image via: youtube Legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum doesn’t really care to see Floyd Mayweather fight Conor McGregor but according to him, if it never happens, the only people to blame will be the UFC. That’s because according to Arum, the reason negotiations have been moving so slow are because they want to take 50% of whatever Conor would get from the fight and obviously that’s not something that would sit well with the fighter.
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao Aiming for Fight Against Amir Khan in United Arab Emirates
Welterweight world titleholder Manny Pacquiao announced Wednesday night that he is negotiating his next fight to be against Amir Khan.
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao Says He’s Willing to Fight Conor McGregor; Dana White Responds
It doesn’t really look like the highly anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is going to happen, but Manny Pacquiao is now offering an alternative. The WBO Welterweight world champion wants to get in the ring with the UFC star.
Boxing: Bob Arum Says Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II is ‘More Likely Than Not’ to Happen
Manny Pacquiao retired after beating Timothy Bradley in their third bout, and Floyd Mayweather retired after beating Andre Berto, and has reiterated that he will stay retired, but Top Rank CEO Bob Arum says a Mayweather/Pacquiao rematch is “more likely than not”. There are however some serious obstacles to overcome.
(Video) Boxing: Bob Arum Claims He Paid J. Prince $600K To Save Floyd Mayweather From Getting Hurt
Bob Arum loves to hear himself talk and I am sure a large majority of the things that come out of his mouth are pure bullshit. With that said, this story feels pretty damn genuine, although I wouldn’t be surprised if Floyd had a different take on it. Arum was on ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” yesterday where he talked about many things but none more interesting as this.
(Photos) Boxing: Adrien Broner Goes Off on ‘B*tch Ass’ Bob Arum For Shutting Down Manny Pacquiao Fight
Last week Adrien Broner said he was contacted by Manny Pacquiao’s personal advisor Michael Koncz to set up a bout between the two for Pacquiao’s last fight before he retires. Well Pacquiao’s promoter and Top Rank CEO Bob Arum stepped in and shut all that down. Broner took to social media and went off on Arum and explained the grudge Arum is holding against him.
