keep saying Mayweather wants 60% but they were the 1st ones claiming to be deserving the 60% since Pac Man has become the "biggest name," and PBF has been retired for two years,then after PBF whipped Marquez(to set up the PacMan fight) they started singing PBF wants too much money even while claiming they have not even spoken to the man.I have yet to hear Bob even offer up a 50/50 split. Lets BE REAL. Bob and PacMan dont want the fight in my eyes, thats why they keep downplaying it. That is the fight the whole world wants to see.Freddie Roach wants to see it but Bob and advisor boy are the ones looking at the money aspect, thats why they wanna play it safe...Marquez???
Where did the Marquez stuff even come from? After Mayweather dismantled him I don't see why he would even be on Pacqiao's radar. Just another way for Pacqiao to duck Mayweather. I notice every time Mayweather's camp is asked about fighting Pacqiao they seem open to it, but whenever Pacqiao's camp is asked about it it's always, "It'll never happen." I think they are setting up for Pacqiao to demand 51% of the purse, and refuse to take the fight then blame Mayweather for being greedy.
NO NO, we all know Mayweather has avoided him like the plague. Mayweather always fights the "used to be great" fighters. Manny is at the top of his game and will Destroy Mayweather, if mayweather does not dance away all night. Manny cuts the ring short and will have his way. Mayweather's camp has ALWAYS avoided discussing Manny. I do agree that Manny will want the green. Let that fight happen!!!!!!
Looks like you`ve got it ass-backward, dude. Pacquiao & co. have been drumming for a match since he destroyed Hatton. Mayweather`s camp keeps saying that if they don`t get 80% of the purse, they`re not taking it. Then what? Mayweather comes in 15 lbs over the catch, pays the penalty back to Pac, and dominates on size, just like the Marquez fight??? Ridiculous. Mayweather / Pacquiao would be probably Floyd`s biggest payday even taking 50-60% of the purse. For him to say it`s a money issue preventing him from commiting is a joke and shows he`s scared.
30% would be pac's biggest payday yet you don't hear Arum talking up that fight hmmmm I wonder why???
As a former fighter and now coach, I would have to say that it is VERY, VERY, highly improbable that Pac-man can defeat Floyd. While many may not like Floyd's bravado. Pac is a very tough fighter, however Floyd is like Bernard Hopkins. He is very, very good. Anyone else I would give Pac the edge. However people who REALLY KNOW BOXING. Understand that Floyd would really have to be off his game to lose to PAC. The Mayweathers no matter how disfuctional, would have a game plan to defeat Pac.
I agree. Mayweather is a boxing machine. Pac could not beat him; Mayweather has the edge on speed, power,defense,and accuracy. Look at the punch stats - while Pac`s are better than average, Mayweather`s are mind-boggling - both offensively and defensively. I still feel that Mayweather is the one dodging the fight - I can`t explain why he would, though. He has nothing to fear from Pac.I love Pacquiao and detest Mayweather as men; I would loooove to see Pacquiao beat the brakes off him, but it`ll never happen.
THE PACMAN IS GOING TO RUN FROM THE GHOST ALL NIGHT LONG EATING DOTS JUST AS PACMAN HAS BEEN DOING SINCE THE THE 1980'S HIS DEMISE ALWAYS END UP AS ERRRRRRRRRRRRRR......BOINK, BOINK.......
MAYWEATHER HAS IS ASS WHIPPIN WAITING FOR THE PACMAN.... THEN THE PACMAN WILL HAVE SOME SPLAINING TO DO...LOL
first he need to get past cotto and i dont see that happening.......
Who really cares??
I dont see him getting past Cotto either. Pac Man had a good run against Hatton and DeLahoya but I think that was a bit of a farce. Oscar is a pimp and has his money in eveyones pocket and Hattons a good guy but not a very intelligent fighter. Cotto did lose to loaded gloves Margaritto but has wins over Mosely,Judah,Clottey and a few other legit wealter and jr middle-weights. I think little pac-man has run into a wall. Its a little dog verses a big dog so we will see.
wow the big dog had a face a makeover LMAO
"YOU OBVIOUSLY MISSED THE 2 FIGHTS WHERE MANNY KNOCKED MARQUEZ DOWN 3 TIMES IN THE FIRST ROUND THEN JUAN GOT UP AND KICKED MANNYS ASS FOR THE REST OF THE FIGHT !"