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[Allmenjoi8]

There have only been three interviews in my life that I was excited to see this is number 4. Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is going to interview Floyd Mayweather on HBO in April. Dr. Dyson former Professor of Harvard and Univ. Penn and is at Georgetown Univ. will do a great job. He is from Detroit and this man does not ask easy questions. His debate with Dr. Cornell West was OUTSTANDING. I wonder what kind of questions will be asked. I hope Floyd take this opportunity to really show Floyd Mayweather and not the personality. I am sure Dr. Dyson will ask him about his jail sentence, relationship with his dad and other hot topics. Who ever thought of this gets two thumbs way up.

[Franchize]

Even though no real news came from the interview, other than his current relationship with his dad, I have to admit it made me revisit my opinion on the May/Pac negotiations. It made me realize just how ridiculous Manny getting a 50/50 split is. Think about it. As big as Manny's fanbase is, if he loses to Floyd, it won't really tarnish his career. If Floyd loses, it's a huge stain. Really, why SHOULD Manny get 50/50. He's never made as much money as Floyd was offering him. He has losses and draws on his record. He has @ least 3 debatable fights. He's coming off a very less than stellar fight in which a huge percentage of viewers, including a lot of well respected boxing aficionados, say he lost. Meanwhile, the closest fight Floyd has had was way back in like 2001. The only "weakness" you can even nitpick on in the last decade is a few early rounds against Judah and 2 big shots in one round against Shane (in which he came back at the end and was still the aggressor). If you want to throw in Hatton's pressure and De La Hoya's futile attempts to the body (a silly split decision), go right ahead but I won't. Meanwhile, even in his most lopsided fights, Manny's face has gotten busted up.

If Floyd beats Manny, there will just be another guy that they're saying he's ducking. Probably Martinez. End of the day, I get why Floyd is saying Fuck Outta Here!

[mgrover]

He's never made as much money as Floyd was offering him.

When had Floyd ever made 40 million in a fight. The PPV revenue for that fight will most likely set a new record and you expect Pac not to want any part of that?

But the fact of the matter of Floyd being a better fighter, a better boxer, less bruised face, more convincing wins etc etc has nothing to do with a split, that's just the bullshit mixed into it all. It's who's the bigger draw, and yes you could claim it's Floyd doing 2.4 million with De La Hoya but he takes his breaks and there's that tension, when he comes back with all the what if's he's slower etc. which I doubt he ever will be. A 50/50 split is fair, in the sense that they split the revenue down the middle, then Manny pays whoever off aka the Bobfather and his promotions company, and Floyd pays, Golden boy and Al hamon, and everybody goes home happy. But like I said, greedy bastards the pair of em.

[Franchize]

When had Floyd ever made 40 million in a fight. The PPV revenue for that fight will most likely set a new record and you expect Pac not to want any part of that?

But the fact of the matter of Floyd being a better fighter, a better boxer, less bruised face, more convincing wins etc etc has nothing to do with a split, that's just the bullshit mixed into it all. It's who's the bigger draw, and yes you could claim it's Floyd doing 2.4 million with De La Hoya but he takes his breaks and there's that tension, when he comes back with all the what if's he's slower etc. which I doubt he ever will be. A 50/50 split is fair, in the sense that they split the revenue down the middle, then Manny pays whoever off aka the Bobfather and his promotions company, and Floyd pays, Golden boy and Al hamon, and everybody goes home happy. But like I said, greedy bastards the pair of em.

Im gonna be honest with you. With all due respect, I really didnt understand what you just said. Not even trying to be funny.

[mgrover]

Im gonna be honest with you. With all due respect, I really didnt understand what you just said. Not even trying to be funny.

fair enough just don't expect me to try and spoon feed you perspective on this