Published 1/14/2009
at L.A. Times - Boxing
Pacquiao backs away from agreement on a 50-50 split. Promoter Bob Arum says the bout in Las Vegas won't happen unless the world's No. 1 fighter 'comes to his senses.'
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Manny Pacquiao has retreated from his agreement to share a 50-50 split of purse money with Ricky Hatton for their tentatively scheduled May 2 fight in Las Vegas.
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