LAS VEGAS — Promoter Bob Arum told Yahoo Sports on Tuesday that Manny Pacquiao has agreed to terms for a May 2 bout with Floyd Mayweather, and that the only thing in the way of the long-awaited fight occurring is Mayweather’s approval.
Arum said Mayweather’s representatives have also agreed to the deal but have not been able to get Mayweather’s agreement. However, there is no verification from anyone representing Mayweather whether Arum’s side is accurate.
On Friday, the Los Angeles Times reported that progress was being made on making the match a reality. Multiple sources told Yahoo Sports over the weekend that a deal for the two superstars to fight at the MGM Grand Garden was imminent.
The sources told Yahoo Sports that not only have the sides agreed for the fight to be May 2 at the MGM, but also on a 60/40 purse split that would favor Mayweather. Mayweather could make in the range of $120 million. An MGM spokesman told Yahoo Sports that there was no deal for the fight to be held at the Grand Garden as far as he is aware.
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Source:Yahoo Sports
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120? MILLION!!!!? #WhereTheHayellAreTheGloves
#FallingOutDaRingAndEverything
Michael Lucente that’s true and even if he wins the first fight and its a close fight he can rematch for another $120 million so I see atleast $250M for 2 fights from this rivalry
He does love Money and I think that’s benefiting all of us…. his love for $$$ might outweigh his fear of losing his undefeated record.
Michael Lucente I think he will because even if he lose he can rematch for another $100million and then a best out of 3. That’s $300 million for Floyd to retire with
People would pay whatever to see that fight….. but he won’t sign, too much risk involved.
Oh gosh that’s a lot of $
They said the highest seats at MGM would be $5,000 so they can make the purse O_O
LMBO
That’s a lot of bread! I will fight either one for $2,000 and a box of honey buns
I would watch that fight