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Pacquiao willing to take smaller share of purse against Mayweather

Manny was not interested in answering questions about a possible retirement in the near future, but perked up when the discussion turned to a still hoped for fight with Mayweather. Despite the fact that several negotiations have failed in the attempt to put together a fight between the two biggest money makers in boxing “Pacman” made it clear that he wants the fight to happen. Despite his willingness to take a smaller piece of the pie Manny was emphatic in his desire to split the lucrative Pay Per View (PPV) revenue 50/50. It is thought by many boxing insiders that the PPV revenue alone will bring in approximately $160 million.

Speaking of his frustration in getting Mayweather to come to terms in a deal that would enable the fight to happen Pacquiao had the following comment:

“It’s clear that he doesn’t want the fight, and I can’t do anything about it. This fight is going to be great only if it happens.”

When Pacquiao and Mayweather had their famous phone conversation several weeks ago it was reported that Floyd offered Manny a $40 million cut with “Money” keeping the PPV for himself. Pacquiao later said that he felt embarrassed by Mayweather’s offer.

After the Pacquiao – Mayweather fight fell through once again, TOP RANK CEO Bob Arum settled on putting together a fight between “Pacman” and undefeated WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (28-0-1 NC, 12 KO’s) on June 9 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The main drawback in fighting Bradley is his tendency to lead with his head. Pacquiao is coming off a fight against WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KO’s) last November in which he suffered a deep cut and it is something that his camp will have to guard against in the Bradley fight.

It will be interesting to see how the Pacquiao – Bradley fight sells to boxing fans. Although Bradley is undefeated and a very good fighter, he has never demonstrated the ability to be a huge draw. Mayweahter will fight WBA light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KO’s) on May 5, also at the MGM Grand Arena. Cotto in contrast to Bradley has a huge fan base.