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Arum urges Manny to take 50-50 as Hatton-Pacquiao situation worsens
Arum urges Manny to take 50-50 as Hatton-Pacquiao situation worsens
Well, this is getting interesting. Top Rank chief Bob Arum, promoter of Manny Pacquiao, is urging his fighter to drop his 60-40 purse split demands and go with a 50-50 split, according to the Los Angeles Times : "There's no way he's getting the 60-40," Arum told The Times Tuesday. ...
The Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Is in Jeopardy
The Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Is in Jeopardy
sportingnews.com — Almost since Manny Pacquiao demolished Oscar De La Hoya last month, it was understood that his next fight would be against Ricky Hatton. For weeks now, it’s been assumed that this fight was a sure thing, with a date (May 2nd) and a location (Las Vegas) already agreed upon by the two fight camps. (more) The Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Is in Jeopardy
Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon
Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon
hotnonporn.com — On the reports that Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao on May 2 could be in jeopardy because Pacquiao is insisting on a 60-40 split on the purse while Hatton isn't budging at 50-50, I have this to say : Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon. (more) Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon
Is Manny Pacquiao's career becoming like Manu Ginobili's?
Is Manny Pacquiao's career becoming like Manu Ginobili's?
hotnonporn.com — At ages 30 and 31, respectively, Manny Pacquiao and Manu Ginobili have already accomplished more than most of their peers can ever hope. But due to their hard and smart work, they have many good years left in them. (more) Is Manny Pacquiao's career becoming like Manu Ginobili's?
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Daily Sports Select : Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon
HotNonPorn.com — ... When even Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is urging Pacman to go 50-50, then you know that Pacquiao's party's insistence of 60-40 is a case of greed. After all, who else besides Manny Pacquiao himself would have so much financial interest vested in Hatton-Pacquiao? ...

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