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Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:37 pm to lil tiger22
Will watch.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:38 pm to WestCoastAg
According to boxingscene the PPV will only feature three fights instead of four. Top Rank and Mayweather Promotions will each have a fight and then the main event will take place.
That's some major bullshite. If the price tag is the rumored $100 and they only give us three fights then that's a real bitch slap to the fans.
The Pay-Per-View telecast will feature three fights; one each from Top Rank (Pacquiao’s promoter) and Mayweather Promotions, and—of course—the main event itself. According to Los Angeles Times boxing scribe Lance Pugmire—who has been the most informative of all media members every step of the way in tracking the latest round of negotiations—the fight is, from a contractual standpoint, one-and-done, with no specified language for a rematch.
Details of a press tour are forthcoming, though it will be limited to 2-3 cities at the most. The event won’t go the route of multi-city stops, as enough publicity has already been generated to where it’s a matter of just waiting for fight night.
The event will serve as a joint venture between Showtime and HBO, marking just the second time in boxing history the two cable giants have agreed to work together.
The price tag is expected to increase for the event, though a specific dollar amount has yet to be set as this goes to publish. The most expensive Pay-Per-View event to date has been $65 (plus $10 for High Definition viewing), the current price associated with Mayweather events.
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That's some major bullshite. If the price tag is the rumored $100 and they only give us three fights then that's a real bitch slap to the fans.
The Pay-Per-View telecast will feature three fights; one each from Top Rank (Pacquiao’s promoter) and Mayweather Promotions, and—of course—the main event itself. According to Los Angeles Times boxing scribe Lance Pugmire—who has been the most informative of all media members every step of the way in tracking the latest round of negotiations—the fight is, from a contractual standpoint, one-and-done, with no specified language for a rematch.
Details of a press tour are forthcoming, though it will be limited to 2-3 cities at the most. The event won’t go the route of multi-city stops, as enough publicity has already been generated to where it’s a matter of just waiting for fight night.
The event will serve as a joint venture between Showtime and HBO, marking just the second time in boxing history the two cable giants have agreed to work together.
The price tag is expected to increase for the event, though a specific dollar amount has yet to be set as this goes to publish. The most expensive Pay-Per-View event to date has been $65 (plus $10 for High Definition viewing), the current price associated with Mayweather events.
LINK
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:41 pm to Marciano1
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:43 pm to lil tiger22
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:43 pm to Marciano1
quote:Unless he takes major risks, you're right. The tempo (and entertainment value) of this fight is entirely up to Pacquiao. If he tries to outbox Mayweather, he will lose. If he's not aggressive, he will lose. If he decides he's getting a nice payday and doesn't give the fight his best effort, he will lose.
I think this version Pacquiao gets beat by a wide decision.
But if he comes out guns blazing, taking the pressure to Mayweather every minute of every round (like the Pacquiao of '07-'11), I think he has a shot. But that's the only way he has a shot.
quote:That's the risk he'll have to take if he wants to beat Mayweather.
Pac was overly aggressive and always left his chin open.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:44 pm to Marciano1
With a fight like this you don't need a big undercard. This will be a fight for casual fans not the purist. They'll only want to watch the main event anyway.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:45 pm to Patrick_Bateman
How many people watch this fight? 100 million?
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:50 pm to lil tiger22
quote:
With a fight like this you don't need a big undercard. This will be a fight for casual fans not the purist. They'll only want to watch the main event anyway.
Agreed, but that's the case with every boxing PPV. For $75 or $100 they should put four fights on the PPV telecast. Whether you're watching by yourself or you're having a party, it's good to have 1.5-2 hours of fights before the main event begins.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:53 pm to lil tiger22
John S. Nash @heynottheface
Rumored purse for Pac & Money is $250 million. To put that in perspective that is what the UFC paid all their fighters from 2005-2011
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Rumored purse for Pac & Money is $250 million. To put that in perspective that is what the UFC paid all their fighters from 2005-2011
LINK
Posted on 2/20/15 at 5:54 pm to Patrick_Bateman
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But if he comes out guns blazing, taking the pressure to Mayweather every minute of every round (like the Pacquiao of '07-'11), I think he has a shot. But that's the only way he has a shot.
The fighters who have been able to rough Floyd up are those who were able to get inside: Augustus, Cotto, Maidana. If he stays outside and jumps in like the used to, he's getting hammered with sharp counters all night. Trapping Floyd on the ropes is the key because allowing him to use his legs and circle the ring all night spells disaster for Pacquiao.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 6:37 pm to Marciano1
Finally
Posted on 2/20/15 at 6:48 pm to lil tiger22
Mayweather will lose- and he'll bet his entire fortune on it.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 7:09 pm to Marciano1
I want to be excited but I won't get my hopes up
Posted on 2/20/15 at 8:26 pm to Marciano1
quote:True. But none of those fighters were able to win. And Pacquiao's not as big as Cotto or Maidana (I haven't watched the Augustus fight).
The fighters who have been able to rough Floyd up are those who were able to get inside: Augustus, Cotto, Maidana.
quote:The punch that's been the most successful against Mayweather IMO is the jab (particularly Cotto's), and Pacquiao has a good one. A strong one. If he can get it working early and often, he could score some points and maybe make May a little more vulnerable. Also, I don't think Mayweather's ever faced someone with a lead left like Pacquiao's. That punch could be key.
If he stays outside and jumps in like the used to, he's getting hammered with sharp counters all night. Trapping Floyd on the ropes is the key because allowing him to use his legs and circle the ring all night spells disaster for Pacquiao.
Both of those options - jab and lead left - require Pacquiao to have some space (i.e., middle of the ring, where Mayweather thrives). I think Pac will have to eat the counters in an effort to land his most effective punches. I think most people would agree, it's unlikely that Pac will beat May on the scorecards, so he has to be aggressive and go for the KO (even though he hasn't KO'd anyone in a long while).
Edited spelling.
This post was edited on 2/22/15 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 2/20/15 at 8:33 pm to lil tiger22
#TeamPacman
Posted on 2/20/15 at 9:04 pm to hg
Funny comment from one of the articles:
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Wherever he is... I'd just like to take this moment and thank Brian Williams for getting these two in a room, playing the role of negotiator, and finally getting this fight to happen. I can't wait until we can hear the stories about it.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 9:08 pm to Bench McElroy
quote:
Rumored purse for Pac & Money is $250 million. To put that in perspective that is what the UFC paid all their fighters from 2005-2011
Jesus Christ......
Posted on 2/20/15 at 10:04 pm to VADawg
8 weeks to train?
Why is this fight happening so fast? Seems like both sides would want at least 3 months to prepare.
Why is this fight happening so fast? Seems like both sides would want at least 3 months to prepare.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 10:24 pm to TOKEN
So they can do it again in September
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 10:24 pm
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