{"id":2781,"date":"2010-06-04T00:01:28","date_gmt":"2010-06-04T04:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=2781"},"modified":"2010-06-03T21:15:08","modified_gmt":"2010-06-04T01:15:08","slug":"floyd-mayweather-jr-vs-manny-pacquiao-who-deserves-the-bigger-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=2781","title":{"rendered":"Floyd Mayweather JR Vs Manny Pacquiao: Who Deserves the Bigger Cut?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By Gina L. Caliboso<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.4 million PPV buys versus 700,000 PPV buys. The undefeated consummate trash talker versus the humble, hard working boxer that has won belts in 7 weight divisions. To test or not to test. Here we go fight fans. If you haven\u2019t figured it out, I\u2019m talking about Floyd \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather, JR., versus Manny \u201cPacman\u201d Pacquiao. As the waiting game continues, there are a few matters that needed to be cleared up, a few compromises that may have to be made. Since there has been so many \u201che said, he says\u201d accusations circulating out there, I\u2019ll just bring up the obvious points and you can make up your own mind. Should you decide to leave a comment or two, and as any ref says before a boxing match, \u201clet\u2019s keep it clean and protect yourself at all times\u201d (myself included.)<\/p>\n

Issue #1 \u2013 What type of testing should take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No real option here for both fighters. On HBO\u2019s 24\/7, Mayweather put himself out there that he intends to clean up the sport of boxing. He put up the blood and urine and basically closed the door on any lingering doubts that he\u2019s loaded to any capacity on PED\u2019s. Mosley admitted his own experience in the BALCO allegations. As of late, Pacquiao countered with a window of 14 days for testing. There you have it \u2013 an opening. Any word from Mayweather? His way or no way? Now, I\u2019m beginning to wonder if he\u2019s all talk or not.<\/p>\n

Compromise\/Solution: None. Both Mayweather and Pacquiao need to agree on the method of testing.<\/p>\n

Issue #2 \u2013 Where should the fight take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Las Vegas, Nevada, has been kind to both Mayweather and Pacquiao. But after his last bout against Clottey, Cowboys Stadium would be a great venue for the superbout. As the Clottey bout showed, the stadium had a varied ticket price that enabled the everyday recession ridden fight fan to get a ticket to a potentially momentous boxing event. Before Vegas, fights took over all over the world. Think \u201cRumble in the Jungle\u201d and the \u201cThrilla\u2019 in Manila.\u201d According to reports for the Clottey-Pacquiao bout, boxing fans paid a range of ticket prices from $35 for standing room to $700 for ringside seats. Here\u2019s a stat that I think is a little off kilter and I\u2019m from Los Angeles – parking prices ranged from $30 to $50. It would cost more to park than attend the bout? Maybe a LCD HD flat screen in the parking lot. I\u2019ve been theorizing that Pacquiao should fight a bout in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s more of a homecoming symbolic gesture. Also, for any of you that don\u2019t know and I do by experience, the flights to the Philippines are a little long. You could very well land in Manila but not be fully okay with the time change until you are ready to leave.<\/p>\n

As offered with the Bernard Hopkins \u2013 Roy Jones fight, the fight would be broadcast at select movie theatres. This option might generate additional revenue.<\/p>\n

Compromise\/Solution: Both fighters agree to fight at Texas Stadium. But I see Mayweather just wanting to stay in Vegas.<\/p>\n

Issue #3: Money, money, money \u2013 Who deserves the lion share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I began this article with a startling figure. Mayweather \u2013 Mosley generated the second largest amount of PPV buys at 1.4 million. Let\u2019s take into consideration the bout as a non-heavyweight bout. And who was number one? You guessed it. Mayweather\u2019s 2007 fight against Oscar De La Hoya generated 2.45 million PPV buys. For the sake of argument, Mayweather is a draw. His trash talking \u201cI\u2019m number one I don\u2019t take steroids\u201d speak has a lot of draw. Mayweather is undefeated. He showed great athleticism and adaptation in his unanimous decision against Mosley. I\u2019m not going to deny that he makes for the perfect foil to my favorite boxer Pacquiao.<\/p>\n

I do offer that Mayweather\u2019s boxing style with his speed and shoulder defense is effective no doubt. But really, it\u2019s boring. Boxers do have a level of personal responsibility to give the fans their money\u2019s worth and Mayweather\u2019s boxing style while undefeated and untested, it\u2019s not entertaining. It\u2019s scientific, technical, and tactical. It works. Mayweather showed a lot in his fight against Mosley. So I just gave proof that in terms of appeal and money, Mayweather\u2019s undefeated record and appeal is worth something. His fights rank at 1 and 2 for PPV buys. He completely deserves a share of the PPV revenue.
\nBut I\u2019m not done yet, Pacquiao deserves every accolade as well. Here\u2019s a man that has rightfully fought his way through seven weight divisions to become the greatest pound for pound champion of his generation. The Filipino fighter has entertaining speed and has battled through with a lot of blood against the likes of Juan Manuel Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera, and Erik Morales. The quality of fighter that Pacquiao has faced throughout his career has not been suspect nor questioned. Pacquiao has become better with each and every fight.
\nAgainst Cotto, Pacquiao\u2019s awesome display of speed left little doubt to his taking a fight. Against Clottey, his punch production without getting tired had fight fans really appreciate his hard work and dedication. If I were Pacquiao and seeing how he has a life outside the ring, it could very well be a last hurrah and good-bye to boxing, then I\u2019d ask for the lion\u2019s share of the revenue \u2013 maybe even 25% \u2013 30% more so than Mayweather. And I\u2019m being generous. Mayweather, however, is no fool, and he will want the amount to be just as enticing. This superbout could very well be Mayweather\u2019s last fight too.<\/p>\n

Compromise\/Solution: Should Mayweather get his way on testing and venue, he just may compromise on the revenue and take a lesser guaranteed amount to fight Pacquiao. Pacquiao earned approximately $12 million against Clottey. Mayweather earned closed to $22.5 million against Mosley. I\u2019ll put it out there – $25 million for Pacquiao guaranteed. It’s a small price to pay to get your way in two out of three issues.<\/p>\n

There is something brewing in the talks between Pacquiao and Mayweather. It would be in both fighters\u2019 interest to stay silent on the challenges of compromise in order for the bout to happen. There is a fight to be had somewhere. To date, Pacquiao has recently become elected to serve his people. On my Facebook, Mayweather waits the results of the Lakers and Celtics. It\u2019s only a matter of time before the fight date will be set. And then, all the issues I mentioned will no longer be obstacles. Overall, both Pacquiao and Mayweather know that there will be no compromise when it comes to proving who does stand as the best boxer.<\/p>\n

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