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Purse spat jeopardizes Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight
Purse spat jeopardizes Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight
Pacquaio backs away from agreement on a 50-50 split. Promoter Bob Arum says the match in Las Vegas won't happen unless the world's No. 1 fighter 'comes to his senses.' > Manny Pacquiao has retreated from his verbal agreement to share a 50-50 split of purse money with boxer Ricky Hatton for the pair's tentatively scheduled May 2 fight in Las Vegas.
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
PACQUIAO WON’T ACEPT 50-50 SPLIT FOR HATTON FIGHT
PACQUIAO WON’T ACEPT 50-50 SPLIT FOR HATTON FIGHT
philboxing.com — Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer says he won’t accept a 50-50 revenue sharing for the planned May 2 showdown... with Britain’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton (more) PACQUIAO WON’T ACEPT 50-50 SPLIT FOR HATTON FIGHT
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Arum urges Manny to take 50-50 as Hatton-Pacquiao situation worsens
Bad Left Hook — ... 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: ...

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